Beware back-to-school scams
REGION – An advertising jingle often heard on TV in August: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” No, it’s not early holiday sales; parents rejoice! An office supply vendor is heralding back-to-school sales. It’s also one of the … Continued
Benson’s Chevrolet collects school supplies
LUDLOW, Vt. – Benson’s Chevrolet of Ludlow, Vt. is currently collecting back-to-school supplies for Ludlow, Mount Holly, and Cavendish area schools, starting Aug. 10 and running through Sept. 10, 2022. Items may be dropped at Benson’s on Monday through Friday, … Continued
Training Week marks beginning of school at Kurn Hattin Homes
WESTMINSTER, Vt. – As summer comes to a close, Kurn Hattin Homes’ staff prepare for the new school year. For the first time since August 2020 due to Covid, Kurn Hattin Homes teachers, houseparents, and staff all gathered for Training … Continued
BRGNS offers Back to School Supplies Project
LUDLOW, Vt. – As families of kids prepare to go back to school this year, many will need basic school supplies, shoes, clothing, and snacks. Black River Good Neighbor Services has assisted area families over the years with those supplies … Continued
Parks Place to host outdoor Back-To-School Community Celebration
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – On Saturday, Aug. 28, from 1-3 p.m., Parks Place Community Resource Center in Bellows Falls will host a community back-to-school celebration on School Street Ext. The event will feature carnival games, prizes, food, as well as … Continued
Back-to-School supplies drive at Benson’s Chevrolet
LUDLOW, Vt. – Benson’s Chevrolet, 25 Pond Street in Ludlow, is collecting back-to-school supplies for Ludlow, Mount Holly, and Cavendish school from now until Sept. 10, 2021. Items may be dropped to our sales department Monday through Friday, from 8 … Continued
AARP Fraud Watch Network: Back to School scams
REGION – Not long ago a national retail chain promoted back to school shopping with the song “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Well, once again, scammers and fraudsters are singing the same tune. August is anticipated by … Continued
Community Edward Jones Office school supply donations
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – A community Edward Jones Branch Office will be collecting and donating school supplies for the Springfield schools. Local residents may help support this effort by bringing in items to the Edward Jones branch office, 41 Chester Rd., … Continued
Jamaica Village School reopens for in-school learning
JAMAICA, Vt. – After a delay to the start of “in-school” learning at Jamaica Village School due to the assessment of air systems within the school building, the students returned to school Oct. 5 after having strictly conducted “remote learning” … Continued





