Around the NEK

Taking A Dip

Details: Created on Wednesday, 02 November 2016 21:08; Written by Jordan Barlow

aquaticspsd LYNDONVILLE - North East Kingdom Aquatics is a swim team, where kids of all ages and skill levels participate in swimming together. The kids that take part on the team swim in local, regional and New England competitions. The levels get harder as the kids slowly start to age.

Forum Held for Act 46

Details: Created on Friday, 28 October 2016 15:43; Written by Matthew Nelson

Lyndonville- There was a public forum at the Riverside school in Lyndonville to discuss Act 46 and the school district study committee. Members from the community, as well as Local State Representatives, gathered for a public forum to talk about Act 46.

Christmas in October

Details: Created on Thursday, 27 October 2016 20:06; Written by Rebecca Reese

LYNDONVILLE - Christmas is coming early for H.O.P.E .in Lyndonville.

Winterizing Your Vehicles

Details: Created on Friday, 21 October 2016 21:02; Written by Aiden Pichette

LYNDONVILLE - As the winter months approach, you should stay safe by preparing your vehicle for the colder months ahead.

Winter in Vermont is historically rough, and in order to keep you and other drivers safe, you and your vehicle must be prepared for the worst.

The Chiefs Town

Details: Created on Friday, 21 October 2016 18:01; Written by Jordan Barlow

Lyndonville- Jack Harris has been a Police Officer since July 31st 1989. He first started out in Connecticut then moved his way to the green mountains of Vermont. Where he worked his way through the ranks to become Chief of the Lyndonville police department.

Bag Balm Hits Walmart Shelves

Details: Created on Thursday, 20 October 2016 20:29; Written by Rebecca Reese

LYNDON - From 1899 to 2016, the Northeast Kingdom company Bag Balm has quite the success story.

Winter Parking Ban

Details: Created on Wednesday, 19 October 2016 19:08; Written by Haley Lyndes

LYNDON - You may be looking outside your window seeing blue skies amongst vibrant red and yellow trees, but in just a few weeks that will all change, and so will your permitted parking. The transition into winter makes for an even bigger change is on the roadways. Starting November 1st, the town of Lyndonville asks that you do not park your vehicle on any street or highway within the town between 12am and 7am.

Volunteering Could Land You a Job

Details: Created on Tuesday, 18 October 2016 19:05; Written by Rebecca Reese

LYNDON - Volunteering may make you a good person, but it could also help your career. For starters, it looks good on your resume. “I think volunteering is seen as a positive thing,” said Director of Career Services Amy Wright.

Lyndon Institute Senior Day

Details: Created on Monday, 17 October 2016 16:08; Written by Dylan Clark

LYNDON - The pitch was perfect Satruday afternoon, as the Lyndon Institute boys varsity soccer team headed into action in what was supposed to be their Senior Day and final home game of their careers against Peoples Academy.

Darling Hill Rezoning

Details: Created on Thursday, 13 October 2016 20:08; Written by Jessica Gullbrand

Lyndon - The Lyndon planning commission met Wednesday October 13th to discuss the rezoning of Darling Hill Road.

The purpose of rezoning would be to allow commercial properties on the road. It is currently zoned as rural residential which limits it to inns and private homes.

Young Eagles Day Airplane Rides

Details: Created on Friday, 30 September 2016 15:05; Written by Matthew Nelson

Lyndon- People around the Northeast Kingdom have the opportunity to take to the sky Saturday October, 1st at the Caledonia County Airport.

H.O.P.E.'s Plans for Opening

Details: Created on Tuesday, 27 September 2016 20:30; Written by Taylor West

h.o.p.e LYNDON - After several floods set the opening back, H.O.P.E., or Helping Other People Everyday, is now officially opening the doors to their new building this week.

The organization made a long anticipated move in July to a larger building on Church Street, but due to a series of floods and necessary renovations they have delayed their official opening until this Thursday.

