Sid Bewlay

Sep 12, 2024 | mynbc5.com | Sid Bewlay

The Environmental Protection Agency said Vermont is in violation of the Clean Water Act when it comes to keeping waste from making its way into Lake Champlain. The agency said the problem starts with flaws in the permitting process for large farms, also known as Confined Animal Feeding Operations, and it means more and more phosphorus can make it into the watershed, causing blue-green algae blooms to form. The problem boils down to issues with proper permitting and oversight.

Sep 10, 2024 | mynbc5.com | Sid Bewlay

September 10 is worldwide suicide prevention day and Vermont is increasing efforts to add care centers for mental health care in the state. The Department of Mental Health, alongside the Howard Center, and other community partners is set to open a Mental Health Urgent Care center next month. This will be the first urgent care of its kind in Chittenden County and the fourth in the state.

Sep 7, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Sid Bewlay

ShareNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul has requested a major disaster declaration from President Joe Biden for damages that took place between Aug. 8 and Aug. 10, 2024, during Tropical Storm Debby. If granted, the declaration would provide federal funding for Allegany, Broome, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Ontario, Steuben, St. Lawrence, and Yates counties. The money would be used for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and repairs to public buildings and infrastructure.

Sep 7, 2024 | mynbc5.com | Sid Bewlay

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has requested a major disaster declaration from President Joe Biden for damages that took place between Aug. 8 and Aug. 10, 2024, during Tropical Storm Debby. If granted, the declaration would provide federal funding for Allegany, Broome, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Ontario, Steuben, St. Lawrence, and Yates counties. The money would be used for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and repairs to public buildings and infrastructure.

Sep 6, 2024 | ktvz.com | Sid Bewlay

WPTZ via CNN NewsourceA dog nicknamed Buckethead or Buckey is now safe and being cared for after a week on the run Published September 6, 2024 7:11 AM By Sid BewlayClick here for updates on this story    DERBY, Vermont (WPTZ) — A dog nicknamed Buckethead or Buckey is now safe and being cared for after a week on the run, according to Derby, Vermont, animal control officer Renee Falconer. The dog was first spotted in Derby on Aug.