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St. J man arrested after reportedly tasing police officer
A St. Johnsbury man is due in court Monday after allegedly fighting two police officers and tasing one of them. The St. Johnsbury Police say an officer spotted John Stelzl, 35, shortly after 5:00 p.m. Friday on Bay Street. Investigators add that there had been recent reports of drug activity nearby and that Stelzl has a record of drug crimes.
Vermont man arrested for allegedly trying to assault firefighters working to put out house fire
NEWBURY, Vt. — Vermont State Police are investigating after they say a man tried to assault the firefighters who were working to put out a fire at his home. Police said the incident happened in Newbury on Tuesday around 8 p.m. According to investigators, Wells River firefighters were responding...
Barre voters reject school budget, Lauzon returns to office as Mayor
Barre, VT- Voters in Barre have decided to return a prior mayor to office for a record-breaking 7th term, but voted down the school district’s proposed budget for the second time this year on Tuesday. Ward 1 City Councilor Thom Lauzon, who was the city’s mayor from 2006 to...
Notch Road opens for the season
STOWE, Vt. (WCAX) - A sign of the season -- Smugglers’ Notch is now open to drivers. VTrans says scenic Route 108 officially opened at noon Tuesday. Officials say new traffic control devices, chicanes, have been added on the Cambridge and Stowe sides this year to try and prevent large trucks and busses from getting stuck on narrow and curvy road.
Class offers advice to Vt. small businesses looking to move online
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Entrepreneurs in Montpelier looking to boost their businesses by moving online are getting some advice. The Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation hosts a class supported by a yearlong grant from the Legislature called Small Business Technical Assistance Exchange. It engages people from diverse backgrounds who may have a hard time accessing help.
Worcester police seek help finding missing teens
WORCESTER — The Worcester Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating two missing teenagers from Milford who are believed to be in the Worcester area. Ana Dias, 15, and Iara Neves, 16, were reported missing and authorities are urging anyone with information about their whereabouts to come forward.
Vermont State Police seek missing Calais teen
CALAIS — Vermont State Police are seeking the public’s help in locating 14-year-old Miroslav “Mirik” Tudhope, who was last seen at his residence in Calais on May 15 at 6:15 p.m. Authorities have not provided specific details regarding the circumstances of Tudhope’s disappearance but are urging...
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