Author Archive for Press release
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New Magic Mt. owners offer ski, snowboard Freedom Pass
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC This season, Magic Mountain will join the 12 other independent ski areas from Maine to Alaska who offer the Freedom Pass, which allows skiers and snowboarders who buy a season pass at one ski area to ski the others for free. “We believe in making skiing affordable and the Freedom […]
S. Derry Library seeks vendors for Oct. 8 fair;
Golf tourney raises $20,000 for hospital solar install
S. Derry Library Fair set for Oct. 8 Vendors are wanted for the South Londonderry Free Library Street Fair, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8. Proceeds for this one-day event benefit the library, located at 15 Old School St. off of Thompsonburg Road. To participate, call Susie Wyman at 824-3537. […]
Burglars break into Jake’s, police seek info
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC Vermont State Police from the Westminster barracks were called to Jake’s Restaurant in Londonderry’s Mountain Marketplace on Saturday for a report of a burglary. The thieves broke into the restaurant through a back door between 11:30 p.m. on Friday and 6 a.m. on Saturday and took a safe and cash […]
Lone burglar steals cigarettes from Rockingham Sunoco
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC A burglar forced his way into the Singh Brothers Sunoco station at Route 103 at Exit 6 off Interstate 91 at around 4:44 a.m. Monday, Vermont State Police are saying. Troopers from the Westminster Barracks who responded to the alarm, said it appeared that a lone burglar had forced open […]
Vermont State Police ask for help finding missing teen
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC State Police at the Westminster Barracks are asking for help from the public in locating 16-year-old Teresa Bratton. Teresa was last seen in Bondville on Saturday, Sept. 3 at about 11 p.m. She was reported missing the following day. Teresa could be in the Manchester area and may have mentioned […]
Singers sought for Brattleboro Concert Choir
Susan Dedell, director of the Brattleboro Concert Choir, announced the start of the 2016–2017 season, with rehearsals of Johannes Brahms’ magnificent Ein Deutches Requiem (A German Requiem) beginning in September. The choir welcomes new members. Interested singers or returning members who have not sung with the choir for the past year are encouraged to contact […]
New York teen dies of injuries in Jamaica fall
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing, LLC At around noon today, a 17-year old from Irvington, NY fell from the upper pool of Hamilton Falls in Jamaica. According to Vermont State Police, Tyler Rosenberg was crossing the uppermost pool of the falls when he slipped and slid down about 100 feet to the middle pool injuring his […]
State Police looking for missing 17 year old
© 2016 Telegraph Publishing, LLC The Vermont State Police at the Rutland barracks are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 17 year old. Donald Maxwell Miller, who goes by the name Max Miller, left his family’s home on Saturday Aug. 20 after a disagreement with his mother. Max was last seen leaving […]
BRGNS seek goods and furniture for thrift store sale
The folks at Black River Good Neighbor Services are seeking donations of saleable goods for their thrift store at 37B Main St. in Ludlow. The store carries all kinds of donated items. They are in particular need of infant clothing, kitchen utensils, fall clothing, hats and waterproof gloves. BRGNS sells furniture from its store at 105 […]
Chester EMS offers EMT qualifying course
District 11 EMS is looking for anyone 16 years old or older to join its teams, and will be holding an Emergency Medical Technician course starting Wednesday, Aug. 24 in Chester. This course will take students through the Emergency Medical Responder entry level course followed by the added hours needed to reach the EMT level. […]
UPDATE: State Police looking for missing Kansas woman
UPDATE – August 8: Vermont State Police issued a brief press release overnight saying that Rachel Daniel had been located. No other details were given. © 2016 Telegraph Publishing LLC The Vermont State Police at the New Haven barracks are looking for 30-year-old Rachel Daniel of Manhattan, Kansas. According to a police press release, Daniel […]
Route 7 closed in Pittsford
UPDATE 8/3/16 1:10 p.m. – One lane is now open. © 2016 Telegraph Publishing, LLC The Vermont State Police are advising that there has been an accident on Route 7 in Pittsford and that the road is closed. Police are asking motorists to find alternate routes around the closure. Northbound traffic is currently being detoured […]
State offers public alert on sewage discharges
The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation has launched a new public alert system that enables subscribers to receive email or text message notifications when sewage and unpermitted discharges release into Vermont’s lakes, rivers, and ponds. “…this new system … will allow Vermonters to have prompt notification of potential threats to public health and the environment, […]
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. […]
