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New York State Man Dies After Tree Falls On Him
Police say a New York state man died on his property after a tree fell over on top of him. While the chances of being struck by a falling tree are pretty low, accidents such as this can happen sometimes. Older or diseased trees with cracked branches or exposed roots can pose a risk for falling over on your property. Also, the amount of heavy rain and storms the area has endured this summer can be another big factor with trees weakening.
‘Extremely serious’ equine virus that can spread to humans found in multiple N.Y. counties; state Department of Health issues warning
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The presence of the Eastern equine encephalitis virus has been detected in numerous horses across many counties in New York, according to the New York State Department of Health. The virus is a rare yet “extremely serious,” and is capable of being spread by mosquitoes...
Suspect at large after knife attack in Montpelier
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - One person was taken to the hospital after being attacked with a knife in Montpelier. Montpelier police say just after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, they received a 911 call that multiple people were fighting near 39 Main Street. One person who police have not identified, was...
Harwood Unified Union School District food service staff expand repertoire
Earlier this week five members of the Harwood Unified Union School District food service staff spent a day taking a Mediterranean cooking class, preparing, and sampling some new meals for district students this fall. They were introduced to a melon and mint salad featuring watermelon and cantaloupe with mint dressing....
22nd Annual Wish Kids Golf Classic raises $30,000 for Make-A-Wish Vermont
Left to Right: Adam Ashe, President of Ashe Insurance, Renee Porter, Member Services Manager of Co-Operative Insurance Companies, Jamie Heath, Wish Alumni and Wish Coordinator for Make-A-Wish Vermont, Cotey Gallagher, Member Services Representative of Co-Operative Insurance Companies, Jamie Hathaway, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish Vermont and Make-A-Wish Northeast New York. Make-A-Wish Vermont photo.
Mad River Watch and stream dynamics
Mad River Watch volunteers conducted their final field visits of the summer on August 18 and 19, checking their regular sites to observe to collect data and make environmental observations. WHAT IS FLUVIAL GEOMORPHOLOGY?. “Technical terms like fluvial geomorphology that are commonplace within the scientific community are not always meaningful...
Get out and play! MRV youth fall sports update
Think that youth sports are just a bunch of kids running around and having a raucously good time? Think again! Youth sports are more than just fun and games: they are transformative experiences that can profoundly shape the lives of youngsters. Whether participating on teams or as individuals, organized sports provide immediate and long-term health, emotional, and social benefits that last a lifetime. Sports get kids up and moving, which benefits their cardiovascular health, burns calories, raises metabolism, and improves strength and mobility. Plus, physically active teens tend to have more quality sleep, which is essential during the teenage years. Beyond the physical benefits, research shows that engaging in sports reduces stress and anxiety while promoting a sense of well-being.
UVM Medical Center’s Driver Rehabilitation Program holds adaptive car show
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - People are getting out of their wheelchairs, and getting into their adaptive, high tech cars, showing off what they can do. “The ability to get into a conventional seat, into a vehicle, in Joan’s condition would not be possible otherwise,” Guy Kennedy of Underhill said.
Two men severely hurt in crash on Rt. 22A in Shoreham
Two men are at University of Vermont Medical Center with severe injuries after a crash on Route 22A in Shoreham. A 47-year-old man from Bomoseen was driving south near the Orwell town line shortly after 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Vermont State Police say his car crossed the center line, striking a car and a motorcycle. The Bomoseen man and the motorcyclist are the two people who were hurt. No one in the northbound car was injured.
Vermont State Police discover male body in Sherman Reservoir matching description to missing person from Bennington
We are following breaking news out of Vermont Saturday afternoon. Vermont State Police tell us they discovered a body of a male in Vermont’s Sherman Reservoir on Saturday morning around 9:45 a.m. The body matched the description of missing person, 59-year-old Matthew Houskeeper, who was reported missing on August...
The opioid epidemic as it's touched Colchester, plus resources for those struggling with substance use disorders of any kind
COLCHESTER — The opioid epidemic has hit towns across Vermont and the country since the 1990s, and many of its impacts were worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite the detrimental impacts of opioids and other drugs on communities everywhere, a number of recovery and harm reduction resources are out there for those struggling with substance use disorders — in Colchester and beyond.
Vermont wants to buy land in Bennington County that may (or may not) have ties to historic rebellion
No one knows for sure where Daniel Shays and his followers fled after their raid on the U.S. Armory in Springfield, Mass. in 1786. But some historians believe they hid out in the hills of what is now southwestern Vermont near Egg Mountain. And the state of Vermont is ready...
Porter Medical Center LPNs, techs & support staff negotiating first contract, will rally Saturday
Earlier this year, around 300 licensed practical nurses, support staff and technical employees at Porter Medical Center voted to unionize. That’s nearly half the people the Middlebury hospital employs. The union is currently negotiating a contract with Porter, asking for higher pay, better staffing ratios and more sustainable work...
Brandon Museum & Rec co-host program on Vermont’s darker history: eugenics
BRANDON—Vermont has a national reputation for progressive politics with an emphasis on individual freedom. But there have been eras in Vermont’s past, even within living memory, when the state itself took actions that seemed to run completely counter to today’s commitment to civil rights. One of those eras was the 1930s, when the state enacted a law enabling the sterilization of Vermonters deemed unsuitable for parenthood.
Brattleboro Police investigate a death
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - Brattleboro police are investigating a death. Saturday morning, just before 9, they were called for a report of a person in the water. A male was found dead in the Whetstone Brook, where it passes under Main St. The road was closed to traffic for several...
Long-time community members acquire New England's largest ski resort, promise growth
New England’s largest ski resort has been sold to a group of local investors. Killington and Pico Mountain have been sold to investors Phil Gross and Michael Ferri, both have deep ties to the Killington area. Both men have pledged to continue to grow the community with a promise...
The history of WVMT: Vermont’s oldest radio station to turn 100 this fall
COLCHESTER — Vermont’s oldest radio station, WVMT, has a rich history in Colchester and is turning 100 this year. With Aug. 20 being National Radio Day, now is the time to honor and celebrate all things radio. WVMT’s first-ever radio broadcast originated at the University of Vermont on October 10, 1924, making this coming fall the official centennial anniversary.
Alburg woman arrested on domestic assault charge
ALBURG — A woman was arrested late Wednesday night on accusations of domestic assault after Vermont State Police troopers responded to a report of an ongoing situation on Poor Farm Rd. Authorities said that at approximately 11:20 p.m., troopers from the St. Albans Barracks were dispatched to the scene.
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