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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.
‘Traditional interests’ coalition says new laws, taxes squeezing rural Vermonters
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - A range of protestors representing hunters, loggers, and grassroots environmentalists banded together at the Statehouse Thursday to take aim at a slate of bills they say is undermining Vermont’s traditional identity and squeezing them and their families out. Vermonters donning blaze orange, camo, flannel, and...
Super Senior: Newton Baker
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - From piano to poetry to long-distance running, Newton Baker finds fun with everything he takes on. “People are yelling, ‘You’re almost there.’ They had no idea how much I don’t care. Just give me a gurney or a wheelchair,” Baker said, reading from his latest poem, “Marathon Blues.” It’s a glimpse into his 45 years of running.
Montpelier High School alumni plan all-school reunion, July 26-27
Excitement is building for the MHS Alumni Roundup 2024, an all-school reunion including district-wide faculty, staff, coaches, and their families, set for July 26-27. This year, they are hosting an engaging and memorable weekend for everyone involved. With a lineup that includes a Welcome Back street party and activities at the Montpelier pool and pavilion, they’re providing the perfect setting for alumni, faculty, and staff to reconnect and forge new memories. Join us for a celebration that brings our community together, honoring the legacy and spirit of the Montpelier school district.
The top returning Vermont high school Ultimate athletes? Here's our 2024 watchlist.
After reaching out to various coaches in Northern Vermont, below is a rundown of many of the state's top returning Ultimate girls and boys athletes for the 2024 season. The Burlington girls will seek a third straight championship this spring, while Montpelier is the defending champion on the boys side. The Ultimate regular season wraps by June 1, with playoff matchups set to begin June 4 and 5. ...
Judge denies delay of Montpelier Roxbury school budget revote, school closure plans
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - A Vermont Judge has denied an emergency injunction sought by the Town of Roxbury to prevent a revote of the Montpelier Roxbury School District budget next week. Lawyers for the town argued in Washington County Court Tuesday that the Montpelier Roxbury Public School District held a...
Vermont State Representative Jim Carroll pleads not guilty to DUI charge
Jim Carroll, the Vermont state representative accused of driving dunk to the State House appeared in court on Thursday and pleaded not guilty to a DUI charge. Back in February, the representative from Bennington was pulled over by Montpelier police for a loud muffler. But when officers spoke to Carroll, they noticed signs of alcohol impairment.
FEMA awards over $22 million to Vermont for July storms and flooding recovery costs
State of Vermont photo of downtown Montpelier after the July floods. Vermont Business Magazine The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $22 million to the State of Vermont to reimburse it for the cost of debris removal and measures taken to stabilize state office buildings following the July 2023 storms and flooding.
Vermont man arrested for trying to hit victim with machete, pleads not guilty
BURLINGTON, Vt. — A Vermont man is behind bars after allegedly attacking another person with a machete, police said. The Burlington Police Department arrested 41-year-old Russell Taylor, of Morristown, on Monday night after they received a report of a fight on College Street. According to police, Taylor got into...
Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak announces run for reelection
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Vermont State Treasurer Mike Pieciak has announced that he will run for reelection in November. Pieciak announced his bid for a second term as treasurer on Thursday on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. He said he is running for reelection so he...
This Place in History: Elia Corti
“Elia Corti, as we discussed last week, was a very prominent Barre granite sculptor,” Vermont Historical Society director of collections and access Amanda Gustin said. “Mr. Corti was working professionally where there were two fairly widely followed left-leaning ideological factions competing for people’s attention,” Mike Hoey noted.
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