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Police Chiefs Back Route 4 Rumble Strips

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Hartford — Police in the two towns that have responded to a rash of fatal car accidents along a Vermont state road in recent months are swinging their support behind the installation of centerline “rumble strips” along portions of Route 4. The endorsement comes just as the state prepares to undertake $300,000 of maintenance work on a stretch of the road. Hartford Deputy Police Chief Brad Vail and Woodstock Police …

Suit Claims Employee Stole Funds

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Newport — The owner of the North Country Smokehouse has filed a lawsuit against the company’s longtime office manager, accusing her of stealing more than $600,000 from his Claremont business since 2005 and using the money to buy luxury vehicles, snowmobiles and expensive jewelry. In filings in Sullivan County Superior Court, Mike Satzow accused Bonnie Johnson, whom he says he trusted with his …

Dartmouth Rape Suspect Posts Bail

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Lebanon — A Dartmouth College student charged with raping a female student after entering her dorm room had his scheduled court appearance yesterday delayed for a month to allow his attorney more time to review evidence in the case. Facing four counts of aggravated sex assault, Parker C. Gilbert, 20, was scheduled to appear in Lebanon Circuit Court yesterday, but his attorney secured …

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Oxbow’s Nate Smith slides into home for a run during the Olympians’ home game with Randolph yesterday. Oxbow prevailed in eight innings, 4-3. (Valley News - Sarah Priestap) O’s Nip Ghosts
Randolph at Oxbow baseball in Bradford, Vt., on May 21, 2013. Oxbow won, 4-3. (Valley News - Sarah Priestap) Photo Gallery: Randolph at Oxbow Baseball
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