Around the NEK

Students Get Hands on Experience

Details: Created on Thursday, 02 May 2013 13:35; Written by Brian Stone

LYNDON - The Automotive Technology Program at Lyndon Institute provides students with a unique chance to gain real world skills while still in high school. The program consists of different course levels that students progress through as they develop and refine their skills.

Spring Sun Dangers

Details: Created on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 17:20; Written by Mario Viola

NORTH EAST KINGDOM- With summer right around the corner it is time to trade in those jeans for a nice pair of shorts, and those jackets for a bathing suit to go to the beach. But this also summer also has its dangers to it that could have deadly consequences.

Special Olympics Season

Details: Created on Tuesday, 30 April 2013 15:10; Written by Mario Viola

LYNDON- The Special Olympics is a way for children with special needs to take part in team sports. Ellen Hinman is the Program Coordinator for the Special Olympics in Caledonia County.

Peacham Flea Market

Details: Created on Monday, 29 April 2013 16:45; Written by Sean Siciliano

PEACHAM - It was a gorgeous day outside on Saturday and many in the town of Peacham were at the annual flea market. Many of the residents look forward to this event every year. Some to sell belongings that they have gathered and are ready to let go of and some just use it as a social gathering.

22 Year Old Male Missing

Details: Created on Wednesday, 24 April 2013 20:36; Written by Catherine Vitale

BARNET - UPDATE The body of a 22 year-old male, who police have just confirmed as Zachary Florio of Passumpic, has still not been found in Barnet. Florio went missing at around 2 p.m. Wednesday after a canoe capsized in the water.
Dive teams and authorities searched for hours, before darkness forced them to call off their search for the night.

Cyber Bullying Awarness

Details: Created on Tuesday, 23 April 2013 16:51; Written by Mario Viola

LYNDON-This day in age bullying has evolved into more than just the simple name-calling.

We are at a point in technology that with a push of a button, a bully can call someone a name and the whole world will hear about it.

Cyber Bullying Awarness (2)

Details: Created on Tuesday, 23 April 2013 16:51; Written by Mario Viola

LYNDON-This day in age bullying has evolved into more than just the simple name-calling.

We are at a point in technology that with a push of a button, a bully can call someone a name and the whole world will hear about it.

This is whats more commonly referred to as cyber bullying, "It happens in a place where we cant go and that's cyberspace," said Lyndon State College's Dean of Student Affairs Jonathan Davis.

Cyber bullying is any type of harassment on a social media website such as Facebook or Twitter. These mediums have become a powerful tool in the world of bullying and it has become very difficult to police. Currently Vermont state laws on bullying do not include cyber bullying. According to Lyndon Institutes hand book any type of bullying is defied as, “Bullying" means any overt act or combination of acts, including an act conducted by electronic means, directed against a student by another student or group of students and which: is repeated over time; is intended to ridicule, humiliate, or intimidate the student; and (a) occurs during the school day on school property, on a school bus, or at a school-sponsored activity, or before or after the school day on a school bus or at a school-sponsored activity , or does not occur during the school day on school property, on a school bus, or at a school sponsored activity and can be shown to pose a clear and substantial interference with another student’s right to access educational programs."

Its not just a problem in high school it even stems to college. "We deal with it on a case by case situation,"Davis said. Although Lyndon State College has no set program for cyber bullying, Davis says that it is usually resolved with simple communication and just listening to one another "We have has a couple of issues that have been resolved by simple mediation," Davis said ,"But we do not have a set program against cyber bullying"

One of the biggest reasons cyber bullying can be so difficult on a child, is that he or she has a very difficult time getting away from it. Not only will it take place online but it will more than likely take place in person as well, which makes it very difficult to control it and put a stop to it once it has started. So if your child is being cyber bullied don’t wait for it to go away it needs to be handled immediately with the proper people to put a stop to it before it goes out of control and permanently damage the learning process of our youth.

What Makes A Business The Best?

Details: Created on Friday, 19 April 2013 17:12; Written by Joseph Peters

AROUND THE NEK - Twenty-one businesses were named Vermont's best places to work by Vermont Business Magazine. Of those, only two were based in the Northeast Kingdom: Wells River Savings Bank and Edward Jones Investments.

Stained Glass Creations

Details: Created on Friday, 19 April 2013 08:29; Written by Sean Siciliano

RYEGATE - Tess Conant has been making gifts out of glass for the last seven years.

When you think of an artist some would think of drawer or a painter, but Conant creates glass art.

Wells River Bank Ranks Second

Details: Created on Thursday, 18 April 2013 15:04; Written by Brian Stone

WELLS RIVER - Once again the Wells River Savings Bank has made the list of Best Places to Work in Vermont. Recieving the first place award in 2010, Wells River Savings Bank has made the top ten list since then. And this year was no different when they came in second.

Economy Effects Logging In NEK

Details: Created on Monday, 15 April 2013 17:46; Written by Michael Howard

NORTHEAST KINGDOM - For loggers in the Kingdom, demand in the last 10 years for harvested hardwood has gone down at a dramatic rate due to the nation's housing market. As the demand for hardwood has gone down, prices for just about everything else, have gone up.

Budget Cuts Are Bad News For Teachers

Details: Created on Friday, 05 April 2013 14:31; Written by Joseph Peters

budget cuts WELLS RIVER - After two failed attempts to pass a school budget, the Blue Mountain Union school board is under the gun, trying to have a third draft of the budget ready for vote on April 24. The first two budgets were deemed too expensive for voters, which means that teachers will likely lose their jobs as the board attempts to create a budget that can win voter approval.

