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Vermont flooding killed man in his Barre home Wednesday
A man died in this week’s historic flooding in Vermont, health officials confirmed Thursday. The Vermont Department of Health confirmed the death of 63-year-old Barre resident Stephen Davoll. Health officials said that Davoll drowned in his home on Wednesday. Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., issued a statement mourning Davoll’s death. “The loss of a Vermonter is always painful, but it...
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Police: High School Student Shot Teacher With Airsoft Gun in Barre, Vermont
Authorities say they received a call about a student shooting a teacher in the back with an airsoft gun after dismissal Tuesday. Two high school students could face charges after one of them shot a teacher with a pellet gun, according to reports from NBC affiliate NBC 5. Police responded to a report that came in at 2:45 p.m., learning…
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2 Possible Kidnapping Attempts Under Investigation in Barre, Vt.
Two recent possible attempted kidnappings are under investigation in Barre, Vermont, police say. Both incidents involve a blue Ford pickup truck, Barre police told NBC affiliate WPTZ, though police haven’t confirmed if any kidnappings were attempted. An 8-year-old boy reported being approached Friday afternoon by a man who alluded to a kidnapping while threatening the child, officials said. He...
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Committee Changes Controversial Name of Vermont Brook
The waterway formerly known as Negro Brook will now be called Huzzy Brook, after Black residents of the area before the Civil War.
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Vermont Brook's ‘Offensive' Name Is Changed After Months of Discussion
The name of a small waterway in southeastern Vermont has been changed after a state committee determined the previous name was a relic of history that needed to be thrown out to ensure a welcoming atmosphere to everyone. The Vermont Board of Libraries, which is in charge of what to call mountains, lakes and other natural features in the state,…
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Vermont Couple Charged With Manslaughter in 7-Month-Old Baby's Death
A Vermont couple has been charged in connection with the drug-related death of their 7-month-old baby earlier this year. Christopher Wicker, 34, and Brianna Wicker, 25, of Barre, have both been charged with involuntary manslaughter and were arraigned Monday, according to WPTZ-TV. Barre police said they were called to the couple’s home on the morning of May 3 after Brianna…