By Kevin O’Connor/VTDigger Business and government leader Neale Lunderville was just another Vermonter enjoying an end-of-summer weekend when, strolling his South Burlington neighborhood Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, he felt a wet blanket of foreboding slap him in the face. “This is […]
Tag: Craig Mosher
Letter
Killington Select Board faux pas
Dear Editor, At the Killington select board meeting, Tuesday, June 21, Ms. Kathryn Bellis whose husband was killed in an accident involving Craig Mosher’s bull July 31, 2015, was allowed to speak at the meeting during citizens input. What she […]
Letter
Justice, vengeance, and personal responsibility
Dear Editor, Ms. Bellis certainly has my sympathy for the loss of her husband. As she stated in her letter to the editor last week, not only did she lose her husband but also her best friend. No one can […]
Letter
Rural Vermont questions criminal charges against Mosher
Dear Editor, In response to the state of Vermont’s criminal charges of involuntary manslaughter, a criminal charge that could carry up to a 15-year prison sentence, against Craig Mosher, the owner of a Scottish Highlander bull that escaped its pasture […]
Letter
The owner of a pet bull repeatedly turned a blind eye to public safety and animal protection
Dear Editor, On July 31, 2015, at approximately 10:10 p.m. an 1,800-pound pet bull was standing in the darkness of the westbound lane of Route 4 in Killington. What was the bull doing there? To answer this and many other […]
Local News
Mosher case worries farmers
By Stephen Seitz and Amy McClure RUTLAND – As Craig Mosher’s involuntary manslaughter case wends its way through the court system, farmers are worried about the future should there be a conviction. In July 2015, Connecticut resident Jon Bellis died […]
Local News
Mosher to face judge in manslaughter case
By Stephen Seitz RUTLAND — Nearly a year after the accident, Craig Mosher will appear in court to answer to the charges of negligent involuntary manslaughter at a status conference to be held Monday, June 6. According to state police […]
Letter
Charges should be dropped against Mosher
Dear Editor, The criminal charges filed by the Rutland State’s Attorneys Office against Mr. Mosher are overreaching and should be totally dropped. An involuntary manslaughter charge (felony) against the responsible owner of a cow killed by a car—in light of […]
Letter
Not criminal negligence
The accident which occurred on Rt. 4, July 31st was truly sad and tragic for all involved. Such devastating losses were suffered by all families and friends. I wondered but assumed, that someone who has ever driven these roads, in the […]
Letter
A tragic accident and nothing more
I am greatly disheartened that the state has chosen to bring felony charges against Craig Mosher in the tragic accident that resulted in the death of John Bellis. Craig Mosher is an outstanding individual whose tireless and timely response to […]