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Vermont police officer facing charge of aggravated assault during arrest
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont police officer is facing a charge of aggravated assault for his use of force while attempting to arrest a man during an altercation in St. Johnsbury in May, state police said. St. Johnsbury police Sgt. George Johnson did not have sufficient cause to stop John Stelzl, 35, who was walking on a street near a bridge on May 10, state police said. A physical altercation ensued and Johnson used excessive force on Stelzl, who was taken to the hospital for treatment of significant injuries, state police said. Stelzl was later released from the hospital, police said. Police did not provide any details on the type of force allegedly used or Stelzl’s injuries. Stelzl originally was charged with multiple violations. The Caledonia County prosecutor’s office dismissed the charges after a review of Johnson’s body camera footage, police said.
Search continues for missing man
WHITINGHAM- Police continued their search of Sherman Reservoir Wednesday for a missing Bennington man who police believe may have been kayaking on the reservoir. According to Vermont State Police reports, Matthew Houskeeper, 59, of Bennington hadn’t been seen or heard from since the morning of Wednesday, August 14. The Bennington Police Department initiated a missing persons investigation after it was reported that Houskeeper failed to show up at work on Thursday, August 15.
Residents consider future of Lyndon’s oldest covered bridge
LYNDON, Vt. (WCAX) - One of Lyndon’s oldest covered bridges is getting a makeover. “So they jacked the bridge up, rolled it off the river, put it on a big set of dollies. They hauled it down Main Street,” said Joe Buzzi, a lifelong resident of Lyndon. Buzzi...
Addressing school supply challenges in the North Country
ESSEX COUNTY, N.Y. — As the school year approaches, parents in northern New York are finding it increasingly difficult to gather all the necessary supplies for their children. Jeremy Clifford, a resident of Essex, New York, highlights the struggle many families face in this rural area. "It's tough because...
Horse in Franklin Co. identified with Eastern Equine Encephalitis
BOMBAY | The Franklin County Public Health Department has been notified that a horse in the Town of Bombay has tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE, triple E) virus. The EEE virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and can infect people, horses and other mammals, some birds, reptiles and amphibians....
Former corrections officer pleads guilty to providing a firearm to a felon
CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — A Dannemora resident and former corrections officer faces up to 15 years in prison after he pled guilty Wednesday toknowingly providing a firearm to a felon. Brian Mills, 39, admitted that at various times during summer 2022, he traded a New England Firearms Company...
Milton Artists’ Guild to host 4th annual Art & Stroll Festival
MILTON– The Milton Artists’ Guild will host its 4th Annual Art & Stroll Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 14, in the field adjacent to its gallery on U.S. Route 7. The free event will feature artwork and handmade crafts from across Vermont, live music, food vendors and a dunking booth.
The Champlain Valley Fair starts Friday. Here's the schedule of events.
ESSEX JUNCTION — Vermont’s largest annual event, the Champlain Valley Fair, opens its gates for the 102nd time this Friday, Aug. 23 and attracts 120,000 fairgoers over ten fun filled days. Guests can fill their days at the fair learning about Vermont agriculture, enjoying amazing foods from over...
Incumbents hold most contested primary races
Election saw lowest turnout in a decade Staff report The fact that there were few contested statewide races likely contributed to the lowest voter turnout in a decade. Those that did vote, last Tuesday, overwhelmingly voted for the incumbents. Governor Republican Governor Phil Scott ran unopposed for the Republican nomination. He will run for a […]
Board of Trustees chair discusses selection of University of Vermont interim president
As the fall semester arrives, some change is coming with it in South Burlington: University of Vermont President Suresh Garimella will be leaving to become President of the University of Arizona. The college must now seek a new leader. On Monday the UVM Board of Trustees held a special meeting to name an interim president. Board Chair Ron Lumbra tells WAMC North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley there are numerous reasons that current provost Patricia Prelock was chosen from a number of candidates:
802Opportunity is a “lifesaver” for Vermont students of all ages
With 802Opportunity, thousands of Vermonters have been able to earn college degrees, certificates, or credentials, all tuition-free at Community College of Vermont. Four recent students talk about how the 802Opportunity promise allowed them to rise above poverty, pivot, and pursue their dreams. Read the story on VTDigger here: 802Opportunity is a “lifesaver” for Vermont students of all ages.
Silent Movie Festival returns to Ludlow with 100th anniversary of a classic comedy
Saturday, Aug. 24 at 7 p.m.—LUDLOW—Friends of Ludlow Auditorium (FOLA) will celebrate the return of its annual Classic Silent Festival on Saturday, at 7 p.m. in the Heald Auditorium at Ludlow Town Hall. To make this a very special event, the main feature will be the classic comedy, “The Last Laugh”, which was first screened […]
Author to give talk at Bridgewater Grange
Sunday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. —BRIDGEWATER— Cyndy Bittinger author of “Vermont Women, Native Americans & African Americans: Out of the Shadows of History,” will speak at the Bridgewater Grange on Sunday. Her book takes a fresh look at Vermont’s history, uncovering hidden stories, from the earliest inhabitants to present day citizens. One section includes Achsa Sprague of Plymouth, […]
Ludlow Labor Day events to bring summer to a close
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Ludlow Firefighters Association and American Legion Post 36 are looking forward to the events they will be hosting Labor Day weekend, on Saturday, Aug. 31, to conclude the summer. The Ludlow Firefighters Association Five Alarm 5K will kick off the festivities, beginning at 9 a.m.,...
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