Leahy Center Looking to Help

Details: Created on Wednesday, 03 April 2013 20:11; Written by Kevin Lessard

SUTTON - For many young students in the Northeast Kingdom, attending college can be difficult.

At times it may seem scary, unobtainable, or even impossible, but the Leahy Center for Rural Students is looking hoping to ease the minds of those students.

Subaru Announces Recalls

Details: Created on Wednesday, 03 April 2013 16:46; Written by Catherine Vitale

NEW ENGLAND - Subaru has issued a recall on all Outback and Legacy models from 2005 through 2009.

The vehicles are being recalled in all six New England states.

Proposed Home Sprinkler Systems Mandate

Details: Created on Tuesday, 02 April 2013 20:40; Written by Michael Howard

NORTHEAST KINGDOM – Sprinkler systems have proven to save lives but what if they were mandatory in every new home in Vermont?

In a study released in January of this year, members from insurance companies, home builders as well as Vermont fire safety officials looked at the possibility of making it mandatory for all new homes built in Vermont, to have a sprinkler system. “It was a legislative study basked on some work in the state house” says Deputy Director of Vermont’s Division of Fire Safety Robert Patterson, “we were asked to take the lead on this.”

New Taxes Added in Vermont

Details: Created on Tuesday, 02 April 2013 19:27; Written by Samantha Knight

NORTHEAST KINGDOM - State Representatives in Vermont have voted to add $27 million in new taxes across the state.

Local representatives are on the fence about how they feel about the raise.

Bunnies Being Cared For

Details: Created on Friday, 29 March 2013 14:35; Written by Catherine Vitale

NORTHEAST KINGDOM – A Lunenburg animal shelter is taking care of 38 unexpected visitors.

Those visitors are rabbits and bunnies that have just been released by the court.

Prues Continue to Await Trials

Details: Created on Wednesday, 27 March 2013 15:32; Written by Julianne Walshaw

VERMONT- Today marks the one year anniversary since Allen and Patricia Prue were taken into custody for allegedly murdering St. Johnsbury Academy teacher, Melissa Jenkins. Since then the pair have been awaiting their trials, which upon review last week were delayed.

BMU Prepares for Spring Season

Details: Created on Wednesday, 27 March 2013 15:25; Written by Catherine Vitale

WELLS RIVER - While snow is still on the baseball diamond, Blue Mountain Union practiced in the gym. The Bucks are getting ready for their 2013 season.

The baseball and softball teams took to the floor of the Doctor Harry Rowe gymnasium on their second day of practice.

Got Raw Milk?

Details: Created on Wednesday, 27 March 2013 00:11; Written by Sean Siciliano

WHEELOCK - Vermont is changing thier minds on raw milk. A bill that is sitting in congress at the moment will allow Vermont raw milk producers to sell their product at local farmers markets. Tamara Martin of South Wheelock is all for the bill. She owns the Chandler Pond farm and she says she has been indulging in raw milk for years and she has never seen anthing wrong with it. She believes producing raw milk now is different from 200 years ago.

A Community Remembers Melissa Jenkins

Details: Created on Monday, 25 March 2013 20:11; Written by Michael Howard

SAINT JOHNSBURY - Today marks the one year anniversary of Melissa Jenkins' homicide. But for those that knew her the day means more than that. This afternoon, Melissa's friends and family gathered for a memorial dinner at The Creamery Restaurant in Danville to celebrate her life.

Community Support for Jenkins' Son

Details: Created on Friday, 22 March 2013 20:56; Written by Joseph Peters

ST. JOHNSBURY -- It's been nearly a year since the tragic killing of former St. Johnsbury Academy teacher Melissa Jenkins.

The first anniversary of the murder, coming on Monday, March 25, is sure to be an emotional one for the family and friends of young 30-year-old. It's also a reminder for the Northeast Kingdom about the importance of coming together as a community.

VT Gas Tax Passed in House

Details: Created on Friday, 22 March 2013 19:00; Written by Sean Siciliano

LYNDONVILLE - On Thursday the Vermont house passed a new 4% tax on gas. The house had many discussions and much debate on this topic but in the end a draft of the bill passed with over 100 yes votes and only 37 no votes. Vermonters will see a 7.5% increase in the next two years but phase one of this tax is going to start in May.

Peacham Farmers Market

Details: Created on Friday, 22 March 2013 15:27; Written by Sean Siciliano

PEACHAM - Fresh snow may be on the ground but the Peacham farmers market is still underway. Vendors and customers gather every Thursday from 3pm to 6pm to buy and sell good, as well as keeping the mood light and cheery.

Many Roads, Many Decisions

Details: Created on Friday, 22 March 2013 15:25; Written by Joseph Peters

NORTHEAST KINGDOM - Town meetings are over and town and state highway budgets are set. Now, it's time to work on the roads.

In Sheffield, it's not a question of when construction crews will begin work on the roads. Route 122, the main road connecting Lyndon and Sheffield, has been a concern for Northeast Kingdom residents for years. VTrans announced recently that the route is on their draft list of upcoming road projects. That means that they intend to work on the road, but it doesn't guarantee that the work will actually happen. If all goes according to schedule, Route 122 will be repaved in 2016, and the worst parts of the road will be levelled this year.

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