Marilyn Greenslet, 1944-2023

LUDLOW, Vt. – Marilyn Greenslet, 78, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 at her home in Ludlow, Vt. Marilyn was born Sept. 18, 1944, in Niagara Falls, N.Y., the daughter of William V. Kugel and Lorraine D. Kugel. … Continued

Evelyn J. Benware, 1936-2023

CHESTER, Vt. – On Jan. 2, 2023 Evelyn J. (Eastman) Benware, 86, lost her battle with cancer at home surrounded by her family. She was born Nov. 28, 1936 in North Springfield, Vt., the daughter of Chester and Ruth (Hoisington) … Continued

Come Alive Outside Unveils Distinctive Luggage Art Fundraiser

RUTLAND, Vt. – Come Alive Outside is auctioning off unique, hand painted luggage by local artists online Dec. 8- Dec. 14. Over 20 artists participated in the project, with skill sets ranging from elementary school Picassos to professional artists. Award-winning … Continued

Free job training opportunity through Vermont Adult Learning

RUTLAND, Vt. – Trevor Arthur, a 39-year-old Rutland resident, is excited. After completing Vermont Adult Learning’s Energy Works workforce development training, he quickly landed a job as a weatherization crewmember. Trevor’s last job was in hospitality, cleaning guest rooms and … Continued

Forest Service offers online Christmas tree permits

A fully decorated Christmas tree harvested off the Green Mountain National Forest in Vermont. Photo provided

RUTLAND, Vt. – U.S. Forest Service officials in Vermont are welcoming the public to select and cut a Christmas tree on the Green Mountain National Forest with the purchase of a permit. Permits are now available for purchase either online … Continued

Forest Service targets hunter safety

Wear visible blaze orange and stay safe while hunting or recreating in the Green Mountain National Forest this season. Photo provided

RUTLAND, Vt. – With rifle season fast approaching, Forest Service officials on the Green Mountain National Forest are encouraging the public to use caution and to be visible and mindful of their surroundings in the coming weeks. Saturday, Nov. 13 … Continued

The Paramount Theatre announces reopening and fall lineup

Paramount Theatre announces six shows starting in September

RUTLAND, Vt. – The Paramount Theatre, a historic 830-seat theatre located in downtown Rutland, announced a lineup of six events at the historic hall beginning this September. These six shows are the first to be performed inside the auditorium since … Continued

Local girl wins patriotic singing contest

WALLINGFORD, Vt. – It took Rowan Williams “three or four” tries to come up with a rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner” she was happy with. A lot of other people were happy with it, too. The 12-year-old from Wallingford … Continued

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