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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.
3 killed in crash of small plane that took off from Plattsburgh
VIENNA, Ohio (WCAX) - Three people were killed when a small plane that took off from Plattsburgh crashed in Ohio. It happened Friday at about 7 p.m. at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station near the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport. Ohio troopers said the plane crashed near a runway. The National Transportation...
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.
Beansie’s Bus Celebrates 80-years in Burlington!
A Burlington staple, Beansie’s Bus has been serving their delicious fries, burgers and Michigan dogs for 80-years! Swing by Battery Park for lunch with a view 7 days a week. For more information, visit their website or Facebook page.
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...
Death of man found in Lake Champlain not believed suspicious, police say
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found floating in Lake Champlain but say they do not believe it is suspicious. Burlington police got a report shortly before 11 a.m. Saturday of a possible body in the water at Oakledge Park. They say the U.S. Coast Guard recovered the body.
A year later, Gilwee reflects on knee injury
UVM women's basketball player Catherine Gilwee was as confident as ever following her sophomore season. She had started all 32 games, averaging over 10 points per game, and was key in the Catamounts' run to the NCAA tournament. But all that confidence was stripped away in a moment last spring.
New 'Mobility Mural' blends art and advocacy
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. — Just in time for July's Disability Pride Month, which marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a sidewalk in South Burlington has been artistically transformed to send a serious message. "I want people to be thinking about other people," said Shelby Glass of...
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.
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.
Former Clinton County Legislator and Peru Town Justice Peter Keenan Sr. passed away today. May he rest in peace.
He was born in Peru on March 18, 1930, the son of Joseph Geraldine (Ryan) Keenan. At Peter’s request, there will be no public calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, July 26, 2024, at 11 am at St. Augustine’s Church in Peru, with Rev. Christopher J. Looby, parish priest, celebrating. Committal prayers, military honors, and inurnment will follow at St. Augustine’s Memorial Columbarium.
Building Community
Saint Michael’s College is known for its close-knit community, which not only draws prospective students to campus, but allows current students and graduates to understand the value of connecting with their environment and the people around them. St. Mike’s alumni are often found taking risks and forming vibrant communities despite the uncertainties of post-graduate life. Alumna Julie Griffin-Carty ’09, who currently lives in Paris, France, and Ryan Woods ’06 of Boston have both found themselves at home within their communities, though they faced some challenges to get there.
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.
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