Help Wanted Listings Oct 20, 2009
And on Friday, a job fair will be held in Rutland, a region with the highest unemployment rate in the state. It will be held at Rutland High School from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.. (WCAX.com, VT)
Apartment Fire in Rutland City Oct 19, 2009
Rutland City, Vermont - October 19, 2009. Crews are currently on the scene of an apartment house fire in Rutland City. (WCAX.com, VT)
Police Arrest 2 in Rochester Bank Robbery Oct 17, 2009
The getaway car police were seeking in connection with the Vermont robbery was recovered in Rutland Friday. CommentsTerms of Use: We welcome your participation in our community. (WCAX.com, VT)
Lights go down on Movieplex 8 Oct 15, 2009
CinemaNorth the theater s parent company was founded in 1983 by Gerald L. Couture Jr. of Rutland, Vt ... Also in Rutland, the owner of one of the theater locations initiated eviction proceedings against the company for owing $102,741 in back rent, penalties and interest, as well as an additional $27,117 for checks that were allegedly returned for insufficient funds. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Sentencing for Lawyer who Lied About Hit-And-Run Oct 15, 2009
Rutland, Vermont - October 14, 2009. It took 53-year-old Melvin Neisner more than a half hour to read his prepared remarks apologizing to 0000125C his wife, the 50 supporters from his town of Killington and to the motorcyclist he injured two years ago while driving recklessly. (WCAX.com, VT)
Movieplex 10 on Grant Avenue closes Oct 14, 2009
The Auburn Movieplex is owned by Cinema North Corp., of Rutland, Vt. which owns and operates movie theaters in New York, Vermont and Massachusetts. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Cinema shuts down Oct 14, 2009
Cinema North Cinema North the theater s parent company s parent company founded in 1983 by Gerald L. Couture Jr. of Rutland, Vermont, is no stranger to financial difficulties. The corporation had several of its locations in Vermont temporarily shut down in early 2008 due to them being found operating without a license to collect state meals, sales, and use taxes. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Woodlands top cop retires Oct 10, 2009
Born and raised in Rutland, Vt. Ryan moved Florida when he was young. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Large Gun Bust in Addison County Oct 10, 2009
A two week investigation spear-headed by state police in Rutland to the arrest of an Addison County man who now faces felony counts of both possessing and cultivating marijuana ... Rifles cover an entire table at the State Police barracks in Rutland ... A tip from a concerned citizen in the Rutland area led police to Shaw and helped them get search warrants. (WCAX.com, VT)
Accused Killer Claims He is Innocent Oct 9, 2009
Rutland, Vermont - October 8, 2009. A teen charged with killing his mother says someone else did it. (WCAX.com, VT)
Shelton Convicted in Arizona Shooting Oct 8, 2009
Rutland, Vermont - October 7, 2009. The man wanted in connection with a Rutland homicide has been found guilty of attempted murder in Arizona. (WCAX.com, VT)
State Needs Help With Forest Surveys Oct 6, 2009
Rutland, Vermont - October 5, 2009. Green Mountain National Forest Workers want to know where and how you use the forest. (WCAX.com, VT)
Drive-by Shooting Suspect Arrested Oct 4, 2009
Rutland, Vermont - October 3, 2009. A Rutland man has been arrested and police are calling him a drive-by shooter. (WCAX.com, VT)
Friday Football Frenzy: Week 5 Oct 4, 2009
Albans 30 Rutland 13. Middlebury 22 Springfield 14. (WCAX.com, VT)
Delaware man sentenced in Vt. bank robbery Oct 3, 2009
Following Swinger's guilty plea in U.S. District Court in Rutland, Judge Garvan Murtha gave him the sentence and also ordered that he serve two years' supervised release after his prison term and pay restitution. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (WCAX.com, VT)
Man jailed in attack on Vermont woman Oct 1, 2009
The Rutland Herald reports Ian Patureau pleaded innocent Tuesday to felony charges of aggravated domestic assault and endangerment of a child younger than age 2. Police said the woman was holding an infant at the time of the attack. (WCAX.com, VT)
Police Investigate Rutland Shooting Oct 1, 2009
Rutland, Vermont - September 30, 2009. Rutland City Police are investigating a shooting at a housing complex. (WCAX.com, VT)
Pellet Plant Sparks Job Creation Sep 30, 2009
Rutland County now has the state's highest unemployment rate. Rod Batchelder was laid off from a wood mill and looking for work for a year before he heard about this job. (WCAX.com, VT)
