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One year later, Vermont business owner looks back on the 2023 floods in Ludlow
We’re just days away from the one year anniversary of last summer’s flooding, and many Vermont business owners who’ve since reopened their shops are looking back on what the past year has been like. Billy Langlands, owner of Darkside Snowboards, has started looking through his photo book...
Man arrested for unlawful trespass in Waterbury
WATERBURY — Vermont State Police arrested a local man on allegations of unlawful trespass after reportedly trying to break into a residence on July 4. Authorities said they received a report around 9:49 p.m. of two individuals attempting to enter a home using a ladder. The residence was expected...
Burlington teen cited for driving 107 mph on Interstate 89
WILLISTON — On July 4, a Burlington teen was cited for driving 42 mph over the speed limit on Interstate 89 near Exit 12. Vermont State Police conducting speed enforcement operations identified a silver SUV traveling at high speeds. Radar confirmed the vehicle, driven by 19-year-old Damascene Niyongere, was...
Rutland raccoon tests positive for rabies
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - Authorities in Rutland say a raccoon recently tested positive for rabies in the city. The animal was found in the area of Phillips Street, according to state officials. There have been two other cases of rabies in the area this year. Vermont rabies data shows around...
Clayton resident on Champlain list
BURLINGTON, Vt. — Acie Burkes of Clayton has earned a place on the spring semester’s Dean’s List at Champlain College. To qualify, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Burkes is majoring in cybersecurity. Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a private, not-for-profit school in Burlington, Vermont, with additional campuses in Montreal, Canada, and Dublin, […] The post Clayton resident on Champlain list first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
PHOTOS: Running of the bowls — spectators flock to Bristol’s annual outhouse race
Four heats of commode competition had racers sprint for a block with their decorated loos. Read the story on VTDigger here: PHOTOS: Running of the bowls — spectators flock to Bristol’s annual outhouse race.
Essex Junction Lions roar into Year-End Celebration
ESSEX JUNCTION — The Essex Junction Lions Club capped off another successful year of service with a festive celebration on June 26th. Held at the Maple Street Park Pavilion in Essex Junction, the evening buzzed with camaraderie and pride as members reflected on their achievements and looked forward to future endeavors as well as honoring the 77 years of service the club has provided to the Essex Junction and Essex communities.
Peasant Market lawn sale hits Middlebury green on Saturday
MIDDLEBURY — The members of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church are working hard preparing for Peasant Market, their annual community fundraiser, which is coming up this Saturday, July 6. “Donations have been flowing in,” said Shannon Bohler, co-chair of Peasant Market 2024. Volunteers have been busy staffing the...
Here are six events coming to the Essex area soon
Details: Enjoy a movie and popcorn. This romp through New York with four teenage turtles is Rated PG and 99 minutes long. The event is open to all ages. Details: Mike Soules will share the facts leading up to the Cedar Creek battle, which was fought by the largest number of Vermonters during the Civil War. Learn about the early morning battle and what happened in the afternoon, including the Vermont 8th, the controversy, Sheridan’s ride and after the battle. Hosted by the Essex Community Historical Society.
Positions Available at Green Mountain Valley School for U14, FIS Level, and Junior Race Program
Candidates for the Green Mountain Valley School positions must have a passion for skiing, demonstrate a strong commitment to athlete development, and have a proven track record of quickly developing rapport and helping athletes continuously improve. Candidates should value access to world-class training facilities, show a keen interest in supporting...
WTSA NEWS FOR FRIDAY JULY 5th 2024
Vermont Sen. Peter Welch and Rep. Becca Balint returned to hard-hit areas in Ludlow, urging continued resilience and promises to push for more federal help after the flooding cost Vermonters more than a billion dollars. Many stores near the ski resort recently reopened for the first time since the July flooding, but a recent report found that FEMA spent nearly $80 million in administrative fees while only distributing about $43 million to flood survivors.
Small-Batch Banking Keeps It Local
Geoffrey Hesslink: Financial Services Champion of the Year. by Small Business Administration As a seasoned banker, Geoffrey Hesslink is passionate about empowering business owners through access to capital and strategic partnerships. It’s no surprise then that he would conceive of and create his own bank. Recently named SBA Vermont’s 2024 Financial Services Champion of the Year, Hesslink’s efforts to bolster capital flow to Vermont businesses through Bank of Burlington have not gone unnoticed.
Community Group Tries to Halt $3.4 Million Sale of Goddard Campus
On July 3, an ad-hoc community group filed a request for a temporary injunction, asking a Montpelier court to stop the sale of Goddard College. This action follows a June 26 letter sent to the Office of the Vermont Attorney General in which the college wrote that a $3.4 million sale of the campus is expected to close this July or August. The college did not name the buyer.
Prescott Nabs Big Career First in Front of Packed Thunder Road Crowd on July 4th
Barre, VT — A hot night awaited the Thunder Road faithful for a jam-packed Fourth of July tradition on Quarry Hill. The Preston’s Kia Independence Day Spectacular was just that, some of the best racing of the season so far capped off by the huge annual Northstar Fireworks display under the stars!
Sugarbush raises over $44,000 for local charities from chair sales
Sugarbush Resort raised a combined $44,617 for eight nonprofit organizations through its Be Better Here Fund from the sale of the Heaven’s Gate Triple and Village Double chairs. ----------------------------------- Chairs were sold in two parts, first in an auction-style event at the inaugural Memorial Day Pig Jig in late...
Sugarbush PGA pro prepares to golf 144 holes in one day to raise money for charity
WARREN, Vt. — In 2023, Sugarbush PGA professional Roger King set his sights on a marathon challenge in golf — to play 100 holes in one day. The self-proclaimed "King 100 Challenge" raised over $27,000 toward a pair of charities benefitting cancer patients. Now, a year later, King...
Jericho’s 217-year-old general store is losing its post office and gaining a new owner
Unrelated to the ownership change, the United States Postal Service has recently decided to end its contract with the store, according to the former owner. Read the story on VTDigger here: Jericho’s 217-year-old general store is losing its post office and gaining a new owner.
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