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Chester Fishing Derby
CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester Rod and Gun Club will sponsor the annual Children’s Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m., at the Chester Reservoir. Children 12 years old and younger may participate in the event, and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The Children’s Fishing Derby is hosted each year with the cooperation and assistance of the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife. The reservoir will be stocked with trout shortly before the event. Prizes will be awarded to the lucky anglers who catch the first fish, the longest fish, and the first to catch their limit of five fish. For additional information, please contact George Wilson at 802-236-1746.
Wilmington police seek information on suspicious person involved in attempted kidnapping
WILMINGTON — Wilmington Police Department is on alert after a reported attempted kidnapping on Tuesday evening. At approximately 6:45 p.m., authorities were notified of a Be On the Lookout (BOL) alert regarding a suspicious person possibly involved in an attempted kidnapping earlier that day. According to the reports, a...
Dead of Summer Music Festival to Feature Charity Disc Golf Tournament in Vermont this July
Dead of Summer Music Festival announced its featured charity disc golf tournament at Hunter Park in Manchester, Vermont this July. The event spans two days – July 13 and 14 – and sees a stellar lineup of performers from all over. Saturday July 13 is the main event...
Poultney man charged with Lewd/Lascivious conduct with a child
STATION: Troop B-West Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Rutland. INCIDENT LOCATION: Multiple locations in Rutland County, VT. SUMMARY OF INCIDENT: Vermont State Police and Department for Children and Families began an investigation on 4-9-2022 after mandated reporters notified police/DCF that Robert J. Beaulieu SR was suspected of sexual contact with adolescent female family / household members. After an investigation and identification of 3 victims, Beaulieu SR. was arrested and charged with the above offense and was flash cited to appear in Rutland Criminal Court on 4-26-2024.
Trey Anastasio Talks New Vermont Divided Sky Residential Recovery Program
A new interview with Trey Anastasio has surfaced via the Burlington Free Press. In the piece, which dropped today, Friday, April 26, the Phish frontman opens up about his own trying times with drugs and monumental refocus through recovery and treatment. In turn, the musician has used his experience to open a new facility aimed at helping folks through their own struggles, Divided Sky Residential Recovery Program, located in Ludlow, Vt.
Vt. man charged in murder of police officer wants out of jail
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - A Vermont man accused in a crash that killed a Rutland Police officer wants to be released from jail until his trial. Tate Rheaume, 20, appeared in person Thursday as prosecutors laid out some of the evidence they say justifies an aggravated murder charge that should keep him behind bars.
Police: Suspect drove through convenience store in effort to steal ATM
Vermont State Police are looking for a person who tried to steal an ATM by driving a truck through the front door of a Rutland County convenience store. It happened around 4:30 Thursday morning at the Jiffy Mart in East Wallingford. The suspect was not successful. The person is believed...
New live dating show hits Rutland
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - Can you be the best wingman of the night? That’s what a new live dating show in Rutland is all about. The group Wingman of the Year is hosting its first Vermont-based show in Rutland this weekend. The Albany, New York-based group puts on an...
Teen open mic at Chester Town Hall Theater
CHESTER, Vt. – Aspiring musicians (solo, duo, or trio), singers, dancers, and poets, ages 13-18, are invited to perform at Chester Town Hall’s second-floor theater on Saturday, May 4, from 6:30-8 p.m., before an appreciative audience of neighbors, friends, and family. Each artist will have 10 minutes to perform. If time allows, performers will be given a second set.
Police investigate Bellows Falls credit card theft
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. (WCAX) - Authorities are searching for two suspects involved in a credit card theft. The Vermont State Police say credit cards were stolen out of a car at the Bellows Falls Country Club on Tuesday, April 16th and that the cards were then used to make purchases at multiple stores in Rockingham, Bellows Falls, Springfield, Chester, and Walpole.
Springfield police arrest juveniles for car break-in
SPRINGFIELD — Two juveniles were arrested early Thursday after Springfield Police Officers caught them breaking into a Hyundai on King St. At around 2:00 a.m., officers noticed the suspects attempting to enter the vehicle. When the juveniles spotted the police, they fled the scene. Police observed damage to the...
Vt. sheriff’s deputy who caused mistrial loses job
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) - A Windsor County sheriff’s deputy who caused a mistrial in Barre back in March has lost his job. Cpl. Mark Belisle provided security at the Washington County court in February during the sexual assault trial of Kasey Giorgio, who was found guilty. But in March, the judge ruled Belisle made inappropriate comments to a juror, which tainted the trial’s outcome. A mistrial was declared and Belisle was placed on administrative leave.
Featured pet: Shawn
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Shawn is a handsome, 6-year-old lop looking for an indoor home to call all his own. Shawn loves his veggies and fruits. He is very good about using his litter box. He is a bit shy, as most rabbits are, so would do best in a rabbit-experienced home. If you can give Shawn a loving home in his golden years, stop by Wednesday-Saturday, from 12-4 p.m., or call 802-885-3997 for more information.
Rutland considers new police officer position to help with domestic violence investigations
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - Officials in Rutland Town are considering hiring a new police officer to help investigate domestic violence and child sex crime cases. According to town records, it’s a request from the director of the Child First Advocacy Center. If hired, that officer would work with state and local police departments throughout Rutland County.
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