CASTLETON—On July 29, Castleton University announced the receipt of more than $1.4 million from the United States Department of Education to continue the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program that provides Castleton students with the academic and other support services needed to be successful in college. Castleton will receive approximately $292,000 annually for five years…

FAIR HAVEN — On July 21, Heritage Family Credit Union announced the hiring of AVP Branch Manager Jim Oberg. Oberg will oversee operations of the Heritage Family Credit Union Fair Haven branch, located at 67 Washington Street. Oberg has more than ten years of experience in the financial services industry, including his most recent post as…

By Lani Duke Rent-a-cop Rutland Town's Select Board is updating its contract to farm out the town's police officers on a contracted basis. The officers may work an extra 20 hours a week outside their regular hours; the town receives $62.50 an hour to cover not only its cost at an overtime rate or $37.50…

Photo One: A classic photo of Majewski by an aircraft many years ago. Photo Two: Al Majewski holds up a plaque with metals for the campers to see.  By Robin Alberti On Thursday, July 30, Al Majewski, a retired veteran of the First Marine Air Wing, came to the Boys and Girls Club in Rutland.…

By Robin Alberti Sneaky Pete of Lookout Tavern holds his prize aloft. KILLINGTON — Results are in for Killington’s third Annual Killington Fundraising Chili Cook-Off, which took place Thursdays, July 30 from 5-8 p.m. at the Sherburne Memorial Library. Restaurants as well as individuals join the competition bringing their finest chili to compete for the title…

By Polly Lynn KILLINGTON — On Friday night, July 31, at about 10:30 p.m., troopers from the Vermont State Police Barracks in Rutland, responded to a fatal car crash on Route 4 in the town of Killington. Upon arrival, police discovered that a Subaru Crosstrek had been traveling west on U.S. Route 4 near the Bridgewater line…

Governor Peter Shumlin announced July 30 that he will appoint attorney John Valente, a shareholder and director at the Rutland law firm of Ryan, Smith, and Carbine, Ltd., to the Vermont Superior Court. Valente fills the seat left open by the retirement of Judge David Suntag. Valente’s practice currently centers around workers’ compensation, employment, and…

On July 31, Green Mountain Power announced it has reached two agreements with stakeholders that will result in a net 0.76 percent decrease in electric bills, if approved by the Public Service Board (PSB). The filings, if approved, will take effect on Oct. 1, 2015 and follow upon last year’s 2.46 percent rate decrease. The…

By Erin Mansfield, VTDigger.org The Shumlin administration’s push to meet a key Vermont Health Connect milestone deadline eight weeks ago could leave the state on the hook for another $2.7 million it didn’t expect to pay. The Joint Fiscal Office wrote in a July 24 memo that Vermont won’t be able to rely on between…

On July 30, the Senate to passed a stopgap measure that would keep federal funds flowing to transportation projects throughout the United States for three months. “I reluctantly voted for a three-month extension to avoid a shutdown of federal  highway and transportation projects,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who serves on the Senate transportation committee…

UPDATE: Leo has been Found! Killington Police are looking for assistance in locating "Leo", a golden retriever who ran from his owners car that was involved in a motor vehicle crash on Route 4,  the night of July 31. If found please call the Killington Police at (802) 422-3200 or the Vermont State Police at…

Courtesy of PEGTV CHELSEA TICE RUTLAND — PEGTV is pleased to announce the addition of Chelsea Tice to its staff as the new government Channel 21 coordinator. Tice grew up in the area and attended the video technology program at Stafford Technical Center and went on to receive her BS in Digital Film & Video…

By Lani Duke Interim appointment questioned Michael Jones of Castleton may take on the job of interim fire chief for Rutland City with a two-year contract. Rutland Mayor Chris Louras nominated Jones for his leadership development ability as well as his background in public safety and emergency management. Jones, retiring from Vermont Army National Guard…

By Lani Duke CASTLETON—Castleton's Board of Civil Authority will determine whether the Castleton Historical Society, Bomoseen Grange 273, and Castleton Community Seniors, Inc., get to keep their tax-exempt status. In the past the town's voters regularly approved their tax-exempt status every five years at March town meeting. However, voters didn't have that opportunity this spring.…

By Robin Alberti KILLINGTON — A group of very talented musicians shared their gifts with the kids attending summer camp at the Boys and Girls Club of Rutland this past Thursday, July 23. These young musicians, ranging in age from 13 to 28 years old and hailing from all over the globe, will spend five weeks…