Public Safety

Public Safety 18 May, 2023

Driver gets a flat tire and a DUI charge
WOODFORD- Police say they saw several indications of impairment while talking to the driver of a vehicle stopped on Route 9 for a flat tire. Police say they stopped to see if the driver, Anthony Parris, 20, of Wilmington, required...

Free substance use events & workshop

WILMINGTON- Voices of Hope, a grassroots group supporting people impacted by substance use, is hosting two free events in April.
The first is a film showing and discussion, “Uprooting Addiction: Healing From the Ground Up,” on Thursday, April 27, at 5:30 pm at the Old School Community...

Public Safety, April 20, 2023

Dispose of old, unwanted medications
WILMINGTON- The Wilmington Police Department will participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22. Last year more than 54 pounds of medications were turned in at Wilmington Police Department for disposal. The event is...

Pinwheels on the lawn of the Vermont Statehouse.

Pinwheel gardens for child abuse prevention

MONTPELIER- On Tuesday, April 4, Gov. Phil Scott signed a declaration naming April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Vermont.
PCAVT and the Vermont Department for Children and Families, recognize that all community members have a role in ensuring children have positive experiences and...

A fire safety meeting will be held Wednesday morning.

A fire safety meeting will be held Wednesday morning.

Assistant fire marshal to lead fire safety meeting

WILMINGTON- The Southern Vermont Board of Realtors will present a public meeting on fire safety on Wednesday, February 22, at 9:15 am at the Old School Community Center. Vermont State Assistant Fire Marshal Patrick Banks will be on hand to provide important updates on fire safety.
Anyone...

Officials warn Vermonters to be on the lookout for invasive species

By Ginger Nickerson
Extension Forest Pest Education Coordinator, University of Vermont
VERMONT- February 20 to 26 is National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Each year, organizations around the country use this week to raise awareness about invasive...

Colchester’s newest policeman

Lucas McClanahan was sworn in as a new member of the Colchester Police Department on January 17. Pictured with him are his mother Kelly Nido and Deputy Chief Jeff Barton and Chief Doug Allen, of the Colchester Police Department, all former residents of Wilmington. McClanahan recently graduated...

Mental health watch party

WILMINGTON- Voices of Hope invites all to a Mental Health Advocacy Day watch party on Monday, January 30, from 10 am to 2 pm.
Every year, advocates join together to raise their voice in support of Mental Health Advocacy Day. This year is no exception.
The event will be held at the...

Monkeypox symptoms include a rash with large blisters on the skin. Vaccines are now available. Courtesy WHO

Monkeypox symptoms include a rash with large blisters on the skin. Vaccines are now available. Courtesy WHO

First monkeypox case reported in Vermont

WASHINGTON, DC- On Thursday, July 28, some of the nation’s leading health experts held a press briefing regarding the ongoing monkeypox outbreak. This briefing came a day before the first reported case in Vermont. US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra hosted the...

Police task force out to make driving safer

WINDHAM COUNTY - The Thanksgiving holiday is one of the busiest travel periods for Americans. With more drivers on the roads than usual, the likelihood of a motor vehicle crash will increase. With this in mind, the Windham County Highway Safety Task Force - consisting of the Bellows Falls Police...