By Curt Peterson Safety and security have been topics of Hartland Select Board meetings for years, but Monday night brought tones of urgency and resolve not evident in the past. Chair Phil Hobbie characterized the discussion as “a big step […]
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Pedestrian struck, killed on Route 7 in Rutland
On the night of July 4, state police from the Rutland Barracks were dispatched to a single vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Route 7 in Rutland. Upon arrival, they learned that the operator of the vehicle, Taylor Edwards-Galarneau of […]
State trooper exposed to dangerous drug during vehicle stop
A Vermont state police trooper collapsed after a traffic stop on Friday, March 15. Apparently exposed to an opioid-like drug, according to a State Police news release. He was revived by fellow troopers using Narcan, state police said. State police […]
Two killed in Rutland flames
By Katy Savage Two people died at a fire on 41 Baxter Street Saturday evening, police said. Police and fire officials were called to fire in the wood frame building around 4:30 p.m. Oct. 27. The 41 Baxter Street is […]
Man shoots son through closed door
Staff report A Goshen man pleaded not guilty on Aug. 20 after police said he shot his son around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 19. Jeffery Young, 49, of Goshen, is being held without bail and is being charged with second […]
Police investigate Rutland fire
RUTLAND—Police are investigating a structure fire that occured at 90 Strongs Avenue July 10, resulting in a complete loss. Police said in a press release that the vacant home, belonging to Paul Arnado, was emitting flames around 2:30 a.m. July […]
Former high school teacher dies in lake
Staff report POULTNEY—A former high school teacher, known for cracking jokes and caring for his students far beyond school, died in a boating accident on Lake St. Catherine last week. State police pronounced Thomas Flood, 61, of Schenectady, N.Y., drowned […]
Rutland man dies after boat overturns on Lake Bomoseen
By Katy Savage CASTLETON—A man was pronounced dead after he was found submerged in 5 feet of water in Lake Bomoseen last weekend. Richard Grimly, 73, of Rutland was pronounced dead around 2 p.m. Sunday, May 27. Police said Grimly […]
Marijuana legalization will affect road safety
Dear Editor, Drivers impaired by opioids, cocaine, marijuana and other drugs pose a threat to every Vermonter and visitor that drive our highways. On July 1, Vermont will become the ninth state to legalize recreational marijuana. Even proponents of legalization […]
Suspect in standoff had a BB gun
By Alan J. Keays/VTDigger MONTPELIER—State police say that a pistol a man displayed during a standoff, Jan. 16, on a field at Montpelier High School, prompting nine officers to open fire and kill him, was a BB gun. A day […]