By Lisa Lynn/VT Ski & Ride Ian Forgays was a backcountry skier: "Skiin’ Ian" as he was known and, on social media, “Lincoln Lynx.” He wasn’t the type of guy you would see on chairlifts, unless it was the single chair at Mad River Glen where he worked as a liftie, manning the summit station.…

This winter, Vermont law enforcement is cracking down on unlawful off-trail riding for snowmobilers. And they're ticketing violators. "So spread the word," Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (V.A.S.T.) stated in a recent news release. In Vermont 80% of land is privately owned and those landowners get no compensation for allowing recreational trails and access to…

On Feb. 6, at 6:58 p.m., police responded to Lake Dunmore in the area of Rustic Lane in the town of Salisbury (near Songadeewin camp) for a snowmobile crash. While enroute troopers were notified of an unresponsive female. Amanda Warren,43, of Salisbury, had been operating a snowmobile on Lake Dunmore with passenger/victim Kristle Humiston, 39,…

Vermont State Game Wardens have charged Christopher Thomas, 29, of Springfield, in connection with a snowmobile violation that occurred Friday, Feb.5. A Fish & Wildlife warden was conducting a snowmobile safety checkpoint at the CCC Camp in Grafton. At about 8 p.m. the warden was approached by three snowmobiles while displaying his flashing blue light…

Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Markets announced on Feb. 8 they have entered into a definitive merger agreement that creates an alliance between the two storied independent grocery chains, as it nearly doubles their collective footprint in the Northeast. This transaction unites two New York-based grocery chains with deep ties to local communities and shared…

Wendy A. Witherell Hill, 87, died peacefully in her sleep on Feb. 3, 2021, following the effects of a stroke. Born Oct. 7, 1933, in Troy, New York, Wendy Witherell Hill graduated from Emma Willard School in 1951, and Cornell University in 1955. She and her husband Robert wed in 1955 and enjoyed 65 years…

By Curt Peterson Killington Police Chief  Whit Montgomery told the Mountain Times the department has obtained an arrest warrant for “theft of services” from North Star Lodge on Weathervane Drive in Killington. The warrant names Katie L. Safford, 30, who maintains a Rutland address. “I feel pretty confident [Safford] will be located and cited,” Montgomery…

By Karen D. Lorentz Killington is a massive mountain — its variety of terrain is its most distinctive and renowned feature. Part of that is the variety of trails, but for freestyle skiers  and riders, it is the dedication to providing terrain parks that makes the mountain their favorite winter playground. That dedication was rewarded…

By Karen D. Lorentz Okemo opened Vermont’s first-of-the-season halfpipe on Sunday, Feb. 7. The superpipe was the first to open in New England (the only other one open by Feb. 7 was in Pennsylvania). One of the factors that has delayed halfpipe builds was the need to make snow on ski trails first so more…

By Emma Cotton/VTDigger Four and a half years ago, a single mom moved to Rutland and started her life over from scratch. After breaking away from domestic violence, she found herself in a new city with a few bags of clothes, two hours away from anyone she knew, with no job or connections and two kids…

By Victoria Gaither At 3 years old, Harley Ruffle, known locally as “Lil Homie,” is a snowboard sensation. His mother, Jill Ruffle, just laughs. “I’m amazed he is so good. He can barely talk,” she said. Harley started walking and skateboarding at the same time, explained his father, Gary. “He has good balance, and Tucker…

Former Sec. of Ed Rebecca Holcombe and interim Super. Sherry Sousa are finalists The former Vermont secretary of education (2014-2018) and gubernatorial candidate in 2020, Rebecca Holcomb, is a finalist for the Windsor Central Unified District (WCUD) superintendent position. “We are enthusiastic about presenting two finalists for the position, Sherry Sousa, MA and Rebecca Holcombe,…

By Katy Savage With the closure of bars, people are drinking at home like never before. Liquor stores across the country and locally have seen record sales since the start of the pandemic last March. The week after a national state of emergency was declared, alcohol sales jumped 54% from the previous year, according to…

The Killington Mountain School (KMS) team traveled to Winter Park, Colorado, on Jan. 25-28 for the U.S. Freestyle selection event. Despite a challenging start to the season, there were strong performances from all of the KMS Freestyle athletes. Ray Lamlein, Jesse Duda, Manuela Passaretta, and Tyler Damore all finished mid-field in their first ever FIS…

This February fall in love with a new pet!  We know we have the puurrrfect match for you!  Dogs and cats - we have them all!  And they’ll all provide great companionship and a lifetime of love.  Our adoptable animals will be sure and snuggle with you and cuddle up to keep you warm.  And…