Small Business is a Tool of Learning
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- Created on Monday, 05 November 2012 17:41
- Written by Michael Howard
SAINT JOHNSBURY - A course at the Saint Johnsbury academy teaches kids business and entrepreneurship right on campus.
"What the students have done is broke themselves up into four categories, we've got a team that focuses just on the store. As a group we helped relaunch the website where another team focuses on data collection" says Sarah Emery the teacher of the class. Different groups of the class focus on different aspects of the store.
Students Shine in Academy Performance
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- Created on Wednesday, 31 October 2012 16:02
- Written by Katelyn Zenie
ST.JOHNSBURY - Students and parents gathered the jam-packed St. Johnsbury Academy Black Box theater last night to see the show put on by all three of the academy's performance classes.
Every student had an equal opportunity to showcase their talents due to the use of interchangeable masks.
Going Bald for a Cure
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- Created on Monday, 29 October 2012 15:48
- Written by Alyssa Sylvia
ST. JOHNSBURY - Saint Johnsbury firefighters gathered outside of the fire station to have their heads shaved in an effort to raise money for cancer awareness and research.
Jobs Secured at Weidmann
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- Created on Thursday, 25 October 2012 13:57
- Written by Peter Lipomi
ST. JOHNSBURY - An addition to machinery at Weidmann Electrical Technology, Inc. has solidified jobs for the years to come.
At an open house on Wednesday, State Senator Jane Kitchel, was at the plant to see the result of what was a unanimous decision from the Senate.
St. Johnsbury Academy Going for Grants
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- Created on Wednesday, 24 October 2012 20:54
- Written by Katelyn Zenie
ST. JOHNSBURY - The farm to plate program is a strategic plan directed at Vermont's sustainable job fund, who's mission is to strengthen Vermont's food system.
The plan was approved at the end of the 2009 Vermont legislative session, and is arranged by the sustainable agriculture council and other stakeholders.
Umbrella Raises Domestic Violence Awareness in NEK
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- Created on Wednesday, 24 October 2012 17:30
- Written by Katelyn Zenie
ST. JOHNSBURY - October is domestic violence awareness month, and domestic and sexual violence is a chronic issue in Vermont.
Read more: Umbrella Raises Domestic Violence Awareness in NEK
Damaged Building Received Tax Credits for Face Lift
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- Created on Tuesday, 23 October 2012 16:51
- Written by Jessica Walsh
ST JOHNSBURY- A lot of older buildings in St. Johnsbury could use some work, and one in particular got a face lift thanks to state and federal money. The Sewing Studio, owned and operated by Carolyn Cress, used to be located on the corner of Eastern Avenue and Railroad Street.
Read more: Damaged Building Received Tax Credits for Face Lift
A Fundraiser From the 50's
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- Created on Friday, 19 October 2012 17:59
- Written by Joseph Peters
ST. JOHNSBURY - Leather jackets. Classic cars. Root beer floats. No, we're not talking about things associated with the movie "Grease." It was Thursday night at the St. Johnsbury Town School, where a 50's- and 60's-themed "Drive-Thru Diner" was raising money for the school's music program.
Community Farm's Final Harvest
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- Created on Friday, 19 October 2012 16:36
- Written by Brian Stone
ST. JOHNSBURY - As winter approaches, the St. Johnsbury Community Farm is starting to plan for the final harvest and get the farm ready for winter. The farm, located on Old Center Road, provides fresh vegetables to local food shelves, as well as the St. Johnsbury meal site.
New Security System for St. Johnsbury School
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- Created on Friday, 19 October 2012 13:46
- Written by Jessica Walsh
ST. JOHNSBURY- The past couple of months have been scary times for the residents of St. Johnsbury with the escape of inmates, the murder of Melissa Jenkins, and most recently the discovery of a meth lab. Even going out and about around town has people on high alert, but what about the parents who are sending their children to school?
Drawing Benefits Seniors
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- Created on Thursday, 18 October 2012 16:31
- Written by Catherine Vitale
ST. JOHNSBURY - Edward Kadunc, an art instructor in Saint Johnsbury is helping seniors at the Good Living Senior Center grow more than just artistically.
During his two hour classes Kadunc helps challenge seniors in new ways with new forms of thinking, while helping them create their own artistic treasures.
Caledonian Democrats Gear Up for Election
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- Created on Wednesday, 17 October 2012 16:48
- Written by Katelyn Zenie
ST. JOHNSBURY - Democratic candidates, both local and statewide, gathered at the Catamount Art Center in St. Johnsbury for the annual Democratic Fall Harvest. For some Democratic candidates, this event was the last time they will be in the area to tell their audience about their campaign before the election on November 6th.
