Eric Blaisdell

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Barre man sentenced in domestic assault case

1 week ago | timesargus.com | Eric Blaisdell

BARRE — A Granite City man has been sentenced for kicking in a woman's apartment door. Shan M. McGlynn, 51, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Washington County criminal court in Barre to a felony count of first-degree aggravated domestic assault. McGlynn was sentenced to five to 15 years, all suspended except for 20 months to serve, with credit for time served. He had been ordered held without bail since his arraignment in January 2024. He was placed on probation for 15 years.
Paul White named 2025 Wendell F. Pelkey Award winner

1 week ago | timesargus.com | Eric Blaisdell

BARRE TOWN — Former select board member Paul White has been named this year's Wendell F. Pelkey Citizenship & Service Award winner. Select Board Chair Norma Malone announced White as the 35th winner of the award at the town's annual meeting Wednesday night. The award, which the town has been handing out since 1991, is named after a man who served for years on the select board.
Graniteville residents give feedback for proposed career center facility

1 week ago | timesargus.com | Eric Blaisdell

BARRE TOWN — There are more questions than answers at this point, but residents in Graniteville have weighed in on a plan to build a new home for the Central Vermont Career Center in town. Jody Emerson, the center’s director and superintendent, went before the select board in October seeking possible sites for a new center.
Plainfield officials hold meeting to discuss flood recovery effort

1 week ago | timesargus.com | Eric Blaisdell

PLAINFIELD — Officials have given an update on the flood recovery effort in town, noting they’re not quite yet in the middle of a years-long process. The town is recovering after the flooding seen in back-to-back summers, with last July’s flooding seen as the worst of the two. Brook Road and much of the lower village were devastated by the large amount of water seen from the remnants of Hurricane Beryl last year.
Sex assault charges added to Orange man's aggravated assault case

1 week ago | timesargus.com | Eric Blaisdell

BARRE – An Orange man facing assault charges is now accused of sexual assault. Tyler L. Knapp, 35, pleaded not guilty April 24 in Washington County criminal court in Barre to two felony counts of sexual assault. If convicted, Knapp faces a maximum sentence of life in prison on each of the two felony charges. The newest charges were added to a case from September, where Knapp was originally arraigned on two felony counts of aggravated assault.
Northfield man sentenced to 10 to 25 years to serve in child sex abuse case

2 weeks ago | timesargus.com | Eric Blaisdell

BARRE — A Northfield man accused of sexually abusing a girl for about two years has been sentenced to 10 to 25 years to serve and was placed on probation for life. Robert Gray, 49, was sentenced Tuesday in Washington County criminal court in Barre on felony counts of aggravated sexual assault on a victim younger than 10 years old and lewd and lascivious conduct with a child. Gray was convicted by a jury following a trial in May 2024 and had been held on $100,000 bail since his arraignment in 2018.
Norwich University students successfully design and build flour applicator for local bakery

2 weeks ago | timesargus.com | Eric Blaisdell

NORTHFIELD — A team of engineering students at Norwich University has successfully designed and built a flour applicator for a local bakery. The piece of equipment, which has since been installed at La Panciata in Northfield, won Best Overall Engineering Project of the Year Award at this year's engineering convocation. The team is comprised of Norwich seniors Will Thornton, Enock Nyame, Owen McLaughlin and Ishmael Sesay, who all are set to graduate this weekend.
Norwich University students successfully design and build flour applicator for local bakery

2 weeks ago | rutlandherald.com | Eric Blaisdell

NORTHFIELD — A team of engineering students at Norwich University has successfully designed and built a flour applicator for a local bakery. The piece of equipment, which has since been installed at La Panciata in Northfield, won Best Overall Engineering Project of the Year Award at this year’s engineering convocation. The team is comprised of Norwich seniors Will Thornton, Enock Nyame, Owen McLaughlin and Ishmael Sesay, who all are set to graduate this weekend.
Four running for two seats on Barre Town select board

2 weeks ago | timesargus.com | Eric Blaisdell

BARRE TOWN — A mason, an engineer, a golf pro and a technology information specialist are running for the select board. The town's annual vote on May 13 sees two contested races for the board. Michael Gilbar opted not to seek re-election for his two-year seat. Shadi Battah and David Soucy are running for that seat. Incumbent Justin Bolduc is challenged by Adam Kay for his three-year seat on the board.
Montpelier Police Log: Bear spotted; bicycle stole in capital

2 weeks ago | timesargus.com | Eric Blaisdell

The following is a sampling of calls to Montpelier police in recent days:People were sleeping near an ATM on State Street. A cat was reported lost on Franklin Street. On Northfield Street, a male was walking in traffic. A license plate was found and turned in to the police department. Trespassing was reported on Stone Cutters Way. A wallet was found on Stone Cutters Way. On Route 2, a bear was seen. There was a suspicious event on Main Street. No further information was provided by police.