The Hammond Cove Shooting Range in Hartland opened on Saturday, April 1, at 10 a.m.  The range operates under rules set by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Dept. Range users must sign in with an onsite range safety officer and have a valid Vermont hunting or fishing license or be the guest of someone who does. …

Saturday, April 8 at 12 p.m.—LUDLOW—It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting for: The Okemo Slush Cup is back this Saturday, April 8 from noon-2 p.m. featuring  live music from the band Sly Richard, prizes, a luau theme, BBQ and more! There will be registration opportunities at both the Clock Tower base area and Jackson…

Community breakfast, then an egg hunt with a few youth season passes follows Sunday, April 9 — KILLINGTON — What better way to start off Easter Sunday than with the Sunrise Service? Then watch the kids as they search for treats left behind by our local Easter Bunny, including an opportunity to win a youth…

Summer camp is a rite of passage for many children. Each year, campers of all ages head off to nearby recreation centers or travel to rural areas to claim their cabins and bunks. Here’s a deep look at some of the statistics surrounding summer camps. 1,467: The number of day camps in the United States…

As hours of sunlight increase, thoughts may turn to summer vacation. For many children, summer vacation wouldn’t be the same without camp. Adults may have their own fond memories of going to summer camp when they were children because of the opportunities it presented to be independent and meet new people. Campers often bond over…

West Windsor was one of three towns awarded a grant to create a master plan to better connect the village to Mount Ascutney by enhancing the streetscape, exploring redevelopment opportunities, and improving the economic vitality of the village.  The Agency of Transportation (AOT), the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD), and the Agency of…

Vermont Fish and Wildlife (VTF&W)  is asking drivers to slow down and be cautious when traveling at night in early spring or to take alternate routes to avoid driving roads near ponds and wetlands that salamanders and frogs cross during their breeding season.  “One of the benefits of checking out amphibian road crossings,” says Fish…

Staff report RNESU Superintendent Kristin Hubert sent an email to families Sunday, April 2 notifying them that a threat at Neshobe School was deemed “not credible” as rumors circulated on social media. But Monday morning, Hubert said “new information has been brought to light.”   “Neshobe School is still conducting an internal review and investigation…

Public officials site harassment Staff report MENDON — The Mendon Town Office is now open by appointment only, according to its website. “Effective March 20, 2023, in an effort to increase Office Security, the Town Office will be open by appointment only,” it states. “The safety and wellbeing of the staff and volunteers that serve…

New rules on backyard chickens lead residents to petition for a special vote April 19 Staff report PROCTOR — Enough chicken owners in Proctor are upset about an amended town ordinance that puts restrictions on owning fowl that they have called for a town-wide vote to decide the matter. The petition for the vote was…

The 2023 Southwest Regional 4-H Day was held March 25 at the Hub CoWorks in Downtown Rutland.  The annual event showcased the talents of 34 4-Hers  from three counties, providing an opportunity for them to demonstrate what they have learned through University of Vermont (UVM) Extension 4-H projects. Along with earning ribbons, the top stage…

By Curt Peterson Hartland Finance Administrator Martin Dole was appointed as acting town manager Monday, April 3, after Town Manager David Ormiston was placed on paid leave last week. Dole, who has been finance administrator for five years, will temporarily hold both positions while the necessary adjustments are made following Ormiston’s   suspension. Michelle Rielly,…

By Pat Wise Crocuses bloom on the hill near the Godnick Adult Center along Woodstock Avenue. Every year, the Rutland Garden Club plants 1,000 crocus bulbs , which are among the first flowers to bloom.

By Katy Savage After her children suddenly lost child care, Caroline Olsen decided to start her own facility in Woodstock. Olsen, who owns the Nutty Life, an organic plant-based milk company, with her husband Craig Olsen, plans to open her their nonprofit, The Mill School, in June in the same East Woodstock business complex that…

By Ethan Weinstein/VTDigger A bill that would give the Vermont Department of Taxes control of property appraisals passed the House on Wednesday, March 29. H.480 would require property reappraisals to take place at least every six years and would move the responsibility for those reappraisals from municipalities to the state.  The reimagining of Vermont’s property valuation system,…