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Discussions over local fire department merger ongoing

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – In late August, at meeting of the Rockingham Fire Equipment Committee, both the Rockingham and Saxtons River fire departments presented a proposal that expressed their interest in merging into one department, as opposed to merging with … Continued

Jerry D. Szawerda, 1952-2024 🇺🇸

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Jerry D. Szawerda, 71, of Springfield, Vt., formerly of Meriden, Conn., passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. He was the loving husband of Robin (Pelletier) Szawerda. Jerry was born Dec. 1, … Continued

40th annual Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Show a success

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – The 40th annual Vermont Apple Festival & Craft Show, hosted by the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce, was a resounding success. With blue skies and bright foliage, it was a perfect day to celebrate fall in Vermont. … Continued

LRC gives Community Service Award

LUDLOW, Vt. – The Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) awarded their 2024 Community Service Award to the Glidden family, in honor of their many years of service to the area communities. Pictured, left to right, are Deputy Chief Bob Glidden Jr., … Continued

Scam and fraud awareness at Rockingham Library

BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – On Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m., AARP representative Alan Baker will prevent three ways to prevent scams and fraud at the Rockingham Free Public Library. Learn how to counter the techniques that scammers use when … Continued

ESBR hosts open house for families

LUDLOW, Vt. – Six exciting weeks into the school year already, the Expeditionary School at Black River (ESBR) hosted an open house on the evening of Thursday, Oct. 10, to share with ESBR families what the students have been experiencing … Continued

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