McNeil and Reedy celebrates 65 years in downtown with a new look By Victoria Gaither and Brooke Geery A major renovation project is underway at McNeil & Reedy men’s clothing and shoe store in downtown Rutland. The store, which has been a go-to for proms, weddings, and funerals since 1956, is benefitting from new blood…

Karlhubers celebrate 37 years at the inn By Polly Mikula KILLINGTON—Jeanne and Manfred Karlhuber celebrated with a Zoom party Monday, Feb. 1, after signing closing documents to sell The Snowed Inn after 37 years. “We had dinner delivered and champagne,” Jeanne Karlhuber said of the party their (adult) children, Tom and Kerstin, organized for them.…

By Mark Bushnell/VTDigger One of the greatest economic advances in early industrial America involved sheep. It also involved Napoleon, an American diplomat and some fortunate timing. Details of the story might never have come to light if not for the resolve of the diplomat’s daughter, Mary Pepperrell Sparhawk Cutts, to extract the details from her father.…

Hometown Heroes is a project in Fair Haven founded by Emily Stockwell in support of veterans locally and around the state. Stockwell is the daughter of a notable World War II veteran of Fair Haven, the late Bernard Stockwell. Bernard “Bun” Stockwell was born on March 30, 1923, in Fair Haven where he also graduated…

Record number of candidates vie for Rutland mayor, every elected position contested By Polly Mikula Rutland City residents are stepping up to lead. At this year’s Town Meeting every elected position is being contested, giving voters many choices. Seven candidates will face off for mayor. Eighteen seek the six seats on the board of aldermen.…

By Brett Yates Rutlanders who enjoyed the colorful, pedestrian-friendly reconfiguration of Center Street last summer may find a similar sight downtown in 2021, if the city finds a way to pay for it. The Rutland Redevelopment Authority (RRA) applied last week for a “placemaking” grant from the Vermont Dept. of Housing & Community Development, which,…

Staff report, VTDigger An environmental court judge has ordered that, for now, Daniel Banyai must stop paramilitary training activities at Slate Ridge, which has operated without a permit for several years in West Pawlet. Following court proceedings that have lasted more than a year, the judge on Thursday, Jan. 21, issued a preliminary injunction, which states…

Fair Haven public schools went all-remote this week after discovering Friday, Jan. 22, that two people with Covid-19 “were in attendance while contagious,” said Brooke Olsen-Farrell, superintendent of the Slate Valley school district. “Contact tracing is underway and we are in the process of notifying anyone with possible exposure and sending them home until a…

Jim Curran, executive director of Dismas of Vermont, Inc. (DOV), has announced the planned March 2021 opening in Rutland of a fifth “Dismas House.” The new residence, to open in March in Rutland, will be the fifth Dismas House in Vermont working to effect lasting reconciliations between Vermont communities and justice-involved persons. The facility, to…

By Katy Savage If you don’t wear a face mask at the Rutland Town transfer station, you could be charged with trespassing. The Rutland Board of Health voted unanimously Jan. 14 to enforce a trespass law over the next six months at the transfer station. Those not wearing masks could be convicted of unlawful trespass…

By Curt Peterson A sign on the door at BG’s Market in Hartland reads, “Masks required," and just about everyone entering the popular store cooperates within the Vermont-mandated request. There are a few customers, usually young males, who, for one reason or another, either feel the virus-control rule doesn’t apply to them —or they forgot.…

By David Allaire I want to take this opportunity to formally announce that I am running for re-election for the Office of Mayor of the City of Rutland. I am humbled and honored that the voters of Rutland placed their support and trust in me these last four years, and for that I am forever…

Krevetski's knowledge and experience in health and wellness can help fuel new job opportunities in the growing local food economy Rutland City activist, retired RRMC nurse, and a founding member of  Vermont Farmers Food Center (VFFC), Kathleen Krevetski, has filed to run for Rutland City mayor. Krevetski believes the local food economy is the driving…

Recycling, leaf/yard debris & food scraps need consideration The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) requires the Rutland County Solid Waste District (RCSWD) to submit a Solid Waste Implementation Plan (SWIP) every five years for approval. The SWIP sets forth how the district intends to meet Vermont state standards in regard to municipal solid waste…

The new residence, to open in March in Rutland, will be the fifth Dismas House in Vermont working to effect lasting reconciliations between Vermont communities and justice-involved persons. Jim Curran, Executive Director of Dismas of Vermont, Inc. (DOV), has announced the planned March 2021 opening in Rutland of a fifth “Dismas House.” The facility, to…