RUTLAND — College of St. Joseph is developing a Master of Medical Science Physician Assistant Studies (PA) program, and it is moving forward quickly. The program recently welcomed three new staff members. Sarah Tatko joined CSJ as the program’s academic […]
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The White River Valley Players’ Summernight was a success!
By Jerry LeBlond The Burlington Taiko Drummers performed in the Rochester High School auditorium as part of Summernight. By Ginny Bowman ROCHESTER — On July 18, the weather for Rochester was predicted to be rainy and dotted with thunderstorms, but […]
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Local Artist Peter Huntoon hosted event at Art Garage
By Robin Alberti Peter Huntoon painted for a crowd at the Killington ART Garage, creating a new piece of work before their eyes. By Robin Alberti KILLINGTON — Friday night, July 17, at the Killington ART Garage was an outstanding blend […]
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College of St. Joseph to offer major in sonography beginning this fall
RUTLAND—College of St. Joseph is continuing to expand its health-related offerings with the addition of Vermont’s only sonography program, beginning in the fall 2016 semester. The Radiologic Sciences-Sonography program recently received accreditation from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). […]
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United Way of Rutland County welcomes new Community Impact Director Jane Rodd
RUTLAND — Community Impact is a process by which United Ways around Vermont and across the country identify community needs, invest resources and evaluate specific programs to ensure they creating lasting change on the community level. Local people with expertise […]
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News Brief: Rutland Region
By Lani Duke Changing roles, models Change is inevitable in organizations. It has come to the Vermont State Fair at a time when fairs themselves are changing. The fair started out as an agricultural exhibition, an annual time for comparing […]
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ONRCD receives Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence
Ottauquechee Natural Resources Conservation District receives Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence at State House on June 30, 2015. The award was given for ONRCD’s River Roadshow, a mobile education program which uses a stream table to demonstrate how rivers behave […]
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Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice selected to participate in the Medicare Care Choices Model
RUTLAND – Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice (RAVNAH) has been selected to participate in the Medicare Care Choices Model, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced July 21. The model provides Medicare beneficiaries who qualify for […]
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Local Woodstock residents show New York City student the joy of hiking
By Amy Kamb The Ramsey, McFarland and Kamb families hiked with Fresh Air Fund child Michael to Luce’s Lookout for some breathtaking views of the mountains. WOODSTOCK—Three local Woodstock families, the Ramseys, the McFarlands and the Kambs, hiked to Luce’s […]
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News Briefs: Rutland Region
By Lani Duke Seeing beauty everywhere RUTLAND—Rutland’s Photo Voice Project, currently on display at the Chaffee Art Center, 16 South Main Street, has the ability to change people’s perspectives, says photographer Donna GoodHale, who acted as advisor to the nine-member […]