BARNARD — On Tuesday, Aug. 18, police reported what they believe to be an accidental drowning on Silver Lake in Barnard late on Aug. 15. At approximately 11:50 p.m. Saturday night, Vermont State Police responded to the scene of a drowning on Silver Lake in Barnard. State Police learned that Ernest Wardwell, age 45 of Woodstock,…

Submitted Joey Leone KILLINGTON –  Renowned guitarist and marquee headliner Joey Leone has joined the musical line-up at two of Killington’s most popular entertainment venues, and will make frequent appearances at a third. Leone brings his signature sound to the Foundry on Saturdays starting this month, and this winter his fans will also find him every…

Courtesy of Killington Boot Camp Killington Boot Camp crew trains for the first annual Race to the Peak event, Saturday. 100 on 100 also on Saturday KILLINGTON — Killington’s 2015 summer calendar has a new competitive event to challenge the region’s uphill climbers. The first-ever Race to the Peak will take place on Saturday, Aug.…

Submitted The Killington Selectboard receives a check for $15,000 to continue beautification efforts. Pictured (l-r): Patty McGrath, Selectboard chair; Chris Bianchi, Selectboard member; Ken Lee, Selectboard member; and Vince Chiarella, treasurer of the Killington Pico Area Association. KILLINGTON–The Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA) has received a $15,000 gift toward continued beautification efforts in Killington. The…

RUTLAND CITY – On Aug. 4, the City of Rutland announced that it was awarded a national prize from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in recognition of the city’s recent pledge to streamline and automate its business licensing and permitting process, thus making it simpler and more efficient for a new business to begin…

By Morgan True, VTDigger.org BARRE — Jody Herring pleaded not guilty to one count of first degree murder in the killing of Lara Sobel, a Department of Children and Families social worker, at a Monday, Aug. 10, arraignment in Washington County Superior Court. Herring is being held without bail, and her attorney David Sleigh, a…

  Town sponsorship for event will replace Hay Festival KILLINGTON – The Town of Killington announced plans Friday, Aug. 7, to work with Killington Resort and Human Movement to host the first annual Killington Oktoberfest, Columbus Day weekend at Snowshed Base Lodge at Killington Resort. The Town will sponsor the event by contributing $18,000 to…

Potential health hazard exists for residents downstream By Polly Lynn RUTLAND– Untreated sewage leaked into East Creek in the City of Rutland, the Rutland Department of Public Works announced Friday, Aug. 7. The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) were notified and are helping to investigate the cause…

RUTLAND — On Monday, Aug. 10, Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice (RAVNAH) officially announced the return of its popular fundraiser, Dancing with the Rutland Stars, for its fifth year. The event will be held on Oct. 10 at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Rutland. This year’s couples include star Rebecca Buonadonna, owner of…

By Anne Brown Lost dog Leo was reunited with his people last Tuesday morning, Aug. 4.  “We rang the church bells in celebration for Leo's return,” said Lee Alison Crawford, the vicar at Church of Our Saviour in Killington. Erin and Christopher Bellis (the son and daughter of Jon Michael Bellis, age 62, of Woodbridge,…

Submitted Jon Michael Bellis Jon Michael Bellis, age 62, of Woodbridge, Conn. and Killington, Vt., was tragically killed in an automobile accident in Killington on Friday, July 31, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Kathryn Barry Bellis for 37 years and the father of Christopher Barry Bellis and his wife Annabelle Lyons of Philadelphia,…

Submitted Peter Austin Hike Peter Austin Hike, 67, of Pittsfield, died Sunday Aug. 9, 2015 at his home. He was born March 27, 1948 in Roslyn Heights, Long Island, N.Y., the son of Harold and Shirley (Stockwell) Hike. He graduated from Darien High School and went on to attend The University of Miami in Coral…

Courtesy of Billings Farm & Museum Lynne Croswell of Ludlow won the Jurors’ Choice Award for her quilt, “Leaf Skelton 2/Leaf Skelton 3.” WOODSTOCK — Billings Farm & Museum announces the Billings Farm & Museum Staff Choice Award and the Juror’s Choice Awards, for the 29th Annual Quilt Exhibition, open daily through Sept. 20. Christy Thomas…

Submitted Peg Flory, Brian Collamore, and Kevin Mullin RUTLAND — “Rutland County Matters” debuts on PEGTV Channel 21 and will run Mondays at 5:30 p.m. The new monthly show features Rutland County Republican Senators Peg Flory, Brian Collamore, and Kevin Mullin as they discuss county issues. Residents are encouraged to email questions for discussion to Rutlandcountymatters@gmail.com.

RUTLAND — Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that affects millions of people. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, approximately 473,000 people age 65 or older will develop Alzheimer’s disease in the United State in 2015. Rutland Regional invites the community to attend two free seminars that provide information on detection, causes, risk factors, and research on the…