Business as usual for Killington The sad saga of two ski-industry titans disputing the future of Park City Mountain Resort is over.  Powdr, the owner and operator of Killington Resort and Pico Mountain, has agreed to sell its Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR) assets, including the base area, parking, lower ski terrain and lifts, as…

The Inside Scoop to close, building owners hope to keep tradition alive BRANDON — After 10 years in business, Joel and Janet Mondlak have decided to close the town’s ice cream parlor. The Inside Scoop and Antiques by the Falls is located at 22 Park Street next to the Brandon Inn. Innkeepers Louis and Sarah…

By Stephen Seitz KILLINGTON – Though it wasn’t on the agenda, the Killington Board of Selectmen spent a few minutes at its regular meeting on Sept. 9 discussing what to do about some dangerous road conditions on Killington Road, and the dangers of not replacing missing road signs in a timely manner. Planning Commission chairman…

Resolution calls on lawmakers to take action during the 2015 session KILLINGTON — The Killington Selectboard has joined municipal leaders from South Burlington, Dorset, Fairlee and Huntington to call on Vermont’s lawmakers for an overhaul of the State’s education funding system. In a letter and formal resolution sent to Montpelier last week, the Selectboard urged…

Benefit for Dan Reilly (a.k.a “Frogger”) to be held Sunday at the Summit Lodge Sunday, Sept. 21 — Killington — This Sunday, the Summit Lodge in Killington is hosting a community benefit for Dan Reilly, a local resident, who is fighting a rare disease. “I’m 34 years old, and over those 34 years I’ve had…

CLARENDON—On Wednesday, Sept. 10 at about 5 p.m., state police were notified of a logging accident that occurred on Walker Mountain Road. The Clarendon and West Rutland fire departments responded, along with Regional Ambulance Service. Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim, Ralph Ruiter, 47, of Middletown Springs, was logging the area when a tree that…

Reports from hiking accesses in Salisbury, Leicester, Ripton, Hancock and Killington State Police have received multiple reports from victims of car break-ins at local hiking trailheads. Two victims have come forward from the Robert Frost Trailhead on Route 125 in Ripton, Vt., Saturday, Sept. 13, reporting multiple wallets, purses and cell phones had been taken. Out-of-state victims…

CORNWALL—On Sept. 9 at about 5:30 a.m., state police from the New Haven barracks were dispatched to a report of a tractor-trailer rollover on Route 125 at the intersection with West Street. The Department of Motor Vehicles, the Cornwall Fire Department, and Middlebury Rescue also responded. The 2012 Kenworth with a tanker trailer was found…

The state’s Harvest Health coupon program offers low-income Vermonters a buy-one-get-one-free deal By Dan Colton Since summer 2007, there have been concerted efforts throughout Vermont to attract participants of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Plan (SNAP), formerly known as Federal Food Stamps, to spend their electronic benefit transfers (EBT) at local farmers markets. Farmers market currencies…

By Lani Duke Growing graphics Green Screen Graphics of Rutland recently announced the hiring of Brian McCarthy, graphic designer; Nicole Pfeiffer, print production and customer relations; and Dustin Perkins, sign and display construction. Over the years, staff has grown to a total of “eight or nine,” owner Mike Gauthier said recently. His business has expanded…

By Lani Duke Library tales CASTLETON — Castleton Free Library patrons can now download free e-books as well as free audio books through the internet. The library is also able to add content unique to the Castleton library through the state organization. Currently being scanned in is “The Mount Independence-Hubbardton 1776 Military Road” by Joseph…

KILLINGTON—Killington Mountain School’s full-term students and staff returned to campus  the first week of September, and the 2014-2015 season kicked off with a roster of community-building activities. A few weeks prior, a group of students had come up to KMS to help faculty and staff construct the school’s hay sculpture, as a part of the…

RUTLAND — PEGTV, Rutland County’s public access television station, is pleased to announce County News 802 Producer Cristina Kumka has accepted the position of program coordinator for PEGTV’s government channel 21. Kumka will continue to produce and host County News 802 as well as taken on new duties as coordinator. “Cristina’s vast experience in journalism and…

WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum, gateway to Vermont’s rural heritage, announces the results of the 2014 “People’s Choice” awards for the 28th Annual Quilt Exhibition held Aug. 1–Sept. 21. Over 15,000 visitors viewed the exhibition and nearly 2,000 ballots were cast for favorite quilts. Results First place People’s Choice Award for large quilt went…

WOODSTOCK–Pentangle Arts’ Board of Trustees recently announced the hire of Alita Wilson in the new position of managing director. Pentangle’s former executive director, Gary Wood, will remain on staff as the artistic director, working part-time from his home in Florida. As managing director, Wilson will be responsible for the management of Pentangle staff, direction of…