KILLINGTON — The Scenic Route 100 Byway that winds through Killington, Pittsfield and Rochester has claimed one of the top 10 spots in a national USA Today poll asking readers to vote on the best scenic autumn drive. The byway was named in the list of “10 Best and USA Today Readers’ Choice” results, which were…

By Karen D. Lorentz This summer and fall, Killington has hosted two events put on by Human Movement, Inc. (HMM). In July, the Dirty Girls Mud Run, an event owned and operated by HMM, attracted some 5,000 participants and spectators. This weekend Human Movement brings the excitement of an inaugural Oktoberfest to the resort. These…

Charles “Chuck” William Gaede II, age 70 KILLINGTON — Charles “Chuck” William Gaede II, 70, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 3, 2015. Beloved husband of Nancy; cherished father of Chuck III (Jenn), Brett, and Matt (Jeanette); loving stepfather of Kately and Wyatt. Adoring grandfather of Madden and Bowden. Chuck was born in Paterson,…

Gwen Gordon, 87, of Linwood, N.J., and Killington, Vt., passed away on Sept. 11, 2015 with her family by her side. She fought a courageous battle with cancer. Gwen Gordon was born in Philadelphia in 1927, living briefly in Hi-Nella before moving to South Jersey. She attended Linwood and Northfield Public Schools, graduating from Atlantic…

RUTLAND—College of St. Joseph has received a $2.2 million Title III grant from the U.S. Department of Education, under the Strengthening Institutions Program. The grant is the largest CSJ has received in its history. Title III grants are highly competitive, and CSJ achieved a perfect score for its successful grant proposal. The federal Title III…

KILLINGTON —  Killington Fire and Rescue is hosting four open houses throughout the month of October, and invites all residents to take a tour of the current facility and learn more about the Department’s current needs and why the Fire Department Facilities Review Committee and Selectboard support building a new fire department. Every Tuesday through…

By Donald Dill Marji Graf, CEO of Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomes Kelsey Nassetta of The Adventure Exchange to the Chamber. Pictured (l-r): Marji Graf, Louis Nassetta (dad), Kelsey Nassetta, Kimberly Nassetta (mom), Ann Nolan (grandmother), Mike Sattler, Kyle Nassetta (brother), and Cora McCandless. LUDLOW — Kelsey Nassetta of the Adventure Exchange is a…

By Steve Seitz Jen Angus, left, and Gleb Vorodjeb of Albany, N.Y. enjoy chili at Woodstock’s annual charity chili cook-off. WOODSTOCK — Chili aficionados flocked to Woodstock last weekend for the 26th annual charity chili cook-off. For the eighth year, the money raised supported the Spectrum Teen Center, where teens are welcome to hang out,…

KILLINGTON — On Thursday, Oct. 8, the Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT) will host Town Fair 2015 and its annual meeting at the Killington Grand Resort in Killington, Vt. More than 500 local officials, VLCT staff and board members, and vendors from around the state will gather for a full day of workshops,…

RUTLAND—Rutland Recreation and Parks superintendent Cindi Wight was recently invited to speak on the topic of hosting community running and mountain biking events at the National Recreation and Park Association’s annual conference in Las Vegas, Nev., which took place Sept. 15-17. Wight was also inducted into the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration during…

By Lani Duke Infrastructure failure continues to perplex Underground drinking water lines must be replaced this year, says Rutland City public works commissioner Jeff Wennberg. There are more than 100 miles of them, the oldest laid down before Abraham Lincoln was elected but still supplying water to some residences. Rutland’s oldest water pipes were laid…

RUTLAND—Drum Journeys of Earth (DJE) held a Halloween parade planning meeting on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Rhythm Hall on the second floor of the Howe Center in Rutland. Drum Journeys of Earth and its students are widely known for leading the Rutland Halloween parade as the Drumming Skeletons. Those hoping to join in on the…

Vermont Business Magazine has selected Nicole Densmore, youth sports director at the Rutland Recreation and Parks Department, as one of Vermont’s “Rising Stars.” A panel of judges choose Rising Stars based on their contribution to their place of employment as well as to the community in which they live. The accolade is made to only…

By Wendy Reese U.S. Forest Service presentation Jay Strand and Christopher Mattrick of the U.S. Forest Service, Rochester Ranger District, shared information on the proposed Robinson Integrated Resource Project (IRP). In the upcoming months, public meetings will be held to take comments, questions, and requests for the management plan that will begin in 2018. Electric…

BETHEL — Saturday, Oct. 3 at 12:13 p.m. Vermont state police responded to a collision involving two vehicles at the intersection of Route 107 and Route 12S in Bethel.  A 1996 Ford Ranger driven by Miles Fleming, age 24 of Springfield, was traveling east on Route 107. A second vehicle, a 1993 Honda Accord driven by…