JOHNSBURY, Vt. (Monday, Feb. 15, 2021) —The Vermont State Police is identifying the victim in this case as Johnnie Simpson Jr., 45, of St. Johnsbury. Police have learned that Mr. Simpson was dropped off at Ocean State Job Lot on Memorial Drive in St. Johns... More »
Austin “Buzzy” Harold Slayton Austin “Buzzy” Harold Slayton, 84, of Westfield died on Sunday, January 24, 2021, in Nagold, Germany. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Vivan J. (Adams) Slayton, of Westfield; his son Austin E. Slayton and his wife, J... More »
Newport City Council by Joseph Gresser NEWPORT — On Town Meeting Day, March 2, Newport voters will be asked to cast ballots on whether the city should float a nearly $5-million bond to pay for improvements to its water system. They include a new 209,000-gallo... More »
by Tena Starr TROY — A freak accident destroyed the old covered bridge on the Veilleux Road in Troy Saturday morning. A snowmobile caught fire while crossing the bridge, and the flames spread to the bridge’s wooden frame. The bridge burned until it fell int... More »
by Joseph Gresser Steve Merrill said he was surprised that Governor Phil Scott’s press office didn’t check up on his show before allowing him to ask questions at bi-weekly press briefings. He was equally surprised when, on February 3, he heard from the Gove... More »
Albany — Town Meeting will be held by Australian ballot on March 2. The polls will be open at the town hall from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. People can also request an absentee ballot. The informational meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday, February 25. Inform... More »
On 02/04/2021 at approximately 1800 hours, the Vermont State Police received a report of a robbery at TD bank in Barton. Initial investigation revealed a single unknown male entered the bank demanding money from the tellers threatening the use of a weapon. The... More »
On February 6, 2021 at approximately 11:06 AM a 911 call was received regarding a snowmobile fire on the covered bridge on Veilleux Road in Troy. The Troy Fire Department responded to the scene with several surrounding fire departments. The Troy Fire Chief, ... More »
Frederick Henry Webster Frederick Henry Webster, 99, of Coventry died peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born on February 25, 1921, in Coventry to the late Percy and Hazel (Jackman) Webster. He is survived by his wife, Vivian (Henderson) Webster. F... More »
by Joseph Gresser This year’s Northeast Kingdom Day at the Legislature stretched out over an entire week, although neither those who came to ask for help for Orleans, Essex, and Caledonia counties nor their legislators were actually in Montpelier. As has be... More »
by Joseph Gresser WESTMORE — The second Westmore Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) hearing to consider plans for reorganizing parking areas and trails at the south end of Willoughby Lake ended January 28 with a decision to hold a third meeting in 60 days. Proj... More »
Frederick Henry Webster Frederick Henry Webster, 99, of Coventry died peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born on February 25, 1921, in Coventry to the late Percy and Hazel (Jackman) Webster. He is survived by his wife, Vivian (Henderson) Webster. F... More »
