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MIDDLEBURY — Middlebury police last Tuesday responded to a report of a body located in a vehicle on Case Street. Authorities received the report at a few minutes past 7 a.m. on Jan. 24. Police began investigating and identified the deceased as Joel Merrill, 45, of Proctor. Police said...

BERLIN, Vt. — Vermont's first Five Below store will open in Berlin on Friday. The brand, known for offering value items at prices ranging from $1-$5, will open its first retail store in Vermont at 282 Berlin Mall Road on Feb. 3. Five Below is a popular chain that...

Here are some emergency warming centers open Friday ahead of the blistering cold expected to arrive by morning.

BARRE — A 35-year-old man was arrested on a federal warrant in Barre yesterday. Police say they located a person known to them to have a federal warrant for their arrest on Keith Avenue at around 2:10 p.m. This arrest warrant stemmed from a joint narcotics investigation conducted by...

MONKTON, Vt. — Vermont State Police responded to a report of gunshots fired into a home on Vaughn Court in the Town of Monkton. It happened at about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. When troopers got there, they met with people inside the home. No one had injuries. Troopers canvassed the area and interviewed several witnesses. Evidence collected at the scene indicated approximately five shots were fired at the residence from outside.

MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - With dangerous windchills in the forecast for our region, the state is reminding folks of warming and overnight shelters available for those who may need them. In Barre, the Good Samaritan Church on North Seminary Street has flexible hours. In Burlington, there is the Miller Center...

The City of Montpelier and the City of Barre have the following resources available to the community in anticipation of the dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills are expected in our area. Warming Shelters in Montpelier:. Another Way, 125 Barre St., open 8:00am – 5:00pm, phone: (802) 229-0920. Kellogg-Hubbard...

WATERBURY, Vt. (WCAX) - Organizers say a pilot project aimed at allowing Vermonters to enjoy winter trail use while protecting an important deer wintering area was a success, so it will continue in 2023. The program started in Waterbury in 2021. The Vermont Department of Parks and Rec launched two...

To the creditors of: Jonathan Fisher, late of Charlotte,, Vermont. I have been appointed to administer this estate. All creditors having claims against the decedent or the estate must present their claims in writing within four (4) months of the date of the first publication of this notice. The claim must be presented to me at the address listed below with a copy sent to the Court. The claim may be barred forever if it is not presented within the four (4) month period.

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VERGENNES — Between Jan. 23 and 29 Vergennes police conducted 19 traffic stops. City police have said they ticket drivers in about half of such stops, and they issue warnings in the other half ending. In other action during those seven days, Vergennes police conducted six patrols, five by...

More than 50 people with many suggestions turned out for the first of three public discussions of the initial “sketches” prepared by White + Burke Real Estate Advisors, a consultant hired by the city of Montpelier, for the former Elks Club property purchased by the city. The Saturday, Jan. 28 morning meeting was held on site, against the backdrop of several dozen high-school Nordic skiers racing on a course set around the former golf course.

MONTPELIER — A 23-year-old man from Woodbury was arrested following an incident in Montpelier back in January. Authorities say they were notified of an altercation at a park and ride lot on Dog River Road on January 17. Police say one of the involved parties sideswiped the other party’s...

HANCOCK, Vt. (WCAX) - The Middlebury Snowbowl is like no other ski area in Vermont. Opening in the 1930s, it’s owned and operated by Middlebury College. From the ski lift, it’s forest as far as the eye can see. “It’s a great view here because there are no condo roofs,” said Howard Kelton, who doesn’t just know the history of the ski area, he’s lived it.

Harwood Union basketball teams likely won’t be getting their home court back before March 7. That’s when officials aim to see contractors finish up a floor replacement after a sprinkler head broke and flooded the school’s gym in September. “We’re hoping at the latest to have the...

WATERBURY — Two people were cited for a theft that took place in Waterbury. On January 25, authorities say they were notified that Nancy Potter, 83, of Waterbury, had her purse stolen from a shopping cart immediately following her loading groceries into her vehicle at around 9:00 a.m. Surveillance...

An East Calais, Vermont man was arrested in Moreau on Saturday for allegedly driving while impaired by drugs with a child under the age of 15 in the car.

PLAINFIELD — Police say they are investigating an incident that occurred in Plainfield back in the 90s. Investigators say they are looking to identify anyone who attended or was employed by Flanders Early Learning Center. The center is located on Goddard College campus. The timeframe of the investigation is...

Faced with managing changes in best practices, business competition and climate change — not to mention the daily challenges of raising crops and animals — growers and ranchers who gathered at the Champlain Valley Farmers Coalition annual meeting in Middlebury on Tuesday stressed that they need to work together.

Party City and Bed Bath & Beyond, with three stores in Vermont between them, are skimming the waves of financial solvency, but so far have kept their outlets in Vermont open. Bed Bath & Beyond has stores in Williston and Rutland, while Party City has a store in South Burlington, adjacent to University Mall.