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Burlington man pleads not guilty in child luring sting
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A Burlington man pleaded not guilty Thursday to felony charges of luring a child. The Vermont Attorney General’s Office says Robert Charbonneau, 50, used an online messenger app to contact who he thought was a 14-year-old minor for sex, but was actually a Hartford Police investigator.
Woman arrested on DUI charges after single-vehicle crash in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE — A 54-year-old Charlotte woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a single-vehicle crash on Spear Street, authorities said. Vermont State Police responded to the scene near Charlotte on May 14 at 7:54 p.m. after receiving reports of the incident. The driver, identified as...
DCF officials confirm Vergennes as site of juvenile justice facility
VERGENNES, Vt. (WCAX) - The Vermont Department for Children and Families for the first time Thursday publicly confirmed their plans for a new secure youth treatment facility in Vergennes. The city’s mayor earlier this month confirmed the plans that were first floated in mid-April. DCF officials say the Green Mountain...
Burlington mayor seeks to reduce graffiti problem
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Graffiti tagging continues to be an eyesore in Burlington, and now the new mayor is taking steps to clean up the perennial problem. An unwanted tapestry of paint covers many walls in the Queen City. “I definitely noticed the frequency of it. So, it’s something that...
Winooski deputy mayor announces bid for lt. governor
WINOOSKI, Vt. (WCAX) - Winooski Deputy Mayor Thomas Renner Thursday announced his bid for Vermont lieutenant governor. Surrounded by supporters at the Winooski Circle, The Democrat outlined the priorities he has pushed for in Winooski including affordability, housing, community safety, and equity. “One of the things that appeals to me...
New Jersey man sentenced to 10 years for drug and gun charges in Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY- A New Jersey man has been sentenced to ten years in prison for selling fentanyl last July. Darnell Hughee, 40, from Elizabeth, NJ, pleaded guilty to multiple charges in March. Police say Hughee was indicted for selling fentanyl with Jacob Molloy, and was also charged for selling crack cocaine.
Planting Time: Sprouting sprouts
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Gardening season is underway in our region but there are also ways for folks to grow edible goodies inside. From alfalfa seeds to lentils, there are a number of tasty sprouts you can easily grow at home and use on sandwiches, salads, or to garnish meals.
Gas prices fall slowly, but should keep falling
Vermont Business Magazine Average gasoline prices in Vermont are $3.61 per gallon, down 1 cent per gallon from last week, up 16 cents/g from last month and up 13 cents/g from last year. The lowest price in the state yesterday was $3.28/g in Rutland, while the highest was $3.84/g in South Royalton.
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