Bakersfield dairy among those being audited



By LISA RATHKE

Associated Press Writer

with Messenger reports



MONTPELIER, Vt.— Federal immigration officials are cracking down on Vermont dairy farmers as part of a national effort, asking them to provide records to prove their workers are legal.

Safety among top concerns at hearing



ST. ALBANS TOWN — Transportation and energy were on the agenda Tuesday night at a forum sponsored by the St. Albans Town Planning Commission to discuss revisions to the Town Plan.

Ruling says firm illegally collected interest



By MICHELLE MONROE

Messenger Staff Writer



ST. ALBANS — Ag Venture Financial Services, a local farm lender, violated Vermont’s licensed lender act by taking $477,000 in borrower loan proceeds and placing them in its own interest bearing checking account, according to federal judge Colleen Brown.



   

   

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Charter buses may reunite families



ST. ALBANS — Hundreds of military families are pinning hopes on a statewide fundraising effort that, if successful, would help them to see their loved ones one more time before deployment to war.

Selectboard conducts routine business

ST. ALBANS TOWN — As expected, the St. Albans Town Selectboard began Monday night’s meeting with the appointment of town resident Bill Walker to the town selectboard. He is filling the vacancy created when Bob Johnson stepped down from the board, citing work commitments, last month.

Ed. subgroup off state’s watch list



SWANTON –– Abenaki students at Missisquoi Valley Union High School (MVU) have reached a turning point in regard to mandated tests.

DHS report examines Morses Line, Pinnacle



ST. ALBANS — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) should consider closing small, low-traffic ports of entry located near larger ports, a committee assembled by DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano said in a report issued Friday.

Sanders, Labor officials take questions



ST. ALBANS — After winning roughly $3 million in back pay from government contractors hired to process applications at the St. Albans Citizenship and Immigration Services Service Center, employees had questions Saturday about what that will mean for their future pay.

State’s Atty. finds no individual at fault

By LEON THOMPSON & MICHELLE MONROE

Messenger Staff Writers



ST. ALBANS –– The Franklin County State’s Attorney told the Messenger this morning that he will not bring criminal charges in the death of Northwest State Correctional Facility (NWSCF) inmate Ashley Ellis.

Energy network to spread broadband



ST. ALBANS — Vermont has received $68.9 million in federal stimulus funding for the installation of “smart grid” technology, according to staff for U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt.