Police: Man arrested after firing shots at parked vehicle in Orleans
ORLEANS — Police were called to Orleans this afternoon after a report that gunshots were fired into a parked vehicle. At around … Keep Reading
Orleans man leads police on high-speed chase
ORLEANS — A 24-year-old man from Orleans who was on escape status with the Department of Corrections, led police on a high-speed … Keep Reading
Two vehicles stolen overnight in Orleans
ORLEANS — A pair of car thefts in Orleans has police warning residents to be on the lookout. According to the report, … Keep Reading
Orleans, Island Pond nonprofits awarded Vermont Community Foundation grants
NEWPORT — The Vermont Community Foundation recently awarded a total of $37,720.39 through their “Spark! Connecting Community” grants to 15 nonprofit organizations. … Keep Reading
Minor injuries after attempted burglary in Orleans
ORLEANS — Police say they have identified the suspects in an attempted burglary early Tuesday morning in Orleans. At around 2:30 a.m. … Keep Reading
Swartz now faces federal charges in fraud scheme
NEWPORT — A federal grand jury in Rutland indicted Randall Swartz, 58, of Orleans, on 11 counts of mail fraud. According to … Keep Reading
Orleans man to face murder charge next week
NEWPORT – Randall Swartz, the suspect in the May 15 homicide of his wife in the town of Orleans, was discharged Friday … Keep Reading
Orleans man charged with murder in wife’s death
ORLEANS — A 58-year-old Orleans man is facing a murder charge following the death of his wife, 54-year-old Thea Swartz, on Tuesday … Keep Reading
Police investigate death in Orleans
ORLEANS — A 54-year-old woman from Orleans is dead and her husband is in the hospital following an incident that took place … Keep Reading
Police warn parents in Orleans following arrest
ORLEANS — A 68-year-old man from Orleans was arrested after police say they received several complaints over the last month about his … Keep Reading
Subway in Orleans robbed at knife-point
ORLEANS — Police are looking for two suspects who robbed the Subway restaurant in Orleans at knife-point last night. At around 7:30 … Keep Reading
Police: Bow and arrow shot at home in Orleans
ORLEANS — Police say that someone shot a bow and arrow at a house in Orleans. This morning at around 10:50 a.m. … Keep Reading
Blood drives to support cancer patients to be held in Derby, Orleans
DERBY — The American Red Cross is encouraging eligible donors to give blood to support cancer patients and others during Breast Cancer … Keep Reading
Moose poached in Westmore, dragged to Orleans
WESTMORE — Vermont state game wardens are seeking tips to help solve a case of a moose that was poached in Westmore. … Keep Reading
Clan of the Hawk intertribal powwow this weekend in Evansville
EVANSVILLE — The Clan of the Hawk will host an intertribal powwow this Saturday and Sunday, on their tribal grounds on Route … Keep Reading
Police: Brownington man busted doing burnouts, drunk
ORLEANS — A 37-year-old man from Brownington was arrested today after police say he was caught doing burnouts in his truck while … Keep Reading
Lake Region track team eyes state championships this weekend
ORLEANS — The Lake Region Union High School track and field team’s regular season wrapped up last week with a list of … Keep Reading
Police identify body discovered in Westmore
NEWPORT — The body recovered in Westmore on Friday has been identified as Tyler Robinson, 23, of Orleans. Investigators say there is … Keep Reading
Body recovered in Westmore
WESTMORE — Authorities say that the body of a man discovered on a rock shelf on Mount Pisgah, has been recovered. At … Keep Reading
I-91 South of Orleans exit closed after tractor-trailer rollover
BARTON — Interstate 91 South, below exit 26 in Orleans, was closed after a tractor-trailer crashed this afternoon. At around 1:00 p.m. … Keep Reading
Mount Pisgah body recovery mission pushed back until Saturday
WESTMORE — Officials are saying that recovery efforts for the body discovered on Mount Pisgah have been pushed back until Saturday. On … Keep Reading
Police: Body recovery in Westmore possibly delayed until Thursday
WESTMORE — Officials involved in the Orleans missing person search effort are advising that the recovery process of the deceased individual discovered … Keep Reading
Police postpone recovery of body found in Westmore
WESTMORE — Search and rescue teams have located a dead body in Westmore, but say they are unable to retrieve it at … Keep Reading
Search continues for missing Orleans man
ORLEANS — There is an ongoing search for a 23-year-old Orleans man who has been missing for a few days. Police are … Keep Reading
Steelhead runs happening now in Orleans, Coventry
ORLEANS — One of the state’s premier wildlife watching opportunities is happening right now in Orleans. The steelhead rainbow trout have started … Keep Reading
Registration open for PGA Junior League Golf in greater Newport
NEWPORT — PGA Professionals in the greater Newport area are offering PGA Junior League Golf, a fun and social opportunity that gives … Keep Reading
Derby man facing charges after hit-and-run
DERBY — Police say they took a 79-year-old Derby man into custody last night after he crashed into another vehicle, and then … Keep Reading
Local elementary schools dive into composting
GLOVER — School cafeterias across Northern Vermont are closing the food cycle as they lead the way in diverting food scraps from … Keep Reading
Orleans man loses truck, four-wheeler in garage fire
ORLEANS — A fire broke out at a garage on Water Street in Orleans on Tuesday. At around 12:30 p.m. firefighters were … Keep Reading
Police release surveillance images of Orleans One Stop robbery
NEWPORT — Police are continuing to investigate the armed robbery that took place on Monday night at the Orleans One Stop. The … Keep Reading
Orleans One Stop robbed at gunpoint
ORLEANS — An armed robbery took place at around the Orleans One Stop Monday night. The incident took place at around 10:00 … Keep Reading
Dental center coming to Orleans in December
ORLEANS — Northern Counties Health Care recently announced the expansion of their dental program in collaborative partnership with North Country Hospital and … Keep Reading
Rollover crash in Brownington, 22-year-old man from Orleans injured
BROWNINGTON — A 22-year-old man from Orleans was injured in a rollover crash that took place in Brownington on Sunday. Police say … Keep Reading