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St. Johnsbury Country Club's New Owners

Details: Created on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 04:19; Written by Asher Ballantine

ST. JOHNSBURY - The fairways of the St. Johnsbury Country Club is more than just a business venture for new owners Emily and Rudy Grass. For Emily Grass, the purchase brought her full circle. She grew up in St. Johnsbury and spent a lot of time on the course. Her father served as the club’s superintendent for 26 years. After moving back to Vermont to start a family with her husband Rudy, they were eager to jump at the opportunity to express their vision for the St. Johnsbury Country Club.

“We’re in our 30s, we have experience on the course, and we have deep local connections,” Emily said. “We want to make this a hub for the community again, a gathering spot where everyone feels welcome, whether you’re here to golf or just to enjoy lunch on the deck.”

The couple are focusing on improving the course conditions, restoring the fairways and tea boxes to their original state.

“Whether you feel comfortable enough to play the full course or you just want to hit some balls, the range is here for the community,” Emily added. “We want people to come by and give us a try. Whether you golf or you don’t, there’s always something for everybody here.”

The family just had their grand opening day last Saturday, and it was packed with many regular golfers all afternoon.

The Kingdom Kids Bike Swap

Details: Created on Sunday, 19 April 2026 20:57; Written by Asher Ballantine

Lyndon - Spring is finally here, and the annual Kingdom Kids Bike Swap is returning to Lyndon once more. On April 17th, community members were able to drop off bikes they wanted to sell or donate, and the next day, those bikes were for sale at affordable prices for the upcoming season. The Kingdom Kids Bike Swap also pledges its proceeds to local outdoor programs.

“Most of what we do at this point is going to get kids on the slopes, but we also do some mountain biking programming and some after-school programming for the schools that we are helping with their monetary needs. So that's kind of what we do. For the bike swap, people come and drop off bikes that they want to sell, or some people donate,” said Libby Ratico, a member of kingdom kids.

“And then tomorrow, lots of people will line up and come in and get bikes. I would say that's our other goal—and probably our main goal of the bike swap—is just to see lots of kids and people getting bikes as the spring starts and getting out there riding,” said Morgan Moore, another member of kingdom kids.

St. Johnsbury Armory Update

Details: Created on Sunday, 19 April 2026 20:48; Written by Asher Ballantine

St. Johnsbury - The future of the St. Johnsbury Armory is up for debate once more. A hired consultant from Rego is currently determining whether the police dispatch center could exist within the already approved $5.4 million budget. If that is not the case, what other alternatives could the armory serve? The current plan is to potentially utilize the building's existing wood structure rather than replacing it, which would greatly reduce the cost and potentially bring the project within the town's approved budget.

A majority of the remediation work for the building is complete; the remaining task is mostly removing the asbestos in the roof, which cannot happen until construction begins. The consultant is scheduled to appear at the April 27 St. Johnsbury Selectboard meeting to give a recommendation to the town regarding the next steps.

"But I also mentioned in our last meeting that we asked to be cognizant of the funders and provide, you know, the community with the kind of benefit that is the highest and best use for the property and also meets the mission and vision of the grant providers." said Joe Kasprzak during the most recent St. Johnsbury select board meeting.

New and Veteran Voices Shape Lyndon Selectboard After Town Meeting Day

Details: Created on Sunday, 12 April 2026 23:18; Written by Eric Agnero

LYNDON--As Lyndon moves from voting to implementation, an appointed member joins a seasoned official—reflecting both continuity and accountability in local governance.

March's Legislative Breakfast Packed With Many New Bill Proposals

Details: Created on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 02:33; Written by Asher Ballantine

St. Johnsbury - Yesterday, state lawmakers met at the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum for their monthly legislative breakfast. There were many talking points on the agenda due to a high volume of bills being pushed to the floor recently.

St. Johnsbury’s “No Kings Day” Raged Against The Iran War

Details: Created on Monday, 30 March 2026 04:48; Written by Asher Ballantine

St. Johnsbury - On Saturday, thousands of towns and cities across the nation engaged in the “No Kings Protest,” and St. Johnsbury was among them.

St. Johnsbury School Board Focuses on Community Transparency After Budget Pass

Details: Created on Sunday, 29 March 2026 02:01; Written by Asher Ballantine

St. Johnsbury - The St. Johnsbury School District is looking forward after narrowly passing its budget by 21 votes. On Town Meeting Day, the $31.8 million budget, a 5.34 percent increase over last year, passed with a 627 to 606 vote.

Miss Lyndonville Diner Set to Reopen Under New Ownership

Details: Created on Monday, 23 March 2026 03:47; Written by Asher Ballantine

Lyndonville - The Miss Lyndonville Diner is set to reopen with new owners and is currently hiring new staff.

Ellen Burt Sworn In as St. Johnsbury’s Newest Select Board Member

Details: Created on Friday, 20 March 2026 05:08; Written by Asher Ballantine

St. Johnsbury - Ellen Burt, St. Johnsbury’s newest Select Board member, promises to be a strong aid to the community and the current Select Board members.

St. Johnsbury School Board on Act 76's Proposed Changes

Details: Created on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 04:45; Written by Asher Ballantine

St. Johnsbury — St. Johnsbury school board members share mixed feelings about Act 73’s new redistricting structure and how it’ll affect them. On Monday, there was a school board meeting held at St. Johnsbury, where during a legislative discussion, Act 73 was brought up.