By Stephen Seitz RUTLAND—A Superior Court judge in Rutland Superior Court ordered Rutland real estate developer John Ruggiero to pay the state of Vermont more than $2.1 million to settle a brownfield lawsuit in a civil trial held on Sept. […]
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Event encourages Vermonters to “donate life”
By Evan Johnson RUTLAND — At a small event in Rutland City Hall on Thursday, Sept. 21, members of Donate Life Vermont demonstrated how a small decision could have life saving consequences for others. In November of 2011, Penny and […]
Former Norwich student sues university over sexual assault
By Elizabeth Hewitt, VTDigger A former student is suing Norwich University, claiming the institution did not take sufficient steps to protect her and others from sexual assault. In a lawsuit filed in federal court in Vermont this week, Lauren Morrissey […]
Biz leaders discuss jobs, environmental efficiency
By Evan Johnson Jobs were the main topic of conversation at a recent conference at Killington Resort – specifically those in the energy efficiency sector. In a four-person panel at the Killington Grand Hotel on Wednesday, Sept. 20, representatives from […]
Rockwell museum pot dispensary rejected
By Alan Keays, VTDigger RUTLAND TOWN — The state has turned down a proposal to open a medical marijuana dispensary at the Norman Rockwell Museum of Vermont in Rutland Town. Dan Reilly Jr. and his company, Lily Pad Organics Inc., had been […]
Rutland seeks to cash in on World Cup crowds
By Alan Keays, VTDigger RUTLAND — Rutland city officials and business leaders are looking at ways to get money flowing downhill from the tens of thousands of people attending World Cup ski racing events at Killington Ski Resort this fall. “I think […]
Pet supplies from Rutland reach hurricane victims
By Nanci McGuire After hurricane Harvey hit Houston, Texas, many heroes came to the rescue from near and far, including from Rutland. A few days after Hurricane Harvey hit Amanda McGuire saw a post on Facebook from Oh My Dog […]
Woodworking & Forest Festival returns to Woodstock for 14th year, named top event
WOODSTOCK—Lovers of farms, forests, and fine woodworking— those great aspects of Vermont— will be on display at the Vermont Woodworking & Forest Festival held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 23-24 at Billings Farm & Museum and the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. […]
New dorms represent a “wonderful marriage” of education and economic development
Downtown Rutland’s Gryphon Building opens doors to Castleton students By Evan Johnson For college students looking to live off campus, finding adequate and affordable housing can be a hassle. Castleton University students now have housing that’s affordable and close to […]
Women’s Network & Shelter to unveil new name at event
RUTLAND—Rutland County Women’s Network & Shelter (RCWNS), a nonprofit organization serving women, men, and children in the second-most populous county in Vermont who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, will announce its new name on the evening of […]