State police catch up with wrong-way driver in Waterbury
A midday wrong-way vehicle on Interstate 89 touched off a flurry of calls to 911 on Sunday with Vermont State Police eventually catching up with the driver in Waterbury.
Game wardens euthanize aggressive bear in Underhill
Vermont’s bears are out, in search of food and already involved in conflicts with humans, one of which turned deadly for the bear on Friday.
Road Work | May 13-17
Local highlights: Short closure on Sweet Road on Thursday; bridge work on Guptil. State update: The Notch is open; bridge work ongoing in Richmond will impact I-89 and Rt. 2.
UPDATED: Road Work | May 6-10
Road Work is compiled from reports from the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTRANS), Waterbury Public Works, and other local highway departments.
Waterbury Backcountry Rescue called for bike trail injury
Waterbury Backcountry Rescue Team had its first rescue call of the year on Sunday to assist an injured volunteer doing maintenance on the Perry Hill bike trails.
Road work | April 29-May 3
AOT tries new approach to prevent Smugglers Notch “stuckages.” Plus, info on state projects on Interstate 89/U.S. Rt. 2 bridge in Richmond and U.S. Route 2 in Bolton and Richmond.
Working the weekend means chess with 130 kids for Sen. Sanders
Home for a weekend break from Congressional duties, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, (I-Vt.), sat down for some brinksmanship of a different kind as he hosted his second annual Youth Chess Day.
2024’s Total Solar Eclipse
We asked, readers answered, and we share an impressive collection of photos from Monday’s total solar eclipse. To fully enjoy the slideshows in this post, view on a device larger than a phone.
RESCHEDULED: Blush Hill Road detour April 15-16
NEW DATES: Work on lower Blush Hill Road for VELCO to replace a large utility pole has been rescheduled for Monday-Tuesday, April 15-16.
EFUD annual meeting, election set for May 8
Waterbury’s water and sewer utility district will hold its annual meeting and election on Wednesday, May 8.
April 8 | Noon update from Vt. Emergency Management
Officials at the Vermont Emergency Operations Center in Waterbury issued an Eclipse Day update at noon today.
State police say Waterbury man attacked woman, then violated conditions of release
BARRE — A Waterbury man is accused of attacking a woman and then having contact with that woman in violation of his conditions of release.
Police seek info. in I-89 hit-and-run crash during snow squall
Vermont State Police are asking the public for help finding a driver involved in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 89 during a snow squall last week involving a teenage driver from Waterbury.
Countdown to the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8
UPDATED ON APRIL 8: It’s Eclipse Day! Latest local info is here. A total solar eclipse will cross parts of North America including part of Vermont. The astronomical event is created by the moon passing directly between the sun and Earth, completely blocking the sun and darkening the sky during the daytime.
Flood recovery gets an event this Saturday at Brookside school
Waterbury’s new long-term flood recovery group has a special event planned for this Saturday at Brookside Primary School.
Night training on tap for Vt. Air National Guard through March 14
The Vermont Air National Guard announced Monday that it will conduct night flying this week and next as part of its routine training to maintain operational readiness.
Police & rescue: Patrol stops 64 drivers; three-vehicle Rt. 100 crash and a snowmobile mishap
State troopers share results of traffic stops during a Thursday morning targeted patrol on I-89 and in Waterbury. A three-vehicle crash sends one driver to the hospital. Plus, game wardens join local first responders at snowmobile crash
Waterbury Select Board candidate survey 2024
Waterbury Roundabout caught up with the five candidates for Waterbury Select Board. We asked them to tell voters a little about themselves and share their thoughts on some of the top issues they are likely to encounter if elected. Here are their answers.
Waterbury man cited for involvement in Berlin burglary
A Waterbury man has been cited to appear in court later this month on charges in connection with a home invasion and burglary in Berlin last summer, according to the Berlin Police Department.