As you pass through the town of Pawlet this weekend you may find yourself inexplicably drawn eastward along Route 133 by the aroma of freshly stewed meats, buttered squash and homemade pies. You won’t make it very far — a quarter mile at the most — as your olfactory senses lead you to the source [...]
Halloween in Rutland
Those looking for ways to spend their Halloween weekend should turn their gaze toward Rutland where a variety of events and activities await the region’s residents. From Haunted Houses to a Halloween Parade, you’ll find several frightening ways to spend your holiday weekend. The Rutland area is home to several haunted houses, perhaps none more [...]
Truck raffle is a go
For the last time, holiday cheer will include the chance to drive away a winner. The Skenesborough Volunteer Fire Department is currently holding its final Truck Raffle in the event’s current format, with members of the department selling the $100 raffle tickets up until the annual dinner and raffle event on Dec. 4. Michael Putorti, [...]
Richard A. Zeimet, 64
Richard A. Zeimet, 64, of Hampton passed away at his home on March, 4, 2010, with his loving wife and family at his side. Born on Dec. 6, 1945, in Des Plaines, Ill., he was the son of Ted and Marie (Prochasta) Zeimet. After growing up in Des Plaines, he enlisted in the U.S Navy in December [...]
Clarence L. “Pete” Brace Jr., 88
Clarence L. “Pete” Brace Jr., age 88, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010, at Rutland (Vt.) Regional Medical Center surrounded by family. Clarence was born on Sept. 28, 1921, in Comstock, the son of Clarence and Flora (Warner) Brace. He grew up in Wells, Vt., where his parents owned and operated Brace’s Garage, and [...]
Alice S. Foster, 89
Alice S. Foster, 89, of Goldy Road, Clemons-Huletts, died peacefully in her sleep on April 18, 2009 at the Rutland Regional Medical Center, after a short illness. Born on September 7, 1919 in Putnam on the Schwerdtfeger family farm, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. and Ethel (Powers) Schwerdtfeger . Her love [...]
Canal Corp, town to meet about Pavilan
The two sides in the Pavilion “should we stay or should we go” issue will hold a public meeting on Monday, March 16 at the site.
Roselin Corey
Roselin Corey passed away unexpectedly at Rutland Regional Medical Center on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 Roselin was born on Sept. 3, 1947 in Skohegan, Maine, the daughter of John and Emma (Hilton) Taylor. Roselin was a homemaker. She was a 25 year member of the Modern Woodmen of America, a 25 year member of the [...]
Honorable William J. Redmond
Honorable William J. Redmond, 65, of Maple Street, Whitehall, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009 at the Glens Falls Hospital following a two year battle with cancer with his loving family by his side. Born on November 14, 1943 in Whitehall, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth (Zakrzewski) Redmond. He [...]
Joan C. Delaney
Joan C. Delaney died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 at her home in Wells, Vt.Joan was born on Jan. 7, 1930 in New York, N.Y., the daughter of John and Winnifred (Guest) Delaney. Joan came to Vermont with her mother and sister in 1946 and began working for Telescope Casual Furniture immediately after graduating from Granville [...]







VPR commentator entertains at Slate Valley Museum
By Jaime Thomas About 75 people gathered at the Slate Valley Museum Thursday evening to listen to Vermont Public Radio [...]