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Brownington to host annual Green-Up Day
BROWNINGTON — Saturday, May 4, marks the annual Green-Up Day for Brownington, inviting all community members to participate in cleaning up the town. Green-up bags are available at the Town Clerk’s office for those interested in joining the effort. Residents are encouraged to collect trash around their homes...
Newport officials tackle budget challenges
Tap this box to receive FREE breaking local news directly in Facebook Messenger!. NEWPORT—During a recent city council meeting, Newport officials grappled with budget constraints across several departments, highlighting a citywide need for careful fiscal management in the coming months. City Manager Jonathan DeLaBruere presented budget figures showing significant...
Massachusetts man sentenced for organizing Northeast Kingdom drug ring
Burlington, VT- A Massachusetts man was sentenced to nearly 8 years in prison for selling cocaine and fentanyl in the Northeast Kingdom. Juan Carlos Ortiz, 29, from Springfield, MA, had previously pleaded guilty to the charges of selling drugs between November 2021 and August 2022 under a plea agreement. According to court records, Ortiz organized a group of 13 people in a drug-distributing network that sold mostly in the Northeast Kingdom, including Orleans, Essex, and Caledonia Counties.
DUI charges following single-vehicle crash in Morgan
MORGAN — Troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on VT RT 111 near Twin Camps Rd at 7:37 p.m. Thursday where they arrested a Derby woman for suspected impaired driving. Tara Cote, 35, of Derby, was driving her 2022 Audi Q3 when she crashed, causing front-end damage to her vehicle.
Rangers’ prowess on display at North Country track and field meet
BARTON — The Rangers excelled at the North Country meet on Tuesday, May 7, with standout performances across various track and field events. The girls’ team showcased their strength with Heather Alexander leading the charge by clinching a win in the javelin throw. Madison Bowman also secured a victory in the discus event.
Two vehicles totaled in Lyndon collision, one driver hospitalized
LYNDON — A head-on collision on Red Village Road near Black Walnut Lane resulted in two totaled vehicles and minor injuries for one driver, Vermont State Police reported. The crash occurred at 11:14 a.m. when Joslyn Richardson, 35, of Barre, fell asleep at the wheel of her 2019 Subaru Impreza and struck a 2021 Hyundai KONA operated by Danica Rolfe, 48, of Kirby.
Lyndonville man charged with DUI, excessive speed
LYNDONVILLE — A local man was arrested late Wednesday night for driving under the influence, speeding, and negligent operation of a motor vehicle, according to the Lyndonville Police Department. Tristian Gallagher, 26, of Lyndon, was stopped by police on Severance Hill Road at about 10:41 p.m. after he was...
Baseball Game Preview: Lyndon Institute Hits the Road
The Lyndon Institute Vikings will head out on the road to challenge the Mount Anthony Patriots at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches. Lyndon Institute's pitching crew heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed last...
Bergeron changes plea in home improvement fraud case
NEWPORT — Shane Bergeron, 37, entered a no contest plea on Monday to several charges of Home Improvement Fraud across Orleans and Essex Counties. The plea addresses multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, consolidating previous legal proceedings into a single resolution. Under the terms of the plea agreement, Bergeron faces...
NEKLS participates in Green Up Vermont’s community clean-up efforts
NEWPORT — Northeast Kingdom Learning Services (NEKLS) students and staff joined forces with Green Up Vermont to support the organization’s mission of promoting the conservation of Vermont’s natural landscape and waterways, as well as improving the quality of local communities. On a beautiful spring day, a group...
Vermont hospital taps CFO
Newport, Vt.-based North County Hospital has named Fred Schaffner CFO, according to an April 27 post on his LinkedIn page. Mr. Schaffner joins the hospital from Cottonwood, Ariz.-based Spectrum Healthcare Group, where he served as vice president of finance, according to his LinkedIn page. North Country Hospital is a private,...
Derby Line man accused of stealing a truck & ATM before setting them on fire
Newport Center, VT- After an investigation that lasted nearly a year a Derby Line man has been arrested in connection to a stolen pick-up truck, trailer, and an ATM that were all set on fire in Troy last May. Police arrested Travis Columbia, 46, on Friday and he’s scheduled to...
May 2024 - News & Announcements from NVDA
Lyndonville's Route 5 Corridor Master Plan Receives National Recognition. The Vermont Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) selected Lyndonville's Route 5 Corridor Master Plan to receive a planning award for excellence. The awards ceremony will be held in Burlington on May 8th. Five Historic Barns Receive Preservation...
Coventry man arrested for violating release conditions, driving with suspended license
COVENTRY — A Coventry man was arrested early Thursday morning after a traffic stop revealed he was driving with a suspended license and violating court-ordered conditions of release. At approximately 12:40 a.m. on May 3, Vermont State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on Route 2 near North Danville Road.
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