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Lyndonville woman cited for violation of release conditions
LYNDONVILLE — A local woman was cited for allegedly violating the conditions of her court-ordered release after police discovered her with another person at a Park & Ride lot on Wednesday evening. Lyndonville Police Department officers encountered Brooke Hornbeck-Fielder, 30, of Berlin, at the lot located at the intersection...
Man indicted on negligent homicide charge in connection with deadly Littleton crash
A man was indicted on a negligent homicide charge for allegedly causing a deadly crash in a northern New Hampshire town. According to court documents, James Dingman, 44, of Lancaster, was using his cell phone when he drove a tractor-trailer into Ralph Porfido in February 2022 in Littleton. Police said...
Lyndon juveniles cited for theft, vandalism at local encampment
LYNDON — Two juveniles from Lyndon and East Burke were cited for unlawful mischief and petit larceny from a dwelling after an incident at a local encampment, Vermont State Police reported. At approximately 5:21 p.m. on May 6, Troopers responded to a call from Andre Deos, 72, of Lyndon,...
Two injured in Bradford crash near I-91 exit
BRADFORD — Two individuals sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Waits River Road near the I-91 Exit 16 off ramp around 11:55 a.m. on May 14. James White, 76, of Barton, was driving a 2011 Buick LaCrosse when he stopped at the off ramp and pulled out in front of a westbound 2023 Toyota Camry driven by Deborah Gundry, 60, of Topsham.
Albany community rallies for Make-a-Wish party at local school
ALBANY — The Albany Community School, in collaboration with the Caring Team from Columbia Forest, hosted a special Make-a-Wish party for second-grade student Lexi Chaske, featuring a “Frozen” theme. The celebration, which took place last month, included games such as “pin the nose on Olaf” and a...
Barre residents to cast ballots for big-ticket items, including new mayor
BARRE, Vt. — People living in Barre will be heading back to the polls early next week facing a ballot loaded with big-ticket items that were not voted on back on Town Meeting Day. Residents who voted in March were tasked with deciding the school budget and board members....
Vermont Community Loan Fund lends $3.6 million in first quarter of 2024
New Tasty Bites Diner Tempts Barre, with Help from the Vermont Community Loan Fund. Vermont Business Magazine On a pause from a typically busy morning, Barre-based restaurateur Lisa St. Lawrence takes a quick mental inventory of her menu items. “Let’s see: there’s grilled garlic, peppers and onions, pepper Jack cheese, horseradish sauce and local beef from Knight’s Farm - that’s the Tribal Archery Signature Burger,” she says almost dreamily. “Then there’s the Yikes Stripes Signature Burger with bacon, cheddar and local maple syrup, and the Ridge Runner with egg and hot sauce.” She takes a breath and explains her enthusiasm. “I love watching people enjoy their food. It’s a passion of mine.”
One dead in apparent shooting at St. Johnsbury home
Vermont State Police are leading the investigating into death of man whose body was found at a home in St. Johnsbury late Monday. Officers from the St. Johnsbury Police Department found the body at about 11:15 p.m. after responding to a call of a shooting on Summer Street. No other...
Irasburg bridge reopens after repairs forced by truck crash, fire
IRASBURG, Vt. (WCAX) - An Irasburg bridge has reopened following an emergency replacement project after a propane tanker fire. For the past five months, Bridge 129 over the Black River on Route 14 had been closed to all traffic after a propane tanker crash in December. The crash on December...
Two city councilors go head-to-head in Barre mayoral election Tuesday
Barre, VT- Two Barre City Councilors are hoping to win the right to steer the city into the future after last summer’s flooding as voters decide who will be the city’s next mayor on Tuesday. Ward 1 Councilor Thom Lauzon and Ward 3 Councilor Samn Stockwell both say...
Concord police warn residents of phone scam
CONCORD — Police in Concord have issued a scam alert to residents, cautioning them about fraudulent phone calls from individuals claiming to be from the Concord Police Department. These callers assert that the recipient owes money and must pay immediately to avoid arrest. The Concord Police Department has confirmed...
Twinsfield Union School District voters reconsider already passed school budget
PLAINFIELD, Vt. — On Tuesday, voters in the Twinsfield Union School District will reconsider the $8 million budget proposal that passed on Town Meeting Day. After the proposal only passed by three votes, voters in the district circulated a petition asking the community to reconsider the budget. That petition gained support from more than 2,000 voters, leading to a reconsideration of the same proposal on Tuesday.
Worcester police arrest teen with loaded gun during traffic stop
WORCESTER — Officers assigned to the Worcester Police Department’s Summer Impact program arrested a 16-year-old on May 10 after spotting a firearm during a routine traffic stop for an expired registration and failure to stop at a sign. The vehicle was halted on Elliot St. shortly after the...
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