St. Johnsbury

Pre-K Registration Season

Details: Created on Friday, 06 May 2016 18:06; Written by Alexandra Conroy

ST. JOHNSBURY - It's time to register your children for Pre-K and the St. Johnsbury School is sharing information on how to do so. Michelle Fox is the Early Education Coordinator at the St. Johnsbury School and states the benefits of registering children early for the Pre-K program.

National Fitness Month

Details: Created on Wednesday, 04 May 2016 14:38; Written by Alexandra Conroy

ST. JOHNSBURY - May is National Fitness and Sports Awareness Month and RecFit in St. Johnsbury is teaching residents how to stay active. One instructor at RecFit teaches over 8 classes and tells us why it's important to get up and go.

Beating the Odds

Details: Created on Tuesday, 03 May 2016 15:28; Written by Taylor Fuller

ST. JOHNSBURY- You may remember as a kid going out to your local bowling alley either for a league night or just for a fun night with friends. Even though over the years many bowling alleys have closed, the St. Johnsbury bowling alley continues to beat the odds.

Child Abuse Prevention Month

Details: Created on Friday, 29 April 2016 21:00; Written by Morgan Vaudrien

ST. JOHNSBURY-In 1974, President Nixon signed the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), beginning a nationwide response to the problem. In 1983, April was declared Child Abuse Prevention month by President Reagan. From the beginning, art has been a way to express oneself, and spread awareness.

Water Treatment Tour

Details: Created on Friday, 29 April 2016 14:54; Written by Alex Pinkham

SAINT JOHNSBURY- Last night, the water treatment facility in Saint Johnsbury opened its doors to the community to show them what they need for funding to make repairs to the plant.

Wastewater Facility Tours

Details: Created on Thursday, 28 April 2016 16:37; Written by Lily Elmore

WASTE SAINT JOHNSBURY- Saint Johnsbury residents were given a tour of the town's wastewater management plant. Chief Operator Jim Brimblecomb allowed those on the tour a first hand view of what upgrades are needed.

Murder Charge Against Baird Dropped

Details: Created on Wednesday, 27 April 2016 20:14; Written by Tom Weineck

ST. JOHNSBURY - UPDATE: The last of the three men accused of killing a 78-year-old Sheffield woman back in September 2010 is no longer facing a first-degree murder charge. Keith Baird appeared in Caledonia County Court on March 18, 2016 for a hearing to have the charge against him dropped. The court heard the argument from Baird's defense attorney, Robert Katims on whether the murder charge against Baird should be dropped. District Attorney, Lisa Warren argued the charge against Baird should remain.

Spanish and Tango Classes

Details: Created on Thursday, 21 April 2016 14:32; Written by Lily Elmore

SAINT JOHNSBURY-Tuesdays at Catamount Arts, adults can learn how to speak Spanish and dance the tango. Isabel Costa teaches both classes to folks wanting to explore a new culture. She says both classes have a lot in common.

“They are languages," she says. "One is my native language and the other is a language that you use to communicate with your body.

The attendees all have different reasons for attending.

Barb Walker attends because she travels.

“I went to Puerto Rico a bunch of times and felt lousy because I couldn’t speak the language,” says Walker.

But with traveling and learning about different cultures, the language isn’t the only thing that should be explored. Tango classes are also taught at Catamount Arts. Peter Lloyd takes them with his wife.

They say it’s nice that the classes are local; they won the classes through an auction at the art center.

The pair decided it would be a good idea to try out the class and see how the couple did. They say they're learning but not without challenges.

“It’s hard to remember the steps but once you get going in a groove its kind of nice,” says Peter.

Regardless of how you communicate, Costa encourages those willing to try, to have fun.

A Need for a Younger Generation

Details: Created on Wednesday, 20 April 2016 14:30; Written by Julia Rose

ST. JOHNSBURY-- The 66th Annual Kiwanis Auction kicked off on Monday, with tonight being the final night. Throughout the years, the Kiwanis Club has gone through a lot of changes since their start in 1950. One of the biggest struggles the club faces now is the decreasing number of members.

Young Girl Wishes To Continue Education

Details: Created on Tuesday, 19 April 2016 17:13; Written by Dylan Robichaud

ST. JOHNSBURY- Everyone has hopes and dreams, and for Dali Kabanadze she hopes to be able to afford another year at Saint Johnsbury Academy.

Jamaican Culture Comes To St.Johnsbury

Details: Created on Tuesday, 19 April 2016 14:09; Written by Dylan Robichaud

Saint Johnsbury-If you’ve ever wanted to go to Jamaica and couldn’t afford it, a part of the Jamaican culture actually came to Catamount arts. Many community members got the opportunity to experience the food, the music, and the atmosphere of what the Jamaican culture is actually like.