Experience Through Writing

Details: Created on Monday, 26 September 2016 16:57; Written by Dylan Clark

LYNDON - From working with Macklemore, to speaking in front of a small group of aspiring writers at Lyndon State College, Rajnii Eddins sure has a lot to say about self love, creativity and courage.

Agency of Transportation Budget Cuts

Details: Created on Thursday, 15 September 2016 20:59; Written by Jessica Gullbrand

Lyndon - The Vermont Agency of Transportation has presented a budget recession plan. The plan would cut $400,000 from the local paving budgets. This is in result of the 2.8 million dollar budget cutback that passed back in July.

Car Chase Court Case

Details: Created on Tuesday, 13 September 2016 17:40; Written by Taylor West

LYNDONVILLE - A St. Johnsbury man who lead police on a high speed chase on Friday, has plead not guilty on all counts.

Twenty-four year old John Sheehy appeared in Caledonia County Court yesterday to speak for multiple charges related to Friday’s chase. Sheehy was identified as the man driving a Green Subaru that struck a propane tank after leading police on a chase through multiple towns.

Town Responds to Protestors

Details: Created on Tuesday, 13 September 2016 15:12; Written by Connor Cyrus

LYNDON - A complaint was filed in Lyndon because of protesters displaying graphic images that could have blinded community members.

Chandler Pond Farm

Details: Created on Friday, 09 September 2016 20:52; Written by Tyler Hall

Lyndonville - Summer is winding down to it's last couple of weeks for 2016 and for one local business its time to move on to other adventures. The Martin family is saying goodbye to Chandler Pond Farm in Lyndonville after nine years of owning it.

Lyndon Rescue Upgrade

Details: Created on Friday, 09 September 2016 17:32; Written by Tyler Hall

LYNDON - Lyndon Rescue received it's Paramedic Licensure which went into effect on September 1st, providing additional support for it's patients.

VSC Tobacco Policy

Details: Created on Thursday, 08 September 2016 10:15; Written by Kevin Tufo

LYNDON- Tobacco users in the Vermont State College System should be on the look out for possible changes in the upcoming months.

In May 2016, The Vermont Department of Health went to the Board of Trustees to ask the colleges to create a Tobacco-Free Campus plan for the fall of 2018.

A Colorful Way to Help the Community

Details: Created on Friday, 06 May 2016 20:54; Written by Matthew Nelson

Lyndonville- An annual color event raised more than $4,000 this year. Not only is this a great event to help struggling families in the Norestheast Kngdom it also an opportunity for many different individuals to volunteer.

Volunteer Firefighting

Details: Created on Friday, 06 May 2016 20:45; Written by Matthew Nelson

Lyndonville- There are several volunteer fire departments throughout the state of Vermont and the Northeast Kingdom. Volunteer departments in our area include Barnet, Bradford, West Burke and East Burke, Peacham, Danville and Lyndonville to name a few.

H.O.P.E. to Relocate

Details: Created on Friday, 06 May 2016 13:33; Written by Skyler Dixon

LYNDON- The non-profit organization H.O.P.E. is going to be raising funds to support their relocation. The move won’t be far, as their new building is only two hundred yards from where they are now.

College Memories after Serving the Country

Details: Created on Friday, 29 April 2016 16:10; Written by Skyler Dixon

LYNDON- Even after serving their country, veterans can return home to begin or finish their college career. Given the title “student veterans”, they are given the chance to succeed in higher education.

LI Dance Recital Gives Back

Details: Created on Wednesday, 27 April 2016 15:21; Written by Alexandra Conroy

LYNDON - Lyndon Institute Dance Company is on the move to raise money at this Friday's Benefit Dance Recital. The company has been working hard to benefit a good cause.

Crosswalk Concerns

Details: Created on Thursday, 14 April 2016 19:18; Written by Dylan Clark

LYNDONVILLE- Pedestrians in Lyndonville are concerned with the current condition of crosswalks in town. The issue stems from the angle in which the walks are painted. Crosswalks that were installed last year have already received criticism.

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