RUTLAND—The Vermont Society of Health-System Pharmacists (VTSHP) recently announced its 2021 Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician of the year, honoring two practitioners from Rutland Regional Medical Center. Saisha Branchaud, PharmD, BCPS, the director of pharmacy services, was named the 2021 Pharmacist of the Year. She was recognized for her “steadfast leadership” during the past year and…

By Curt Peterson Killington Police chief Whit Montgomery said their dispatcher has had numerous complaints over the past two weeks about “very loud explosions somewhere in town.” “The complaints have been on-going,” Montgomery told the Mountain Times. “The explosions will occur for a couple of days, then it will be quiet for a couple, then…

On Friday, June 18, at roughly 9 a.m., troopers from the state police took a report of a vehicle stolen from a residence in the town of Mendon.  During the investigation, troopers learned that the vehicle was last seen 30 days before the report was filed. The vehicle is described as a 1990 Jeep Wrangler…

SHARON—A man performing logging work at a private residence has died following an accident Saturday, June 26.  Initial investigation determined that the victim, John K. Sears, 64, of Sharon, had felled a tree and was cutting it into sections at about 3 p.m. Saturday when an apparent malfunction occurred involving the safety system on a…

Police have arrested a suspect involved in a late May burglary in Barnard. Investigation revealed that Amanda Conant had stolen a number of items, forced entry into the residence and caused property damage.  On June 14, Conant was issued a criminal citation to appear in Windsor County Court for grand larceny, burglary, unlawful mischief and possessing…

WEST HAVEN—On June 23, 11:00 a.m., troopers from the state police — Rutland Barracks were advised of a motor vehicle crash on Vermont Route 22A in West Haven. Upon arrival, they learned the crash was a head-on collision. Initial investigation showed Gary J. Sweeney, of Castleton, was traveling north on VT Route 22A when the…

By Alan J. Keays/VTDigger A man wanted on two counts of attempted murder in Northfield, who has been on the run since March 20, has been arrested in Nevada, according to police. A prosecutor is planning to charge his mother, who was with him when he was taken into custody, for allegedly helping him evade police.…

On Friday, June 4 at 3 p.m., Russell Nord, 76, from Ludlow, was found deceased by a search team in a wooded area off East Hill Road in Ludlow. He was located approximately 1.7 miles from his residence.   The Ludlow Police Dept. is investigating the death, which does not appear suspicious.  Nord was last seen leaving his…

On May 21, Vermont State Police have begun an investigation of a burglary at a dwelling in Barnard. Investigation revealed that Kevin Bent, 32 and homeless, had a stolen number items, forced entry into the residence and caused property damage to the residence.  Bent was issued a citation to appear in Windsor County Court to…

On Thursday, May 27, at approximately 7:59 a.m., state police from the Rutland barracks were notified of a motor vehicle complaint on Quarterline Road in Clarendon involving a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500  stuck on a logging trail in the woods. Soon after, that same vehicle was reported stolen from Bruce Colvin, 72, on High Road…

The serious injury and fatal crash rate for 2021 already exceeds that of several years in the recent past, according to Vermont State Police (VSP). As we begin the so-called “100 Days of Summer,” VSP does “not want anyone’s summer to end in tragedy.” So on Tuesday, June 1, Vermont and New Hampshire law enforcement…

By Curt Peterson On June 1 the Killington Select Board enthusiastically approved sending an official letter thanking 10 neighboring towns’ firefighters who helped extinguish a persistent forest fire that started on May 15 on the hillside north of Route 4 in Killington. The new owners of the property, David Rossiter, who hail and William Rossiter…

POULTNEY — On trailhead signage, on bumpers, in newsletters, brochures, and through a slate of sponsored community activities, the Slate Valley Trails (SVT) logo has become a familiar sight in southwestern Vermont. Featuring a mountain biker and runner set against a rugged green mountain backdrop, with muscular, blocky letters and a clean, outgoing format, the…

The Cavendish Community Fund announced June 5 that it awarded three grants to organizations for programs that will directly benefit Cavendish residents. The first award was granted to Windsor County Mentors to defray the cost of expanding and growing collaboration with local schools, particularly in Cavendish. WCM’s mission is to create and support mentoring between…

The Community College of Vermont (CCV) held a virtual celebration June 5 for the Class of 2021 and the Class of 2020.   From the Class of 2021, more than 450 students received associate degrees. Graduates represent all 14 Vermont counties, plus 10 states and 15 countries. The youngest graduate is 17 and the oldest is…