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Concert to close out Fun(d) Run
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Phoenix presents a benefit for the Divided Sky Foundation with the inaugural Music on the Mountain, a live music festival created to celebrate recovery, on Saturday, May 18. This afternoon festival, held at the base of Okemo Mountain in Ludlow, Vt., will take place at 2 p.m., following the Divided Sky Foundation’s annual Fun(d) Run, which occurs at 9 a.m. that morning. Featuring performances by Anders Osborne, Dogs In A Pile, and Saints and Liars, Music on the Mountain will have vendors offering food, water, and nonalcoholic beverages for sale.
UPDATE: Rutland man reported missing found 'safe and sound'
VERMONT (WRGB) — Benjamin Hubbard has been "located safe and sound," according to a release from Vermont State Police shared Sunday morning. Authorities were previously asking for information about Hubbard's location and wellbeing, after the 30-year-old was reported to have last had contacted family in South Carolina in January of this year.
Six Western Mass Men Arrested On Vermont Drug Charges
Six men including two from Springfield are facing charges in connection to a federal investigation of a drug ring operation in Vermont. A federal grand jury indicted 29-year-old Mathew Ponce and 23-year-old Giovanny Guzman, both of Springfield. Also indicted were 30-year-old Eddie Melendez, 28-year-old Reuben Melendez and 53-year-old Serafin Melendez,...
Noah Schmidt updates Ludlow Rotary Club
LUDLOW, Vt. – Noah Schmidt, a member of the Ludlow Selectboard, spoke to the recent meeting of the Ludlow Rotary Club about the status of recent actions and considerations by that legislative body. He indicated that the town has about $330,000, and the village around $230,000, in America Rescue...
Sullivan County police seek public help to locate man wanted for animal cruelty, threats
NEWPORT, NH — Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating James Jones, a man wanted on multiple charges including animal cruelty and criminal threatening. According to the department, Jones is facing two counts of Cruelty to Animals, and one count of Criminal Threatening. Despite diligent efforts...
Londonderry discusses proposed zoning bylaw amendment
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – At the May 6 meeting, the Londonderry Selectboard heard from planning commission member Dick Dale on the proposed updated zoning bylaws, which were voted on and approved by the planning commission board at their April 28 meeting. The amended bylaws would replace the 2008 zoning bylaws.
Springfield police arrest two on drug charges after traffic stop
SPRINGFIELD — Two men were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop near a residence known for drug activity, Springfield Police Department officials said Wednesday. Officers pulled over a vehicle at 1:15 p.m. on April 11 for a traffic violation. The investigation led to the discovery of narcotics...
66th Ludlow Penny Sale big success
LUDLOW, Vt. – The 66th annual Penny Sale, sponsored by the Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC), was a tremendous success, as over $30,000 in prizes were awarded to over 350 winning ticket holders this past Saturday at the Ludlow High School Gym. Prizes awarded ranged from skis, TV’s, gas grills,...
Springfield man arrested for illegal firearm possession after shooting, crash
SPRINGFIELD — A Springfield man was arrested early Monday after a shooting and car crash on Longhill Street, according to Springfield Police Department. Willie Dejesus, 32, was taken into custody around 12:05 a.m. May 6 following the incident that began Sunday night. Officers responded to the 200 block of...
Ludlow hears dam concerns, will hold town meetings
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Ludlow Selectboard held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, May 6, addressing a wide range of issues. While a discussion of the Jewell Brook Dam spillway repairs was on the agenda for later in the meeting, Ludlow resident James O’Malley rose to speak about it during the citizens’ comments portion of the meeting, prompting the board to address the issue first. O’Malley has been keeping tabs on several of the dam sites, in particular site 5, which has what he called a “phase two defect” in its spillway.
“400 Miles Down the Connecticut River”
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – On Tuesday, May 28, at 6 p.m., the Springfield Town Library welcomes New York Times bestselling author Michael Tougias for his presentation “400 Miles Down the Connecticut River.”. Join us for an exciting adventure as we embark on a thrilling journey down the beautiful Connecticut...
Springfield police ramp up crackdown on illegal dirt bikes
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Police Department continues its offensive against illegal off-highway vehicle (OHV) and dirt bike activity, seizing five bikes and making one arrest in recent weeks. The department’s Anti-OVH/Dirt Bike public safety detail has been addressing community complaints about the risky behavior of illegal riders on city streets....
Stellafane Convention registration now open
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The 2024 Stellafane Convention, the 88th convention of amateur telescope makers on Breezy Hill in Springfield, Vt., will be held Thursday, Aug. 1 – Sunday, Aug. 4. Registration is now open. Register at www.stellafane.org any time before July 29. The lowest admission prices are available...
Queen of the South brings Texas barbecue to southern Vermont
CHESTER, Vt. – Ronica Humphrey has a compelling life story to tell, and if you’re lucky, she might share some of it with you over a plate of her homemade brisket tacos, or a pulled pork sandwich with a side of fried okra from her mobile kitchen, Queen of the South Food Truck, located at 665 Vermont Route 10 in Chester.
13-foot-tall robot to be unveiled at Vermont kids' museum
RUTLAND, Vt. — A free block party is planned for Saturday, May 11, in downtown Rutland, marking the completion of two years of expansion and renovations at a popular destination for young families. The Wonderfeet Kids' Museum is having a grand opening celebration on Merchants Row from 10 a.m....
Bellows Falls petroglyphs presentation
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Annettee Spaulding and Kchi Pontegok Project team members will present results of their two-year effort to better understand and recognize the Bellows Falls petroglyph site. Long listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Project sheds new light on the site by letting the land speak for itself.
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