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Christopher Ellis Police photo
JACKSONVILLE- Christopher Daniel Ellis, 54, of Whitingham, pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree aggravated murder in Windham Criminal Court Wednesday.  He was ordered held without bail by Windham Criminal Court Judge John Treadwell. 
The charges against Ellis stem from the...

Chris Roberts, the owner of the Jacksonville General Store, stands behind the bar of Jax on Tap, a new taproom that is attached to the store. Roberts said he wanted to keep the automotive vibe of the former garage. Lauren Harkawik
JACKSONVILLE - People around the valley, and particularly those in Jacksonville, have a new regular spot to drink, dine, and spend time at: Jax on Tap, the new taproom at the Jacksonville General Store.
The taproom is connected to the general store, located in a former garage at what used...
DEERFIELD VALLEY - The valley’s biggest summer festival, the Blueberry Festival, is back in full swing this year after a few years of limited activities due to the pandemic. It kicks off Friday night in Jacksonville with opening ceremonies and a music and market event. Festivities will continue...
WHITINGHAM - Over the course of two meetings, the Whitingham Selectboard heard concerns about, debated, and ultimately decided against a proposal to bill sewer users based on a building’s maximum occupancy. 
The proposal was suggested by board member James Weber at their October 5 meeting...

Mutalo, Penuel, and Nadia Vital in front of the draft horse mural at the Whitingham Municipal Center. The family has come to the United States from central Africa. M. Eldred
JACKSONVILLE - A family of refugees who arrived here in recent days will not be staying long-term, but were welcomed with open arms. The local volunteer group who helped get them settled will now prepare to welcome another family in the coming months, and will hold a film screening next week as a...

A large crowd gathered at the Whitingham Municipal Center on Wednesday, August 24, debating a controversial ATV ordinance. Photo by Gig Zboray.
WHITINGHAM - A controversial ATV ordinance dominated the Whitingham Selectboard meeting Wednesday, August 24, as residents debated with the Jack Pines Pirates ATV club and the board.
Jack Pines’ president Joe Berard told attendees the plan was to allow ATV use from Lone Pine Road to...
JACKSONVILLE- The Children’s Literacy Foundation has selected the Whitingham Free Public Library as one of 12 public libraries across Vermont and New Hampshire to be recipients of its 2022 to 2023 Rural Libraries grant program. Each of the chosen sites will receive two storytelling performances...

A photo posted on the Jacksonville General Store’s Facebook page shows an open sign in the window of the former Briggs Automotive space, now home to the general store. Facebook
JACKSONVILLE - After a period of about seven months with no grocery option in Jacksonville, as of this week, the town has multiple options: The Jacksonville Country Store, in the spot where the town’s general store has historically been, and the Jacksonville General Store across the street, where...
WHITINGHAM - At their regular meeting Wednesday, May 18, the Whitingham Selectboard approved a liquor license for a new general store in Jacksonville that is set to open this summer.
The new iteration of the Jacksonville General Store is owned by Christopher Roberts, who purchased the name...
JACKSONVILLE - The Deerfield Valley Lions Club annual fishing derby will be held on Saturday, May 21, from 9 to 11 am at the brook by the Whitingham Municipal Center. The brook will be stocked by the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife. There will be prizes and refreshments, including hot...

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