The Attorney General’s Office announced April 12 that it has concluded its review of the non-fatal officer-involved shooting incident that occurred on Dec. 6, 2020, in West Haven, Vermont. The Attorney General’s Office is declining to prosecute Vermont State Police Trooper Craig Roland for charges related to the discharge of his firearm at Reginald Book,…

On April 15, at approximately 5:15 a.m., troopers from the Vermont State Police-New Haven Barracks responded to a report of gunshots fired into a residence on West Road in the town of Whiting. Troopers arrived on scene and met with the occupants of the residence, none of whom had sustained any injuries. Troopers then canvassed…

On April 14 at 1:32 p.m. Vermont state police responded to Tony’s Used Auto on Route 5 North in Hartland for a report of stolen auto parts from vehicles parked on the property. Parts from five different vehicles had been stolen within the past two days, most likely overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, April 13-14. Police…

Nominations for the Vermont Public Places Awards program will be accepted until May 7. The awards recognize beautifully or well-designed interior or exterior public spaces, connecting green corridors and networks of spaces that promote positive public uses and benefits. Landscape architects, planners, municipal officials, architects, engineers, non-profit and community groups and others wishing to submit a nomination…

The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region, (VNAHSR), one of the state’s largest providers of skilled home health and hospice services, announced March 29 that its board of directors has appointed Sara C. King as chief executive officer. She will replace Ron Cioffi, RN, CEO who is retiring in June. King assumed the leadership…

The Vermont state police is investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found inside a vehicle this weekend in the driveway of a private residence in Vershire. Based on preliminary information received Monday, April 5, from the Vermont Chief Medical Examiner’s Office, the deaths do not appear suspicious. Police received an emergency call…

KILLINGTON—The Greater Killington Women’s Club (GKWC) sponsors two annual $1,000 awards which are given to graduating high school seniors from the towns of Killington or Pittsfield (who attended for at least the last two years of high school). The application deadline for the Community Service Award is Thursday April 15, 2021. The Pat Zack Community Service Award is…

Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) welcomed Kevin Robinson as its new director of communications and community relations, according to a news release March 30. Robinson brings 20 years of experience in marketing and communications, most recently as the president of his own firm, Schroon River Communications. He steps into this newly created position to help…

Hannaford Supermarkets is alerting customers that the 6.5" Triple Layer Chocolate Cake sold at its in-store bakery is being recalled due to mislabeling. The cake, purchased between March 7, 2021 through March 16, 2021, is missing the “milk” allergen specification on its label. There have been no reports of illness or injuries. It is recommended…

At the conclusion of Tuesday evening’s meeting, Select Board Chair Lynne Bertram announced that Norman “Nope” Martin had declined to participate in a runoff election with George Spear and instead dropped out of the race. In Australian balloting on March 2, Spear was deadlocked with longtime incumbent board member Martin, 128-128, in the only contested…

Three sections of Routes 12, 106 and 4 will be repaved. The anticipated start date is early May, though project managers couldn’t say exactly when as the start date will be determined by the company chosen to do the work. The work on the paving may go into the evening hours to ensure that the…

On Feb. 4, the town of Killington announced  its program for residents to report non-emergency issues concerning a short-term rental (STR) property via an online complaint form or by call the Killington complaint hotline. Non-emergency issues may include noise, lighting, parking violations, occupancy-limit violations, an illegal rental or trash issues, the town stated in the…

Local hospitalist joins the team of Rutland’s top skilled nursing facility Rachel Bruce, MD is the new nursing home director for Community Health’s nursing home service line and takes over the position of medical director at The Pines at Rutland. Dr. Bruce, who specializes in internal medicine, geriatrics, pulmonology and end-of-life care, was most recently…

Aging in Hartland  (AiH) announced the selection of a new executive director. Maggie Monroe-Cassel accepted the part-time position effective Feb. 1. Founded over 10 years ago, Aging in Hartland is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support healthy aging of Hartland seniors. Under the stewardship of outgoing Executive Director Tom Ripley and the hard work of its volunteers and…

Feb. 5, the state’s network of non-profit home health and hospice agencies, in partnership with emergency medical services (EMS) teams, begin home vaccinations for Vermonters 75 and older who are homebound and unable to go in person to one of the state’s vaccination clinics. It's the beginning of the next chapter of the state’s work…