Staff report Woodstock Village eliminated its elected auditors in a 16-2 vote at the annual Village meeting on March 21 in favor of hiring a public accountant or auditing firm to review finances. Though the Village has elected auditors, this […]
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Two local elementary school principals honored
By Katy Savage Two teachers from Rutland county have been named principals of the year by the Vermont Principals’ Association (VPA). Christy Coloutti of Northwest Primary School in Rutland and Debbie Alexander of Lothrop Elementary School in Pittsford were among […]
Crowds pack in to celebrate history of Pico
By Karen D. Lorentz On March 24, a standing room only crowd learned fascinating highlights on Pico’s history, ranging from its opening and unique position of women having operated it to the area’s ski patrol, ski club, and racing programs […]
Annual Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge showcases steep Beast bumper, big party
By Karen D. Lorentz Spring has sprung and that means Killington’s festive spring events lineup kicks into high gear this Saturday, April 1, with the iconic Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge. The competition features male and female amateurs in five age […]
Killington Fire & Rescue Chief LaHart responds to allegations from KSAR
Editor’s note: On Thursday, March 16, Killington Fire & Rescue Chief Chris LaHart sent the following letter to Killington Town Manager Chet Hagenbarth detailing his response to a Killington Search and Rescue (KSAR) letter expressing concerns about his leadership and […]
Changing of the guard: Allaire reflects, Doenges projects
By Katy Savage David Allaire was surprised when about 30 people showed up at the Rutland City Hall on Friday, March 10, including police officers, city employees and community members, to bid him farewell after six years as mayor. Allaire […]
Woodstock girls’ hockey wins state championships, again
Staff report Woodstock Union High School girls’ hockey won the Division II State Championship at UVM’s Gutterson Fieldhouse in Burlington on March 9, 2023. It was their second championship win in a row and the first time a Vermont D-II […]
Chester students win rock climbing state championship
By Victoria Gaither Before rock climbing was made cool through Instagram and Facebook, Vermont climbers already had a footing in this now-popular sport. “I have been climbing for a year now. I love the sport; it is awesome,” said Joshua […]
Killington Select Board denies separate department for KSAR, stands with new chief
By Katy Savage Seventeen current and former members of the Killington Search and Rescue team resigned in a letter to town officials on March 12 saying the new fire chief created a toxic work environment and mistreated women, but the […]
KSAR submits letter of no confidence in new fire chief after being called off search for lost skier
Suggests creation of separate public safety agency Editor’s note: On Monday, March 13, 17 members of Killington Search and Rescue (KSAR) submitted the following letter (dated March 12) to Killington Town Manager Chet Hagenbarth detailing their vote of no confidence […]