GE Aviation Offers Early Retirement Packages Sep 26, 2009
Rutland, Vermont - September 25, 2009. GE Aviation in Rutland may have found a way to save jobs by offering early retirement packages ... GE employs about 1,100 people at its two plants in Rutland. (WCAX.com, VT)
Friday night in the Hockomock League Sep 26, 2009
at Foxboro-Rutland is supposed to be one of the best teams in Vermont, but over the years, the teams from the North have struggled against their Massachusetts' foes ... Right now, Foxboro will be too big and too strong for Rutland. (Canton Journal, MA)
Injunction sought to block Albany port biofuels project Sep 25, 2009
In January, port officials confirmed that Albany Renewable was talking with Rutland, Vt. -based Casella Waste about a possible waste-to-biofuels plant at the site. (Albany Times Union)
Co. seeks injuction to stop ethanol plant Sep 25, 2009
Since winning the contract, Albany Renewable and Rutland, Vt. -based formed Casella Albany Renewables LLC. The new company was created on Sept. 22, the deadline for the lease-signing with the port. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Vermont woman charged with kidnapping Sep 25, 2009
The Rutland Herald reports court records say Boucher forced the woman, who was out for a run, in her car and beat her. A passenger in the car said Boucher had asked the woman about a boyfriend. (WCAX.com, VT)
Bennington Man Sentenced for Destructive Drunken Incident Sep 24, 2009
Myers, who's been behind bars since his arraignment, is now suing 18 correctional officers and other officials in connection with a riot at the Rutland Jail last year. Myers says his civil rights were violated and he was denied medical care. (WCAX.com, VT)
New Charges in Animal Cruelty Case Sep 22, 2009
Rutland, Vermont - September 21, 2009. A Vermont woman who pleaded guilty to animal cruelty now faces new charges. (WCAX.com, VT)
The 16 years' war Sep 20, 2009
The first three Wal-Marts built in Vermont - in Bennington, Rutland, and Berlin - have escaped hard scrutiny, with environmentalists deeming them tolerable because they went into spaces vacated by stores like Woolworth and Kmart and were modestly sized, at less than 75,000 square feet. A fourth, in the Burlington suburb of Williston, broke with that pattern, producing a 115,000-square-foot building on one-time farm land. (Boston Globe)
Vermont group calls for end to natl forest logging Sep 18, 2009
The center tells the Rutland Herald because of inconsistent policies, roadless areas in states such as New Hampshire have continued to experience roadbuilding ... Information from: Rutland Herald. (Concord Monitor)
Hannafords Plaza in Brandon? Sep 17, 2009
Brandon already has a Grand Union grocery store, but the developer says there is a need for a larger supermarket so people don't have to drive to Middlebury or Rutland. "I think this is much more convenient, I think what it's going to do is also add some competition, get some better pricing in town," says William McCabe of Second Generation Development. (WCAX.com, VT)
Local group is bringing kosher closer to nature Sep 16, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
High School Football: Saturday Highlights Sep 13, 2009
Rutland 33, St. Johnsbury Academy 12. Spaulding 28, Burlington 21. (WCAX.com, VT)
Monster Madness at the Vermont State Fair Sep 11, 2009
RUTLAND, VT - There was a bigfoot sighting in the land of Champ the Lake Monster. The original monster truck, the 12 foot tall "Bigfoot" invaded the Vermont State Fair in Rutland ... The crew game together for a "Night of Fire and Destruction," and it was a big hit at the fairgrounds in Rutland. (WCAX.com, VT)
Friday Football Frenzy Sep 6, 2009
Rutland 9, South Burlington 6. U-32 41, Woodstock Union 28. (WCAX.com, VT)
Gov. Douglas Reviews VSEA Proposal Sep 6, 2009
Rutland, Vermont - September 5, 2009. The Douglas administration is considering an offer by the state employees' union to avoid further job cuts. (WCAX.com, VT)
Man admits stealing neighbor's electricity Sep 4, 2009
The Rutland Herald reported police learned about the matter in July. Police spoke with a representative from Central Vermont Public Service, who said Martinez's power had been disconnected in June for nonpayment. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Busy Burglar Sentenced for Alleged Cross-State Spree Sep 2, 2009
Rutland, Vermont - September 1, 2009 ... Police believe 23-year-old Anthony Hall and 22-year-old Anthony Bridger, both of Rutland, are behind over 150 home burglaries in southern Vermont and New York between September and December of last year. (WCAX.com, VT)
