Submitted Lauren Skaskiw
Category: Local News
Students show love for downtown with Valentines
Submitted Students show love for Downtown Rutland by delivering handmade cards and Valentine’s Day goodies.
Helga T. Cognato, 74
Helga Thune Cognato – age 75 She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., July 6, 1943, daughter of Henrik Thune and Martha Elisabeth Thuestad Thune. Helga enjoyed spending childhood summers in Brightwoods, Long Island with her cousins and was a graduate of […]
Chester school threatened twice
Law enforcement agencies including the Chester Police Department and the Vermont State Police are investigating two threats that occurred this past week at Green Mountain Union High School in the town of Chester. The initial threat was received Monday, Feb. […]
Woodstock eyes new recreation trail
By Katy Savage Woodstock is reviving a 18-year-old plan to make a three-mile recreational trail along the Ottauquechee River. The scenic Woodstock trail, called the “River Walk,” would be similar to a trail in Stowe – “a magnet for tourism,” […]
Ski towns selected for Stay to Stay Weekends
The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing announced its schedule of 2019 Stay to Stay Weekends, exploratory vacations for people who are interested in moving to Vermont. The Stay to Stay Weekends will take place in four communities during 15 […]
Woodstock offers free rent to new businesses
By Katy Savage WOODSTOCK—Woodstock has a plan to combat empty storefronts: free rent. The Economic Development Commission launched a start-up grant initiative to fund two months of free rent to any business that moves to the village. “What we hope […]
No progress at flooded Rutland child care as deadline looms
By Katy Savage Children have been displaced for the past three months since the Rutland County Parent Child Center on Chaplin Avenue flooded Nov. 25, and there’s been no progress on the damaged building. “Nothing has changed in three months. […]
South Ridge Quad opens
The new South Ridge Quad is here. The South Ridge Quad opened Wednesday, Feb. 7, replacing the South Ridge Triple, which was removed in 2011. The quad will improve the traffic flow from the north and south sides of the mountain […]
KPAA to host budget meeting
The Killington Pico Area Association is hosting Town Manager Chet Hagenbarth and the Select Board for an informational meeting about the budget and ballot items Feb. 12 at 5 p.m. This is the first of two informational meetings. The board […]