Finding Fish at Fairbanks Museum

Details: Created on Monday, 18 April 2016 15:08; Written by Alexandra Conroy

ST. JOHNSBURY - Tales of the Loch Ness Monster and mermaids left children in awe as they and their parents gathered around in classrooms at the Fairbanks Museum Friday morning to learn about this years theme, ocean life and storytelling.

Escaped Inmate Recap

Details: Created on Saturday, 16 April 2016 00:07; Written by Julia Rose

ST. JOHNSBURY- If you were in the St. Johnsbury area Wednesday you may have heard helicopters, dogs barking, and seen multiple law enforcement agencies patroling the area. The reason for this? An inmate from the Caledonia County Work Camp had escaped.

Caledonia Sheriff's Department on the Move?

Details: Created on Monday, 11 April 2016 19:55; Written by Tom Weineck

ST. JOHNSBURY - The Caledonia County Sheriff’s Department may be on the move from its current location in the basement of the courthouse in St. Johnsbury.

The sheriffs’ departments in Vermont are contractually obligated to provide security to their respective county courthouses. If the Caledonia County Sheriff’s Department were to move, it could cause a small delay in response times if there was an issue at the courthouse.

SJA Has Stronghold on Robotics Competition

Details: Created on Thursday, 31 March 2016 17:29; Written by Dylan Clark

Saint Johnsbury- The first robotics club of Saint Johnsbury Academy has been working hard for the past six weeks in preparation for their first competition of the season. With countless hours of preparation under their belts, the students are ready to see what their creation can do.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Details: Created on Wednesday, 30 March 2016 16:08; Written by Alexandra Conroy

ST. JOHNSBURY - You don't need words to have a conversation, which was seen Tuesday night in St. Johnsbury where a sign language class was held at the Kingdom Recovery Center. The course teaches everyone not only the language itself, but also how to have a love and dedication to learning a new language.

New Head Coach

Details: Created on Tuesday, 29 March 2016 19:28; Written by Taylor Fuller

ST. JOHNSBURY- The lady Hilltoppers lacrosse team is anticipating a good season this year. With a new coach they are hoping this will be the second time ever they see the D2 championship in reach.

Increased Access To Saint Johnsbury's Waterfront

Details: Created on Tuesday, 29 March 2016 14:50; Written by Dylan Robichaud

Saint Johnsbury-The Saint Johnsbury riverfront could look a lot different in the coming years. Adam Kane, Director of the Fairbanks Museum, brought to the select board, an idea that a park and bike trails could be a solution to bring more tourist to the town, which would help our local economy.

Saint Johnsbury Academy Spring Concert

Details: Created on Thursday, 24 March 2016 18:09; Written by Lily Elmore

SAINT JOHNSBURY- Saint Johnsbury Academy held their annual spring concert; it was a special treat for the Saint Johnsbury community as six bands from the school entertained guests at the South Church.

Spring Concert

Details: Created on Thursday, 24 March 2016 18:09; Written by Lily Elmore

Work Camp Controversy

Details: Created on Thursday, 24 March 2016 17:53; Written by Lily Elmore

SAINT JOHNSBURY- The Work Camp in Saint Johnsbury has been in danger of closing since January due partly to a decline in the number of inmates at the facility. The state has left the town with two options; close the camp, or stretch their standards to allow more inmates in.

Flying Into Fly Fishing Season

Details: Created on Wednesday, 23 March 2016 15:19; Written by Alexandra Conroy

ST. JOHNSBURY - Fly fishing season is right around the corner and St. Johnsbury Academy is helping Vermonters prepare. The season opens in May and the academy is holding classes on how to make your own flies.

Police Looking for Man in Alleged Abduction

Details: Created on Monday, 21 March 2016 15:48; Written by Morgan Vaudrien

ST. JOHNSBURY- Police in St. Johnsbury need help in identifying an individual involved in an alleged case of abduction and attempted sexual assault.

Prom Expo Helps Local Students

Details: Created on Monday, 21 March 2016 15:34; Written by Matthew Nelson

St. Johnsbury- It’s almost that time of year that some high school girls grow up dreaming of. It’s prom season, and girls will be shopping around for the perfect dress. Some local high school students spent Saturday out while they shopped around for dresses, makeup, and jewelry at the Prom Expo in St. Johnsbury.

Baird Argues for Dropping Murder Charges

Details: Created on Friday, 18 March 2016 22:49; Written by Tom Weineck

ST. JOHNSBURY - One of the three men accused of killing a 78-year-old Sheffield woman appeared in Caledonia County Court Friday morning. The court heard the argument from Keith Baird's defense attorney on whether the murder charge against Baird should be dropped. District Attorney, Lisa Warren argued the charge against Baird should remain.

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