George Vincent Lyons, 92, died Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Rutland Regional Medical Center. George Lyons was born in Troy, N.Y., May 25, 1924, son of Emma C. Ahearn and William J. Lyons. He was a 1941 graduate of St. […]
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Jungle Book coming to downtown Rutland
Phoenix Books funds sculpture, honoring Vt. author Rudyard Kipling RUTLAND—Work on the first carving announced in a planned series of historical stone sculptures in downtown Rutland will begin in August—but organizers say the “second” sculpture will be completed before the […]
Scott vetoes pot bill, says he’s open to compromise
By Elizabeth Hewitt, VTDigger Gov. Phil Scott became the first governor in the country to veto a bill that would legalize marijuana. Scott announced Wednesday, May 24, he will send the bill, S.22, back to the Legislature. However, the governor […]
Gov. Scott appoints Kevin Mullin to chair Green Mountain Care Board
By Erin Mansfield, VTDigger RUTLAND—Sen. Kevin Mullin, R-Rutland, is stepping down from his position as state senator to become the top health care regulator in the state. Mullin, 58, of Rutland Town, will be the chair of the Green Mountain […]
College of St. Joseph baseball named national champions
College of St. Joseph’s baseball team is back-to-back USCAA national champions after defeating Apprentice School 6-1 in the title game on May 19. The Fighting Saints entered the tournament as the No. 2 seed and began their title defense with […]
More drainage, paving construction to come
By Evan Johnson Roadwork continues on many well-traveled roadways in central Vermont this week. Here are updates on two projects causing the greatest delays in Killington and Rochester. Route 73 Pike Industries and their subcontractor, J. Hutchins, will continue installing […]
Increased forest damage from caterpillars expected this summer
Central Vermont’s sugar maple’s and ash trees among the hardest to be hit Forest tent caterpillars have hatched, according to forest health specialists from the Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation. The insect is expected to cause widespread defoliation […]
Lieutenant Governor Zuckerman visits VFFC
RUTLAND— Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman visited Rutland’s Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC) on Sunday, May 21. Greg Cox, president of the VFFC board of directors, hosted the site visit and discussion along with board members Ryan Yoder, vice president; Jody […]
Bears are on the prowl
Vermont Fish & Wildlife staff are gearing up for what will likely be another record year for bear conflicts. They are asking the public to help keep Vermont’s bears wild by removing any potential food sources that would cause them […]
A time to remember
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States designated for remembering the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. It is observed annually on the last Monday of May, this year on May 29. Memorial […]