St. Albans Town's director of public works, Alan Mashtare, resigns; Applications to replace him due Aug. 29 14 hrs ago Josh Ellerbrock jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Behind the Badge: a possible break in, a speeding vehicle and loud music Updated Aug 8, 2022 Jean MacBride Reporter jmacbride@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
A procrastinator's guide to Vermont's 2022 primary election Updated Aug 5, 2022 Bridget Higdon bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com Author twitter Author email
Swanton roads to open to ATVs, side-by-sides; Aug. 6 is 1st day change goes into effect Updated Aug 4, 2022 Josh Ellerbrock jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Behind the Badge: A dog left in a truck, a stolen package and loud music Jul 30, 2022 Jean Macbride macbridj@gmail.com Author email
St. Albans City Council hires Nicole Robtoy as city clerk/treasurer; Robtoy is 1st appointee under charter change Updated Jul 27, 2022 Josh Ellerbrock jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office buys e-bikes; patrols to premier during special events Jul 26, 2022 Josh Ellerbrock jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Town of Highgate receives $30,000 to develop construction plans for library and Stinehour Hotel Jul 26, 2022 Bridget Higdon bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com Author twitter Author email
A look inside the Ethan Allen Training site, home to the Army Mountain Warfare School and Vermont National Guard Updated Jul 26, 2022 Kate Vanni kvanni@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Behind the Badge: Verbal threats, a stolen bike and kids pulling a knife on a man Jul 23, 2022 Jean Macbride macbridj@gmail.com Author email
Meet Vermont's latest local growers; the state's recreational cannabis market preps for October launch Jul 22, 2022 Josh Ellerbrock jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Former Holiday House building to be flipped into apartments; 23 units of affordable housing to be available by spring 2023 Updated Jul 22, 2022 Josh Ellerbrock jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Highgate approves $1.5 million grant request for airport infrastructure project costs Jul 19, 2022 Kate Barcellos kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Lt. Gov. Molly Gray tours St. Albans during Friday visit to area Jul 18, 2022 Josh Ellerbrock jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Montgomery Center for the Arts begins window restoration Updated Jul 22, 2022 Kate Barcellos kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Q&A: Joe Benning and Greg Thayer duel in Republican primary for lieutenant governor Jul 15, 2022 Bridget Higdon bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com Author twitter Author email
Georgia Town Clerk Cheryl Letourneau appointed to be town administrator too, Doug Bergstrom chosen for selectboard Jul 15, 2022 Alek Fleury afleury@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Abenaki receive support from Swanton Town Jul 14, 2022 Kate Barcellos kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
St. Albans City Council, July's meeting by the numbers Updated Jul 13, 2022 Josh Ellerbrock jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Dollar General eyes spot near I-89; St. Albans City Council approves water allocation Updated Jul 14, 2022 Josh Ellerbrock jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Why Patricia Preston says she is 'uniquely qualified' to be lieutenant governor Jul 12, 2022 Bridget Higdon bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com Author twitter Author email
Behind the Badge: a found dog, verbal threats and lost keys Jul 9, 2022 Jean Macbride macbridj@gmail.com Author email
The plan from 'Highgate: Reaching New Heights' is here. Check out what it says. Updated Jul 8, 2022 Kate Barcellos kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Regional strike force to target opioid prescribers feeding black market; Federal initiative on the lookout for ‘bad apples’ Updated Jul 8, 2022 Josh Ellerbrock jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
St. Albans Health Path plans take another step forward; Engineering firm hired for scoping stage examines path possibilities Updated Jul 7, 2022 Josh Ellerbrock jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Enosburg launches inaugural summer concert series with food trucks Updated Jul 7, 2022 Kate Barcellos kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Richford looks to new energy initiatives for future infrastructure Jul 6, 2022 Kate Barcellos kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
A Walk in the Woods: Richford community comes together to make more of the riverbank accessible Updated Jul 6, 2022 Kate Barcellos kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Vermont traffic fatalities spike in 1st half of 2022; State police note that drivers seem to be taking more risks on the road Jul 5, 2022 Josh Ellerbrock jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Behind the Badge: A person kicking a dog, loud barking and a stolen bike Jul 2, 2022 Jean Macbride macbridj@gmail.com Author email
Georgia selectboard sees second resignation, sets July 7 special meeting to choose replacement Jul 1, 2022 Alek Fleury afleury@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Pro-choice and pro-life advocates in Franklin County respond to overturning Roe v. Wade Updated Jul 6, 2022 Kate Barcellos kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Georgia loses almost 30 signs over weekend, town solicits prices to replace signs ASAP Updated Jun 30, 2022 Alek Fleury afleury@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Q&A with Jason Cross, Swanton's new fire chief Jun 30, 2022 Kate Barcellos kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
U.S. Rep. candidate Louis Meyers seeks change by increments, offers a moderate Democrat approach to seat Updated Jun 29, 2022 Josh Ellerbrock jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
What Charlie Kimbell would do if elected Vermont's lieutenant governor Updated Jun 30, 2022 Bridget Higdon bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com Author twitter Author email
Feedback from VTrans Route 7 Milton/Georgia Corridor survey shows overwhelming support for wider shoulders Updated Jun 28, 2022 Alek Fleury afleury@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Behind the Badge: A locked bike reported stolen, a loose dog and a found wallet Jun 25, 2022 Jean Macbride macbridj@gmail.com Author email
JUST IN: Vermont officials respond to overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court Updated Jun 24, 2022 Bridget Higdon bhigdon@orourkemediagroup.com Author twitter Author email
Fact sheets to be compiled for old St. Albans Town Hall as residents contemplate its new use Updated Jun 23, 2022 Kate Barcellos kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
What to do with the old town hall? Selectboard asking residents to come out at 5:30 p.m. June 22 for community discussion Jun 22, 2022 Josh Ellerbrock jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Gov. Phil Scott visits Swanton to present $8 million plan to bolster the workforce with S. Bill 11 Updated Jun 22, 2022 Kate Barcellos kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
St. Albans City opens brand new community pool at Hard’Ack Jun 20, 2022 Kate Barcellos kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
These construction projects are coming to Franklin County in the next four years Updated Jun 17, 2022 Josh Ellerbrock jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Keith Longmore’s position is no more; St. Albans City Council removes controversial committee member from BEI Committee citing obstruction Jun 14, 2022 Josh Ellerbrock jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Carl Rosenquist to fill selectboard vacancy in Georgia, Carolyn Branagan to serve as chair Updated Jun 13, 2022 Alek Fleury afleury@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
A quick local voting guide to August primaries; Open positions prompt runs in Franklin County Updated Jun 15, 2022 Josh Ellerbrock jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Q&A with Richford's new Town Administrator Michael Olio Updated Jun 9, 2022 Kate Barcellos kbarcellos@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
Town of St. Albans Selectboard finds cheap option for salty Town Hall well Updated Jun 10, 2022 Josh Ellerbrock jellerbrock@orourkemediagroup.com Author email
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