By Lani Duke State Fair makes membership change The Rutland County Agricultural Society plans to chart the course for potentially significant changes. Under a provision approved in 2014, members will vote on whether to expel one of its members because […]
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By Lani Duke ARSU committee recommends Act 46 restructure The Addison-Rutland Supervisory Union’s Act 46 study committee has finalized its report with the recommendation that existing schools become a single supervisory district with a single board and a single budget […]
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By Lani Duke Rutland City Where does the water go? About half the water the Rutland city water plant treats seems to disappear. Of the average 2 million gallons of drinking water the city processes every day, only about half […]
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By Lani Duke Youth, alcohol, college and sports collide Castleton police officers arrested an 18-year-old Castleton University football player in the early morning of November 8. Doing so required more effort than the usual amount of force: three Taser shots, […]
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By Lani Duke Hundreds hired for the holidays The week after Thanksgiving and the remainder leading up to Christmas are the busiest time of year for the Vermont Country Store in Clarendon. To fill all those holiday orders the store hires […]
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By Lani Duke Mental health services update RUTLAND-—After several months of uncertainty, in June Rutland Mental Health Services (RHMS) named Dick Courcelle its interim director. The private, nonprofit mental health organization subsequently named Courcelle CEO at its Nov. 5 annual […]
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By Lani Duke VOSHA warns town of violations CASTLETON—Following an August inspection, the Vermont Occupational Safety and Health Administration (VOSHA) issued a trio of citations, two serious and one “other-than-serious,” to the town of Castleton, with an official citation date […]
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By Lani Duke Changing of the guard With Rutland Police Lt. Kevin Geno scheduled to retire in February, Sgt. Matthew Prouty is lined up for promotion to lieutenant and patrol division commander. Prepping for winter Like so many other improvements […]
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By Lani Duke Reimagining Depot Park Calls continue to come in to the aldermen from residents worried about the fate of Depot Park. The city’s Community and Economic Development Committee voted to pursue a Community Development Block Grant for studying […]
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By Lani Duke Lake House Pub & Grille sold at auction At an auction held Friday morning, Oct. 30, The Lake House Pub & Grille on Lake Bomoseen successfully changed hands. Although the buyer was not identified, it is said […]