Around the NEK

Getting to Know Chad Whitehead

Details: Created on Friday, 23 October 2015 19:49; Written by Tyler Cadorette

ST. JOHNSBURY - Since late last spring, Chad Whitehead has served as the town manager of St. Johnsbury. Whitehead stepped into the role after several turbulent years for the select board - and the town - that included a lengthy hiring process for the job.

Pay Raise for Substitute Teachers at STJ Townschool

Details: Created on Friday, 23 October 2015 18:22; Written by Victor Mwangi

ST. JOHNSBURY- The demand for substitute teachers has forced the ST. Johnsbury town school to bump up their salaries.They hope this will attract more people to take up the positions being offered.

Dog Mountain Seeks Donations

Details: Created on Wednesday, 21 October 2015 17:50; Written by Tim Laroche

ST. JOHNSBURY - Although Dog Mountain has been a staple in the Northeast Kingdom since founder's Stephen Huneck and his wife, Gwendolyn Ide Huneck, purchased it in 1995, the popular tourist destination -- a haven for both dogs and dog owners -- has been struggling to make ends meet.

Community Assists Catamount Arts

Details: Created on Tuesday, 20 October 2015 18:32; Written by Kaitlyn Manktelow

ST. JOHNSBURY- Now through December, anyone above the age of 18 can enter in a raffle for a new Subaru to help support the efforts of Catamount Arts.

Walk for the Homeless

Details: Created on Monday, 19 October 2015 16:44; Written by Abbey Greene

ST. JOHNSBURY – Homelessness in Vermont has been an ongoing problem, and for the twelfth year in a row, the Northeast Kingdom Youth Services did their part to help. Members of the community took to the streets on Saturday in St. Johnsbury to raise awareness and money for homeless youth.

St. Johnsbury Water Main Break

Details: Created on Friday, 16 October 2015 16:54; Written by Victor Mwangi

water break ST. JOHNSBURY- For the second time this year, another water main break has occured. A construction crew arrived around 8am at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Concord Avenue where water was streaming down the streets.

Police Assistance in Education

Details: Created on Friday, 02 October 2015 14:44; Written by Victor Mwangi

police in school St. Johnsbury - The town of ST. Johnsbury is continuing to improve its law enforcment, and this time they are involving the schools in the community.

Waste Water Treatment Upgrades?

Details: Created on Tuesday, 29 September 2015 20:14; Written by Alex Paduch

ST. JOHNSBURY - While Saint Johnsbury residents are enjoying the completion of summer roadwork that plagued their streets, the town is moving onto planning their next large-scale infastructure project. At the selectboard meeting last night, a proposal to upgrade their wastewater treatment facility was introduced.

Second Hand Smoking

Details: Created on Friday, 25 September 2015 21:02; Written by Victor Mwangi

second hand smoke ST. JOHNSBURY - Its an up coming battle, but the Northeastern Vermont Regional hopspital's Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention Coalition, is on a mission to educate and create awareness on second hand smoking. Second Hand Smoking which is the act of inhaling smoke from burning tobbacco or a smoker who's smoking and is around you which just might be as harmful as one who is smoking directly.A movement and campaign led by different health organizations is spreading all over the country and coming to the NorthEast Kingdom to not only educate the dangers of smoking but to also encourage conversations regarding this matter.

St. Johnsbury to Consolidate?

Details: Created on Tuesday, 22 September 2015 21:17; Written by Alex Paduch

St. Johnsbury- Many towns in the state are scrambling to meet the new requirements under Vermont's Act 46: If a school district has under 900 students, they must consolidate with nearby schools.

NVRH Appeals Budget

Details: Created on Tuesday, 22 September 2015 18:45; Written by Kaitlyn Manktelow

St. Johnsbury- The Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital is fighting back and appealing the budget made by The Green Mountain Care Board. The budget the board granted the hospital is over one million dollars less than what was requested.

Passumpsic River Cleanup

Details: Created on Monday, 21 September 2015 17:26; Written by Abbey Greene

ST. JOHNSBURY – The Passumpsic River is getting a cleanup, thanks to the Riverfront Revitalization Committee. River cleanups have been taking place all summer, and the changing temperatures did not stop volunteers from getting into the cooling waters this past weekend.

