Bennington County

Lone Star ticks bring rare, severe diseases, and are on the rise in southern Vermont. Courtesy Vermont Department of Health

The hunt for rare disease-causing ticks

BENNINGTON - The state is on the hunt for lone star ticks. The ticks, which can pass diseases on to humans, are currently thought to be rare in the region, but their population is possibly on the rise. To investigate, the Agency of Agriculture, Food, and Markets is staging two events that will...

Expungement in Bennington County

BENNINGTON COUNTY – Attorney General TJ Donovan, along with Bennington County State’s Attorney Erica Marthage, will host a free expungement clinic on Friday, April 8, with appointments available from 10 am to 2 pm.
Expungements wipe from people’s records specific convictions and dismissed...

Groups seeking socks for homeless

BENNINGTON COUNTY - The Bennington County Coalition for the Homeless is collecting new socks until Friday, October 29, at many locations around the county. Donation drop boxes are located at Bennington VFW Post 1332, Bennington American Legion Post 13, Bennington Police Department, Manchester...

Stratton Foundation’s “Snowlight in Vermont” helpers

Donate to education fundraiser

BENNINGTON COUNTY - The Stratton Foundation will continue the tradition of “Snowlight in Vermont” in the Stratton Village and Manchester, with lighted trees to celebrate the season, cherished memories, and loved ones.
This year the trees will shine as a symbol in support of education. The...

State responds to outbreak in area

MONTPELIER- State officials discussed what they say is an apparent COVID-19 outbreak in the Londonderry and Manchester area at a press briefing Tuesday.
According to published reports, as many as 59 “presumptive positive” cases in the area are under investigation.
At a press...

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