Rutland Teen Pleads Innocent to Holdup Sep 2, 2009
Rutland, Vermont - September 1, 2009. Police say Brennan Bigelow, 18, of Rutland, robbed the Mac's Market on Route 7 just after 9 a.m. Monday ... "There are certain facts and circumstances surrounding each armed robbery that would lead one to believe that it was the same person or persons committing all of the robberies," Rutland Police Sgt. John Sly said. (WCAX.com, VT)
Teen Arrested as Part of Armed Robbery Spree Sep 1, 2009
Rutland, Vermont - August 31, 2009. Rutland police have made one arrest in connection with a 12-hour armed robbery spree ... Those robberies are on the heels of a stick up at the Shell Short Stop last night on Route 4 in Rutland Town. (WCAX.com, VT)
Police: Rutland Officer Justified in Dog Shooting Aug 27, 2009
Rutland, Vermont - August 26, 2009. An investigation by Rutland City Police finds one of its officers was justified when he shot and killed a dog ... Earlier this month, a German shepherd named Stooge was leashed on his own property when Rutland Officer Frank Post and his K-9 ran across the yard pursing a suspect. (WCAX.com, VT)
Tasty Fundraiser Supports Local Non-Profits Aug 27, 2009
Each month the restaurant picks a Sustainable Community partner to work with and donates proceeds from its three Vermont locations - Burlington, Williston, and Rutland - and the one in Lebanon, New Hampshire. "It's just sort of been a way to give back to the community that has taken them in as owners, as an organization," said Burlington head chef, Shane Lawton. (WCAX.com, VT)
Alleged Vt. Child Killer Faces Death Penalty Aug 26, 2009
Federal officials said Tuesday that Jacques' alleged rape and murder of his young niece was "especially heinous, cruel [and] depraved" and that the 43-year-old suspect has shown no remorse for his alleged crime, according to the Rutland Herald. The 2008 murder resulted in allegations of horrific child sex abuse in which young girls were intimidated and assaulted. (ABC News)
Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Jacques Aug 26, 2009
Rutland, Vermont - August 25, 2009. Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against Michael Jacques, 43, of Randolph. (WCAX.com, VT)
Feds want death penalty for slain Vt. girl's uncle Aug 26, 2009
In 2005, Donald Fell was sentenced to death for the 2000 murder of a North Clarendon woman who was kidnapped from her job at a Rutland supermarket and was beaten to death in Pawling, N.Y. Fell, who admitted everything in great detail but claimed he was the victim of a horrible childhood, is on the federal death row in Terre Haute, Ind ... Jacques had been sentenced in 1993 to six to 20 years in prison for kidnapping and raping a teenager he supervised at a Rutland restaurant, court records show.... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Police: N.H. Man Crashes Car into Mount Holly House Aug 25, 2009
Vermont State Police say a car crashed into a house in Rutland County early Monday morning. The accident happened just before 2 a.m. on Route 103 in Mount Holly. (WCAX.com, VT)
Celebration to welcome new All Souls minister Aug 25, 2009
Rev. Wilson has served family-sized Unitarian Universalist congregations in Rutland, Vt. and Northfield and Bernardston in Massachusetts. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Vt. Sees Largest Unemployment Drop in Nation Aug 25, 2009
7 percent in Hartford to 9 percent in Rutland. State's Labor Commissioner Patricia Moulton Powden breaks down the numbers. (WCAX.com, VT)
Storms Swamp Rutland, Chelsea Aug 22, 2009
Rutland / Photo by Vyto Starinskas / Rutland Herald. Rutland / Photo by Vyto Starinskas / Rutland Herald ... Rutland, Vermont - August 21, 2009. (WCAX.com, VT)
Mendon Crash Kills Fla. Couple Aug 20, 2009
He was taken to the hospital in Rutland and later transferred to Fletcher Allen in Burlington. Police say Lepore was also wearing a seatbelt. (WCAX.com, VT)
NEAPNEA announces 2009 news writing award winners Aug 19, 2009
Second: The Rutland (Vt ... Second: The Rutland (Vt ... First: The Rutland (Vt. (Concord Monitor)
AT&T Roving Retail Tour Brings the Store to Your Door Aug 17, 2009
9/4 - Vermont State Fair, Rutland - 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.. 9/5 & 9/6 - Vermont State Fair, Rutland - 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. ... 9/7 - Vermont State Fair, Rutland - 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.. (PR Newswire)
Heated Healthcare Debate Reaches Vermont Aug 16, 2009
