Author Archive for Press release
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2nd case of West Nile Virus found in Windsor Co.
The Vermont Department of Health has notified town health officers that the 2nd case of West Nile Virus disease has been found in Windsor County. According to Ralph Pace, Ludlow Town health officer, the state monitoring agency noted, “This latest case became ill in mid-July and, similar to the case from earlier in June, has […]
Tesha Buss takes gavel at Ludlow Rotary; BRGNS offers school supplies program
The Ludlow Rotary Club continued its tradition of “changing of the gavel” at its recent meeting to honor Bret Harlow, the retiring president of the club, and Tesha Buss, the incoming president. Harlow took the opportunity to thank the many Rotarians who had helped him during his term. Harlow’s parents, David and Marjorie Harlow, were […]
Two join Springfield Rotary
Springfield Rotary President Ethan McNaughton welcomed two new members to the Rotary Club at a meeting in early July. McNaughton is flanked by Lindsey Dauphin of Claremont Savings Bank, left, and Caitlin Christiana of the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Secretary of State’s office offers online voter registration
Secretary of State Jim Condos is reminding Vermonters that the deadline to register to vote in the Tuesday, Aug.9 statewide primary is Wednesday, Aug. 3. “Voting is the very basis of our democracy,” said Secretary Condos. “I encourage everyone to get out and participate in Vermont’s Primary on Aug. 9.” Vermont allows voters to vote […]
Route 7 southbound in Rutland is closed, use alternate routes
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Vermont State Police from the Rutland Barracks are advising drivers to look for alternate routes through Rutland for the next several hours. According to police, Route 7 Southbound near Alderman’s Chevrolet and Tractor Supply is closed. At about 2:30 p.m. a tractor trailer reportedly took down several electric and utility […]
Chainsaw taken from truck in Saxtons River
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing, LLC Vermont State Police say that a chainsaw was stolen from a truck in Saxtons River during the evening of July 4. Russell Schleimer of Chester contacted police to report that his Husqvarna model 373 XP chainsaw was taken from the bed of his pick up truck while he was attending […]
Burglars hit Grafton Garage
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing, LLC The Vermont State Police in Rockingham are investigating a break-in and burglary at the Grafton Garage at 21 Route 121 in Grafton. Police responded to the burglary report this morning and say the crime was committed overnight. A small amount of cash, three checks and a digital camera were stolen. […]
State police investigate burglaries in Jamaica and Stratton
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Vermont State Police from the Brattleboro barracks responded to a report of a burglary on Forrester Road in Jamaica only to find that several residences in that area had been burglarized. The burglaries are thought to have taken place around July 4. Anyone who may have seen anything suspicious during […]
Southern Pie Company rolls out specialty ice creams;
CPBR raises $4,000 at inaugural golf tourney
In response to requests from the community for locally based ice cream options, Leslie and Scott Blair, owners of the Southern Pie Company, 287 Main St. in Chester, have developed new ice cream flavors to complement their pies. The Blairs said they approached the Chelsea Royal Diner of Brattleboro, which makes its own ice creams […]
Caron becomes president of Chester Rotary
On Thursday, June 30, the Chester Rotary Club observed the Passing of the Gavel as Ed Caron was installed as its president. On hand were club members and guest outgoing state Rep. Leigh Dakin. Caron, a resident of Springfield, is a contract bookkeeper and tax preparer. Prior to becoming president, Caron served on the club’s […]
EdgarMay Stingrays team comes on strong in first swim meet
The EdgarMay Stingrays kicked off its 2016 summer swim season with a meet on Tuesday, June 28 in Bennington against the Bennington Marauders and the Brattleboro Swim Team. The Stingrays had a strong first showing with many of the swimmers posting personal best times right out of the gate. In his first season coaching the […]
Police ask for help finding vehicle
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont State Police in Brattleboro are asking for help in locating the vehicle that left the scene of a parking lot accident in Dummerston. According to a press release, a beige Honda Pilot was hit while parked in a lot at Route 30 and East West Road near the […]
Chester volunteers inventory public trees;
Bank, club join hands to spruce up BRAM grounds
On Tuesday, June 21, members of the Chester Conservation Committee and volunteers from the community conducted a tree inventory along several major roadways in Chester. The inventory was conducted with the help of Elise Schadler of the Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program and two State foresters. The purpose of the inventory is to help […]
Marketing workshops for small businesses to be held
The Vt. Small Business Development Center and Springfield Regional Development Corp. are sponsoring a Marketing Bootcamp Workshop series, starting Friday July 15 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Howard Dean Education Center in Springfield. The workshops will include a panel of marketing professionals who will discuss their own experiences and answer any questions. What […]
Springfield Rotary awards scholarships to three
Tyler Putnam, center, son of late Rotarian Paul Putnam, congratulates the winners of this year’s Paul Putnam Memorial Agriculture Scholarship. Elizabeth Mackenzie, left, will be studying at the University of New Hampshire. Hunter Grace, right, will attend Vermont Tech. The two Springfield residents will each receive a $1,000 scholarship, thanks to the generosity of the […]
State Police ask for help in vandalism
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing, LLC The Vermont State Police in Rockingham are investigating a report of vandalism to a vehicle that happened around midnight on Sunday, June 12. The 2011 GMC Sierra pickup was parked at 124 Lower Bartonsville Road in Rockingham. The passenger side tail light, the passenger side window and mirror of the […]
Small Business center hosts social media workshop;
SAPA-TV joins VTelevision channel
Vermont Small Business Development Center is sponsoring a workshop — Social Media for Small Business — at Marlboro Graduate Center, Room 2E, in Brattleboro from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 28. Social Media is here to stay, yet with so many sites to choose from, determining which is best for your business and […]
College News
The following students recently graduated Castleton University and were recognized during the 229th commencement on May 7. Olivia Bartlett of Chester graduated with an Associate of Science in Nursing. McKala Benson of Chester graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Taylor LeFevre of Chester graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of […]
44 years of BF High yearbooks on line at Rock Library;
Vermont library passport program starts
The Bellows Falls Union High School Yearbooks from 1930–2014 are now online at the Rockingham Free Public Library’s website www.rockinghamlibrary.org. Hover over the “Historical Collections” tab on the website and click on BFUHS Yearbooks. Look up friends, teachers, parents and grandparents. For more information, call the library at 802-463-4270 or email reference@rockinghamlibrary.org. Visit Vermont libraries […]
RVTC recognizes students with awards, scholarships;
30 at RVTC earn dependability award
The River Valley Technical Center honored students at its End of the Year Celebration on Wednesday, June 1. Students, parents and guests were treated to an outdoor barbecue followed by the awards ceremony in the Springfield High School auditorium. Each year, one student is recognized with the Director’s Award, given to the student who best […]
