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Longtime Vermont Sen. Dick Mazza of Colchester dies at 84
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - Longtime Vermont Sen. Dick Mazza died Saturday. He was 84. Mazza was born in Colchester on Sept. 4, 1939, and lived there his whole life. He owned and operated Dick Mazza’s General Store and served Vermont in the Statehouse as a state representative and a state senator for nearly 42 years.
WATCH: Bear caught on camera opening truck door
WARREN, Vt. (WCAX) - A reminder to be “bear-y” aware of your surroundings. Thomas Pelino of Warren sent us video he caught of a bear opening his truck door Saturday morning. He wanted us to share the advice to lock your doors no matter where you are, because you never know.
State police patrol stops 15 drivers
A state police patrol to seek out distracted and aggressive drivers, enforce DUI laws and promote safe driving at the start of the holiday weekend resulted in 15 traffic stops on Friday and tickets for nine drivers. Vermont State Police said the patrol took place with two troopers between 5:15...
Courtney Rohrig inducted into the VPA Hall of Fame
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Vermont Principal’s Association (VPA) held the Hall of Fame induction ceremony honoring the 2024 inductees. The event took place on Friday, May 10, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in Montpelier, Vt. Among the 12 candidates being honored was former Black River High School standout athlete Courtney Rohrig. Recognized as a three-sport athlete for Black River High School from 2006-2010, Rohrig was instrumental in the success of the soccer, basketball, and softball teams. In soccer, Courtney scored 142 goals, along with 50 career assists, leading her team to three straight championships. She was also named to the Lion’s Cup Soccer team, and was recognized as an all-state player three years in a row. In basketball, she scored 1,684 points and earned all-league honors four straight years. A four-year starter in softball, she possessed a strong arm playing center field, and she set a school record with 35 home runs, claiming three straight Division IV State Titles.
Montpelier Amtrak platform undergoing $3M upgrade
The project to bring the station into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act is expected to be completed by October or November. Read the story on VTDigger here: Montpelier Amtrak platform undergoing $3M upgrade.
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