Whitingham

One man arrested for burglary, another dead from self-inflicted gunshot

Note: This story has been updated with additional information since it appeared in the print edition of The Deerfield Valley News. WHITINGHAM- A Wilmington man is facing multiple charges in connection with the burglary of a Wilmington business and another person is dead of a self-inflicted...

Town steps up with emergency funds

WILMINGTON- Twin Valley School Board members discussed emergency funding, appointed board members to a vice principal search committee, and approved a spending request from the town of Whitingham at an abbreviated meeting Tuesday evening.
TVSB Chair Kristy Corey she and vice chair Kathy...

Christopher Ellis Police photo

Murder charges filed in double homicide

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...

An aerial view of Sadawga West Dike.

Lake Sadawga dike in poor condition, per state auditor’s report

Note: A .pdf copy of Vermont State Auditor Doug Hoffer's report on the state's Dam Safety Program is available below the article
WHITINGHAM- A recently released report on the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation’s Dam Safety Program identified a number of dams in need of...

Thieves strike 9-year-old’s roadside stand

WHITINGHAM- Thieves made off with several matchbox cars, an undisclosed amount of cash, and a table during a robbery Tuesday.
It may sound like a joke, but 9-year-old Evan Metcalfe and his grandfather Ed Metcalfe aren’t laughing. According to Ed Metcalfe, Evan was selling the toy cars...

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

Jax on Tap on its way to being a new go-to spot in the valley

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...

Board considers new compactor, signs policing contract with Wilmington

WHITINGHAM - The selectboard met with Joseph Maguire, of Casella Waste Systems, at their regular meeting on Wednesday, July 12, to discuss a new three-year contract.
After a long discussion, however, the board asked Maguire to return with detailed cost breakdowns for a variety of...

Next phase of RBC project ready to commence

WHITINGHAM- Kingsbury Companies took delivery last month of two RBC units for the town of Whitingham. The RBC units had an exciting “last flight,” being lifted high above the power lines, trees, and existing buildings, making this project uniquely challenging. This delivery makes way for the...

Grads told to live their values, make themselves proud

WHITINGHAM- Community and family members filled the Twin Valley Middle High School gymnasium Saturday afternoon to celebrate the class of 2023.
Class President Kaley Mola welcomed the audience and thanked numerous faculty members to begin the ceremony. She reminisced on moments with her...

Twin Valley board seeks candidate, supports bill

WILMINGTON- The Twin Valley School Board announced open positions for school district officers, and signed letters of intent to hire teachers for the next school year at their regular meeting Tuesday.
No candidate submitted a petition to run for school district treasurer this year, so...