LUDLOW—You may have noticed colorful hearts hanging all over Ludlow. Hundreds of colorful hearts made of fabric hang from trees in front of homes, at the gazebo at Veterans’ Park, at Kessman Park and on Main Street. A note left […]
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Officers cleared in Rutland shootout that killed ex-mayor’s son, mayor’s nephew
By Alan J. Keays/VTDigger RUTLAND – Prosecutors say four police officers who exchanged gunfire with the son of the former Rutland city mayor, killing him in the downtown shootout following a short pursuit, were justified in their actions. Vermont Attorney General […]
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Resorts report strong season, despite lower natural snowfall
By Katy Savage Presidents’ Week is the last major holiday week of the ski season and resorts are expecting the numbers will be strong, with fresh snow and mild temperatures attracting people to the mountains. The overall season so far […]
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On-mountain degree program jettisons alumni into ski industry careers
By Polly Mikula To land a career at Killington Resort, there is no surer path than to attend Castleton University’s School of Resort & Hospitality Management. The school acts like a pipeline of qualified workers for Killington. There are currently […]
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120 animals rescued from Brandon farm
By Lee J. Kahrs/The Reporter BRANDON — More than 100 animals were seized from a farm on Kimball Road and the property owner has been charged with animal abuse. The farm has been the subject of animal abuse investigations in […]
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Proctor Select Board seeks new town manager
By Virginia Dean Proctor Town Manager Stan Wilbur will be retiring effective June 30 and, according to Select Board Chair Bruce Baccei, “there will be some big shoes to fill.” “Stan has been a great help to me and the […]
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Court dismisses election lawsuit against Rutland City
By Ed Larson A lawsuit brought against Rutland City by has been dismissed Feb.7. Resident Mark Nowakowski filed the lawsuit in March of 2019 seeking to invalidate the city’s March 5, 2019 election. Nowakowski alleged that the city was bound […]
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Man killed in dumpster accident
Staff report SOUTH ROYALTON—A waste management employee died Wednesday, Feb. 5, after he was trapped underneath a dumpster outside a South Royalton restaurant, according to police. Kenny Greenslit, 57, of Granville, was working in the parking lot of the Worthy […]
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Killington declares new ‘holiday’
By Katy Savage Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020 was declared Louise Hansson Day in Killington. Hansson, who turned 90 Feb. 4, is one of the town’s oldest residents and one of the original members of Killington Active Seniors. All 25 members […]
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School board hunts for cost savings
By Curt Peterson Windsor Central Unified School District Board members were joined by a standing-room-only crowd Monday, Feb. 20, as the FY 2021 budget and discussion of food service costs were on the table. Superintendent Mary Beth Banios advised the […]