SAXTONS RIVER, Vt. – Calling all songwriters, fiddle players, poets, stand-up comics, slam storytellers, and all you creatives with something to share. Whether you’re a veteran performer or a first timer at the mic, consider yourself cordially invited to Originals … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – The General Federation of Women’s Clubs Okemo Valley Women’s Club (OVWC) held their January meeting on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. Twenty-four women attended, including two guests. A business meeting was held to discuss past, ongoing, and upcoming … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Only a handful of public participants were in attendance at the Monday, Jan. 15, public hearing and presentation of the town budget for fiscal year 2025. Town manager Jeff Mobus reported that the proposed budget represents a … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Pick up a copy of “Norwegian Wood” by Haruki Murakami today so you can join the discussion on Thursday, March 7, at 6 p.m. This coming-of-age love story set in 1960s Japan captures the huge expectation … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – Robert J. “Bob” Smith, 97, died peacefully in his Myrtle Beach home on Jan. 3, 2024, with his son John and John’s wife Liz, as well as a close family friend by his side. He was born … Continued
REGION – It was late morning and we were making our way to the exit of a “warehouse club” store when my wife came to a stop. No, we had not forgotten to buy something we didn’t need, and the … Continued
CHESTER, Vt. – The Chester Selectboard met on Wednesday, Jan. 17, with most of the meeting taken up by continued discussion of the town’s short-term rental (STR) ordinance. Prior to taking up the STR discussion, town manager Julie Hance informed … Continued
MOUNT HOLLY, Vt. – Gary E. Pike, 75, of Mount Holly, passed away Jan. 8, at the Vermont Veterans Home, with his wife and daughter at his side. Gary was born in Springfield to Donald and Emma (Clokey) Pike. He … Continued
LONDONDERRY, Vt. – Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad (LVRS) and Londonderry Technical Rescue each recently received a $3,000 dollar donation from The Thrifty Attic in Londonderry. We thank them for their generosity and their commitment to our community. January marks the … Continued
REGION – The Vermont Elks Southern District Hoop Shoot event was held in Windsor, Vt. on Sunday, Jan. 14. Eleven state Elk lodges took part in their district contest this month. Each district is sending their best shooters to the … Continued