Castleton Under Chief Mantello, police dept. reaches out Local businesses and private citizens recently donated three new Taser stun guns to the Castleton Police department. Police Chief Peter Mantello said that local donations were in response to hand-delivered letters asking for funds for the new equipment. The department’s previous stun guns were at least 10…

Rutland Integrative Health opened its doors Dec. 1, and will be celebrating with an open house on Friday, Jan. 15 from 4-6 p.m. Rutland Integrative Health is a collaboration that combines naturopathic medicine with acupuncture and Chinese medicine under one roof. Dr. Greg Burkland, ND, and Dalite Sancic, LAC, MS, have each been treating patients…

The Evergreen Slate Co., Inc., one of the largest producers and suppliers of domestic natural slate roofing in the United States, will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2016. The company was founded in Granville, N.Y., in 1916 by the Hicks family, who emigrated to the United States from Great Britain. The company owns slate quarries…

Rutland County State approves RSSU merger plan; now it goes to the voters The State Board of Education has officially approved the merger plan created by the Act 46 study committee of Rutland South Supervisory Union (RSSU). Voters in RSSU member towns will vote on the proposed merger March 1, 2016, as they are asked…

KILLINGTON - On Tuesday, Dec. 29 at approximately 2:15 p.m. Vermont state police responded to a two vehicle crash on Route 4, near Shady Knoll at the base of Sherburne Pass in Killington, Vt. Preliminary investigation revealed late Tuesday night, revealed that a 2016 International tractor-trailer and a 2009 Cadillac Escalade were involved in a head…

This investigation is still on-going and the roadway will be closed for quite a few hours, late into the evening and potentially the early morning hours of 12/30/15. This is a Fatal Crash investigation involving 7 occupants.  One vehicle is a Tractor Trailer Unit and the other is an SUV type vehicle. There are three…

Students of the National Art Honor Society got into the spirit of giving and created a mural for William’s Hardware on Main Street in Poultney. “Mr. Williams and the staff of Williams Hardware are always showing support for Poultney High School and we wanted to show our appreciation for all they do,” said teacher Melissa…

On Friday, Dec. 18, Five Corners Pub and Brewhouse located at the Salt Ash Inn will open to the public. Thanks to the generous backing of numerous friends, family members and neighbors, owners Paul Kowalski and Tad Dedrick have raised nearly $10,000, positioning them well to enter into the new year! “Thank you again, to…

  Courtesy of KPAA Santa Claus holds an infant at the Vermont Holiday Festival. KILLINGTON — On Dec. 4 and 5, the community turned out to enjoy the 11th annual Vermont Holiday Festival at the Killington Grand Resort Hotel. The goal was to promote community harmony, celebrate the holidays, collect non-perishable food items for the Vermont…

RUTLAND—With an eye toward the revitalization of the greater Rutland County economy, Rutland Economic Development Corp. (REDC) has adopted a new mission and vision and signed a partnership agreement with the Castleton University Center for entrepreneurial programs. “REDC will retain a focus on supporting and retaining our largest employers while broadening efforts to recruit smaller…

Report tracks progress of implementing resident’s goals from 2008, follow up town-wide meeting set for Jan. 26 KILLINGTON – In 2008, 250 Killington residents came together to prioritize goals for community and economic development. The meeting was designed to address the major issues facing the town including a depressed economy, decline in cultural activities, lack…

RUTLAND — Through a grant provided by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the Rutland Regional Planning Commission (RRPC) has launched a multi-pronged outreach effort focused on improving water quality in compliance with the Vermont Clean Water Act (VCWA) which was made law this past spring. The goal of the outreach is to address…

Interviews to be held in early 2016 by Stephen Seitz KILLINGTON—Let the winnowing commence. “We just received the resumes,” said Patty McGrath, who is chairwoman of Killington’s board of selectmen. “The advisory committee will be going through them.” McGrath said that 60 resumes have come in. The board used the Vermont League of Cities and…

Kylie May Elizabeth Allen and Travis William Webb Allen - Webb On July 4, 2015, KylieMay Elizabeth Allen got married to her best friend of eight years Travis William Webb. KylieMay Elizabeth Allen is the daughter of Brian and Cathy Allen of Delaware and granddaughter of Robert and Betty Parker of Vermont and Patricia and…

Kayla Elizabeth Helwig and Maxwell Tillinghast Kayla Elizabeth Helwig and Maxwell Tillinghast Laughlin were married on Oct. 10, 2015, at the Plattsburgh United Methodist Church in Plattsburgh, N.Y., with a reception following at Westside Ballroom. Loretta Rietsema, friend of the family, and Pastor Philip Richards officiated. The ceremony included tributes to each of their families,…