Putney News Archives

A 19-year-old collegian accused of sexually assaulting a Landmark College classmate said he's not guilty.

A 19-year-old college student at Landmark College pleaded innocent Wednesday to charges he sexually assaulted a fellow student, who has the mental capacity of a 10- to 12-year-old. Reed L. Stewart of Libertyville, Ill., a Chicago suburb, was ordered held for lack of $20,000 cash bail after District Judge Karen Carroll rejected a defense suggestion ...

STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE PRESS RELEASE INCIDENT: Sexual Assault CASE #: 09D202852 INVESTIGATOR: Detective Sergeant Richard Holden STATION: Bureau of Criminal Investigation - Troop D - Rockingham Barracks CONTACT#: 875-2112 DATE/TIME: October 23, 2009 at approximately 01:15 hours LOCATION: Landmark College, ...

Environmental activists in Windham County joined protesters all over the world Saturday to bring attention to global warming and demand a science-based plan to address climate change.

Ashley Tyler, 21, of Vernon, was cited Sept. 14 for disorderly conduct after police responded to a reported fight in progress.

A proposed plan to ask voters for $1.8 million for renovations to the Rockingham Library might be scaled back after the Selectboard said Tuesday they would have trouble supporting the project.

Amtrak's ridership nationally dropped by more than 1 million passengers from record levels set last year, a 5.4 percent decline, but its two Vermont lines saw ridership remain flat or increase slightly.

A small high school in Windham County is working to promote energy efficiency. And it's a first of its kind project in Vermont.

The Putney Library will host a talk by David Rohn on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. This is the first of a three-part series of Artists Talk at the Putney Library.

While Columbus Day weekend in Windham County means an onslaught of apple pies, tag sales and leaf peepers, it also marks the Empty Bowls Dinner in Putney.

Celebrating Vermont Craftsmanship the Weston Craft Show will present 10 new Vermont artisans at the 26th annual show in the Weston Playhouse on Oct.

Come on down Saturday night for a foot-stompin' and finger-lickin' good ol' time during the Throwdown at the Charity Hoedown, featuring auction items, square dancing and some of the best barbecue in Vermont.

The Windham County Sheriff's Department has filed charges in Windham District Court concerning the allegedly neglected animals that were taken from a residence in Putney, Sept.

The state Senate's most powerful Democrat, Peter Shumlin, confirmed he is close to a run for governor next year, and will make an announcement within the next three weeks.

An international communications company has decided not to pursue a permit to construct a new cell tower in a rural neighborhood in Putney.

After months of speculation, Senate President Pro Tem Peter Shumlin told a crowd of local Democrats he is extremely close to announcing his candidacy for governor.