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DUI charges after single-vehicle crash in Lowell
LOWELL — A 20-year-old Johnson man was arrested early Saturday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence after his vehicle was found totaled on Irish Hill Rd, near VT Route 100. At approximately 4:12 a.m., the Vermont State Police were alerted to a single-vehicle crash. Upon arrival, troopers...
Milton man accused of hiding camera in bathroom and recording minors
A Milton man is facing a voyeurism misdemeanor after a minor reported finding a camera in his home’s bathroom. Jason Heath, 53, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on Tuesday. Police say the minor reported finding a video recorder in the bathroom of Heat’s home to a school official. According to investigators, the minor said the concealed camera was livestreaming to Heath’s phone, and they and a friend had used the bathroom at his home.
THE MONTGOMERY NEWS, MAY 20, 2024
Last week had been a week of many happenings, and now a new week begins. It looks like a nice week coming our way with warmer temps. I received word this week that Ellen Coolidge passed away in April. She lived part-time on West Hill and worked in Canada. The family of Dee Pratt came for a graveside burial on May 18th. Although she passed away in 2022 this was the time scheduled for the family to come and lay her to rest. God bless these families mentioned.
Vermont State Police seek information on theft from vehicle in Sheldon
SHELDON — Vermont State Police are looking into a theft from a motor vehicle that occurred on May 20 at about 8:03 p.m. at the Rail Trail parking lot near Kane Road and Vt Route 105. According to authorities, the involved suspect vehicle is a grey 2018 Subaru Crosstrek...
Burlington man arrested on DUI, drug charges in Franklin County
GEORGIA — A Burlington man was arrested early Sunday morning on charges including suspicion of driving under the influence and possession of regulated drugs, Vermont State Police said. Officers responded to multiple calls about a suspicious vehicle operated by 40-year-old Oliver Reed on Polly Hubbard Road around 8:26 a.m.
Milton resident arrested for voyeurism
Vermont Business Magazine The Attorney General’s Office announced that Jason Heath, 53, of Milton, Vermont, was arraigned today on one misdemeanor count of Voyeurism. The charge brought against the defendant is the result of a criminal investigation conducted by the Vermont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (VT-ICAC), Homeland Security Investigations, and the Milton Police Department.
Milton police log: May 10-16
Officer Schiavo and Cpl. Coulombe responded to a residence on Main Street for the report of a verbal disturbance. On scene, Officers confirmed the incident was only verbal and by this time had settled. Roosevelt Highway / US Route 2, Colchester-5:01 p.m. Cpl. Coulombe responded to the area of Roosevelt...
This Newport recovery center is helping Northeast Kingdom teens navigate the opioid crisis
Last year, for the first time in five years, the number of Vermonters who died from opioid overdoses decreased by five percent. It might not sound like much — especially when you consider the lives of each of the 231 Vermonters who died from opioid overdoses in 2023 — but it’s progress.
Summer-like heat continues in New England with late-week storms
Severe weather hit some of New England on a summer-like day Tuesday. Flash flood warnings were in effect in parts of New Hampshire and Massachusetts, with severe thunderstorm warnings being issued in those states as well as Vermont. All have since expired. See the latest severe weather alerts here. The...
Vt. officials say $1M Lake Carmi aeration system made water quality worse
FRANKLIN, Vt. (WCAX) - Temperatures this week are expected to reach into the 90s, the type of conditions that help trigger toxic blue-green algae blooms in places like Lake Carmi in Franklin County. Since it was declared “a lake in crisis” several years ago, Vt. environmental officials have invested time and resources in its cleanup. But they recently learned those efforts may have had the opposite results.
Construction begins to expand service in Lamoille FiberNet CUD communities
Fidium Fiber expands multi-gig service to more than 4,800 homes and businesses in Eden, Johnson and Stowe. Vermont Business Magazine Fidium Fiber (Consolidated Communications) is expanding service of its all-fiber internet network to more than 4,800 homes and businesses in Eden, Johnson and Stowe, Vermont. Construction is underway in some locations, with additional construction to be completed in the coming weeks. Through this fiber expansion, thousands of local residents and business owners in these communities will have access to Fidium’s multi-gig speed fiber internet service.
Home tour of the week: A home in Milton with 0.96 acres of land and a in-ground heated pool
This house in Milton has a covered front porch that leads into a tiled entryway and eat-in kitchen. There is also a in-ground heated pool and back deck for enjoying warmer days. Bedrooms: 3. Bathrooms: 3 (1 full,1 three-quarter, 1 half) Price: $599,000. Square Feet: 2,152. HIGHLIGHTS: in-ground heated pool,...
Vt. tech students get hand-on experience building careers
WATERVILLE, Vt. (WCAX) - Students at the Green Mountain Tech Center are building a house as part of their construction program this year. The house is being sold to someone special in the community who happens to work at the Lamoille Union Middle and High School, which is located on the same campus as the tech center.
Milton prepares for annual Memorial Day event
The Town of Milton is set to honor its fallen heroes with its annual Memorial Day event on Monday, May 27. The ceremony will commence at 10 a.m. on the front lawn of the Municipal Building, located at 43 Bombardier Road. This year’s observance will feature a series of speeches,...
Milton Traffic Report: what to expect on the roads this week
According to the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission, a resurfacing project on Interstate 89 and Exit 19 will reduce northbound traffic to one lane. Work will typically occur between either 6 p.m.-7 a.m. or 6 a.m.-6 p.m. A reduced speed limit of 55 MPH will be enforced in the project...
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.
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