By Karen D. Lorentz A joyous celebration for the long and mountain-filled life of Erling Omar Omland took place Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Andrea Mead Lawrence Lodge at Pico. It was a spectacular autumn day filled with sunshine, mountain beauty, and a gathering of family and friends who commemorated Erling Omland’s life with stories…

KILLINGTON — On Friday, Sept. 26, Killington Mountain School announced that all of the cutting is now finished on Killington’s Highline trail, as a part of the school’s ongoing Trails Initiative Project. “Craig Mosher of Mosher Excavating logged many hours this fall dropping brush, resulting in a much wider venue for our athletes this season,” KMS…

By Stephen Seitz HARTLAND—You have to hand it to Chef Brad Pirkey: he has a loyal following. Once Woodstock residents Tom and Sue Deedy heard about the new location of Chef Brad’s Crazy Side, now at 6 Damon Road just off Route 12 in Hartland, they had to come over and check it out. The…

KILLINGTON — Summer-like weather, friends, family and a great cause culminated in a successful Bootcampers against Breast Cancer 5K event headquartered at the Johnson Recreation Center on River Road in Killington Sunday. Organizers say this is the first year of what they hope to be an annual event. The Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event met its goal of…

At a news conference on Tuesday Sept. 23, which included state officials, substance abuse experts, medical staff and others, Gov. Peter Shumlin outlined Vermont’s progress in the battle against opiate addiction since January. “I am proud of our state for taking on one of the most challenging problems facing Vermont and the nation, and moving…

Gov. Peter Shumlin formally proclaimed October as “Manufacturing Month” in Vermont in conjunction with National Manufacturing Day, Oct. 3.  “Manufacturing is critically important to Vermont’s economy,” said the governor. “I encourage all Vermonters to learn about the innovation of Vermont’s manufacturers, and particularly for young people to pursue careers offering quality jobs here in our…

At approx. 1:15 p.m. on Sept. 27, the Burlington Airport tower notified the Vermont State Police of a possible aircraft crash near the Basin Harbor Airport, Ferrisburgh, Vt. Upon arrival, police discovered that a 1958 Piper “Tri-Pacer” fixed wing prop-plane had made and emergency landing in a field near the Basin Harbor Airport. The pilot,…

Snowguns catch the evening sun at the top of the North Ridge Triple at Killington Resort, a sign of winter preparation. Killington Resort, known for it’ expansive snowmaking capability, is often among the first resorts in the county to open for skiing and riding each season.  Photo by Polly Lynn

The Killington Mountain School Cycling team hosted a home mountain bike race Saturday Sept. 20 as a part of the Lakes Region Interscholastic Mountain Bike Series at Pine Hill Park, in Rutland. Pine Hill Park is a 300 acre gem, located just 20 minutes away from KMS, with 16 miles of single track trails, all…

RUTLAND — Despite dropping temperatures and shorter days, the fall season brings out some of the year’s hottest fishing action on lakes, ponds, rivers and streams throughout Vermont, and the state’s Fish & Wildlife Department is urging anglers to take advantage of these prime angling opportunities. “As water temperatures cool off, many different fish species…

Hunters are enthusiastic about Vermont’s upcoming archery deer hunting split season, Oct. 4-26 and Dec. 6-14, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. “Deer are moving about and being seen more now with cooler weather to stimulate activity,” said Cedric Sanborn at R&L Archery in Barre. “This year is very different because, unlike last…

HARTFORD—Upper Valley Aquatic Club’s own Hannah Cox has qualified in the women’s 200 free-style with the time of 2:01.80 posted at the USA Swimming Junior Nationals this August in Irvine, Calif. This means that she will be going to Olympic trials in 2016. “As her coach we are thrilled to get this one under her…

LUDLOW & KILLINGTON —On Wednesday, Sept. 24, Tim Driscoll of Bridgeport, Conn., made a hole-in-one at Okemo Valley Golf Club. Driscoll aced the 17th hole from the black tee, using a driver, for a 213-yard hole-in-one. John Myers and John Maloney witnessed the amazing feat. Also on Wednesday Sept.  24.  Chris Quencer made a hole-in-one…

By Lani Duke Fire station construction CASTLETON—Castleton’s new fire station and first response facility recently received its land use permit from the Act 250 board. Shovels may have broken ground already. Construction is expected to be complete in spring 2015. Firefighters anticipate a greatly improved response time once they move into the new station. Practicality…

By Lani Duke Furloughed convicts move uphill from city offices New residents may move into 30 Washington St., the former McGee House, through an agreement between the Recovery House network of treatment facilities and the Vermont Achievement Center, which is in a “feasibility grant process” that would result in placing furloughed offenders in the 20-bed…