By Lauren S. Skaskiw, director/owner of the Plymouth Schoolhouse PLYMOUTH — There have been many improvements made in Plymouth this summer, including to the Plymouth Schoolhouse’s playground, located at the old Plymouth Elementary School. The playground is open to the community of Plymouth.  With the opening of the Plymouth Schoolhouse this summer, the town committed…

Provided by Rutland Regional Medical Center Louis B. Meyers, M.D. RUTLAND — Rutland Regional Medical Center welcomes a new physician, Louis B. Meyers, M.D. to Rutland Regional Medical Center. Dr. Meyers is a nocturnist in the hospital medicine program and works the overnight shift managing clinical problems of acutely ill hospitalized patients. Dr. Meyers is…

By Lani Duke School districts look to future Education reform law Act 46 with its tax incentives has gained the support of Addison-Rutland Supervisory Union school board members, who plan to lobby for an accelerated merger by fall 2017. Citing the financial gain, ARSU superintendent Ron Ryan said he views merger as a "logical next…

RUTLAND — Michele Havens, pharmacist was honored as Rutland Regional Medical Center’s Clinical Employee of the Quarter and Susan Edwards, transcription application quality analyst, was honored as the Rutland Regional Non-Clinical Employee of the Quarter. Employees are nominated for the award by their colleagues based on their commitment to exemplary service, exceeding expectations in their…

RUTLAND—College of St. Joseph will add a public safety administration major to its growing list of undergraduate offerings, beginning this year. This 127-credit, career-focused degree program will provide students with knowledge about the nature and causes of personal and property offenses in the private, corporate, and public emergency setting. In addition, the program will provide…

RUTLAND–BROC-Community Action in Southwestern Vermont announced July 30 that it received a $11,257 grant through the United Way of Rutland County’s Community Impact pilot program. The grants are dedicated to specific projects addressing mental health and dental health needs in our county. The priorities were chosen by a committee of community representatives with various expertise…

CASTLETON—On July 29, Castleton University announced the receipt of more than $1.4 million from the United States Department of Education to continue the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program that provides Castleton students with the academic and other support services needed to be successful in college. Castleton will receive approximately $292,000 annually for five years…

FAIR HAVEN — On July 21, Heritage Family Credit Union announced the hiring of AVP Branch Manager Jim Oberg. Oberg will oversee operations of the Heritage Family Credit Union Fair Haven branch, located at 67 Washington Street. Oberg has more than ten years of experience in the financial services industry, including his most recent post as…

By Lani Duke Rent-a-cop Rutland Town's Select Board is updating its contract to farm out the town's police officers on a contracted basis. The officers may work an extra 20 hours a week outside their regular hours; the town receives $62.50 an hour to cover not only its cost at an overtime rate or $37.50…

Courtesy of PEGTV CHELSEA TICE RUTLAND — PEGTV is pleased to announce the addition of Chelsea Tice to its staff as the new government Channel 21 coordinator. Tice grew up in the area and attended the video technology program at Stafford Technical Center and went on to receive her BS in Digital Film & Video…

By Lani Duke Interim appointment questioned Michael Jones of Castleton may take on the job of interim fire chief for Rutland City with a two-year contract. Rutland Mayor Chris Louras nominated Jones for his leadership development ability as well as his background in public safety and emergency management. Jones, retiring from Vermont Army National Guard…

By Lani Duke CASTLETON—Castleton's Board of Civil Authority will determine whether the Castleton Historical Society, Bomoseen Grange 273, and Castleton Community Seniors, Inc., get to keep their tax-exempt status. In the past the town's voters regularly approved their tax-exempt status every five years at March town meeting. However, voters didn't have that opportunity this spring.…

By Robin Alberti KILLINGTON — A group of very talented musicians shared their gifts with the kids attending summer camp at the Boys and Girls Club of Rutland this past Thursday, July 23. These young musicians, ranging in age from 13 to 28 years old and hailing from all over the globe, will spend five weeks…

KILLINGTON — The Sherburne United Church of Christ (SUCC) at the Little White Church has been providing summer lunches to children in Killington and the surrounding communities.  These children participate in the free or reduced cost school lunches during the school year and miss out on an opportunity for a healthy meal during the summer…

RUTLAND — College of St. Joseph is developing a Master of Medical Science Physician Assistant Studies (PA) program, and it is moving forward quickly. The program recently welcomed three new staff members. Sarah Tatko joined CSJ as the program’s academic coordinator and assistant professor. In this role, she will be responsible for coordinating the didactic…