Dec. 20-22—RUTLAND—A time-honored tradition in Rutland County, the annual Gift-of-Life marathon blood drive returns for three days of collections. This year’s marathon will be held on three consecutive days in December: Wednesday, Dec. 20 at the Castleton University Campus […]
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Annual Gift-of-Life Marathon helps keep the blood supply strong
New Community Challenge will award winner with sweet treats (maple creemees!) and bragging rights RUTLAND—Planners of the 2017 Gift-of-Life Marathon blood drive are appealing to the competitive nature of the greater Rutland area with the addition of a Community Challenge […]
National Rx take-back day: bring unused in, no questions asked
RUTLAND—On Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Rutland County Sheriff’s Department will accept unused, unneeded or expired prescription and over-the-counter drugs with no questions asked. This will be the 14th national Drug Takeback Day facilitated by […]
REDC to celebrate Rutland County successes
RUTLAND—Rutland Economic Development Corporation (REDC) has announced the agenda for its 80th annual meeting, set for Thursday, Nov. 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Casella Theater at Castleton University. Governor Phil Scott will provide the keynote address. “Through […]
Vermont Butcher Shop opens in Rutland
The Vermont Butcher Shop celebrated the grand opening of its newest store, located at 180 South Main St., Friday, Oct. 13 with a ribbon cutting and open house. “Healthy, locally raised meats will be our focus,” co-owner Nick DeLauri, a Rutland […]
Tom Huebner named Chamber Business Leader of the Year 2017
RUTLAND—The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Tom Huebner, president & CEO of the Rutland Regional Medical Center, has been chosen the “Business Leader of the Year 2017.” The award will be presented at the Chamber’s annual […]
Shear Heaven and Rutland Police help Feeding Families
Saturday, Oct. 21, 5 p.m.—RUTLAND—Shear Heaven Salon & Day Spa is having its annual fundraiser on Oct. 21, 5-8 p.m., Feeding Families. The proceeds from this event are expected to feed between 100-150 local families in need. Shear Heaven has […]
“Divided by Diversity” to show in Rutland
Saturday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—On Saturday, Oct. 21, “Divided by Diversity” will show at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Rutland, at 7 p.m. The film will be followed with a Q&A panel that will include Director Duane Carleton and several […]
Fired administrator alleges retaliation
By Alan Keays, VTDigger The fired town administrator in Rutland Town has sued the municipality, alleging the Select Board’s decision to terminate him was an act of retaliation and violated the town’s personnel policies. Joseph Zingale, who worked for the […]
Longtime Rutland City school leader to retire
Alan Keays, VTDigger RUTLAND—Longtime Rutland Schools Superintendent Mary Moran said her passion for education and the outdoors made Vermont a perfect location for a high school administrator from Massachusetts to live and build on a career. After more than two […]