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Middlebury town manager to step down after 12 years
MIDDLEBURY — The town of Middlebury is in the market for a new town manager, following Tuesday’s announcement that the shire town’s longtime top administrator, Kathleen Ramsay, will be leaving in early September to take a new job with the Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT).
David Jennings & Bionce des Monts Marvel in the $24,500 CWD Grand Prix
Manchester, Vermont, USA – July 07, 2024 – A stunning scene was set below the picturesque mountains of Manchester, Vermont, on July 7, 2024, as the $24,500 CWD Grand Prix, the first grand prix of the six-week Hits Vermont Summer Festival, got underway. Sixteen elite horse-and-rider combinations took to the Grand Prix Ring to tackle the challenging course set by Marina Azevedo (BRA). A total of six combinations advanced to the shortened course, with four pairs jumping double-clear. Debney laid down an efficient round to finish in a time of 36.909 seconds, almost a full second faster than the second-place finisher.
New York State fishing record broken with a 15-pound, 14-ounce fish
JEFFERSON COUNTY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A new New York State fishing record was set for longnose gar, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced. On June 21, Chuck Zimmerman, a native of Hilton in Monroe County, reeled in a 15-pound, 14-ounce longnose gar from Butterfield Lake in Jefferson County. In New York, longnose […]
988 You Matter Mural in Downtown Plattsburgh
A new mural is raising awareness about suicide. Local artist Giovanina Bucci painted the colorful mural on the back of the Warren Tire store in downtown Plattsburgh with the help of community leaders and volunteers. The mural depicts the Adirondack mountains with the words “You Matter” along with the number for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline.
NY students paint murals at hospital to bring patients, families peace
CHAZY, N.Y. (WCAX) - North Country students painted the Adirondacks on the walls of a Plattsburgh hospital. Students in a Chazy Elementary School sixth-grade art class spent several weeks working on the art. It depicts the North Country’s high peaks, iconic Adirondack chairs, boats and lakes. They’re in the...
Gang used drugs, violence to commit robberies that led to four deaths, prosecutors say
A group of gang members who trafficked drugs and guns and used dating websites to connect with people interested in hiring prostitutes were responsible for a series of robberies that led to four deaths, federal prosecutors said Friday. Dubbed the “fentanyl robbery gang,” the group worked from New Hampshire to Virginia, according to Gerard Karam, the U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. He said the gang members and their associates would arrange to visit a victim’s location with the intent to rob them of guns, cash, cellphones, identification documents, debit and credit cards, drugs and other items of...
Pedestrian in critical condition following hit-and-run
MORRISONVILLE | New York State Police are investigating a late-night hit-and-run that left a pedestrian in critical condition. The accident happened at about 11 p.m. July 11 when the driver of an unknown vehicle hit a pedestrian on Route 22B in Morrisonville and fled. Authorities said the victim- who has...
At least 2 dead after heavy rainfall from Beryl submerges Vermont cities
At least two deaths have been reported in Vermont after heavy flooding from persistent torrential downpours Beryl dumped on the state as it moved through the United States. A second person has died in Vermont amid heavy flooding from persistent torrential downpours Beryl dumped on the state Wednesday and Thursday as it moved through the United States.
Flood photos | July 10-11
If it was a movie plot, viewers might have a hard time suspending disbelief. But July 10, 2024 turned out to be an eerie replay of July 10, 2023 as the remnants of Hurricane Beryl careened toward New England and collided with Canadian cold air to deliver what was at times a violent deluge of windswept rain.
With geothermal systems, higher ed institutions go underground for heating and cooling
As universities seek ways to improve efficiency and reduce carbon emissions to align with sustainability goals, many are looking underground to test and adopt geothermal heat pump systems for improved campus heating and cooling. Here’s a look at some of the projects taking place at universities and colleges across the U.S.
Champs hold their own against BTC
Despite the fact that the Vergennes Swim Team had less than half the number of swimmers as host Burlington Tennis Club in a July 3 meet, the Champs made a decent showing in the Burlington pool and fell to the Barracudas by only 288 to 211. We’re glad you’re interested...
Miner and McPhee nab first-time wins
Pat Miner of Monkton and Bubba McPhee of Rutland each collected their first-career Devil’s Bowl Sunoco Sportsman Modified features on Sunday at Devil’s Bowl. Addison County drivers won five other races, as well. We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand that in order for us...
Bennington appoints inside sales manager
Bennington announced it has appointed Dustin Bell as its new inside sales manager. Leveraging his over 12 years of experience with the company, Bennington said Bell will ensure its dealers and customers receive the responsive, thorough and knowledgeable service that they deserve. A 12-year employee of Bennington, Bell began his...
In Montpelier, Julio’s Cantina employees breathe sigh of relief
“This is the best-case scenario,” they repeated to each other as they cleaned up the flooded basement. “We’re really lucky.” Read the story on VTDigger here: In Montpelier, Julio’s Cantina employees breathe sigh of relief.
LaRose Surveys wins third straight outhouse title
BRISTOL — The annual outhouse race amidst Bristol’s July 4 festivities never disappoints. Twelve teams of three contestants each showed up ready to roll on West Street this past Thursday morning. The aim for all was an agile advancement to the finish line. The winners of each trial heat proceeded to the final round, with trophies awaiting teams that are either the fastest or the prettiest.
Which Vermont State Parks are closed due to flooding?
Many state parks in northern Vermont are closed after flood waters damaged and washed-out access roads on July 10 and 11, according to a Vermont State Parks blog post. The flooding – which has so far claimed two lives and resulted in over 100 rescues – has shut down the following state parks until further notice:
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