DERBY — Police say a 30-year-old man from Derby is facing numerous charges after a high-speed chase early this morning. According to the report, Jonathan Hinton is being charged with attempting to elude, DUI, grossly negligent operation, leaving the scene of an accident, and excessive speed. At around 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, a state trooper…
DERBY — A 31-year-old driver from California was involved in a rollover crash on I-91 on Friday. State troopers were called to the Interstate near mile-marker 171 in the town of Derby, at around 8:45 a.m. Police say the driver, identified as Adrian Hernandez, of LaPuenta, CA, lost control of his Ford van and spun…
DERBY — Jed’s Maple Products of Derby will be hosting their 20th Annual Sugar on Snow Party and Maple Open House on March 23 and 24 this year. The event will be held in conjunction with the Vermont statewide Maple Open House. The Wheeler family says they are excited to once again open their doors…
PEACHAM — The search for a missing woman from Derby ended tragically today, after police say she was found deceased. Cecile Aubin, also known as Cecile LaClair, was located in the town of Peacham. Police have not released much information, but say her death is not suspicious at this time. Authorities say the cause and…
DERBY — Police are looking for a woman from Derby that went missing last week. Cecile Aubin, also known as Cecile LaClair, left a residence on Pine Hill Road in Derby sometime around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 21. It was reported that Cecile has not reached out to any family members, which is highly…
DERBY — Police were called out to North Country Junior High School in Derby this afternoon after they say a juvenile made several verbal threats. At around 12:50 p.m. Vermont State Police responded to NCUJHS. According to a statement issued by police, they investigated the incident and found the threats made were not credible. “Vermont…
DERBY — State Police are investigating a series of thefts that occurred along a local snowmobile trail. Over the weekend someone stole approximately six solar lights along a trail in Derby. The solar lights were attached to snowmobile intersection signs and were ripped off. The total loss is estimated to be $165. These lights were…
DERBY — A 35-year-old man from Newport escaped with minor injuries after rolling his vehicle on I-91 on Saturday night. Police and emergency crews responded at around 9:00 p.m. to a report of a single-vehicle rollover crash near mile marker 171 on I-91 south, in Derby. The driver was identified as Nathan Kemnitz. Police say…
DERBY – Fourteen-year-old Vera Rivard has been selected as one of Vermont Sports Magazine’s 2018 Athletes of the Year. Vera and her family live in Springfield, NH and have a summer camp in Derby with access to Lake Memphremagog, where she trains. During the winter she swims with Upper Valley Aquatic Club. In July of…
DERBY — A 44-year-old man from Maine escaped uninjured after rolling his vehicle in Derby on Sunday. At around 8:50 a.m. police responded to the single-vehicle rollover on West Street. The operator was identified as Jeffrey Andrews, of Strong, ME. Police say he was traveling west in a 2009 Subaru Forrester at approximately 40 miles-per-hour…
NEWPORT — The driver during a fatal crash in West Charleston that took the lives of two Orleans County residents back in 2016, has been sentenced. Earlier in the year Joshua Cole pleaded guilty to charges of manslaughter and gross negligent operation, and last week was sentenced to serve eight to 15 years behind bars.…
EAST CHARLESTON — The NorthWoods Stewardship Center recently announce that Trevor Evans of Derby will receive this year’s George Buzzell Forest Stewardship Award. The award is given annually to a person who has made significant contributions to sustainable forestry and education in the Northeast Kingdom. Evans has shown an exceptional commitment to managing his own…
DERBY — This holiday season, Fred’s Energy helped to collect donations for local toy drives at each of their three office locations. The Fred’s Energy Derby office collected for the NEKCA and Northpoint Toys for Kids toy drive. Toys for Kids is helping approximately 191 families this year. In addition, for every toy dropped off,…
DERBY — Police are looking for a 31-year-old fugitive considered armed and dangerous after he fled police with several children in his vehicle. According to police, Lucas Putvain was spotted traveling on West Street in Derby when he saw a marked state police vehicle. Putvain fled at a high rate of speed. He was last…
DERBY — Community National Bank and Community Bancorp. President and Chief Executive Officer Kathryn M. Austin announced this week the appointment of Jeffrey Moore to the Boards of Directors. Moore’s appointment will be effective January 1, 2019. He will serve on the Corporate Governance/Nominating Committee of the Company’s Board and the Risk Management Committee of…
NEWPORT — A 62-year-old woman from Newport spent her Sunday qualifying for the upcoming Memphremagog Winter Swim Festival taking place in February of 2019. Lynn Rublee swam 25 meters in 35-degree water at Eagle Point on Lake Memphremagog. In doing so, she became the 80th winter swimmer to sign up for the upcoming Festival held…
DERBY — The Derby Walmart had an early visit from Santa when an anonymous man paid off all the layaway items in the store, several local news outlets have reported. Walmart shopper Julie Gates told WCAX that she encountered the anonymous man in the store. “This can’t be, who can afford to pay for [everyone’s]…
DERBY — Police say a 38-year-old woman from Canaan who led them on a high-speed chase last week, stole gasoline from a local station beforehand. Anna Roy is now being charged with retail theft in addition to the charges relating to the chase. Police say on the day of the incident they were contacted by…
DERBY — A 38-year-old woman from Canaan is facing numerous charges after police say she led them on a high-speed chase before crashing into a utility pole. Anna Roy is being charged with felony eluding a police officer with gross negligence, grossly negligent operation, recklessly endangering another person, excessive speed, as well as numerous civil…
DERBY — The Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF) has awarded its Year of the Book grant to Derby Elementary School for this school year. The grant provides $25,000 in literacy programming and new books, including visits and workshops with CLiF’s many Vermont authors and storytellers. The money will also allow for free family programming, such as…
DERBY — The Orleans County Sheriffs Department K9 team has been named one of 30 finalists in the Vested Interest in K9’s Law Enforcement Sports Utility Vehicle Giveaway. Deputy Tyler Jacobs and K9 Jonah will compete for public votes to win a new Chevy Tahoe SUV with Police Pursuit Package and additional K9 unit customizations.…
DERBY — Jed’s Maple Products of Derby will be hosting their 6th Annual Fall Open House October 6-8 this year. Celebrate the flavors of Fall throughout the holiday weekend. They will be open from10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. all three days. This family event is free and includes wood-fired maple pizza, maple specialty food sampling…
NEWPORT — There will be an opportunity to comment on the proposed opening of public trapping at the Eagle Point Wildlife Management Area in Derby. Located on the east shore of Lake Memphremagog and bounded to the north by the US/Canada border, the Eagle Point Unit is co-managed by the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department…
NEWPORT — Last night a political forum was held in the Goodrich Memorial Library. It featured three candidates running in the Orleans-1 House District, which represents Brownington, Charleston, Derby, Holland, and Morgan. The candidates are Independent Frank Davis of Derby Line and Republican incumbents Lynn Batchelor of Derby Line and Brian Smith of Derby. Each…
NEWPORT — Salmen Hernandez-Ayala, 48, a citizen of Mexico, was sentenced this week for transporting three people without permission into the United States, after being picked up in Derby back in May. Hernandez-Ayala has been in custody since the arrest. According to court records, Hernandez-Ayala hired a taxi in New York City and traveled to…