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Rutland, Vermont is located in Rutland County. Zip codes in Rutland, VT include 05702, and 05701. The median home price in Rutland is $159,900. More Rutland information.

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1 min ago | Seven Days

State Police May Loosen Tattoo Rules to Woo New Recruits

Should a tattoo of a Japanese koi fish or a Chinese character disqualify a would-be state trooper from patrolling Vermont's highways? Right now it could.

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Tue Jun 18, 2013

WCAX-TV Burlington

Financial boost to agriculture, forestry products

A big financial boost for agriculture and forestry products. Vermont state officials awarded more than $750,000 to 16 organizations and businesses.

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The Burlington Free Press

Sex offender admits to impersonating soldier while hiding in Vermont

A convicted sex offender from Washington State has admitted in federal court to impersonating a soldier from North Carolina while hiding out in Vermont.

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WCAX-TV Burlington

Vt. utility, station launch 20k-item food drive

Vermont's largest electric utility and a Rutland radio station are hoping to gather 20,000-food items as part of the "2013 Pack the Paramount Food Drive."

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Mon Jun 17, 2013

WCAX-TV Burlington

Expired parking meters could cost you more in Burlington

"I go up to the mall parking lot," said Ian Gould. "It's just so much easier to park there.

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WCAX-TV Burlington

Rutland planners concerned about Killington development

Although only a small patch of snow remains on the Killington Slopes, ski season is still front and center for developer Steven Selbo.

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The Burlington Free Press

Second arrest in Chittenden store robbery

Vermont State Police in Rutland said they've made a second arrest in connection with a June 11 armed robbery in the town of Chittenden.

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The Burlington Free Press

Two injured in shooting and stabbing in Danby

A woman was stabbed and a man suffered gunshot wounds during an incident on John Corey Road in Danby Sunday, Vermont State Police in Rutland said.

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The Burlington Free Press

Variety of accounts in O'Hagan case

From prison, Richard Fletcher devised a "disinformation" campaign to undermine the investigation into the killing of Pat O'Hagan, according to his former cellmate.

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Sun Jun 16, 2013

The Burlington Free Press

Two minor injuries in Killington moose collision

A 2012 Jeep with three people inside slammed into a moose crossing U.S. 4 in Killington Saturday night, but only two of the occupants in the vehicle suffered minor injuries, Vermont State Police in Rutland said.

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The Burlington Free Press

Clear benefits of Natural Gas

Vermonters want a more affordable, clean and safe energy choice. Residents, employers, community leaders and policymakers have asked Vermont Gas to expand our natural gas system to serve more Vermonters.

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Fri Jun 14, 2013

The Burlington Free Press

Vermont event remembers fallen officers

Money is being raised for the families of fallen law enforcement officers with several events in Vermont.

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SFGate

Vt inmate charged with assaulting officer

Police say it's the second such offense 42-year-old John Partch is accused of. He's at the Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility in Rutland.

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Thu Jun 13, 2013

The Burlington Free Press

In murder case, a question of electronic police surveillance

Shortly before 4 p.m. July 29, 2011, Vermont State Police Trooper Eric Albright activated his cruiser's blue lights and had the driver of a Nissan Maxima pull the car over as it was traveling north of Springfield on Vermont 106.

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Wed Jun 12, 2013

The Burlington Free Press

Store robbed in Chittenden, arrest shortly after

An armed robbery was reported at the Wooden Barrel Country Store in Chittenden Tuesday evening, Vermont State Police in Rutland said.

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Mon Jun 10, 2013

WCAX-TV Burlington

Golf tournament in memory of Rutland student

Friends and family hit the golf course Monday to honor a Rutland High School student killed in a tragic accident.

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WPTZ-TV Plattsburgh

Vt. preparing for mosquito season

Significant rainfall over the past few weeks in Vermont, followed by warm weather, created conditions that could be favorable to mosquito breeding, state entomologist Alan Graham told New England Cable News Monday.

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FMQB

In Brief - June 10, 2013

Afternoon talent Jeremy "Cousin Ed" Schulz rises to Brand Manager at CHR/Rhythmic WNRG /Milwaukee.

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Sun Jun 09, 2013

SFGate

Man wearing headphones killed on Vt. train tracks

State police say a man listening to music on his headphones while walking on railroad tracks in Vermont has been struck and killed by a train.

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Sat Jun 08, 2013

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Staffing Firm Expands as Companies Ramp up Hiring [Business NH Magazine]

Staffing firms took a big hit during the recession, so consider it a positive sign that one of the largest staffing companies in the state is growing revenues, staff and locations.

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