BERLIN – Pierre A. LeBlanc, 63, passed away peacefully June 8, at Central Vermont Medical Center. Pierre was born November 24, 1959, to Zephir and Claire (Bilodeau) LeBlanc in Hardwick. Pierre worked for his family’s farm until he graduated from Hazen Union High School in 1977. Shortly after graduation he[Read More…]
The Hardwick Gazette
Cool Contest in Capital City
MONTPELIER – Morning showers served only to whet the enthusiasm of 91 runners at the 44th Annual Capital City Stampede. Ranging in age from 17 to 83, the galloping racers splashed through puddles in the early going and basked in sunlight at the end. Temperatures in the high 50s to[Read More…]
Walden 8th Grade Graduation
Perennials in the Garden
by Deborah J. Benoit, Extension Master Gardener, University of Vermont NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – You’ve probably heard plants described as annual, biennial or perennial. You may have even heard some called a “tender perennial.” When planning a garden, knowing the difference can help you decide which type of plants you[Read More…]
G. ANDERS DALES
GREENSBORO – Gardner Anders Dales, 79, a long-time Greensboro resident passed away peacefully on October 21, 2022, in Greensboro, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on May 11, 1943, in Buffalo, N.Y., the son of the late Gardner and Ruth (Lindquist) Dales. Along with his sister, Judith, he[Read More…]
The Best Laid Plans…
by Karen Klotz HARDWICK – Our weekend was carefully planned. Friday we would take the Vermonter to New York City where we would disembark downtown at Penn Station. We would then take a subway to the hotel where we would meet our son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter for a weekend of[Read More…]
Senior Spotlight: Rooney and Montgomery Instrumental
by Ken Brown HARDWICK – This week we shine the spotlight on a pair of seniors in Lyle Rooney and James Montgomery, who were instrumental in rebuilding the Hazen Union baseball program the last four seasons. Rooney and Montgomery were part of a talented 2019 eighth grade class that watched[Read More…]
Hodgdon Returns in Triple Crown Round No. 1
BARRE – Although practice was plagued by raindrops that also pushed back the start time of Friday’s festivities, drivers and officials pushed and completed the Vermont Career Technical Centers and Vermont Agency of Education Night with flying colors at Thunder Road. The annual Friday Night Special was filled with plenty[Read More…]
Dog Party Celebration on June 17
ST. JOHNSBURY – Dog Mountain, the Home of Stephen Huneck Gallery, will hold the Founders Celebration Dog Party on Saturday, June 17, from noon to 4 p.m. All dog lovers and admirers of the late Stephen and Gwen Huneck, the founders of Dog Mountain, are invited to join the annual[Read More…]
Hardwick Police Media Log
May 22: Trespassing, S. Main St.; Bike Patrol, High St.; Traffic Stop, Center Road/Montgomery Road; Medical, School St. May 23: Directed Patrol, S. Main St.; Public Speaking, S. Main St.; Juvenile Problem, Hazen Union Drive; Assist – Public, Center Road; Bike Patrol, High St.; Suspicious Event, Riverside Terrace; Animal Problem,[Read More…]
Gouge Earns Selection in Mountain League Honors
by Ken Brown MARSHFIELD – Peoples Academy (PA) and Blue Mountain (BM) led the way for top honors in baseball Mountain League selections over the weekend, with Twinfield-Cabot’s Meles Gouge earning a Second Team selection for Danville. The Wolves captured their third straight state championship in baseball on Saturday and[Read More…]