Rutland, Vermont - August 15, 2009. As the temperature heated up Saturday in Rutland, so did the debate over healthcare reform ... About 20 police officers kept on eye on Rutland's debate. (WCAX.com, VT)
Obituaries for Sunday, August 16, 2009 Aug 16, 2009
James and Patricia Rodgers, West Rutland, Vt. William and Celeste Rodgers, Buffalo City, Wis. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Rutland Police Shoot Dog Aug 11, 2009
Rutland Police K9 King Bricks ... Rutland, Vermont - August 10, 2009 ... A family in Rutland is angry and grieving after its German Shepherd was shot and killed by city police. (WCAX.com, VT)
White River-Rutland bus service could resume Aug 6, 2009
(AP) -- Bus service between Rutland and White River Junction could resume this fall ... The Rutland Herald says the service hinges on funding from the Vermont Agency of Transportation ... Information from: Rutland Herald. (Concord Monitor)
Forest fire fighters from Vt, NH head to Alaska Aug 5, 2009
Concord Monitor Online - AP Headlines. The news you need now. (Concord Monitor)
Rutland Man Charged with Alleged Pub Robbery Aug 5, 2009
A 33-year-old Rutland man pleaded innocent to multiple charges after police say they caught him red handed trying to rob a Mendon pub.. Police say they watched on Saturday as Dennis Dunn allegedly crawled out of a window at Piper's Pub on Route 4. (WCAX.com, VT)
South Burlington Celebrates National Night Out Aug 5, 2009
Other communities also celebrate National Night Out, including Rutland and St. Albans. - WCAX News. (WCAX.com, VT)
'Cash for clunkers' rebates survive _ for weekend Aug 1, 2009
Rutland Herald, Vyto Starinskas. AP Photo - UPDATES CAPTION INFORMATION -- In this July 27, 2009 photo, a woman shops for a car at Springfield Auto Mart in Springfield, Vt. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
HIV-positive man charged with spitting on cop Jul 31, 2009
(AP) - Police in Rutland say they've lodged a felony assault charge against a man with HIV who spit in the face of a police officer. Gerald A. Lamb, 31, of Rutland, is charged with aggravated assault for a June 17 incident that began when family members called police because they believed he had a head injury and may have taken some drugs ... He was taken to Rutland Regional Medical Center, where he allegedly cocked his head and spit in the face, eyes and mouth of police Sgt. David Schauwecker. (WCAX.com, VT)
Dealers riding clunkers to the bank Jul 30, 2009
(Vyto Starinskas/ Rutland Herald/ Associated Press) By Globe Correspondent / July 30, 2009. E-mail this article. (Boston Globe)
Vt Supreme Court upholds murder conviction Jul 28, 2009
The Rutland Herald reports the Vermont Supreme Court rejected both arguments. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (WCAX.com, VT)
Vermont could be guide on health care Jul 28, 2009
JudithLafferty talks to Nurse Suzanne Sabataso about her records at the Rutland Regional Medical Center in Vermont ... By Mimi Hall, USA TODAY RUTLAND, Vt ... The information is available at Rutland Regional Medical Center through a new computerized records system installed as part of the broader health care overhaul Vermont passed in 2006. (USA Today -- News)
AT&T Completes Unicel Wireless Network Integration in Vermont Jul 27, 2009
AT&T is moving forward with plans to launch its third generation (3G) in Vermont later this year, bringing faster wireless speeds to communities including Burlington, Montpelier, Rutland, St. Albans, Hartford, Ludlow, Brownsville, Windsor, Vernon, White River Junction, West Wardsboro, Jamaica, Brattleboro, West Townshend, West Dover, Jeffersonville, Barre, Waitsfield, Essex Junction, South Burlington, Colchester, Williston, Winooski, Warren, Stowe, Killington, Northfield, Montgomery Center,... (PR Newswire)
Police Investigate Poultney Home Invasion Jul 25, 2009
Anyone with information about this incident should call the state police in Rutland at 802-773-9101. CommentsTerms of Use: We welcome your participation in our community. (WCAX.com, VT)
Vt woman pleads innocent to selling drugs Jul 25, 2009
The Rutland Herald reports police say Kennett sold Lancey four pills of Avinza , the trade name for morphine sulfate, for $200. Lancey was found dead the next morning in her bed by her husband, Douglas, who turned over one of the unused capsules to police. (WCAX.com, VT)
Miss Hampton Beach contest is Sunday Jul 25, 2009
The contestants hail from as far away as Rutland, Vt ... The tallest and youngest contestant, six -foot Taylor Hough, 14, of Rutland, Vt. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
