Craigslist Response Leads to Kidnapping, Assault, and Extortion
BARRE — Jonathan Henry, 28, the East Montpelier man who was on the run for 2 1/2 hours last week after escaping … Keep Reading
Irasburg Man Sentenced to Serve 4 to 12 Years for Trafficking Heroin
IRASBURG — A convicted heroin trafficker was sentenced to serve four to twelve years in prison at a sentencing hearing held in … Keep Reading
Snowmobile Crash in Jay on Sunday
JAY — There was a snowmobile accident in Jay on Sunday. Alan Cyr, 45, of Bristol, Connecticut, injured his left shoulder and … Keep Reading
Watch “The Opiate Effect,” an Award-Winning Vermont Documentary on Heroin Free Online
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont announced that the award-winning documentary, “The Opiate Effect”, has been made available … Keep Reading
Two Morgan Men Sentenced for Deer Poaching Conviction
MORGAN — Vermont Fish & Wildlife wardens followed an anonymous tip that led to the arrest and conviction of Douglas Vezina of … Keep Reading
Vermont Fish & Wildlife Urges Public to Be “Bear” Aware This Winter
NEWPORT — The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department is reminding Vermonters that variable winter conditions such as lack of snow and winter … Keep Reading
Police Nab Suspect in Armed Robbery at Circle K in Barton
BARTON — The State Police investigation of the armed robbery that took place January 23 at Circle K in Barton has identified … Keep Reading
Sec. Chuck Ross on Farm Bill and How Vermont is Impacted
After a long and difficult deliberation, the Senate has passed a Farm Bill, which will arrive on the President’s desk, for his … Keep Reading
State Police Warn that Powerful Painkiller is Being Packaged as Heroin
NEWPORT — The Vermont State Police issued a warning on Wednesday that fentanyl is being packaged and sold as heroin across the … Keep Reading
Got Raw Milk? It’s Around But Intentionally Hard to Get
CRAFTSBURY — For hundreds of years raw milk has been a part of Vermont’s agricultural tradition. It’s recognized for its health, economic, … Keep Reading
Pop Shot at Deer from Truck Hits Another Vehicle
MONKTON — Michael Deforge, 30, of Essex Junction was working a security detail on the Monkton-Vergennes Road in Monkton early Wednesday morning … Keep Reading
Senator Sanders Statement on Farm Bill
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders issued the following statement yesterday after the Senate voted 68-32 to pass and send to President Barack Obama … Keep Reading
Man Accused of Crushing 6 Police Cruisers With a Farm Tractor Pleads Not Guilty to Violation of Conditions of Release
NEWPORT — Roger Pion, 36, the Newport man accused of crushing six police cruisers with a farm tractor monster truck style, was … Keep Reading
Three Vehicle Accident in Troy
TROY — The State Police responded to a three vehicle accident this morning that took place at the junction of VT Rt … Keep Reading
Pete’s Greens Buys and Conserves 245 Acres in Craftsbury
CRAFTSBURY — Pete Johnson, owner of Pete’s Greens, purchased 245 acres of farmland in Craftsbury and then conserved it with the Vermont … Keep Reading
Sylvain Bergeron Pleads Not Guilty to Charges
STANSTEAD — Sylvain Bergeron, 42, plead not guilty in court today to charges of unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent … Keep Reading
Vermont’s Forest Economy Worth $3.4 Billion
MONTPELIER – According to a recent report, the total economic value of Vermont’s forest economy is pegged at over $3.4 billion dollars. … Keep Reading
Video Highlights from the Fire and Ice Radar Run Snowmobile Event with Results
NEWPORT — It’s a bird…it’s a plane…no…it’s Pat Sicard’s snowmobile going 135 miles per hour down Lake Memphremagog. The Fire and Ice … Keep Reading
Dartmouth College Skier Dies During Skiing Race in Craftsbury
CRAFTSBURY — According to school officials, A Dartmouth College skier died on Saturday while participating in a cross country skiing race in … Keep Reading
From IROC to Sticks & Stuff: Derby Home Center Open for Business
DERBY — It’s the kind of home improvement store that would have Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor letting out one of his … Keep Reading
Vermont Pushes for ‘Livable Wage,’ But Can Employers Survive It?
By Jon Street | Vermont Watchdog BURLINGTON — State lawmakers are driving a bill that would raise the hourly minimum wage in … Keep Reading
Snowmobiling Weekend Starts Today
NEWPORT — Starting today and running through Sunday, snowmobilers from Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine are taking part in a three-day weekend … Keep Reading
Police Seize 270 Grams of Marijuana in Stanstead, Quebec
STANSTEAD, QC — On January 25, officers were patrolling downtown Stanstead when they noticed two individuals walking down the road. According to … Keep Reading
Two Men Arrested for Burglary Spree Across Vermont
WILLISTON — Since December 2013, there were multiple burglaries in Chittenden, Franklin, and Lamoille counties, including the towns of Westford, Underhilll, Jericho, … Keep Reading
December Winter Storms Declared Disaster For Vermont By President
NEWPORT — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to … Keep Reading