EAST HARDWICK – The most substantial rain of the season fell in the past week, with a total of 1.25” recorded at this observation station. This was the lowest total when compared to nearby stations in Greensboro and Craftsbury, where amounts totaled closer to two inches. Most stations are still[Read More…]
Area Towns
Alleged road rage by armed fugitives, Fatal crash, robbery, theft and speeding,
ST. JOHNSBURY – On September 20, the Vermont State Police (VSP), St. Johnsbury barracks, initiated an investigation into an alleged road rage incident that resulted in gunfire and occurred on U.S. Route 302 in South Ryegate. Based on their investigation, troopers obtained New England wide and New York extraditable arrest[Read More…]
Unemployment rate declines to 2.5% in August, 1Q area wages fall
MONTPELIER – The Vermont Department of Labor released data on the Vermont economy September 19, for the time period covering August 2025. According to household data, the seasonally-adjusted statewide unemployment rate for August was 2.5 percent. This reflects a decrease of one-tenth of one percentage point from the prior month’s[Read More…]
Redistricting forum identifies questions, few answers
CRAFTSBURY – Roughly 45 people attended a community forum on Act 73 about the state redistricting plan for schools, held September 10. Craftsbury Town School District Board Chair Kasey Allen opened the meeting with an overview and update on relevant information about Act 73, which the Legislature passed in June[Read More…]
Local artists featured for open studio weekend, Oct. 4 to 5
AREA TOWNS – Vermont Open Studio will take place this upcoming weekend, October 4 and 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Open studio weekend is a celebration of the craft and artwork of Vermont artists across the state.160 artists at 113 sites will showcase their respective works, divided into[Read More…]
Statewide burn ban in effect
VERMONT – The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation has issued a statewide ban on all open burning and the issuance of burn permits, effective September 22, at noon.
Town ethics policies vary greatly
AREA TOWNS – Published ethics policies in the 11 town Hardwick Gazette coverage vary from being in alignment with state mandated policies to nonexistent. Only Plainfield’s website in the 11 town Hardwick Gazette coverage area, indicates the town has formally adopted a Municipal Code of Ethics. That policy, adopted by[Read More…]
For the record
John Schweizer’s name was incorrectly spelled, adding a ‘t’ prior to the ‘z’ in two recent pieces and last week’s photo essay, “Swamped Boat in Caspian Lake.” Before that, the misspelled reference to Schweizer appeared in the September 2 story, “Drought conditions affect Caspian Lake” and Dede Stabler’s August 27[Read More…]
CCV Announces Summer Student Honors List
MONTPELIER – The following students at the Community College of Vermont (CCV) were named to the summer 2025 Student Honors List: Jessica Mason of East Calais, Alexis Christensen of Hardwick, Grace Gouge of Marshfield and Joann Marckres of Woodbury. This honor recognizes part-time students with a 4.0 grade point average. CCV is[Read More…]
Wildcats bounce back from first loss of season
STOWE – After being battered by a powerhouse Stowe team three days earlier, the Hazen Union boys soccer team’s defense responded in a big way against Division I Spaulding last week, improving to 4-1-1 on the season. Stowe reminded an upstart Hazen team of their championship dominance over the last[Read More…]
Cal United girls stumble against tough schedule
DANVILLE – After a hot start to the season, a young Caledonia United girls soccer team experienced some growing pains against a tough Burke Mountain Academy and Winooski team last week before salvaging a draw against Missisquoi Valley Union. Ellen Azfelius scored all three goals to power her Burke Mountain[Read More…]
Brown goes back-to-back in Platinum Series
N. WOODSTOCK, N.H. – Mark Lundblad Jr. and Spencer Vaughan brought the PASS Modified field to green for their 50-lapper to kick off Saturday’s feature racing. Vaughan quickly led the single-file line as everyone settled in for the ride ahead before the lap 21 caution for Zach Bowie’s spin in[Read More…]
