RUTLAND—On Friday, Aug. 26, at approximately 11:40 p.m. Trooper Meytin responded to a crash at the G. W. Savage parking lot, located at 1011 US Route 7 South, Rutland Town. Christopher D. Wells of Rutland was operating a 2001 Ford F-150 truck, traveling southbound on Route 7, when he reportedly fell asleep and veered off…

WALLINGFORD — On Sunday, Aug. 31, at approximately 10:55 p.m., the Vermont State Police received a 911 call from the Cumberland Farms Store located at 309 North Main Street in Wallingford, Vt. The caller advised that he was the cashier at the store and had just been robbed at knifepoint. Multiple Troopers along with the…

POULTNEY — Green Mountain College is pleased to announce that biologist and author Bernd Heinrich will be the visiting scholar for the College’s M.S. in Environmental Studies (MSES) program, Sept. 10-13. Heinrich’s rich body of research has dealt primarily with understanding how behavioral and physiological adaptations of animals allow them to negotiate their physical environment.…

PROCTOR—The College of St. Joseph has received a donation of two prominent buildings in Proctor from Omya North America, which has had offices in Proctor and a plant in nearby Florence. Tony Colak, CEO of Omya Region Americas, stated, “We are excited that these buildings will be in use by the college and hopeful the…

By Lani Duke Castleton Nursing Program receives full accreditation CASTLETON — Congratulations to Castleton Baccalaureate Nursing Program for recently being fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Board of Commissioners. Castleton’s program met all four accreditation standards with no compliance concerns, the board’s highest recommendation. Accreditation is effective to June 30, 2019.…

By Lani Duke Raccoon tested positive for rabies WALLINGFORD — Authorities recently captured a raccoon on School Street in Wallingford that tested positive for rabies. Be wary of approaching any wildlife or domestic animals that are acting oddly. For information on rabies, call the Health Department, 863-7240. Fill the Cupboard food drive has begun Green Mountain…

This larger-than-life, wooden motorcycle was set aflame at the finale of the Cirque de Feugo motorcycle pyrotechnics show held at The Foundry on Saturday, Aug. 30. The show preceeded fireworks, in conclusion of the Killington Classic events for the day. Photos by Robin Alberti

By Polly Lynn Bethany Bosch, 29 of Wallingford, has completed the English Channel swim — joining only about 1,500 others (500 of whom were women) that have successfully made the journey solo.  Bosch has been training for four years to complete this feat. Bosch set out Sunday, Aug. 31 and after 17 hours and 34 minutes…

By Polly Lynn Sunday, Sept. 7 — RUTLAND – Vermonters for Vermonters will be hosting a benefit concert at the Vermont State Fairgrounds Grandstand from 2-8 p.m. Vermonters for Vermonters is a volunteer effort organized by citizens committed to raising funds and awareness to help combat the negative effects of drugs and addiction. The group…

PITTSFIELD — On Sunday, Aug. 24, the annual Pittsfield’s Picnic end of summer potluck community fundraiser was held in the town green. Townspeople enjoyed a fun-filled, beautiful sunny day featuring food, music, field games, dunk tank, silent auction and horseshoe tournament. “Many thanks go out to our neighbors, from near and far, who donated lots…

By Lee J. Kahrs BRANDON — For better or worse, Brandon has a budget. In this, the last town in Vermont to pass a municipal spending plan, voters approved a budget on the fifth try Tuesday by a vote of 534-472. But considering the austerity needed for voter approval, it is not exactly a time…

Margaret Ellen Ehmann, 86, died on Aug. 26, 2014 at her apartment in The Meadows in Rutland. She was born on Feb. 29, 1928 in Baltimore, Md. to Edgar and Mae Baker and was married to her high school sweetheart Preston Ehmann in 1949. She received her Bachelors degree in teaching from Winthrop University in…

UPDATE: Based on the description of damages and weather data from the area, meteorologists suspect a straight line wind with gusts over 60 MPH hit Pico from the east, said Michael Joseph, public relations manager for Killington and Pico Resorts. But an official analysis has not yet been reported. Representatives from the national weather service were…

By Anne Galloway, VTDigger.org Louis Freeh, the former director of the FBI was injured in a crash in Vermont on Monday afternoon. Freeh was airlifted to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, N.H., for treatment. USA Today reported that he was seriously injured. Freeh was FBI director from 1993 to 2001 during which time he investigated…

Debbie Singiser and Patrick Liu join staff to bolster recruitment and retention CASTLETON — As Castleton moves forward with instituting the Castleton Plan — a 10-year strategic initiative — it is pleased to announce the addition of two new administrative positions beginning in August 2014 to support international recruitment efforts. “Part of our mission going…