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Lyndon grad Paige Daley '22 takes over as Hornet volleyball coach
Lyndonville, VT - Vermont State University Lyndon alumna Paige Daley, Class of 2022, has been named Head Volleyball Coach, succeeding Bill Reilly, who stepped down following the 2023 season. Daley has been serving as Lyndon's Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach the past two seasons, and will continue ion that role as...
West Nile Virus Detected in Essex Junction
Please be advised that the State Health Department recently collected mosquitoes in both the City of Essex Junction and the Town of Essex, which have tested positive for West Nile Virus. When the virus is spread to humans through mosquito bites, most people don’t get sick, but some get symptoms like fever, headache, body aches, joint pains, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. The sickness can become quite serious in some people, and those age 50 or older are at the highest risk. Take precautions to prevent mosquito bites and to protect yourself:
New York Prison Flies State Flag Upside Down in Protest
A New York State flag was spotted flying upside down outside a prison in Washington County and it definitely caught the eye of many. Who flew it that way and what is the reason behind it?. Many of the New York State Correctional Officer contacts we spoke to did not...
Upstate NY man, daughter stole over $280K from elderly victim, NY AG says
Kingston, N.Y. — A father and daughter from Ulster County could face up to 15 years in prison after authorities say they scammed an elderly woman out of more than $280,000 and used the money to purchase a new car, restaurant meals, casino trips and jewelry. Frank Whittaker, 56,...
DraftKings ditches plan to charge extra fees in high-tax states
CLEVELAND, Ohio — DraftKings will not be charging winners extra fees in “high tax states” after all, the company announced Tuesday. The sports-betting company announced that it would scrap its plan to add a “gaming tax surcharge” to winning bets in 2025. This came after two major competitors came out and said they would not add fees.
David Zuckerman, John Rodgers win Vermont’s lieutenant governor primaries
Zuckerman, the current lieutenant governor, defeated Thomas Renner in the Democratic primary. Rodgers, a former Democratic state legislator, beat Gregory Thayer in the Republican race. Read the story on VTDigger here: David Zuckerman, John Rodgers win Vermont’s lieutenant governor primaries.
Body of missing swimmer may have been recovered at Warren Falls, police say
WARREN, Vt. — Vermont State Police say they believe they have found the body of a swimmerwho went missing in the Mad River Valley on Saturday. Vermont State Police say 35-year-old Tuan Baldino of Paramus, New Jersey, went missing while swimming at Warren Falls on Saturday. Search and rescue crews had been searching for him since.
Man charged with Vt. officer’s murder appeals for pre-trial release
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - The man accused of causing a crash that killed a Rutland Police officer last summer wants out of jail. Tate Rheaume’s attorney argued before the Vermont Supreme Court Tuesday that he shouldn’t be held without bail before trial. Police say Rheaume was fleeing from...
Sen. Patrick Leahy was featured guest at SIT conference and commencement
School for International Training hosted a weekend of events on its Vermont campus focused on the importance of international education and SIT’s unique role in fostering local and global change. At a conference that was part of a yearlong series of events to celebrate SIT’s 60th anniversary, former U.S....
5 cases of Legionnaires' disease linked to cooling tower in downtown Lincoln, officials say
New Hampshire health officials are asking people to avoid an area of downtown Lincoln after an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease. The Department of Health and Human Services said five people developed the illness in June and July, and they might have been exposed to contaminated water droplets from a cooling tower.
Chittenden County home listings asked for less money in July – see the current median price here
The median home in Chittenden County listed for $627,500 in July, down 1.8% from the previous month's $639,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to July 2023, the median home list price increased 9.1% from $575,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Chittenden County, not houses...
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