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Walk for Animals Raises $2,500
by Stephen Seitz
SPRINGFIELD -- The Springfield Humane Society came close
to its goal of raising $3,000 on Sept. 28 with its annual "Paws
About Springfield" dog walk.
by Stephen Seitz
SPRINGFIELD -- The Springfield Humane Society came close
to its goal of raising $3,000 on Sept. 28 with its annual "Paws
About Springfield" dog walk.
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| The annual Paws About Springfield event held by the Springfield Humane Society raised about $2,500 object. |
Petition Seeks to Change
School Bus Routes
by Stephen Seitz
SPRINGFIELD -- The reconfigured
school bus routes for Springfield's
students are not working well, according
to one group of parents who want to see
last year's routes brought back.
School Bus Routes
by Stephen Seitz
SPRINGFIELD -- The reconfigured
school bus routes for Springfield's
students are not working well, according
to one group of parents who want to see
last year's routes brought back.
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Civil War Comes
Back to Chester
by Stephen Seitz
CHESTER -- Despite looming rain
clouds, the annual Civil War expo
went ahead Sept. 28 without a hitch.
Back to Chester
by Stephen Seitz
CHESTER -- Despite looming rain
clouds, the annual Civil War expo
went ahead Sept. 28 without a hitch.
Calling All Candidates
Now that the primaries are over, we're
launching "Conversations with the
Candidates," in which we hope to sit
down with as many candidates running for
office in Chester, Cavendish, Springfield,
Ludlow and statewide, and get some
insights as to why you're running and
what you hope to accomplish if elected.
We don't care what banner under which
you are running, but we do want to
provide you with a platform. (We also
accept guest editorials, so feel free to
submit.)
Please give us a call, and we'll talk. Either
send an e-mail to
sseitz@blackrivertribune.com, or leave a
voice message at 802-579-7339.
There are 16,000 people in this area who
are waiting to hear from you.
Now that the primaries are over, we're
launching "Conversations with the
Candidates," in which we hope to sit
down with as many candidates running for
office in Chester, Cavendish, Springfield,
Ludlow and statewide, and get some
insights as to why you're running and
what you hope to accomplish if elected.
We don't care what banner under which
you are running, but we do want to
provide you with a platform. (We also
accept guest editorials, so feel free to
submit.)
Please give us a call, and we'll talk. Either
send an e-mail to
sseitz@blackrivertribune.com, or leave a
voice message at 802-579-7339.
There are 16,000 people in this area who
are waiting to hear from you.
Democracy Takes a
Hit in Cavenidsh
By LEO GRAHAM
CAVENDISH - Sixty people turned out to end
the ancient practice of voting the budget for the
Cavendish School District from the floor of that
district's annual meeting. There was little doubt
from the start that the people in attendance had
come not to praise the annual meeting but to
bury it.
Hit in Cavenidsh
By LEO GRAHAM
CAVENDISH - Sixty people turned out to end
the ancient practice of voting the budget for the
Cavendish School District from the floor of that
district's annual meeting. There was little doubt
from the start that the people in attendance had
come not to praise the annual meeting but to
bury it.
LeClair Challenges Pellett
by Stephen Seitz
CHESTER -- Chester Selectman Mike LeClair has decided to
don the Republican mantle and take on Windsor 1-1 Rep.
Kathy Pellett this fall.
by Stephen Seitz
CHESTER -- Chester Selectman Mike LeClair has decided to
don the Republican mantle and take on Windsor 1-1 Rep.
Kathy Pellett this fall.
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| In This Issue Commentary from Leo Graham Ludlow Walking Tour Sherlock Holmes Play in Pa. |
The Proctorsville Fire Department celebrated
its 175th anniversary on Sept. 28 with a
parade and a day of festivities.
its 175th anniversary on Sept. 28 with a
parade and a day of festivities.
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Naked Man Pleads Not Guilty
by Stephen Seitz
SPRINGFIELD -- A Charlestown, N.H. man pleaded not
guilty to a charge of driving under the influence in Windsor
District Court on Sept. 2 for an incident which happened in
Springfield on Aug. 29.
by Stephen Seitz
SPRINGFIELD -- A Charlestown, N.H. man pleaded not
guilty to a charge of driving under the influence in Windsor
District Court on Sept. 2 for an incident which happened in
Springfield on Aug. 29.
Pumpkin Thieves
Caught at Wellwood
WEATHERSFIELD -- Two Springfield men were caught
stealing pumpkins from Wellwood Orchards early on the
morning of September 26, according to Vermont State
Police. Police said the owner caught Shawn Eastman, 44,
and Anthony Thompson, 19, at about 2:30 in the morning.
The two men were charged with petit larceny. Good morning
America profiled Wellwood recently and the show will be
aired on Sunday, Oct. 5.
Caught at Wellwood
WEATHERSFIELD -- Two Springfield men were caught
stealing pumpkins from Wellwood Orchards early on the
morning of September 26, according to Vermont State
Police. Police said the owner caught Shawn Eastman, 44,
and Anthony Thompson, 19, at about 2:30 in the morning.
The two men were charged with petit larceny. Good morning
America profiled Wellwood recently and the show will be
aired on Sunday, Oct. 5.