Lowe honored for helping to save American Kestrels RANDOLPH—Brian Lowe, of Randolph, has helped hundreds of American kestrels successfully hatch and fledge in Vermont and was named the winner of the 2019 GMP-Zetterstrom Environmental Award. Lowe was announced as the 2020 winner rather than receiving the honor in person, in keeping with current Covid-19 physical…

CASTLETON—The Vermont State Colleges board of trustees named Dr. Jonathan Spiro interim president of Castleton University, according to a news release Thursday, May 7. Dr. Spiro will begin June 1 and serve until a permanent president is named. “It’s an honor to be named Castleton’s interim president. I’m confident our amazing and hard-working team of…

Rutland’s Summer Market will open at Depot Park downtown Saturday, May 16 By Katy Savage RUTLAND—After a four-week mandated closure, the Vermont Farmers’ Market in Rutland is coming back Saturday, May 16. Gov. Phil Scott gave farmers’ markets permission to open May 2, but only if they follow certain guidelines. Vermont Farmers’ Market president Paul…

Friday, May 15 at 9 a.m. —RUTLAND—On Friday May 15, Capt. Mark Stockton of Stockton Security in collaboration with Commander Matt Prouty of the Rutland City Police and Project Vision are hosting a ‘Stuff-A-Cruiser” food and fundraising drive-up event with BROC Community Action to benefit the BROC Community Food Shelf. The Rutland City Police Command…

The popular #OneKillington Social Distancing lawn signs are now available for purchase. Each sign is $10 and is available at onekillington.myshopify.com. Each purchase supports the Killington Relief Fund, whose goal it is to provide financial assistance to members of the Killington service and business community suffering financial hardship as a result of Covid-19 and the…

An Efficiency Vermont program aimed at reducing the number of inefficient appliances plugged into Vermont’s electric grid can help stay-at-home Vermonters free up space and generate cash; all without spending money or leaving home. The offer is available to Vermonters with secondary refrigerators, standalone freezers, window-style air conditioners, and dehumidifiers. All recycled appliances should be…

Fred R. Geery left the world too soon on May 2, 2020. He started his life homeless on the streets of Portland, Oregon, and suffered abuse, including a broken back before the age of 8 months old. He was rescued by a Good Samaritan who brought him to the Multnomah County animal shelter, where he…

By Katy Savage After a week of uncertainty about the immediate future of Vermont colleges, the chancellor of Vermont State Colleges and president of Castleton University both resigned. CU President Karen Scolforo is leaving May 31 while Vermont State Colleges Chancellor Jeb Spaulding’s resignation was effective April 29. Both announcements were made at an April…

RUTLAND—Effective May 5, 2020, in accordance with Governor Phil Scott’s order, Rutland Regional Medical Center will resume outpatient surgeries and procedures, in-person physician clinic visits, and diagnostic imaging services. These services will come back on-line in a controlled and phased way while following strict protocols from the Centers for Disease Control and Vermont Department of Health.…

Rutland County high school seniors have less than two week left to apply for two scholarships of $2000 from PEGTV. They money will be awarded to two local high school seniors who have exhibited a high level of proficiency and intend to pursue study at an accredited college, university, or trade school. Those eligible to…

Chair Bob Riley, Vice Chair Nancy Morlino to lead Board of Directors RUTLAND—Community Health announced May 1 that Bob Riley, PhD, MPA, MS, is the newly elected chair of the Board of Directors. Nancy Morlino, MBA, a Pawlet resident, was installed as vice chair. Riley, who resides in Middletown Springs and is a long-time patient…

RUTLAND – Rutland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) officially welcomed Elicia Mailhiot to fill the role of communications specialist, May 1. Mailhiot comes to REDC from Castleton University, having served as the communications coordinator there since 2018. While there, she helped execute key advancement functions, serving as the lead writer on various marketing and communications projects, helping…

Notes of meaning from Rutland County supporters, donors Your notes mean so much to us. Whether it is a note card in the mail, an email through our website, a post on Facebook, the memo line of a donation. It seems every time we turn around there is a note of support from you. We…

Killington joins others in sign campaign KILLINGTON—The Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA) is pleased to announce the arrival of Killington’s very own Covid-19 public service announcement lawn signs. KPAA Executive Director Mike Coppinger, explained: “Many communities across Vermont, and I’m sure the country, have similar community health and welfare signs. We felt it would be…

The Rutland Rotary club lives by the motto “service above self” and is continuing to make efforts to support the community in the face of Covid-19. Recently, Rotarians Chuck Rose and Bob Amelang helped turn 600 pounds of ground beef into Salisbury Steak for Meals on Wheels. And another of their objectives is the clean…