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Summer Smash Demolition Derby is back a the Rutland Fairgrounds
Thursday, July 4—RUTLAND—There will be a live demo derby at The Vermont State Fairgrounds, 175 So. Main St., Rutland, followed by Fireworks to 9:45 p.m. Ticket prices are $12 + for grandstand general amission plus tax. Trackside general admission tickets are $25 + tax. A boxes are $140 + tax, with the B boxes going for $120 + tax. Age 5 and under are free.
Celebrating the Fourth: Killington hosts a plethora of fun and festivities
Thursday, July 4—KILLINGTON—Calling all Killington residents, visitors, and businesses.Killington’s Independence Day celebration is back. There will be a parade, fireman’s BBQ, games, fireworks and more. This event is sponsored by the Killington Fire Department, Killington Parks and Recreation, and the Killington Transfer Station. Please check the Killington Rec website for any updates regarding this event.
New York State Police Warn About Underhanded and ‘Sophisticated’ Scam
Scams are unfortunately nothing new in the Hudson Valley or the surrounding New York area. Luckily, law enforcement is working hard to stay one step ahead of the criminals looking to make a score. This week, New York State Police (NYSP) are warning residents about a new "sophisticated" scam targeting...
Tractor Supply Co. ends DEI efforts after social media backlash
Tractor Supply, a rural lifestyle retail chain with locations across the country, including many in the Empire State, is altering its company initiatives after backlash from conservative consumers. According to a statement released last week, the company said the "hard-earned dollars" of consumers should go to communities "we all love," therefore, they...
Boy, 8, stabbed to death by own brother who also knifed parents in July 4 bloodbath at home
Police were called to “an extremely small” unit inside 147-25 94th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, New York just before 5:30 p.m following reports the mother of the family ran into the street screaming for help while covered in blood
Amazon Gift Cards Pulled From Stores in New York
Have you tried to buy an Amazon gift card in New York recently, but couldn't find one? You aren't the only one as it appears that Amazon gift cards are no longer available in stores across New York State. Amazon Gift Cards Pulled from Stores in New York. If you...
Teen jumps onto runaway boat on Lake Winnipesaukee, stopping it after kids sailing instructor falls overboard
GILFORD, N.H. — A teenager jumped ontoa runaway boat that was going in circles on Lake Winnipesaukee after the captain fell overboard. The unmanned boat was in Smith's Cove on Lake Winnipesaukee on Wednesday. "I was sitting on the porch and my dad yelled that there was an out-of-control...
Battle of Plattsburgh Artist 1st place: Molly Dumar, Rouses Point
PLATTSBURGH | Battle of Plattsburgh buttons are out and in local shops, featuring the artwork of Fourth Grade student Molly Dumar, 11, of Rouses Point Elementary School. Awards for the top four young artists were presented at 1814 Commemoration Inc.'s official reveal on the day before Independence Day. Stellina Menardi...
Starksboro woman tapped for agricultural hall of fame
From climate change to shifting consumer preferences and markets, Vermont’s agriculture industry has faced obstacles and opportunities over the years. Starksboro resident Ellen Kahler has spent nearly two decades collaborating with other Vermonters to address those challenges and strengthen the state’s food system. We’re glad you’re interested in...
Take a walk to learn about city’s history
The history of Vergennes dates back to September of 1788, when leaders of the surrounding towns made final an agreement to carve a city out of their lands, basing it around Otter Creek’s falls and the river basin below. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand...
Secondhand shop opens in Monkton
MONKTON — Ever since Monkton’s municipal operations relocated to the new town office building in 2021, the former Monkton Town Hall at 280 Monkton Ridge Road has sat largely devoid of the hustle and bustle that once filled it. Now, the historic building is bustling once more. Monkton...
World-Class Stoneworking Tools for Generations to Come
Trow & Holden: Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business of the Year, Vermont and New England. by Small Business Administration For more than 130 years, Trow & Holden has been crafting fine stoneworking tools in its iconic red brick building on the banks of the Winooski River in Barre. At the heart of this historic building site and business is the Akley family, whose legacy is evident in every aspect of the business. It is this legacy that earned Trow & Holden the distinction of being named the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Small Business of the Year for Vermont and New England.
Lincoln musician honored with statewide prize in arts
LINCOLN — Lincoln resident Michael Chorney has spent much of his life making music. It was music that first brought Chorney, 63, to the Green Mountain State as a teenager hoping to start a band. He’s remained tethered to Vermont’s music scene since then, taking on projects as a musician, producer and composer; dabbling in genres from acid jazz to folk, while captivating audiences from Burlington to Broadway.
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