Chet Hagenbarth to become public works director overseeing TIF By Polly Mikula On Monday night, June 12, the Killington Select Board announced that current Town Manager Chet Hagenbarth would be stepping out of that role and into a new […]
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The Godnick Adult Center: a lifeline against loneliness, isolation
While many area residents and visitors sadly noted the end of the ski season, others are rejoicing that summer is finally here. We’re the ones who counted the days until we could enjoy Vermont’s picturesque scenery, quaint downtowns, and […]
Local News, Obituaries
Remembrance for Clary Jonker to be held June 10
Remembrance for Clary Jonker to be held June 10 A remembrance will be held for Clary Jonker on Saturday, June 10 from 3-5 p.m. at the Killington Welcome Center. There will be drinks, hors d’oeuvres and share memories of Clary. […]
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Stable Inn in Rochester opens
By Katy Savage An 1840s mercantile that once supported the agricultural community back when Rochester was dominated by farms and the logging industry, has been transformed into an inn. The Stable Inn in Rochester opened in May […]
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Wildfire smoke causes haze and air quality advisory
By Erin Petenko/VTDigger The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation issued an air quality advisory on Monday afternoon, June 5, warning the poor air quality could be dangerous for at-risk groups. Wildfire smoke from Quebec was reported as far as the […]
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Two Leicester men shot in targeted attacked; one killed
LEICESTER— One man was killed and a second was injured in a shooting Sunday night, June 4, in Leicester. Police said the shooting was a targeted act directed at the victims, and there is no broader threat to the general […]
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Registration for gift-of-life blood drive now open
Registration for gift-of-life blood drive now open Appointments are now available for the third annual Pete Giancola Gift-of-Life Mini Marathon Blood Drive, which will be held July 11 at Noel’s at the Franklin Events Center and the Rutland Elks Lodge. […]
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Governor Scott cites shrinking workforce, student population and housing shortage as main economic challenges
Says immigration is a possible opportunity during visit to Rutland By Curt Peterson Gov. Phil Scott spoke to an audibly supportive crowd at Rutland’s Southside Steak House Monday morning, June 5, hosted by the Chamber and Economic Development of the […]
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Bear Mountain housing development in Killington receives Act 250 permit
By Katy Savage After more than a year-long wait, developers were granted a permit to start phase one of a 102-unit ski on, ski off housing development in Killington. The developer, Ottauquechee Realty Associates, LLC, was awarded an Act […]
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Aldermen increase parking rates, fines
Staff report Parking rates and fines are going up in Rutland. The Board of Aldermen unanimously voted on Monday, June 5 to increase the meter rates to $1.50 per hour, up from 50 cents an hour. The board also […]