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SBA Disaster Loans Available for Flood-Impacted Businesses
Damaged bridge in Middlesex. Agency of Commerce and Community Development President Joseph Biden has approved Governor Phil Scott’s request for a FEMA major disaster declaration for Vermont to assist individuals and communities in recovering from flooding that occurred from July 9 to 11, 2024. Because of this, the U.S....
Adventure Dinner marries food with play, serving fresh adventures all across Vermont
COLCHESTER — Adventure Dinner, a woman-owned, queer-friendly events and catering company recently moved its headquarters into a kitchen on Roosevelt Highway in Colchester. Its mission is to highlight and support Vermont farms, producers and small businesses through family-style dining and community events. Adventure Dinner is best known for its scenic, seasonal, sell-out, fire-cooked feasts, served at long tables in open-air fields across Vermont.
With primary results certified, Vermont’s 2024 candidates are set
State leaders certified a slate of primary race victors who, along with new candidates recently nominated by political parties, will appear on November’s general election ballots. Read the story on VTDigger here: With primary results certified, Vermont’s 2024 candidates are set.
Individual Assistance is available to Vermonters despite FEMA's low funds
WATERBURY, Vt. — A little over a month after Beryl rolled through Vermont, President Joe Biden approved the state's Disaster Declaration on Wednesday for damages taken place from July 9-11. After the approval, Vermonters in Addison, Orleans, Washington, Caledonia, Chittenden, Lamoille, and Essex counties are eligible for individual assistance and public assistance.
Vermont Conversation: Vermont DNC delegates cast their votes for Kamala Harris
Channeling Michelle Obama, one Vermont delegate said, “Hope is making a comeback, and we're joyous.” Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont Conversation: Vermont DNC delegates cast their votes for Kamala Harris.
Police investigating death at Burlington park
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Police are investigating a death at a Burlington park. Burlington police say at about 7 p.m. Thursday, a man was found dead in a porta-potty at Calahan Park on Locust Street. Investigators say no foul play is suspected at this time and they do not believe...
‘10 Best Days of Summer’ kick off at Champlain Valley Fair
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. (WCAX) - The “10 Best Days of Summer”-- as the Champlain Valley Fair bills itself-- are officially underway. The gates opened Friday afternoon at the fairgrounds in Essex Junction. This marks 102 years for the fair. People lined up early waiting to get inside when...
WCAX Investigates: Cycle of catch and release for repeat offenders
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Concerns over the revolving door of the justice system made us want to ask questions: How does the system work? Can anything be done to fix the issues affecting our communities?. In Vermont, any offense with a maximum prison term of more than two years to...
Multiple individuals charged with cocaine trafficking in Barnet
Barnet, VT. – Three individuals face drug trafficking charges after officers found cocaine in their vehicle on Thursday morning. 45-year-old Daniel Allen of Morgan was traveling north on I-91 while committing numerous motor vehicle violations, according to state troopers. Officers say they stopped the vehicle, spoke to the occupants, and observed signs of illegal drug use.
Burlington man rolling into national trucking competition
Lenny Trifaro never really gravitated toward a traditional 9-to-5 life. The Burlington man instead decided to become a freight driver. And this week, he’s competing in the National Truck Driving Championships in Indianapolis. The event brings together first-place finishers from state truck driving championships, who then undergo written tests,...
Three men assault, rob victim in Burlington's City Hall Park, police say
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The Burlington Police Department is searching for the men who assaulted and robbed someone in City Hall Park early in the morning on Aug. 22. The victim approached BPD officers around 12:40 a.m. and reported that three men had assaulted them and stolen their motorbike. According...
Rutland Moose Lodge asks public for help cleaning up cemetery
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - A group for veterans wants your help cleaning up Evergreen Cemetery in Rutland this weekend. Members of Rutland’s Loyal Order of Moose Lodge will repair, straighten and clean monuments and graves in the city’s largest cemetery on Saturday. It’s the third year they have...
Springfield man arrested for Clever Cow Design burglary
SPRINGFIELD — A local man has been arrested for allegedly burglarizing the Clever Cow Design shop, according to the Springfield Police Department. Officials reported that the incident occurred at the business located at 18 Valley St. on Aug. 13 at 5:54 a.m. The suspect, identified as Stephen Loewe, was caught on security footage forcefully entering through a window and stealing money along with other items.
Coffey to helm Eagle boys’ soccer team
BRISTOL — The new Mount Abraham Union High School boys’ soccer coach is a 1997 graduate who wore Eagle maroon while playing for storied coach Mike Corey and has extensive youth soccer coaching experience. Chris Coffey, a Monkton resident, semi-retired triathlete, experienced youth soccer coach, and father of...
Noel Mulkey wins final triathlon of year
In the finale of this summer’s Vermont Sun Triathlon Series on Sunday, Noel Mulkey of Saint Albans held off a hard-charging Kyle Friis of Middlebury to win the Olympic distance Lake Dunmore Triathlon (1,600-yard swim, 28-mile bike, 6.2-mile run). We’re glad you’re interested in this valuable content! Please understand...
Vermont police officer facing charge of aggravated assault during arrest
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont police officer is facing a charge of aggravated assault for his use of force while attempting to arrest a man during an altercation in St. Johnsbury in May, state police said. St. Johnsbury police Sgt. George Johnson did not have sufficient cause to stop John Stelzl, 35, who was walking on a street near a bridge on May 10, state police said. A physical altercation ensued and Johnson used excessive force on Stelzl, who was taken to the hospital for treatment of significant injuries, state police said. Stelzl was later released from the hospital, police said. Police did not provide any details on the type of force allegedly used or Stelzl’s injuries. Stelzl originally was charged with multiple violations. The Caledonia County prosecutor’s office dismissed the charges after a review of Johnson’s body camera footage, police said.
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