Around the NEK

Bad Weather Means Hazardous Roads

Details: Created on Thursday, 20 March 2014 17:39; Written by Katrina Floranza

LYNDONVILLE- As the snow continues to fall, the roads are becoming more and more slippery. A tractor-trailer happened to experience these hazardous roads as the driver was forced to swerve off-road.

Controversy Over Water Rate Changes

Details: Created on Thursday, 20 March 2014 16:14; Written by Katrina Floranza

LYNDON- The town of Lyndon met earlier this week to discuss the new change in water rates. Some town officials feel the water rate change is for the better, while local residents feel strongly otherwise.

Veterans Summit Huge Success

Details: Created on Monday, 17 March 2014 15:17; Written by Michael Desmond

LYNDON- Veterans came from near and far to the 2nd annual Veterans Summit on Saturday at Lyndon State College. The veterans club decided that they wanted to have the summit again because the first one was a huge success. They wanted to keep it going because the club believed that it helped veterans get the help they need and also be able to tell their stories.

Service Sundays For the Community

Details: Created on Friday, 14 March 2014 18:04; Written by Katrina Floranza

LYNDONVILLE - While many may find Sundays to be their "lazy day," the Lyndonville United Methodist Church uses Sunday as a day of service. However, on occasional Sundays, this service goes more towards their community.

Holding It's Own

Details: Created on Tuesday, 11 March 2014 16:21; Written by Michael Fisher

LYNDONVILLE- The Sanborn Bridge in Lyndonville has been standing for 145 years. Due to bad flooding last summer, the bridge needed aid to hold it afloat. After much maintanance the bridge stood up yesterday without any aid, but this isn't the end to restoring this historic bridge back to the safety it use to be.

Lyndon Institute Lower's Tuition Cost

Details: Created on Friday, 07 March 2014 19:27; Written by Jessie Slater

LYNDONVILLE - Lyndon Institute's total tuition cost has decrease 100,000 dollars for the 2014-2015 academic year. As a result, LI is able to offer students new services.

Passing School Budget Raises Concern

Details: Created on Thursday, 06 March 2014 20:35; Written by Katrina Floranza

LYNDON - Collected results from Town Meeting Day shows that a total of 34 towns across the state of Vermont had rejected their school budget proposal.
Although the rejected school budgets have been causing issues, Lyndon's passed school budget also causes some concern.

Police: Horses Found Suffering, Some Dead

Details: Created on Tuesday, 04 March 2014 14:31; Written by Tyler Dumont

LYNDONVILLE - At least 3 horses were found dead and 21 others were rescued from a Northeast Kingdom farm over the weekend.

Business For Libbey's Meat

Details: Created on Thursday, 20 February 2014 18:34; Written by Katrina Floranza

libbeys meats LYNDONVILLE- The town of Lyndon welcomed a new meat market late last year, Libbey's Meat Market opened on December 19th and since then has seen a boom in business.

The Stage Opening

Details: Created on Wednesday, 19 February 2014 19:28; Written by Elyssa Ellis

LYNDONVILLE- New businesses are opening throughout Lyndonville one business that just opened its door is "The Stage." The Stage is located where the former business Burgers and Fries Unlimited was.

Storm Affects Holiday of Love

Details: Created on Thursday, 13 February 2014 19:51; Written by Ron Kauffman

LYNDONVILLE- With bitter cold winds and snow approaching it could cool the warm hearts of the Northeast Kingdom this Valentines Day. With forecasts predicting 8-12" tonight and tomorrow delivering flowers could be an issue during this season of love.

Lyndon Institute Boys Vikings Beat Oxbow

Details: Created on Monday, 10 February 2014 18:48; Written by Michael Desmond

Lyndon-The number two ranked Lyndon Institute boys basketball team in divsion two showed why they are ranked so high beating Oxbow 58-40. The Vikings had the height difference in the game but the first nine points were scored by three pointers. Senior shooting guard Mason Lants scored the first nine points of the game.

St. Johnsbury Academy Blanks Lyndon Institute

Details: Created on Monday, 10 February 2014 16:17; Written by Michael Desmond

Lyndon- Fenton W. Chester Arena was a packed house on Saturday afternoon when arch rivals Lyndon Institute took on St.Johnsbury Academy. It was tough love for the Lyndon Vikings as the Hilltoppers blanked them 10-0.

Setting "The Stage" on Broad St.

