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Sheldon Springs hydro facility hit by theft of equipment, diesel fuel
SHELDON — Vermont State Police are investigating a larceny at the Sheldon Springs Hydro facility where a hydraulic winch and a significant amount of diesel fuel were reported stolen March 27. According to authorities, the theft occurred sometime in March and was reported early Tuesday morning. The missing equipment...
Richford resident arrested for violating abuse prevention order
RICHFORD — Vermont State Police arrested Britt Manning, 30, of Richford, on March 27 for allegedly violating a court-issued Order for Relief from Abuse. Authorities were alerted to the violation at approximately 9:38 p.m. at Pine Haven Estates. Investigation revealed Manning had breached the stipulated proximity restrictions set by...
Alleged Milton home invader hospitalized after residents fight back
Milton, VT- A St. Albans man is facing several charges after being arrested Monday night in Milton for an alleged home invasion that ended in a fight with the residents. Police say Quentin Suggs, 37, was armed with a gun when he tried to force his way into a home on Cornelia Court shortly after 12:30 p.m.
Woman plans to celebrate 102nd birthday with rare solar eclipse
MOOERS, N.Y. (WPTZ) - The countdown is on for the total solar eclipse that will be seen over several cities in the United States on April 8. But a northern New York woman is gearing up for what she calls a “momentous occasion” in more ways than one.
Swanton Village Fire Department gets amphibious vehicle donation from local organizations
SWANTON, Vt. — The Swanton Village Fire Department has been given a new amphibious vehicle to assist with rescue efforts both on water and in difficult-to-navigate areas. The department said it was gifted a new Argo Frontier 700 8x8 that will be used to help with ice rescues on Lake Champlain as well as to facilitate response on recreation trails and in wooded areas. The vehicle has the capability to drive both on land and maneuver on water.
St. Albans police asking for help identifying burglary suspect
SAINT ALBANS CITY, Vt. — St. Albans City police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person who broke into and burglarized South Main Grocery on South Main Street. Police received a report about the break-in at around 4:30 a.m. Friday morning. Responding officers arrived on the...
Colchester officials, residents urge drivers to be cautious of school buses
COLCHESTER, Vt. (WCAX) - Police in Colchester say drivers are blowing through school bus stop signs weekly, leaving school officials to plead with the public to be more cautious. It’s not a new problem, but a persistent one in Colchester. Parent Kelsey Mallabar says she had a close call this...
Two drivers hospitalized after head-on collision in Sheldon
SHELDON — Two drivers were taken to the hospital following a head-on collision on RT 105 near Machia Rd. intersection on March 21. At about 9:46 a.m., Vermont State Police responded to an accident involving two vehicles. Amy Dallier, 42, of Enosburg, was driving her 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe...
The Colchester Historical Society invites you to a presentation on a local, fabled island-hopping railroad route
The Island Line Revisited by James “Jim” Jones. Please join the Colchester Historical Society for this presentation by James "Jim" Jones based on his latest railroading book, The Island Line Revisited. This 204-page book chronicles the life and times of the Rutland Railroad's fabled island-hopping route from Burlington...
Milton High School educator nominated for national LifeChanger award
Jake Hession, a special education teacher at Milton High School, has been nominated for the prestigious National Life Group's 2023-24 LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, this award recognizes educators across the nation who exemplify excellence, positive influence and leadership in K-12 education. Hession...
Police seek public’s help in identifying Jay Peak Resort voyeurism suspect
JAY — Vermont State Police are seeking public assistance in identifying a man involved in a voyeurism incident at Jay Peak Resort on March 19. Authorities released surveillance footage showing the suspect, who is currently under investigation. The incident, which took place at the popular ski resort, was reported...
Community members protest Milton school board’s vote to take down Black Lives Matter flag
Voting to take down the flag was one of the first actions of the district’s new school board. Read the story on VTDigger here: Community members protest Milton school board’s vote to take down Black Lives Matter flag.
Section VII high school girls' flag football opening night features two dominant offensive performances
CHAMPLAIN, N.Y. — The points were coming fast and furious on the Section VII high school girls' flag football gridiron. Two games on the Section's opening night featured two teams combining for 77 points on offense. Northeastern Clinton Central High School (NCCS) was one of those teams, who secured...
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