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Emergency crews respond to Greensboro crash
GREENSBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - A crash Thursday afternoon in Greensboro sent people to the hospital and snarled traffic on Route 16. The Orleans County Sheriff says the road is closed near 6785 and they are still on scene. Video from the scene shows a large emergency response with at least...
Tractor-trailer nearly gets stuck on Notch Road, despite new efforts to combat 'stuckages'
CAMBRIDGE, Vt. — Justdays after Notch Road reopened for the 2024 season with new measures in place to prevent "stuckages," a commercial vehicle almost became lodged along the narrow mountain roadway. Vermont State Police told NBC5 that a tractor-trailer narrowly avoided becoming the first truck stuck on Vermont Route...
VTrans officials still bullish on Notch Road barriers
CAMBRIDGE, Vt. (WCAX) - VTrans officials say they still have confidence in new barriers meant to discourage large trucks from using the Notch Road. It comes after a tractor-trailer driver on Thursday morning easily skirted the recently installed chicanes on the Cambridge side by using the left lane. VTrans officials...
Newport to host first Forage Festival this Saturday
NEWPORT — Newport City Downtown Development will host the inaugural Forage Festival on May 18, a day packed with activities, local events, and community fun. The festivities will begin at 9 a.m. with the Dandelion Run, hosted by Kingdom Games. Runners and walkers will enjoy the scenic routes through the area’s famous dandelion fields. Simultaneously, the Newport Farmers Market will kick off its opening weekend at Gardner Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Weekly Dispatch with Mayor Sullivan
Tap this box to receive FREE breaking local news directly in Facebook Messenger!. IT IS NATIONAL POLICE WEEK 2024 – a huge shout out to all of our police forces. Thank you in particular to our Newport City Police Department. Our Police Chief and his team have safety of our City first and they have proven this over and over. There are not enough words to describe their dedication, expertise and timely responsiveness to protect the citizens of Newport. Thank you for your service!
Authorities Intensify Search for Ray Anthony, Missing Man from Highland Street Area
The search is intensifying for Ray Anthony, a 59-year-old black male from the Highland Street area, who has been missing since February of this year. Standing at 5'9" with an average build, Anthony is easily identifiable by his gray hair and brown eyes. Local authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and help piece together the puzzling disappearance of Mr. Anthony.
Route 14 bridge in Irasburg reopens 5 months after fiery propane truck crash
Irasburg, VT- The Route 14 bridge in Irasburg is back open five months after a propane truck crashed into it and caused serious structural damage, now road work is complete and drivers no longer have to detour. Last December, a propane tanker crashed into the Black River in Irasburg off...
Jeffersonville man arrested for burglary at local construction company
JEFFERSONVILLE — A Waterville man was arrested early Wednesday morning after allegedly breaking into a local construction business, state police said. Troopers responded to a burglary report at GW Tatro Construction at approximately 5:56 a.m. where they found evidence of forced entry, with damage to the property and several items missing, including company tee shirts and a winter jacket.
Single vehicle crash in Irasburg results in minor injuries
IRASBURG — The Vermont State Police, Irasburg Fire Department, and Orleans EMS responded to a single-vehicle crash at 3674 VT RT 14 this afternoon. Investigations revealed that the operator of the vehicle, Justin Brown, 50, of Fairfax, was traveling north on VT RT 14 when he became distracted and went off the roadway.
St. Albans man faces charges after high-speed chase, crash
BERKSHIRE — A high-speed pursuit ended in a fiery crash on King Road on May 11, sending one man to the hospital and leading to multiple charges. Vermont State Police identified the accused as Joshua Curran, 32, of St. Albans. The incident began around 8:15 p.m. when troopers observed...
Saxtons River Fishing Derby winners
SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – A couple dozen young fisher folk took to the banks of Derby Pond to cast their luck in the annual Saxtons River Recreation Area Fishing Derby on May 4. Trophies were awarded to the winners in each category as follows: in the age group 4-6, Nolan Fisher swept the field with first, biggest, and most fish, and Riley Duby did the same in the 11-14 age group. In ages 7-10, the lineup was Joshua Dupuis, first fish; Max Goyette, biggest fish; and Carson Mack, most fish.
At tiny Sterling College, a pro-Palestinian encampment continues protesting
More than a week after similar encampments disbanded at UVM and Middlebury College, students at the Craftsbury Common school are still pushing for their college to meet their demands. Read the story on VTDigger here: At tiny Sterling College, a pro-Palestinian encampment continues protesting.
State to remove Lake Carmi aeration system after determining it made cyanobacteria blooms worse
A new treatment under review could help improve lake quality, state officials and locals say. Read the story on VTDigger here: State to remove Lake Carmi aeration system after determining it made cyanobacteria blooms worse.
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