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A portion of Davern Road closed Wednesday
The Town of Peru Highway Department will close Davern Road from State Route 22 to Union Road on Wednesday, July 24th, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for paving. There will be no through traffic except for local residents and emergency vehicles.
Vermont State Police confirm found remains belong to Roberta Martin
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont State Police have confirmed that the remains they found on Sunday were the remains of 82-year-old Roberta Martin. The Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington confirmed her identity after an autopsy was performed on her body, but they have not released a cause or manner of death.
LTE: Ten Commandments
I recently read Dan Alexander's piece entitled "Separation not Cancellation". There have been many previous court rulings in regards to legal interpretation of the "Separation of Church and State". Some rulings favored preserving "American Heritage" and have stated that despite the religious nature of displays, they were more historical in value and, therefore, did not violate the standard. Other rulings have swung in the other direction, citing that the overriding nature of the religious imagery and display was enough to cross the line and was therefore unacceptable.
Mountain Lake Journal | July 26, 2024 | Preview
This week: A push for a Statewide ban on cell phones in the classroom, we’ll hear from parents, teachers, and students, and ask North Country assemblyman Billy Jones if lawmakers should weigh in on that, and about the latest prison closures. Also, a memorial to migrants goes up near the northern border where several have lost their lives in the past year.
Julie Shorter hired for older adults programming with Essex Junction Recreation and Parks
ESSEX JUNCTION — Essex Junction Recreation & Parks (EJRP) has hired Julie Shorter as the organization’s first Program Director for Older Adults. Shorter was previously a Program Coordinator for Residential Life at the University of Vermont and has been the cross country and track & field coach at Essex High School since 2021.
Kiwanis to host Punt, Pass & Kick USA, Inc. competition
PLATTSBURGH | Young football fans will have the opportunity to exhibit their football skills when the Plattsburgh Noon Kiwanis Club hosts its first Punt, Pass & Kick USA, Inc. competition on Saturday, Aug. 17. The competition starts at 10 a.m. at Melissa Penfield Park, 139 Boynton Ave. in Plattsburgh. The...
History of the Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department
Edwin Venette says he conjectures the KVFD was either the first or second volunteer department in New York and possibly the country. — KEESEVILLE | On July 17 some 50 persons, many of whom were relatives or descendants of Keeseville firemen or emergency medical service personnel, attended a presentation on the history of the Keeseville Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) at its headquarters. The primary presenter is himself sort of historic. He was Edwin Venette, a 50-year member and former chief of the KVFD. Today he is a member of the Board of Fire Commissioners for the Ausable-Chesterfield-Keeseville Joint Fire District. It covers 150 square miles and is headquartered at 8 Pleasant St., Keeseville. The presentation was presented in conjunction with volunteers from the Anderson Falls Heritage Society in Keeseville.
D20 Peru All-Stars roll through State Softball prelims; Face Elmhurst in Monday semi-final
Coach Tara Backes's softball team hasn't seen any serious competition all weekend at the State Tourney in Evergreen Park. Backes told us the 8 – 10 year old All-Stars beat Twin Rivers – in the early game Saturday – 10 – 0. Ekko Baima had a triple and eight out of eleven players provided hits. Quinn Holman pitched three innings and Maeve Brandt pitched one inning in the four inning game.
Grand Isle man, 75, charged with assault in road rage altercation in South Hero
SOUTH HERO — A road rage incident on Rt 2 near Ferry Rd led to a 75-year-old Grand Isle man being charged with assault on July 20. Vermont State Police responded to the scene at 5:25 p.m. after reports of an altercation. Upon arrival, officers discovered that Jack Deforge...
Colchester traffic report: What to know about the Malletts Bay Sewer Project and more
According to the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, road work on I-89 at mile marker 96.4 will close the left northbound lane from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25. The Malletts Bay Sewer Project on West Lakeshore Drive between Prim and Blakely Roads will cause delays and alternating one-lane...
Introducing Norm Baldwin, Colchester’s new director of public works
COLCHESTER — Bringing 33 years of prior experience as engineer and public works division director in the adjacent City of Burlington, a new local leader has landed in Colchester’s midst. Meet Norm Baldwin: the Town of Colchester’s new director of public works. Baldwin began his tenure with...
Camp Ta-Kum-Ta celebrates 40 years of providing care and connection for children with cancer
Camp Ta-Kum-Ta first opened its cabin doors in the summer of 1984, welcoming children who were fighting cancer and their families — at no cost. Forty years later, the camp now offers free year-round programming exclusively for kids who have or have had cancer, while continuing to bring 100 campers from Vermont and northern New York to their property in South Hero every August.
People in our area react to Biden’s decision to leave presidential race
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - People from across our region are talking about President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign. “I have to admit I’m a little surprised because I really did think it was going to be another Trump versus Biden, so it really did take me by surprise. But he’s really old, so I do think it’s for the best that he stepped down,” said Lilly Mearkley of New York.
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