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Inflation, $2,000 camps are creating a summer crisis for working parents: ‘It is complete chaos'
The math seemed impossible, but numbers don't lie — it was less expensive for Julie Kelley to send her 9-year-old son to seven different summer camps in three states than to enroll him in one full-time program in Vermont, where they live. Summer vacation lasts 10 weeks for the...
Plattsburgh Salvation Army and Della Toyota collaborate for back-to-school drive
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — Known for its vital food pantry and soup kitchen, the Plattsburgh Salvation Army has teamed up with Della Toyota, a car dealership renowned for its excellent vehicle sales, to launch a pre-registered back-to-school drive aimed at assisting students in need. Families interested in applying for the...
Doris Webb Neverett
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. | Doris Webb Neverett, formerly of Plattsburgh, N.Y., passed away on Nov. 22, 2023, in San Diego, Calif. She will reach her final resting place on Aug. 7, 2024, at St. John's Church in Plattsburgh, N.Y. Services beginning at 10 a.m.
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.
Police investigating death of man found floating in Lake Champlain
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Burlington Police confirmed that a body was found in Lake Champlain over the weekend, but the death is not being considered suspicious. Police said they received a call on Sunday morning reporting a body floating in the water. Officers and Coast Guard officials were able to...
Strong to severe storms will erupt this afternoon
Happy Wednesday! It’s not too shabby of a start to the day despite the continued heat and humidity. Temperatures are in the 60s to low 70s with a muggy feel to the air. There’s also some patchy, dense fog that continues to lift this morning. Dress in that lighter, more comfortable clothing today and don’t forget to keep the rain gear on standby. You may need it for today’s strong to severe thunderstorm threat.
One person dead following Grand Isle car crash
GRAND ISLE, Vt. (WCAX) - A two-vehicle crash in Grand Isle resulted in the death of one person. Just before 6 p.m. on Tuesday, St. Albans police responded to a crash on Route 2 in Grand Isle. Police say 53-year-old Richard Meissner had been rear-ended by 26-year-old Shantel Lafountain of...
North Country man charged with murdering wife appears in court
PERU, N.Y. (WCAX) - A Northern New York man who is being charged with murder appeared in Clinton County Court for the first time Monday afternoon. Scott Tyrell, 58, of Peru, is accused of killing his wife, Lisa Dashnaw, 57, of Peru. Prosecutors say Tyrell strangled Dashnaw sometime between March...
Remains believed to be those of missing Enosburg woman
Human remains found Sunday in a wooded area in Enosburg are believed to be those of 82-year-old Roberta Martin, who was reported missing last week. The remains were located around 11 a.m. off Sand Hill Road, not far from Martin’s home on Butternut Hollow Road. They will be sent to the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office in Burlington.
Police find human remains they believe to be those of missing Enosburgh woman
Authorities last week termed the disappearance of Roberta Martin “suspicious” and reported finding the human remains Sunday in a wooded area not far from her Butternut Hollow Road residence. Read the story on VTDigger here: Police find human remains they believe to be those of missing Enosburgh woman.
A year later, Gilwee reflects on knee injury
BURLINGTON, VT – 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. “It was […]
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...
Reopened investigation into Smuggs drowning concludes
Last month, the department ended a reopened investigation into an incident where Tate Holtzman died after falling into an underground cistern that feeds a splash pad at the resort. Read the story on VTDigger here: Reopened investigation into Smuggs drowning concludes.
The full Vermont high school football schedule for the 2024 season
The 2024 Vermont high school football season is just around the corner. U-32 and North Country kick off another gridiron campaign with a Week 1 showdown on Thursday, Aug. 29. Eight games are slated for the next night. The regular season wraps following Week 8 matchups during the Oct. 17-19 stretch.
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