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…]
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Driving without a license
BERLIN – On September 29, officers from the Berlin Police Department were monitoring traffic on U.S. Route 302. They observed a motor vehicle and conducted a stop for a minor motor vehicle violation. During the traffic stop, it was determined that the operator, Alexander Trombly of Cabot, was operating without[Read More…]
Woodbury Fire Department
Gas leak WOODBURY – At 8:03 p.m., on Sept. 24, the Woodbury Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to 2519 West Woodbury Road for a possible gas stove leak.
Hardwick Police Department
Media Log HARDWICK – September 21: 911 Hangup, Vt. Route 14 S.; Medical, Vt. Route 15 W.; Medical, Hudson Ave.; Medical, Pumpkin Lane.; Traffic Stop, Wolcott St.; Citizen Dispute, High St.; Assist – Public, Granite St. September 22: Directed Patrol, S. Main St.; Traffic Stop, Wolcott St.; Directed Patrol, Hazen[Read More…]
AWARE Report
HARDWICK – Twenty-six people used AWARE services between September 14 and September 28. The AWARE 24-hour hotline is 802-472-6463. A non-profit established in 1984, AWARE serves Hardwick and the greater Hardwick area in preventing and healing the trauma of domestic and sexual violence. AWARE provides help during immediate crises, as well as advocating for[Read More…]
Less is more in observing and recording ICE activity
HARDWICK – Several people who observed U.S. Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity Friday in Hardwick expressed concern about those who were detained, in one case referring to those who had left the scene of a traffic stop as having been kidnapped by ICE. Another observer said[Read More…]
Vermont’s drought is straining communities, leading residents to suffer
VERMONT – In Berlin, an elder care facility that serves about 150 people saw all of its wells go dry. Now the town, which is getting 50% less water from its own wells, has to jury-rig a system to make sure Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center stays up and running. [Read More…]
HED reviews plan to improve accountability, dam future
HARDWICK – The Hardwick Electric Department (HED) Board of Commissioners held two meetings in September. A revised organizational chart presented by General Manager Sarah Braese was adopted by the commissioners after a discussion in open session, followed by a half-hour executive session at a special meeting, September 8. The draft[Read More…]
Dam removal forum panelists teach river science
HARDWICK – A roomful of people in the Jeudeview Memorial Library’s Parker Ladd Community joined panelists Karina Dailey with the Vermont Natural Resources Council and Kassia Randzio with the Vermont River Conservancy for the third forum in the Ripple Effects series, titled “Dam Removal & Rivers,” Wednesday, Sept. 24. Panelists[Read More…]
New Fire Hydrant
Plainfield Community to prioritize, seek volunteers, Oct. 16
PLAINFIELD – Members of the Plainfield community met on Wednesday, Sept. 17, for the second step of the Plainfield Forward resilient communities process and set two priorities for the future of the town. All area residents, including those displaced from the 2023 and 2024 floods, may sign up for these[Read More…]

