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The Museums of Mount Holly to open on May 25
MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – The Mount Holly Community Historical Museum is scheduled to open on Saturdays and Sundays, from May 25 through the end of August. The hours are 2-4 p.m., or by appointment by calling 802-259-2460 or 802-259-2049. The Will White Blacksmith Shop on Tarbellville Road contains the...
Troy 19-Year-Old Leads Troopers On Chase Before Crashing, Police Say
The Washington County incident happened just before 11 p.m. Sunday, May 12, in the town of Easton. New York State Police said troopers attempted to stop a vehicle on State Route 40 for traffic violation when the driver failed to stop, leading to a pursuit. The driver, 19-year-old Rensselaer County...
Chester Fishing Derby
The Chester Fishing Derby was held Saturday, May 11. It was a chilly morning with overcast skies, limiting the number of anglers. There were 29 kids registered. As in the past, George Wilson from the Chester Rod & Gun Club registered the kids and awarded prizes. This year, George was joined by Kent Armstrong, vice president of the club. Danny and I got the skinny on the rod and gun club’s progress on the damage from last July’s flood. Things are looking better.
Pickup truck hits e-bike in Wells River
WELLS RIVER — A collision involving a pickup truck and an e-bike on Railroad Street in Wells River on May 13 left one person with minor injuries. The crash occurred around 1:06 p.m. when Christopher Mattoon, 44, of Newbury, was driving his 2018 Chevrolet Silverado eastbound. Mattoon attempted to...
Lake Rescue Association environmental education scholarship
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Lake Rescue Association in Ludlow, Vt., is offering the $1,000 Mary Rita Batesole Environmental Education Scholarship to graduating high school seniors in Windsor County or surrounding towns, who are pursuing continuing college or vocational environmental education, broadly defined. Students must demonstrate a strong commitment to the environment, and be planning to earn a degree or certificate in any field related to understanding and promoting environmental health and/or environmental sustainability.
Police seek info on Townshend burglary
TOWNSHEND, Vt. (WCAX) - Police are asking for help identifying two suspects connected to a burglary in Townshend. It happened last Wednesday morning. Vermont State Police responded to a burglary at a home off Route 30. They say neighbors saw two men were spotted getting into a black car with...
‘Sip & Shop’ returns to Rutland
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - A popular event in Rutland is pairing sipping and shopping. Sip & Shop pairs Vermont-made food and beverage businesses like Rutland Beer Works and Golden Rule Mead with more than 20 small businesses throughout the downtown. There are both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options at many of...
Fourth Corner Foundation in Windham offers tour
WINDHAM-Nestled in the hills of Windham is the Fourth Corner Foundation, the brainchild of the late architect and artist Robert Foote Shannon. Shannon's work focused on balancing human-made designs with the natural environment. His former home, which includes striking buildings and structures as well as several acres of gardens, is open to the public.
Correctional officer accused of smuggling contraband into Vt. prison
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - A Vermont correctional officer faces charges after investigators say he smuggled contraband into a prison. Vermont State Police say David Orvis, 28, of Rutland, coordinated with at least two separate inmates to transport tobacco into the Marble Valley Correctional Facility. Police believe the inmates paid him to do so.
Divided Sky fun run is Saturday in Ludlow
Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m.—LUDLOW—The third annual Divided Sky Fun(d) Run is a morning filled with fitness and community spirit. This event aims to support the Divided Sky Foundation and the Springfield and Rutland Turning Point Centers. Lace up your running shoes and meet at Jackson Gore, 111 Jackson Gore Road, Ludlow.
Two killed in Manchester motorcycle crash
MANCHESTER — A motorcycle collision with a car in Manchester resulted in the deaths of two Dunbarton residents on May 17. According to the Manchester Police Department, the crash occurred at about 8:19 p.m. at the intersection of Elm Street and Pearl Street. A 2021 Honda Accord, driven by...
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