Rutland County News

A city police officer exchanged gunfire with a Brooklyn, N.Y., man during a pursuit on Park Street late Sunday night, according to state police, who are investigating the incident.

A State Senator from Rutland County is retiring mid-term. Senator Hull Maynard wants to spend more time with his family.

Vermont state Sen. Hull Maynard says he plans to resign from his seat midterm to spend more time with his family.

A steady stream of people milled through newly constructed and freshly renovated apartments at 25 Cottage St.

TROOPER: S/T Sawtelle, Sgt. Mozzer, T1/C Duca, Sgt. Stephenson STATION: VSP-Rutland CONTACT#: 773-9101 DATE/TIME: 10/31/2009 0005 hrs VEHICLE #1 OPERATOR: Larry W. Morris AGE: 38 SEAT BELT: No CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Danby, Vermont DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: 1997 Subaru Legacy DAMAGE TO VEHICLE: Front end WEATHER: Clear ROAD COND: Dry SUMMARY OF ...

The Rutland area CROP Walk for Hunger took place Oct. 18. Friends, families, church groups, babies & dogs were among the multitude of walkers who chose to participate in helping reduce hunger in Rutland County and around the world.

A car crash in Danby early Halloween morning resulted in two girls being taken to the hospital and their father charged with a fourth drunk driving charge, according to police.

Thousands came for the costumed bands, the illuminated floats, the sweets and screams flying through the air.

The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce held its 111th annual meeting sponsored by General Electric-Rutland. Members selected Keith Dunn, co-founder of Westminster Cracker Co., as the RRCC 2009 Business Person of the Year.

AN ARTS group has been given A 100,000 to develop the local cultural scene. The Arts Council has provided the funding to Arts for Rutland after tireless work by the group to promote cultural activity across the county.

The redevelopment of Forest Park is one step closer to becoming a reality. On Wednesday, the Rutland Housing Authority was awarded a $750,000 Vermont Community Development Program grant, one of 10 totaling $4.3 million that Lt.

Thirty years ago, the organization that would one day become the Rutland County Women's Network and Shelter started literally behind bars in a converted jailhouse.

Secretary of State Deborah Markowitz will speak about "Youth in Transition" at the Rutland Regional Partnership for Family Services' 11th Annual Community Celebration on Wednesday.

Rutland Fire Chief Robert Schlachter is used to wearing a lot of hats. Over the years, the fire chief has also served as the city's Emergency Management director, chairman of the Local Emergency Planning Committee, president of Rutland County Mutual Aid and has served as a training coordinator for hazardous materials and homeland security issues at ...

The Rutland Police Department is saying goodbye to some longtime officers and a detective and it's unclear who, if anyone, will replace them.

Oakham: Rutland County Council is to hosting a seminar on November 2 from 10am-4pm at Barleythorpe Training and Conference Centre to help promote the development of voluntary and community organisations across the five Welland Partnership areas .

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Driving through the Rutland county area this month? The Vermont State Police are providing extra incentive to avoid driving while under the influence of alcohol.

At approximately 9:36 a.m. on Oct. 15, the Vermont State Police received a report of a bank robbery that had just occurred at the Randolph National Bank on North Main Street in Rochester.

The Rutland Regional Partnership for Family Services invites community members, agencies, organizations, families and friends to the annual community celebration on Wednesday, Oct.