CASTLETON—Firefighters from Castleton and Poultney responded to a reported structure fire at Castleton University in the Adams dormitory building located off South St. on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 15. Initial alarm activation in the building was followed up with 911 calls for an active fire on the fourth floor of the building. Upon their arrival, fire…

While policy discussions about technology and innovation issues often focus narrowly on iconic places like Silicon Valley, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) reported in a new study that high-tech innovation plays a large role in the Vermont economy. The Washington, D.C.-based think tank for science and technology policy examined 20 indicators of the…

RUTLAND—State police have arrested Brian McIntyre, an employee of the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility suspected of misusing a credit card assigned to the facility. In early December 2016, state police detectives were contacted by administrators within the Department of Corrections and asked to investigate what they believed were fraudulent charges made to a department-issued…

MOUNT HOLLY—A crash last week left a tractor-trailer in the water and briefly closed Route 103. At about 4:00 in the afternoon Tuesday, Dec. 13, state police were notified of a single-vehicle crash on Route 103 in Mt. Holly. Troopers from the Rutland Barracks responded and located the wreck at the intersection with North Bowlsville…

BENSON—State police arrested Loren Wooster, 50, of Benson Wednesday, Dec. 14, for alleged lewd and lascivious conduct with two underage girls and providing alcohol and drugs to a third. Wooster was cited with lewd and lascivious conduct, providing alcohol to a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He was scheduled to appear…

SHARON—On Dec. 16, at 1:16 p.m. state police stopped a silver 2007 BMW with Vermont plates for speeding near the Sharon rest area on I-89 North. During the stop the occupants were identified as Jonathan Alvarez, 27, and Ryan Mohr, 32, both from New Haven, Conn. A state police K9 was deployed and detected the…

ROCHESTER—State police are investigating a burglary that occurred at the Mom and Pop’s Farm Stand, owned by Tonya Sylvester, located at 3425 Brandon Mountain Road in the town of Rochester between 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 and 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. After preliminary investigation, police reported that suspects entered through the barn and broke…

By Adam Federman, VTDigger RUTLAND — A Poultney teen has pleaded not guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of 19-year-old Daniel Hein. William Bailey, also 19, said in Rutland criminal court Monday, Dec. 19, that he accidentally shot his friend with a gun he thought was unloaded. State police reported…

By Evan Johnson Hairdressers hear all kinds of things. Just ask Hilary McCoy, a hairdresser with over 16 years of experience. Details about work, family, relationships and more come out in the time it takes for a haircut or color. A good hairstylist can even be listed among the items divvied up after a break-up.…

Monday, Dec. 26—LUDLOW—Warren Miller has released its 67th film, “Here, There & Everywhere.” This year’s installment brings the thrill of action snow sports to enthusiasts everywhere, as the world’s most accomplished skiers and snowboarders scour the globe for untracked powder and the pursuit of adventure. Narration by Olympic gold medalist Jonny Moseley and on-screen interviews…

RUTLAND—The Cobra Gymnastics Team competitive season is in full swing. Young, local gymnasts from around the Rutland region have been busy the past few weeks traveling around Vermont, and to Massachusetts and New York for competitions. The Cobra Gymnastics team has two distinct competitive tracks: The Xcel Program and Junior Olympic Compulsory program. The Xcel…

By Karen D. Lorentz If there is any ski topic that perplexes me, it is the issue of comparing skiing today to the “good old days.” Most folks who skied in the 1950s and 1960s will tell you the “good old days” were not so good. And for some that also applies to the 1970s.…

The bountiful snowfall in woods and fields this December provides ample opportunities to head outdoors looking for signs of wildlife. Snowshoers, skiers and other winter adventurers are encouraged to keep an eye on the snow for tracks this time of year. While most wild animals are elusive and difficult to spot, fresh snow can be…

KILLINGTON—Killington Accommodations and Killington Holiday Rentals, two premier vacation rental companies, have recently merged. The companies made the announcement mid-December, stating that the combined full service property rental management company will now be called “Killington Rental Associates.” “Our companies have combined resources and our knowledgeable staff, with decades of experience, to become the largest and…

LUDLOW—Patricia Masciarelli has re-opened Go With the Flow, a yoga and Bodywork studio, in a new location at 110 Main Street in Ludlow. Masciarelli offers yoga classes for all levels, as well as a range of massage therapy services. Marji Graf, CEO of Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, held a ribbon cutting to welcome Masciarelli…