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Troopers arrest Barre woman after attacking family with shovel at Ferrisburgh campground
FERRISBURGH, Vt. — A woman from Barre was arrested and is facing multiple charges after she attacked her family and damaged their property at a campground in Ferrisburgh before driving away on a motorcycle, state police said. At around 9 a.m. Sunday, VSP said troopers were called to the...
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital hires new chief medical officer
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital has a new chief medical officer. After 20 years, Dr. Michael R. Rousse has retired from being chief medical officer at the hospital. Dr. Ryan Sexton, who used to be the hospital’s emergency room medical director, has now taken over the...
Angry Walmart shoppers claim it ‘will lose a ton of business’ after customer confirms new self-checkout change in days
A WALMART shopper has received word from an employee that their local store would soon implement a new self-checkout policy. Many shoppers were disappointed with the news and suspected the change would take a financial hit to the retailer. A Walmart shopper from Plattsburgh, New York - around 20 miles...
Vermont woman arrested for burglary and grand larceny in Halfmoon
The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kristen A. Yerry, 25, of Richford, Vermont for second-degree burglary and fourth-degree grand larceny on July 4. Authorities responded to a call of inactive larceny at a residence on Hudson River Road at 10:18 a.m. in Halfmoon. After investigation, Yerry was arrested and...
1 dead, several injured after altercation in St. Johnsbury
The injured people were hospitalized and their conditions are “currently unknown,” according to Vermont State Police. Read the story on VTDigger here: 1 dead, several injured after altercation in St. Johnsbury.
Man in Hot Water After He Cooled Off ‘Au Natural’ at Salem’s Canobie Lake Park
An elderly man is due in court next month for being naked in the wave pool at Salem’s Canobie Lake Park. Local police say officers were called to the scene shortly after 6 p.m. Wednesday amid reports that a bather, later I.D.’d as 74-year-old John Carabello, was enjoying the water naked.
New Hampshire Survivors Advocate for Trucker’s Continued Road Ban After Fatal Crash
Days before the five-year anniversary of a tragic crash that claimed the lives of seven motorcyclists, relatives and friends have gathered to urge New Hampshire officials not to allow the involved trucker back on the state’s roads. The collision, which occurred in Randolph, killed seven members of the Jarheads...
LRC honors changing of the gavel
LUDLOW, Vt. – Members of the Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) gathered at the summer home of member Tom Harris for their annual Changing of the Gavel and picnic. The summer picnic was highlighted by the introduction of the new LRC president, George Thomson, as he assumed that responsibility from Thomas Ray, the outgoing president of the club. At that time, Thomson honored Ray with a plaque for his leadership and guidance of the LRC for the past year. In addition to this ceremony, LRC members enjoyed the fun and camaraderie of each other offered by the lakefront site of the picnic.
Body of missing Dartmouth College student found in Connecticut River, police say
HANOVER, N.H. — Hanover police are investigating the death of a Dartmouth College student who went missing over the weekend. Officials found the body of Won Jang, 20, of Delaware, on Sunday night in the Connecticut River. Jang was last seen Saturday night near the boat docks on the...
Police search for missing Orange man
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont State Police are asking for your help to find a missing man. 43-year-old Timothy Magee from Orange, Vermont was last seen in Morristown on June 28th. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Berlin State Police barracks at 802-229-9191.
Slingerlands man dies after Long Lake drowning
LONG LAKE, N.Y. (WRGB) — A Slingerlands man has died in what authorities said was a drowning incident on Long Lake. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, witnesses stated that two men jumped off a dock, and that one man was missing. Deputies said the report came in at 10:02 p.m. Thursday.
Data shows how one large contractor carted away thousands of tons of flood debris
A major national contractor removed about 6,000 tons — as well as an additional amount measuring roughly 1,860 cubic yards — of flood-damaged debris last year. Read the story on VTDigger here: Data shows how one large contractor carted away thousands of tons of flood debris.
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