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Vermont State Police mark change in command
MONTPELIER -- With flags, flowers and salutes, command of the Vermont State Police shifted Monday from Col.
A man accused of drugging and molesting a 13 year-old girl staying at his home for a children's sleepover will stay in jail, a judge ruled Wednesday.
Painting sells for $341,000 at Williston auction house
WILLISTON -- A century-old Russian painting fetched $341,000 last weekend as part of an estate auction held at Duane Merrill & Co.
Children made their own books at camp June 23. How long have you been an art teacher here? I have been teaching here for over 20 years, but I have been an art teacher for seven.
Business Monday: VT. CPA lands $20,000 Intuit stimulus grant
WILLISTON -- Davis & Hodgdon Associates, CPAs won up to $20,000 in Intuit Inc.'s Power to Get More Done Stimulus Grant competition.
Vt archaeological rule changes under review
Proposed changes to Vermont rules concerning the effects on historical sites would cripple the ability of archaeologists to find American Indian artifacts, but backers of the revisions say the rewrite just clarifies existing law.
Duncan looks back on 41 years of teaching
After 41 years of teaching students history, social studies and everything in between, longtime Williston teacher John Duncan has decided to call it a day.
New elevator under construction at WCS
Construction has begun on a new elevator at Williston Central School. District Principal Walter Nardelli said construction crews began the project on June 11, the day after the school year ended.
Local bands unite for benefit concert
Fans of two Burlington-based bands, one of which features a Williston musician, will converge Friday at South Burlington's Higher Ground, all for a good cause.
Williston man charged with drugging, molesting 13-year-old
A Vermont man is being held without bail on charges of drugging and fondling a 13-year-old girlfriend of his daughter at a sleepover.
Serious Flaws Surface In Vermont's Sex Offender Registry
A Williston father was supposed to be listed on Vermont's sex offender registry -- but wasn't -- before he was accused of fondling a 13-year-old girl inside his home Monday, according to public safety officials.
The state of Vermont and some of its most well-known dairy brands are embarking on a "dairy drive" aimed at helping needy families and struggling dairy farmers.
Proposals would extend local bus service
Bus service in Williston, now confined to commercial areas, could extend to the village and speed the ride to Burlington under proposals being studied by the Chittenden County Transportation Authority.
Delayed financial audit holds up contract dispute between Comcast and RETN
Officials at the Regional Educational Technology Network are wondering when a promised audit of their finances will be released, after cable provider Comcast stated a report would be completed by May.
Roundabout debate shifts to speed limits
The great roundabout debate took an unexpected turn on Monday as the Selectboard moved toward reducing speed limits on two Williston thoroughfares.
Williston Public Works Director Boyden to retire
When Neil Boyden stepped up 20 years ago as the director of Williston's Public Works Department, Taft Corners was mostly pasture.
Kolibas scheduled to be arraigned Monday
A Williston man accused of drugging and molesting a 13-year-old girl will likely be arraigned Monday.
Departing staff expected to benefit school budget
With nine teachers and staff leaving the Williston School District, administrators have been busy searching for replacements from an immense pool of applicants.
A brief storm Monday afternoon packed quite a wallop. The storm dropped hail in New York before making its way across Lake Champlain and into Vermont.
Retiring Esprit House staff looks forward to family time
Esprit House teaching assistant Bev Klandl and teachers Jeanne Desilets and Nancy Leonard, pictured above, are retiring to spend more time with family.
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