RUTLAND—At the end of February, the United Way of Rutland County concluded its 2017-2018 campaign. This was the organization’s 75th year of supporting the Rutland County community. Caprice Hover, executive director of the United Way of Rutland County, explained the […]
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Legislators give updates on bills
By Evan Johnson Local business and community leaders came out early Monday morning for a legislative breakfast that featured updates and discussion on bills progressing through the state legislature in Montpelier. Rep. Butch Shaw (R – Rutland 6) said recent […]
Drug sweep nets a dozen arrests
By Alan Keays, VTDigger A dozen people are facing a host of drug-related charges following a two-county police investigation that spanned four months. The Southern Vermont Drug Task Force announced Friday the arrests of the suspects stemming from investigations in […]
Rutland County antiques and vintage shops better than ever
Photo by Julia Purdy Mary Ann Stickney Miano and husband Ed Miano stand in front of The Antique Shop, Rutland. By Julia Purdy Rutland County has traditionally been fertile ground for visitors and locals alike who are looking for “finds.” […]
Region boasts summer of bikes
Photo by Alex Klein A rider navigates the Pro GTS course July 30 at Killington Resort. By Evan Johnson RUTLAND COUNTY—From elite-level races high on Killington Resort to neighborhood trails, it’s been a big summer for mountain biking in Killington […]
Marketing initiative to focus on regional growth in Rutland County
By Karen D. Lorentz Rutland County faces a serious population decline that has already begun. The county lost over 1,000 residents between 2010 and 2013 when the estimated population was 60,622 (further reading on VT population). The projection from a […]
Traveling troupe to deliver 10 performances of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”
July 26-Aug. 5—RUTLAND COUNTY— Award-winning Rutland Youth Theatre presents Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” July 26-Aug. 5 as a traveling troupe. Produced by Saskia Hagen Groom, directed by Andrew Freeman, “The Tempest” is a play believed to have been written in 1610–1611, […]
Regional marketing initiative kicks off at estate tasting event, Friday
RUTLAND COUNTY—The Killington Valley Initiative, a part of the Regional Marketing Initiative, which involves Rutland County communities, towns and businesses, is set to release its first promotional video on July 14 at the Killington Wine Fest, at Killington Resort during the […]
Hunger Council announces summer youth meal sites in Rutland County
The Hunger Council of Rutland County has announced free meal sites for youth 18 and under from June through August. There is no application or registration fee. To find drop-in summer meal sites in Vermont, call 211 toll free or […]
VSO musicians to perform in area schools
Thursday, May 18—RUTLAND COUNTY—The Vermont Symphony Orchestra’s Fiddlesticks string trio will present performances at three Rutland County schools on May 18: 9 a.m. at Poultney Elementary School; 10:30 a.m. at Wells Village School; and 1:30 p.m. at Mettawee Community School. […]