Submitted Department of Public Safety Commissioner Keith W. Flynn hands over a badge to Colonel Matthew T. Birmingham Department of Public Safety Commissioner Keith W. Flynn announced Aug. 7 the change of command of the Vermont State Police (VSP). Effective […]
Category: News Briefs
News Briefs: Rutland Region
By Lani Duke Another solar array concern CLARENDON—Mary and Peter Bride of Clarendon complained to their select board, who agreed to send a letter at its July 27 meeting regarding a solar array proposed by Suncommon, which would abut their […]
Granite bench used by elderly family members, stolen
RUPERT — On Aug. 7, the Vermont State Police responded to a theft on Herrick Brook Road in the town of Rupert. c, age 54, reported a granite bench had been stolen from her property between Aug. 5-6. The bench was […]
Deer crossing leads car to crash through cemetery
HANCOCK — On Aug. 4, police responded to a single vehicle crash on Route 125 in Hancock. The operator of the vehicle, identified as Collin Buker, age 24 from Rochester, was traveling west on Route 125 when a deer crossed […]
Vermont Adaptive appoints four new staff members
KILLINGTON—Erin Fernandez, executive director of Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, announced Aug. 4 the addition of four new staff members to the team. Maggie Burke, a former Vermont Adaptive program coordinator, has been named the new managing director. Kelly Walsh […]
Low cost cat spay/neuter clinic offered to Rutland County residents
PITTSFORD — The Rutland County Humane Society (RCHS) is working with VT-CAN (a low cost spay/neuter clinic in Vermont) to host a low cost spay/neuter clinic for Rutland County cats on Monday, Aug. 24 in Pittsford. Prior registration is required. Female cat spays […]
Plymouth playground revamped
By Lauren S. Skaskiw, director/owner of the Plymouth Schoolhouse PLYMOUTH — There have been many improvements made in Plymouth this summer, including to the Plymouth Schoolhouse’s playground, located at the old Plymouth Elementary School. The playground is open to the […]
Louis B. Meyers, MD joins RRMC
Provided by Rutland Regional Medical Center Louis B. Meyers, M.D. RUTLAND — Rutland Regional Medical Center welcomes a new physician, Louis B. Meyers, M.D. to Rutland Regional Medical Center. Dr. Meyers is a nocturnist in the hospital medicine program and […]
News Briefs: Lakes Region
By Lani Duke School districts look to future Education reform law Act 46 with its tax incentives has gained the support of Addison-Rutland Supervisory Union school board members, who plan to lobby for an accelerated merger by fall 2017. Citing […]
Michele Havens and Susan Edwards honored as employees of the quarter
RUTLAND — Michele Havens, pharmacist was honored as Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Clinical Employee of the Quarter and Susan Edwards, transcription application quality analyst, was honored as the Rutland Regional Non-Clinical Employee of the Quarter. Employees are nominated for the […]