Kingdom Autumn Festival

Details: Created on Monday, 21 September 2015 15:56; Written by Abbey Greene

ST. JOHNSBURY – Like the changing leaves, a beloved festival brought a splash of color and excitement to St. Johnsbury over the weekend.The streets were bustling on Saturday thanks to the sixth annual Colors of the Kingdom Autumn Festival.

Dunne in St. Johnsbury

Details: Created on Thursday, 17 September 2015 19:17; Written by Dan Reynolds

ST. JOHNSBURY- Husband, father, and son to a 1960's civil rights activist and Hartland farm owner, Matt Dunne has begun his campaign for governor in the 2016 primary early. Dunne held a community forum Wednesday night at the Catamount Arts center as part of his campaign to test the waters in Vermont.

St. J. Co-Op Launches Fundraiser

Details: Created on Wednesday, 16 September 2015 18:29; Written by Tyler Cadorette

ST. JOHNSBURY - Despite concerns that the St. J. Food Co-Op would close in early September, the doors are open and it's business as usual – with a twist. The co-op and members of the community have teamed up for a fundraiser in an effort to keep the store alive.

Construction at the Courthouse

Details: Created on Tuesday, 15 September 2015 17:17; Written by Alex Paduch

ST. JOHNSBURY - With winter's bone-chilling cold just around the corner, Vermont's construction season will soon be coming to an end. In addition to seemingly endless roadwork in the town, the Caledonia County Courthouse is receiving major structural upgrades.

Eco-Friendly Laundry at NVRH

Details: Created on Monday, 14 September 2015 16:44; Written by Abbey Greene

ST. JOHNSBURY – A new laundry system will help wash away costs for the Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital and save them up to $18,000 a year. Thanks to various grants, the hospital was able to install Aqua-Wing's ozone regeneration system in their laundry room over the summer, and has been working with the environmentally-friendly system for the past few weeks.

Trotto Appears in Court

Details: Created on Wednesday, 06 May 2015 20:39; Written by Emma Kaplan

ST. JOHNSBURY- Nicholas Trotto, a 22-year-old Lyndon State College student, has been charged with one count of stalking and five counts of prohibited acts. Trotto pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.

The Art of Social Realism

Details: Created on Monday, 04 May 2015 13:41; Written by Emma Kaplan

ST. JOHNSBURY- The Northeast Kingdom Artisans Guild is a cooperative group that features artwork from more than 100 artisans. The Backroom Gallery of the guild hosts exhibitions that change every six weeks. The latest exhibit is featuring the artwork of Ann Young.

A Cap on Capstone Projects

Details: Created on Tuesday, 28 April 2015 17:25; Written by JJ Murphy

ST. JOHNSBURY- Today was the big day for many St. Johnsbury Academy freshman who completed their capstone projects.

Utility Pole Project Cutting it Close

Details: Created on Tuesday, 28 April 2015 15:34; Written by Rob Crupi

ST. JOHNSBURY - The town of St. Johnsbury is inching closer to finishing the “West Side Project.” The project, which has been ongoing for four years must come to an end and the Selectboard got closer to making that a realization last night.

Sap Lap: Running for a Cause

Details: Created on Monday, 27 April 2015 21:10; Written by Ryan Jenot

ST. JOHNSBURY- Runners from around the region found their way to St. Johnsbury for the 2015 Maple Festival and Sap Lap 5K Run. Proceeds from the event are going towards paying for ice time for local youth hockey players next winter. Organizer and State Representative Scott Beck believes the event is great for both youth hockey players as well as the town of St. Johnsbury.

Flushing Fire Hydrants

Details: Created on Monday, 27 April 2015 14:31; Written by Ryan Jenot

ST. JOHNSBURY- The St. Johnsbury Department of Public Works is reminding residents that they will be flushing fire hydrants from April 27th through April 29th. The flushings are scheduled from 6-9pm.

St. Johnsbury School Receives Grants

Details: Created on Thursday, 23 April 2015 17:47; Written by Vincent Boccanfuso

ST. JOHNSBURY - The school district of St. Johnsbury is receiving four grants, some of which will be effective as early as next school year.

Concussions: "Impact" on Student-Athletes

Details: Created on Wednesday, 22 April 2015 18:52; Written by Taylor Young

ST. JOHNSBURY - It's every athletes worst nightmare- no, not missing the last shot or striking out- but getting a concussion. It happens to every one in five high school athletes each year, and the repercussions can be costly.

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