Jacksonville

Barbara Ann Begiebing

Barbara Ann (Scott) Begiebing

WILLIAMSTOWN, MA - Barbara Ann (Scott) Begiebing, 83, of Jacksonville, VT, and formerly of Clarksburg, died on June 13, at Williamstown Commons. She was born in North Adams, on August 1, 1937, a daughter of Walter Scott and Jennie Evelyn (Harmon) Thompson.
Barbara attended school in...

Efficiency Vermont’s offer for Jax Electric customers

JACKSONVILLE - Vermont Public Power Supply Authority is partnering with Efficiency Vermont to bring unique program offers that help Jacksonville Electric Company customers save money by lowering the cost of investing in energy efficiency.
Customers can reduce their energy use without...

Store still serving community

Had to switch to curbside but able to stay open This is another installment in our ongoing series looking at how the pandemic has affected local businesses and services. JACKSONVILLE- As the primary center of economic activity for a village of 200, the Jacksonville General...

COVID-19 concerns cause holiday pivot

Restaurants, stores, switch to carry out, pick up or temporary closure
DEERFIELD VALLEY- A growing number of local businesses are temporarily closing their doors or changing how they deliver services to the public due to concerns about COVID-19 and an influx of visitors...

House bill will protect school budgets

DEERFIELD VALLEY- School budgets won’t have to be revoted, according to Rep. John Gannon, and there won’t be a 22-cent increase in the statewide education tax rate, if the House property tax yield bill is passed.
Gannon met with Twin Valley School Board members at their regular...

Village road striping raises concerns

WHITINGHAM – Road commissioner Stanley Janovsky and the Whitingham Selectboard discussed the Agency of Transportation’s layout of yellow traffic lines in Jacksonville village.
Janovsky and board members agreed that the lines are inaccurately drawn, giving drivers mixed messages....

Fishing derby set for May 19

JACKSONVILLE- The Whitingham-Halifax Lions Club annual fishing derby will be held Saturday, May 19, from 9 to 11 am at the brook by the Whitingham Municipal Center in Jacksonville. The brook will be stocked by the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife. There will be prizes and refreshments.