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Bomb Squad Called to Georgia Property to Dispose of Explosives

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By Gregory J. LamoureuxCounty Courier GEORGIA, VT: Captain David Petersen of the Vermont State Police told the County Courier Tuesday afternoon that his agency was (more…)

(No.2)BFA St. Albans (18-4-0) walked away with a 2-1 stunning overtime D-1 semifinal win at the Perley Collins Complex, Saturday evening, over (No. 3) Rice (17-4-0). Wednesday the Bobwhites will be face (No.4) Stowe(15-7-0) at the UVM Gutterson Fieldhouse to determine the champions of D-1. Rachel N. Lamoureux, County Courier

LEGISLATIVE BILL JEOPARDIZES BOBWHITE, COMET, BULLET MASCOTS

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Editor’s Note: This story first ran in our print edition on January 27th. In recent years a number of schools in Vermont have been forced (more…)

MVU BASKETBALL COACH, LOCAL BUSINESSMAN NAMED AS STATE REPRESENTAtIve FOR SWANTON, SHELDON

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Montpelier: Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Matthew E. Walker, of Swanton, to the Vermont House of Representatives, representing House District Franklin-4. Walker (more…)

SHELDON MAN KILLED IN FIRE SUNDAY NIGHT

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By Gregory J. LamoureuxCounty Courier A fire broke out at a garage off Sweet Hollow Road in Sheldon around 8 pm last night, which quickly (more…)

VERMONT LAUNCHES FIRST PHASE OF ONLINE ORDERING & DELIVERY OF RAPID COVID-19 TESTS

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Vermont is testing a pilot program for at-home-covid-testing. This is how to signup to get one.

Child Sustains Life-threatening Injuries in Sheldon Crash, State Police Say

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By Gregory J. LamoureuxCounty Courier SHELDON: A 19-month-old, was transported to UVM Medical Center on Christmas afternoon after the vehicle he was in flipped over (more…)

Representative James Gregoire (R-Fairfield), center, listens to the debate over paid family leave within the Vermont State House on April 4th, 2019. Gregory J. Lamoureux, County Courier file

STATE REPRESENTATIVE DEFENDS NUDE PHOTOS; CALLS THEM ART, NOT PORNOGRAPHY

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By Gregory J. LamoureuxCounty Courier Editor’s Note: This article may not be appropriate for all audiences. Discretion is advised. FAIRFIELD: A Vermont State Representative is (more…)

TOOF ORDERED TO BE RELEASED PENDING TRIAL FOR SEXUALLY ASSAULTING STUDENT

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By Gregory J. LamoureuxCounty Courier ST. ALBANS: Judge Howard VanBenthuysen today agreed to release Matthew Toof, the man accused of sexually assaulting a Georgia Elementary (more…)

EX-BASKETBALL COACH, TEACHER FACES SEX CRIME CHARGES

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BFA Boys Varsity Head Coach Matthew Toof at a game in St. Albans in February of 2020. Gregory J. Lamoureux, County Courier

FORMER PUBLISHER, COLUMNIST DIES AT 63

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By Gregory J. LamoureuxCounty Courier Former publisher of the County Courier, Edward Thomas Shamy Jr., died last week at this home in Georgia, VT. Shammy (more…)

GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF SECRETARY OF HUMAN SERVICES MIKE SMITH

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Montpelier: Governor Phil Scott today announced that Secretary of Human Services Mike Smith will retire at the end of the year, after his second stint (more…)