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In Albany, temporary food shelf home found

1 week ago | bartonchronicle.com | Tracy Davis Pierce

by Maria AmadorALBANY — Despite the absence of one of its members and the difficulty of at least one item, the Albany Select Board ran through its agenda on May 20 with ease and efficiency. Road business and the future of the Albany Food Share dominated the conversation, with the latter drawing a small crowd that, like the board, felt relieved to have arrived at a temporary plan for relocation.
Learning is celebrated at North Country

1 week ago | bartonchronicle.com | Tracy Davis Pierce

by Joseph GresserNEWPORT—William Prue, the instrumental music teacher at North Country Union High School took a sabbatical this school year. Rather than jamming with friends or just kicking back for a year, Mr. Prue spent his time traveling to different schools on a mission to discover different ways to build community. Speaking briefly about his experience Monday, Mr. Prue admitted to checking out schools’ music programs as well.
Barton man denies theft charges

1 week ago | bartonchronicle.com | Tracy Davis Pierce

by Joseph GresserNEWPORT — Judge Rory Thibault set bail for Travis Dopp, 31, of Barton at $1,000 after hearing him plead innocent to an array of charges. Those included felony charges of aggravated car theft, receiving stolen property, possession of stolen property, grand larceny, and burglary into an occupied dwelling.
In Glover, road and dam draw people to meeting

1 week ago | bartonchronicle.com | Tracy Davis Pierce

by Matthew WilsonGLOVER — Two issues drew a sizable crowd to the Glover Select Board’s May 22 meeting. More than 50 people showed up at the town hall to give their opinions about Lieutenant Governor John Rodgers’ desire to close off his road to traffic, and to discuss plans for the Shadow Lake dam. Mr. Rodgers has asked the board to make Rodgers Road a legal trail and allow him to put a fence across it so he can decide who can pass.
Perfect timing!

1 week ago | bartonchronicle.com | Tracy Davis Pierce

Soon after the Memorial Day ceremony ended this bald eagle decides to circle Gardner Park. Photo by Joseph Gresser 0 shares
Obituaries 5.28.2025

1 week ago | bartonchronicle.com | Tracy Davis Pierce

Glenn Ailes Jr.Glenn Carroll Ailes Jr., 92, of St. Johnsbury, died peacefully on May 17, 2025, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center following a brief illness. He was born in St. Johnsbury on January 29, 1933, to Glenn C. and Martha (Paquin) Ailes. Glenn was predeceased by the love of his life, Barbara Elizabeth (Stone) Ailes, in 2019 after almost 60 years of marriage.
VSP seek help identifying individuals following theft at Jay Country Store

2 weeks ago | bartonchronicle.com | Tracy Davis Pierce

On April 28, 2025 at 4:56 p.m., the Vermont State Police received a report of a retail theft at the Jay Country Store. Video footage from the store shows 4 people enter the store, 1 blonde female in a black zip up sweatshirt and red shirt took an item from the store without paying for it. The woman is depicted the photo.
Bernie’s Kingdom boogie

2 weeks ago | bartonchronicle.com | Tracy Davis Pierce

by Maria AmadorHARDWICK — Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders invited hundreds of his constituents to the Hazen Union gym on Saturday for an evening of live music and dancing. The event, which was the second dance the senator has hosted this year, was attended by people of all ages, many of whom were unabashed in their support of Mr. Sanders. The festivities kicked off with music from the Peavine Boys who played originals and covers of rock and country classics.
Lake Region students show their musical chops

2 weeks ago | bartonchronicle.com | Tracy Davis Pierce

by Gabrielle GervaisBARTON — It was a packed house at Barton United Church Sunday evening, where friends, family, and community members alike came together to watch Lake Region Union High School students get in the groove. For the seniors, this performance marks the last of their high school career — a bittersweet milestone that garnered some reminiscing and tearful farewells.
Obituaries 5.21.2025

2 weeks ago | bartonchronicle.com | Tracy Davis Pierce

Marsha Rossier CheringtonMarsha Cherington died peacefully in the early evening of May 13, 2025, in Beaufort, South Carolina. She was born Marsha Lynn Rossier to Samuel and Dorothy (Larocque) Rossier on April 2, 1948, in Saint Johnsbury. The second of five siblings, she grew up in Sutton, attended Lyndon Institute, and later received a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Johnson State College.