UPDATE: Leo has been Found! Killington Police are looking for assistance in locating "Leo", a golden retriever who ran from his owners car that was involved in a motor vehicle crash on Route 4,  the night of July 31. If found please call the Killington Police at (802) 422-3200 or the Vermont State Police at…

Photos by Robin Alberti and Rob Kovalesky Photo One: A young rider screams with excitement as he rides down Killington Resort’s newest adventure ride, the Beast Mountain Coaster, which opened Saturday. Photo Two: The view looking down the new Mountain Coaster track from the seat of on of the 35 blue “smart” cars. Photo Three:…

Third  World With so many events featuring wine, beer and food tastings along with music and fun activities, Vermont’s becoming a summer festival destination. On the heels of the Killington Wine Festival that took place July 17-19 comes Jerkfest this weekend (also in Killington); Hops on Top in Rutland, Aug. 4; Hops in Hills next…

Beer is a social beverage. Yes, even the most outgoing of us may sometimes drink alone (cue the George Thorogood song), but I will take a leap and say that for most of us, our greatest occasions of enjoying beer have been when we are in the company of others. The beer may have been…

When E.L. Doctorow died last week in New York at the age of 84, Barack Obama took to Twitter to honor the late author: “E.L. Doctorow was one of America's greatest novelists. His books taught me much, and he will be missed,” our president graciously tweeted. It marks the seventh occasion during the Obama presidency…

It's been an interesting week here in The land of Brady.  As promised, I increased my training, and started to get serious. I had a short three mile run from Schoolhouse Road to the end of the sidewalk and back, which was a speed record breaker for me, at an average pace of 8:18 per…

By Rachel Sargent There is an all-natural material, produced at room temperature, that can be used to build homes, to make protective coverings, to hunt and trap, and even to swing through the air. It’s hypoallergenic, antimicrobial, and waterproof. On a per-weight basis it’s stronger than steel and more elastic than nylon or kevlar. What…

Courtesy of PEGTV CHELSEA TICE RUTLAND — PEGTV is pleased to announce the addition of Chelsea Tice to its staff as the new government Channel 21 coordinator. Tice grew up in the area and attended the video technology program at Stafford Technical Center and went on to receive her BS in Digital Film & Video…

By Lani Duke Interim appointment questioned Michael Jones of Castleton may take on the job of interim fire chief for Rutland City with a two-year contract. Rutland Mayor Chris Louras nominated Jones for his leadership development ability as well as his background in public safety and emergency management. Jones, retiring from Vermont Army National Guard…

By Lani Duke CASTLETON—Castleton's Board of Civil Authority will determine whether the Castleton Historical Society, Bomoseen Grange 273, and Castleton Community Seniors, Inc., get to keep their tax-exempt status. In the past the town's voters regularly approved their tax-exempt status every five years at March town meeting. However, voters didn't have that opportunity this spring.…

By Robin Alberti KILLINGTON — A group of very talented musicians shared their gifts with the kids attending summer camp at the Boys and Girls Club of Rutland this past Thursday, July 23. These young musicians, ranging in age from 13 to 28 years old and hailing from all over the globe, will spend five weeks…

KILLINGTON — The Sherburne United Church of Christ (SUCC) at the Little White Church has been providing summer lunches to children in Killington and the surrounding communities.  These children participate in the free or reduced cost school lunches during the school year and miss out on an opportunity for a healthy meal during the summer…

By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week's Horoscopes are coming out under a Sagittarius Moon. Earlier this week the Moon entered its Void-of-Course phase until she moves into Capricorn on Tuesday at around 3 p.m. on the East Coast. The better part of Tuesday saw us in the "Woo-Hoo; we're totally off…

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 coordinator and assistant professor. In this role, she will be responsible for coordinating the didactic…

Courtesy of GMC Chris Jenkins, a former player on the men’s varsity golf team, organized a club program and strengthen membership over the past two years as the president. Thanks in large part to Jenkins’ determined effort, the men’s golf program is ready to compete once again as a varsity sport. Jenkins will lead the…