LUDLOW – On Thursday, June 18, Jason Koponen, of Ludlow, Vt., made a hole-in-one at Okemo Valley Golf Club. Koponen aced the 17h hole from the white tee, using his 5-iron, for a 151-yard hole-in-one. Jack Koponen and Gary Stevens witnessed the amazing feat. Koponen’s name will be engraved on a plaque that hangs inside…

By Dave Hoffenberg The Killington Deli Team had a big double header last week with playoff implications on the line. First up they battled Slips Trips and Falls (STF) and things were going smooth all game. Two runs in the first by Dan Muller and Craig Brothers, Jus Archer drove in a run in the…

Courtesy of DuBois & King Proctor Water System Helped to save the town of Proctor $600,000 and brought its water system into compliance with the state regulations In the annual American Council of Engineering Companies of Vermont (ACEC/VT) Engineering Excellence Awards Program, a showcase of exemplary engineering projects completed in the state, consulting engineers DuBois…

Submitted Hairstylist shares a laugh with a mentee. RUTLAND — Adult-to-youth mentoring is one of the best ways to bring about changes in a young person’s behavior, attitudes, health, and academic performance. To celebrate mentoring within Rutland County, Five Elements Salon and Day Spa joined with the local mentoring organization The Mentor Connector to provide…

BROC-Community Action in Southwestern Vermont announced June 23 that it had received a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of $17,947. HUD awarded nearly $6 million in grants to hundreds of national, regional and local organizations to help families and individuals with their housing needs and…

RUTLAND — For a third year in a row Rutland Regional announced that it has received the top 10 percent in the nation for Patient Safety from Healthgrades, the leading online resource helping consumers make informed decisions in order to find the right doctor, the right hospital and the right care. This achievement is part of…

Bt Lani Duke Paving project hits a roadblock The Northwest neighborhood stormwater project construction has entered its final phase. Still to come is a bit of curbing and minor improvements on Crescent Street before a complete repaving. The city anticipates the project to be completed by the end of July. However, one of the more…

By Lani Duke Worldly education POULTNEY—With the adoption of its Generation Study Abroad Commitment last fall, Castleton set about doubling the number of students taking classes abroad by the year 2020. Doing so took far less time than that. By this fall, the school will have 29 students who have studied or are studying in…

By Brady Crain This week I had big plans for a push. Crushing fatigue and malaise put an end to that idea. I am overtrained, and so my last big workout was ten days before my event. This week I did a two-hour bike ride and a six-mile 2,000-foot climb/descent in the mountains. Admittedly, both…

Too much sun can lead to premature aging, painful burns, and, with repeated overexposure, the potential development of cancer. But the sun is also essential for Vitamin D. Like many things in life, striking a balance is the key. Surprisingly, this is easier said than done.  There are two primary contradicting beliefs about the sun–one…

As you may or may not remember, the sci-fi comedy “Back to the Future” was released in theaters on July 3, 1985. In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the film is currently touring North America and Europe in a series of high-definition screenings featuring live orchestral accompaniment—including a cast-attended showing at the 17,000-seat Hollywood Bowl,…

  By Meghan McCarthy McPhaul When you think of foxes (if you ever do), you likely picture the ginger-coated red fox, like Mr. Tod from Beatrix Potter’s fantastical children’s tales, only without the dapper suit-coat and tweed knickers. It is the not-as-common gray fox, however, that has been wandering the woods and fields near my…

When someone I felt close with passes on, it helps put perspective on life and love. It makes me reflect on those who make a difference, support me and are a safety net. I want to cherish every moment I have on this wonderful earth because I never know what will happen. I have a strong…

KILLINGTON — A new sign welcoming visitors to Killington was unveiled at the Killington Welcome Center, June 30. The project was made possible through a collaborative effort between Killington Resort, Killington Pico Area Association, and Awesome Graphics. In addition to welcoming travelers to Killington, the distinctive, brightly colored sign complements existing branding on wayfinding signage…

By Cal Garrison, a.k.a. Mother of the Skye This week's Horoscopes are coming out under the light of a Sagittarius Moon, which by the end of the week, will reach fullness in the sign, Capricorn. “As above, so below,” any time the moon approaches its full phase, life accelerates, and it feels like everything is…