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Slithery Surprise: 12-Foot Python Attacks Crews Responding To NY Water Main Break
It wasn’t exactly what crews expected to find on a busted pipe call.In the region, employees with the Albany Water Department got quite a scare on Friday, July 12, while responding to a broken 48-inch water transmission line in Tivoli Lake Preserve.Shortly after arriving on site, crews encountered …
Killington Road to reopen Friday
On Friday, July 19, at 2 p.m. Killington Road will reopen to two-way traffic ending the three month detour up West Hill Road. “The road will be opened to two-way traffic, marked with barrels and cones. It will still be a gravel surface, so please use caution when traveling,” explained Markowski Excavating, Inc. in a news release.
Burlington ordains new bishop with approval from the Pope
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington has a new leader. Archbishops from Boston, Connecticut and New York were in Burlington on Monday for a special ceremony to consecrate Reverent John Joseph McDermott. The formal ordination and installation happened at the Cathedral of St. Joseph. Community members...
WILLIAMSVILLE-Rock River Artists (RRA) hosts its annual open studio tour this weekend in studios as varied as the artists themselves.
At sites from Newfane to Marlboro, the public is welcome to visit, to engage with artists, and, of course, to make a purchase. While one could expect to see a dozen and more artists on this summer mainstay, this year only seven studios will be open: those of potters Richard Foye and Mucuy Bolles and of visual artists Deidre Scherer, Gianna Robinson, Lily Lyons, and Georgie, as well as the Olallie Daylily Gardens.
Burlington Police locate missing child
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A missing child from Burlington has been located safely. The department said it received a report on Monday at 3:46 p.m. that a 4-year-old child was reported missing. They did not release the name of the child or an image. Further investigation determined that the child...
Interstate 89 traffic stop leads to arrest on warrant in Milton
MILTON — Vermont State Police arrested a Milton man on an active warrant and for driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop on Interstate 89 Monday evening. At approximately 7:05 p.m. on July 15, troopers pulled over a vehicle for speeding on I-89 southbound near mile marker 99 in Milton.
Woman cited for unauthorized vehicle use, driving with suspended license in Vernon
VERNON — Vermont State Police cited a local woman for allegedly operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent and driving with a criminally suspended license. Jennifer Peduzzi, 54, of Vernon, was issued a citation on July 16, 2024, following an incident that occurred earlier in the month. According...
Can you help identify the mystery artist behind this drawing?
STOWE, Vt. — Crayola is asking for Vermonters' help in tracking down a mystery artist. A piece of children's artwork, titled "Merrel #2" dates to the late 1980s, and was submitted to Crayola at the time by a student at Stowe Elementary School. The student was 11 at the time and named Chris, but little else is known about the artist's identity.
Underground Workshop: College students united through climate activism
Johanna Henjes, left, and Emma Townsend display flyers in opposition to expansion of Burlington’s McNeil power plant. Photo courtesy of Grace Palmer. Anna Hoppe is a student at the University of Vermont working with the Underground Workshop, a network of student journalists partnering with Community News Service. College students...
Cabot receives top honors at national and international competitions
Vermont Business Magazine Cabot received high marks from industry experts at not only the American Cheese Society but also at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards. "We are incredibly proud to see our cheese and butter at the top of the winners' lists in these competitions,” said Jason Martin, SVP, Operations. “These achievements belong to our entire team, from the farmers who supply the milk, to our dedicated production crew, and our diligent supply chain employees. Their care and craftsmanship are the true foundation of our success."
Center for Technology Essex students excel at the national level
ESSEX WESTFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT — Congratulations to CTE’s Julia Morton who took home first-place honors with a gold medal in Dental Assisting at the National Skills USA Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. CTE sent 13 students to the annual conference to compete, which was held June 24-29, and had a total of six students place in the top 10 in the nation in their respective categories.
Burlington City Council unanimously passes police oversight charter changes
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Monday night, Burlington City Council unanimously voted to pass aresolution for several city charter changes related to police oversight. Because it passed, it will be on the ballot in November for city residents. Some of the proposed changes include giving the board of police commissioners a...
Colchester-Milton Rotary promotes Flags for Heroes Project, in wake of Fourth of July parade
Colchester-Milton Rotarians handed out over 2,000 American flags to kids and families during this year’s Colchester Fourth of July parade. Our Flags for Heroes Project is a way for individuals and businesses to honor a special person in their lives. It may be a veteran, teacher, emergency responder or a family member who has passed away.
[PHOTOS] Confirmed Tornado Tears Through Rome NY
Update 6:14pm: Governor Hochul says she has deployed the NYS Police and other agencies to help in Oneida County. As the heat index rose and the potential for storms grew, a tornado has been confirmed in Rome, NY - just north of Utica. Photos from the scene show a church with its roof and steeple torn off, numerous downed trees and power lines, overturned vehicles - even a B-52 bomber on display at the Air Force base was moved by the strong winds.
Roughly 17K without power in Warren Co.
QUEENSBURY | Hundreds of trees were uprooted and numerous houses damaged after strong winds and rain swept through Warren County Tuesday evening. As the strong system moved in from the west, emergency warnings were issued after a confirmed tornado touched down near Wells, N.Y., quickly bringing raging winds and a severe thunderstorm into the county. Local meteorologists have reported winds topping 87 MPH in Glens Falls as the system moved east into Vermont.
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