Details: Created on Friday, 07 February 2014 17:52; Written by Tyler Dumont

LYNDONVILLE - A new restaurant, a new owner - and a new idea to bring business to Broad street. Aine Baker told News 7 that entertainment will be the biggest highlight of his new spot, which he's named The Stage.

All Aboard

Details: Created on Friday, 13 December 2013 19:42; Written by Kelly O'Brien

santa LYNDON-The Lyndon Freight House offered a magical train ride replicating The Polar Express making only one stop: The North Pole. Last weekend, the ride brought in people from all over.

Solar Powered Vote in Lyndon

Details: Created on Thursday, 12 December 2013 21:03; Written by Daniel Weiner

LYNDONVILLE - Solar power may be coming to Lyndonville very soon. With an upcoming vote that would bring the sun's ray power north from Massachusetts.

Twilight Players Giving Back

Details: Created on Wednesday, 04 December 2013 17:42; Written by Kevin Kelleher

haley marckres Lyndon- Weeks of preparation will soon be ending as the Students of the Lyndon State College theater club will be ready to perform this upcoming weekend on December 4th, in the Alexander Twilight Theater.

Pathway Progress

Details: Created on Wednesday, 04 December 2013 16:57; Written by Daniel Weiner

LYNDONVILLE- Lyndon Institute students will soon have a new dedicated pathway. It will cross their campus into town on the walk bridge behind the municipal building. Construction on a new pathway began on November 25th, and is now going to make easy access for students, and will be friendlier on their feet.

Lending a Warm Hand

Details: Created on Tuesday, 03 December 2013 17:21; Written by Adam Donnelly

LYNDONVILLE- Old Man Winter is making his presence felt here in the North East Kingdom as colder temperatures and snow are starting to become a regular everyday thing. Colder temperatures mean that it is time to bundle up and Rural Edge in Lyndonville is making sure that families in need have a way to stay warm this winter.

Miss Lyndonville's 35th Anniversary

Details: Created on Friday, 22 November 2013 19:20; Written by Courtland Hanley

LYNDONVILLE - This month the Miss Lyndonville Diner is celebrating 35 years of service under the ownership of Janet Gray. Throughout its time, the diner has undergone some changes, but has always remained in the same spot.

E-Cigarettes In The NEK

Details: Created on Thursday, 21 November 2013 17:37; Written by Cody Gage

LYNDONVILLE - Electronic Cigarettes are on their way to the Northeast Kingdom. Dennis Steele will be the proud owner of NEK Cigarettes within the next couple of weeks.

Sitting Down with Justin Smith

Details: Created on Wednesday, 20 November 2013 18:00; Written by Daniel Weiner

LYNDONVILLE - Justin Smith, Lyndon’s Zoning Administrator for more than a decade, embarked on a new role this year, as he took over with Dawn Dwyer for Dan Hill as part-time Municipal Administrator of Lyndonville back in October, as Dan began his retirement. Dan is now in the office three days a week, but it’s been a combined role for Smith, Dwyer and Hill, as they split duties when it comes to dealing with overseeing the operating departments, such as highways, water, sewer and police, of the town and village of Lyndonville. Smith sat down with NewsLINC for an interview talking about his newly appointed position among other things.

Lyndon Outing Club Holiday Bazaar

Details: Created on Monday, 18 November 2013 19:10; Written by Alex Shea

LYNDON - As the winter season approaches, the Lyndon Outing Club hosted their 3rd annual Holiday Bazaar. Founded in 1937, the Lyndon Outing Club has offered family fun for decades, and hopes to continue with the help from events like this, as well as from community members. Providing the only night skiing venue here in the Northeast Kingdom, the LOC is also home to one of the oldest running rope tows in history.

Get to Know Your Local Brewer

Details: Created on Friday, 15 November 2013 19:58; Written by John Kazar

coveredbridgebrewing LYNDONVILLE- Curt Cuccia is a Vermont native who specializes in brewing small batch beers with original recipes at the Covered Bridge Craft Brewery. Cuccia delivers his draft-only beer, "Lucky Me", to bars and restaurants across the state.

Food Shelf Meals

Details: Created on Thursday, 14 November 2013 20:37; Written by Daniel Weiner

LYNDONVILLE- It's not a question that the Northeast Kingdom is one of the poorest parts of Vermont. With the average per capita income in Lyndonville at just over $19,000 a year, there is a problem for some when it comes to getting even some of the most basic needs, such as food.

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