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Williamstown man charged with third DUI after traffic stop in Barre
BARRE — A 48-year-old Williamstown man was arrested and charged with his third DUI following a traffic stop on South Barre Road near VT 63 on April 17. Vermont State Police Berlin troopers observed a vehicle committing a moving violation at approximately 3:24 p.m. and initiated a stop. During...
Duxbury crash leads to DUI, multiple charges for Barre woman
DUXBURY — A two-vehicle collision on VT RT 100 near Lavanway Rd resulted in multiple charges for a 24-year-old Barre woman on April 17. Troopers from the Berlin Barracks responded to the scene at 5:14 p.m., where they found a single white vehicle in a ditch and the driver, identified as Harley Porter, reportedly yelling at fire and EMS personnel.
Two Vermont-born brands announce collaboration
Two brands that are household names in many Vermont homes are teaming up. For Bag Balm’s 125th anniversary this year, it chose to highlight the Vermont business scene. Bag Balm is joining forces with another Vermont-centric brand, Ann Clark, to make something Green Mountain Staters might enjoy. “There’s so...
April 18 dubbed as USS Vermont Day
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Thursday morning in Montpelier, state lawmakers deemed April 18 as USS Vermont Day. The newest USS Vermont was commissioned four years ago and named after our state in 2014. The submarine a part of the US Navy was stationed in Groton, Connecticut and now has a...
Montpelier police arrest woman following transit center altercation
MONTPELIER — A 21-year-old Montpelier woman was arrested on charges of simple assault after an incident at the city’s transit center, police said. Authorities responded to a report of a brawl outside the transit center on Taylor Street at 5:26 p.m. on April 6. The Montpelier Police Department,...
Roxbury files legal action against school district over budget vote, school closure plans
ROXBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - The community of Roxbury is taking legal action against the Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools district over how its Town Meeting Day school budget vote was conducted. The Roxbury Selectboard chair says a budget informational meeting was held after voting began and was only available online, preventing...
Williamstown man faces drug charges
WILLIAMSTOWN, Vt. (WCAX) - A Williamstown man faces charges after police say he was found with narcotics and stolen property. The Vermont State Police Officers say they received a report Sunday of a theft from a home on Beckett Street in Williamstown. On Tuesday, police executed a search warrant and found Dana Patten, 47, in possession of stolen property, a large amount of suspected crack cocaine, heroin, and an illegal firearm.
Suspect sought in Hardwick shooting; victim hospitalized
Hardwick, VT- After a shooting on Hillside Street left one man injured police are searching for a suspect. Police say a man called around 4 p.m. Tuesday to report he had been shot inside a home on Hillside Street. When officers arrived, he was the only one in the house and the suspected shooter had fled from the scene.
Still no answers 4 years after man disappears from Barre motel
BARRE, Vt. (WCAX) - This week marks four years since Ralph Jean-Marie went missing from a Barre motel. Jean-Marie was last seen leaving the Hollow Inn & Motel on April 13, 2020. Barre City Police say they didn’t learn about Jean-Marie’s disappearance until he was reported missing days later, which...
Police cite driver after child allegedly thrown from truck in parking lot
BERLIN, Vt. — Berlin police have issued a criminal citation to a driver for allegedly throwing a child from a pick-up truck in the Price Chopper parking lot over the weekend. On Monday, police said they issued 36-year-old Christian Deforge of Websterville with a citation to answer to a...
Brookfield police seek public’s help to identify person in investigation
BROOKFIELD — The Brookfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest connected to an ongoing criminal investigation. Authorities released a photograph of the individual in question on Monday, urging anyone with information to come forward. The image, which has been circulated...
The Skinny Pancake to hold Free Crepe Day this week
BURLINGTON, Vt. — If you're craving something sweet, make your way to The Skinny Pancake on Thursday, April 18 for Free Crepe Day. The Skinny Pancake locations at the Burlington Waterfront, UVM, Stowe, Montpelier, Quechee, and Albany will all be participating. The popular crepe restaurant will be offering up...
Driver in fatal crash remains jailed; fundraisers form supporting victim’s family
The driver of the tractor-trailer in Thursday’s fatal crash on Vermont Route 100 in Moretown has pleaded not guilty to a negligent driving charge and remains in custody with bail set at $150,000. Meanwhile friends of the victim in the crash have organized online fundraising sites to assist her...
VHFA awards $40 million for affordable housing
Rendering of Marsh House in Waterbury, one of the projects approved for tax credit funding. Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) Board of Commissioners announced on Monday April 15, 2024, that its annual award of federal housing tax credits will support the construction of 156 homes in perpetually affordable apartment buildings in five communities across the state. The sale of this year’s tax credits to investors is expected to yield over $40 million in funds, covering an estimated 60 percent of total project development costs.
Hardwick man gets knife pulled on him by the person he was giving a ride to
WALDEN, Vt. — On Thursday night at around 9:30 p.m., Vermont State Police received a report of a stolen car. Through further investigation, troopers learned a 27-year-old man from Hardwick was giving the suspect a ride when he pulled out a knife. Officials have identified the suspect as 41-year-old...
Vermont farms are still recovering from flooding as they enter the growing season
Hundreds of Vermont farms are still recovering from last July's catastrophic flooding and other extreme weather as they head into this year's growing season. Dog River Farm, in Berlin, Vermont, lost nearly all its produce crops in the July flooding. The farm removed truckloads of river silt and sand from the fields before another round of flooding in December washed away more precious soils, wiped out the farm's garlic planted in late fall and left behind more silt and several giant holes in a field, said owner George Gross on Wednesday.“We had 15,000 garlic heads — bulbs growing here...
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