Car Raffle Helps Catamount Arts
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- Created on Tuesday, 16 October 2012 18:52
- Written by Jessica Walsh
ST. JOHNSBURY - If you have driven by Catamount Arts lately, you might have noticed a brand new Subaru Impreza on display. The car is being raffled off in hopes to offset some of the bills Catamount has to pay.
Being Prepared in the Woods
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- Created on Tuesday, 16 October 2012 15:52
- Written by Jessica Walsh
ST. JOHNSBURY - Last week a hunter from Danville went missing after heading out into the woods. He had called his girlfriend and told her that he was lost and his cellphone was about to die.
Swinging Clubs for Kidney Research
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- Created on Friday, 05 October 2012 10:12
- Written by Brian Stone
ST. JOHNSBURY - A little wet weather did not stop the group of golfers and volunteers Thursday at the 8th Annual Celtic Marketing Golf Tournament to benefit the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, held at the St. Johnsbury Country Club. Polycystic kidney disease affects six hundred thousand people in the United States, and has no cure.
Matter of Balance
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- Created on Thursday, 04 October 2012 20:42
- Written by Peter Lipomi
ST. JOHNSBURY - Senior citizens gathered at the Good Living Center in St. Johnsbury Thursday to begin a class of balance.
A Matter of Balance is for anyone that is concerned about falling and who is interested in improving balance, flexibility, and strength.
Puppy in Training
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- Created on Wednesday, 03 October 2012 20:59
- Written by Katelyn Zenie
ST. JOHNSBURY - There's a new face at the St. Johnsbury police department.
A nine week old black lab puppy was donated to the force though local merchants. Police dogs are used as a means of law enforcement. It is best to get a dog as a puppy and train him as he grows up.
St. Johnsbury Selectboard Holds Special Meeting
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- Created on Wednesday, 03 October 2012 17:06
- Written by Katelyn Zenie
ST. JOHNSBURY - The St. Johnsbury selectboard held a special meeting Tuesday that stirred up some frustration within the community.
The agenda for the meeting was sent out on Monday, which gave residents less then a day to plan to attend.
When the Students Run the Restaurant
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- Created on Tuesday, 02 October 2012 21:01
- Written by Joseph Peters
ST. JOHNSBURY - The Hilltopper restaurant in St. Johnsbury is open once again, this time for the fall semester. After a two-week-long "soft open" in which the students served only Academy faculty, chef David Hale opened the restaurant's doors to the general public.
Farm to School
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- Created on Tuesday, 02 October 2012 18:12
- Written by Sean Siciliano
ST. JOHNSBURY - The St. Johnsbury Academy is starting to move through the process of getting a program that will encourage healthy eating to their students. "Farm to Schools" uses local resources as a teaching method to instill the idea of a healthy lifestyle. Local Farms, like Joe Brook's farm, will benefit greatly from this future program.
Meth Lab Bust Update
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- Created on Thursday, 27 September 2012 15:33
- Written by Peter Lipomi
ST. JOHNSBURY - The two men accused of illegally manufacturing methamphedamine in St. Johnsbury were ordered to be held under federal custody.
Shawn Greenwood and Thaddeus Gordon were denied bail at their arraignment in U.S. District Court on Thursday.
St. Johnsbury Interim Town Manager
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- Created on Thursday, 27 September 2012 14:08
- Written by Peter Lipomi
ST. JOHNSBURY - The St. Johnsbury select board has appointed an interim Town Manager, but not everyone on the select board is happy about how the decision was made.
Assistant Town Manager, Dawn McPhee, is now the interim Town Manager. The decision to appoint McPhee was advised by the town's legal council, but according to Alan Ruggles, it was never discussed by the board as a whole.
Vermont Trans. Budget
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- Created on Monday, 24 September 2012 20:56
- Written by Alyssa Sylvia
ST. JOHNSBURY - A state budget of 50 - 70 million for the fiscal year of 2014 may have a distinct impact on Vermont Transportation system. The transportation infrastructure of Vermont is expected to have financial needs that the state cannot accommodate.
Drug Take Back Day
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- Created on Monday, 24 September 2012 15:53
- Written by Michael Howard
SAINT JOHNSBURY - This Saturday the Caledonia County Sherrifs Office will be taking back unused perscription drugs.
Over the last four take back days the Drug Enforcement Administration has taken over 774 tons of medication. According to the DEA, last year a record was set of over 276 tons were turned in.
Old Artifacts Looking for New Home
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- Created on Friday, 21 September 2012 17:12
- Written by Brian Stone
ST. JOHNSBURY - The St. Johnsbury Historical and Heritage Center is attempting to find new locations for some of their artifacts. For years, the Fairbanks Museum has housed and displayed some artifacts, but a lot more are still in storage.
