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Stuck in Vt: Ford Model A ‘Lizzie’ driven by Aubin family for 5 generations
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) - C.J. Aubin never considered himself a “car guy” until he inherited a 1931 Ford Model A from his cousin Bryan Aubin two years ago. Their great-grandfather Alphonse Aubin bought the car and named her Lizzie. The Aubins have lived in Lyndonville for seven generations, and Lizzie has been driven by their family for five.
Authorities Intensify Search for Ray Anthony, Missing Man from Highland Street Area
The search is intensifying for Ray Anthony, a 59-year-old black male from the Highland Street area, who has been missing since February of this year. Standing at 5'9" with an average build, Anthony is easily identifiable by his gray hair and brown eyes. Local authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and help piece together the puzzling disappearance of Mr. Anthony.
Weekly Dispatch with Mayor Sullivan
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Derby vandalism targets teenager’s Ford Ranger
NEWPORT — Vermont State Police are investigating a vandalism incident involving a vehicle belonging to a 19-year-old Newport resident. Between the hours of 10 p.m. on May 18 and 9:30 a.m. on May 19, the teen’s Ford Ranger was defaced with white spray paint while parked on 4H Road in Derby.
Richford man faces charges for vandalism and driving with suspended license
RICHFORD — A local man was cited for unlawful mischief and driving with a criminally suspended license after an incident involving vehicle vandalism, Vermont State Police reported. Troopers from the St. Albans Barracks arrived at Center Street on May 17 at approximately 9:28 p.m. They discovered a vehicle owned...
Newport to host first Forage Festival this Saturday
NEWPORT — Newport City Downtown Development will host the inaugural Forage Festival on May 18, a day packed with activities, local events, and community fun. The festivities will begin at 9 a.m. with the Dandelion Run, hosted by Kingdom Games. Runners and walkers will enjoy the scenic routes through the area’s famous dandelion fields. Simultaneously, the Newport Farmers Market will kick off its opening weekend at Gardner Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Emergency crews respond to Greensboro crash
GREENSBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - A crash Thursday afternoon in Greensboro sent people to the hospital and snarled traffic on Route 16. The Orleans County Sheriff says the road is closed near 6785 and they are still on scene. Video from the scene shows a large emergency response with at least...
2 wrong-way drivers stopped on Vt. interstates, police say
ST. ALBANS, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermont troopers say they stopped two drivers headed the wrong way on Vermont interstates on Wednesday. Vermont troopers say they stopped a wrong-way driver on Interstate 89 in St. Albans Wednesday morning. State police say they got numerous reports of a driver headed south in...
Hardwick school holds first-ever ‘town meeting’
HARDWICK, Vt. (WCAX) - Students at Hazen Union School in Hardwick engaged in their own kind of civic duty Friday, familiarizing themselves with the Town Meeting Day process. Students now have more of a say at the Hazen Union School. “Town meeting is obviously a huge part of Vermont and...
Jeffersonville man arrested for burglary at local construction company
JEFFERSONVILLE — A Waterville man was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly breaking into a local construction business, state police said. Troopers responded to a burglary report at GW Tatro Construction at approximately 5:56 a.m. where they found evidence of forced entry, with damage to the property and several items missing, including company tee shirts and a winter jacket.
Four North Country Hospital nurses recognized for excellence
NEWPORT –– Hospital staff celebrated Nurses Week here at North Country Hospital (NCH) in May, and the last day – May 12, always honors the birthdate of nurse icon Florence Nightingale. At NCH, four areas of nursing excellence awards complement the hospital’s mission and values that nurses can be nominated for.
Burke Mountain Academy Announces $30 Million Chasing Greatness: The Campaign to Win from Within.
EAST BURKE, Vt. (May 13, 2024) – Burke Mountain Academy (BMA) has officially launched its $30 million “Chasing Greatness: Win from Within” campaign. This transformative initiative represents some of BMA’s most ambitious work yet and a bold vision to redefine what’s possible for alpine ski racing development and education.
At tiny Sterling College, a pro-Palestinian encampment continues protesting
More than a week after similar encampments disbanded at UVM and Middlebury College, students at the Craftsbury Common school are still pushing for their college to meet their demands. Read the story on VTDigger here: At tiny Sterling College, a pro-Palestinian encampment continues protesting.
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