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By Polly Mikula “It was just sitting at the base of the Summit chair, so I decided to move it,” Rich McCoy, director of operations at Pico, said of the former Summit Dogs hot dog stand. “It took me a year of asking around and haggling, but when I found that no one needed it, I…

The Cobra Gymnastics team of Rutland is proving diligence pays off.  Returning from the Friendship Classic in Hampton, New Hampshire, the team claimed a first  place finish for the Xcel Gold team and a second  place team finish for the Junior Olympic Level 7 team. Individual event first place finishes were awarded and included Maleah…

By Brooke Geery It may be difficult to think about summer when your windshield wipers are frozen to your car and simply opening the door requires bundling up, but the warm weather will be here before you know it. And what better way to celebrate summer than with a little baseball? Enter Rutland County Little…

By Ed Larson A water meter installer, formerly employed by the Rutland City Department of Public Works,  has been arrested. Paul Eric Voight, 51, of Castleton, became the subject of an investigation after Rutland City officials were informed of possible fraudulent activity.  Voight, who had been in hundreds of homes and businesses in the city…

RUTLAND – Over 300 community leaders joined mentor matches from across Rutland County to raise money for mentoring. The 13th Annual Mentor Bowl, held Saturday, Jan. 25, included a basket raffle, silent auction, music, food, and bowling, and raised $41,000 for The Mentor Connector. This money, a 50% increase over last year’s goal, will directly…

Dear Editor, Windsor County Sen. Dick McCormack (D-Bethel) recently opined about the climate crisis and how government must implement “a worthy and non-negotiable response” to this crisis. What is this “worthy and non-negotiable” response?  In the summer of 2018, the “new” Act 250 commission was busy crafting this response. The commission’s purpose was to realign…

Dear Editor, Republicans have long pushed the idea that lots of people on social security disability are “fakers and takers” who don’t deserve those benefits.  That push intensified when the number of social security recipients increased significantly after the financial crash in 2008, prompting calls to reduce the number of recipients to save money and…

Dear Editor, My name is Michael Talbott and I am seeking your vote for Rutland City Board of Aldermen. You might know me as a teacher at Castleton University, where I’ve worked since 2014. Perhaps you’ve seen me working on the property I’m slowly restoring on the edge of our vibrant downtown. We may have…

By Don Turner Despite a strong economy at the national level, many Vermonters feel left behind. Across our state, thousands struggle to pay their bills and make ends meet. From burdensome taxes to sky-high insurance premiums, many individuals, families, and small businesses are stuck in a persistent economic cycle they didn’t create. Small towns and…

By Anson Tebbetts Vermont’s rural communities are intricately tied to our economy, identity and way of life. At the same time, all of Vermont suffers when our farm and forestry sectors falter. The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets and Vermont Farm to Plate are taking steps to build on our strengths and innovate…

By Virginia Dean Woodstock resident Ward Goodenough is an archetypal product of Windsor County, not only because he simply loves it, but because he is determined to maintain its safety and protect its victims. After all, his mother is Vermont state Sen. Alison Clarkson (D-Woodstock) and his father is Oliver Goodenough, a professor of law…

By Ed Larson A bag  with about $4,000 of fake cash in it was found on the front lawn of a home on Kendall Avenue in Rutland Jan. 27. According to Rutland City Police Chief Brian Kilcullen, the bag contained  prop money that was clearly marked “For Motion Picture Use Only.”  Kilcullen stated that police…

by Red. Jim Harrison The headlines last weekend were the Governor’s veto of H.107, the paid family leave program. While the veto was expected due to the bill’s new $29 million tax on employees, legislative leadership is now busy trying to find the votes to override the veto. While it may be possible to switch…

‘Affordability advantage’ helps produce best market in over a decade, offers great economic indicator for the region RUTLAND—With strong sales across the region in all price ranges and rapid sales of affordably priced homes, Rutland County’s real estate market is poised for a strong 2020 after its best year in more than a decade in…