Thursday, May 24 2012 12:25 PM EDT2012-05-24 16:25:21 GMT
Vermont is withdrawing their application for a flexibility waiver for the No Child Left Behind Act. According to a press, President Obama and Secretary Arne Duncan, encouraged states to apply for flexibilityMore >>
Vermont is withdrawing their application waiver for the No Child Left Behind Act.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 11:56 AM EDT2012-05-24 15:56:36 GMT
Burke Mountain has been sold to Bill Stenger, Jay Peak's president, and his long-time partner Ari Quiros. "I'm delighted to be involved in the Burke Mountain Resort community," Mr. Quiros said. "The mountainMore >>
Burke Mountain has been sold to Bill Stenger, Jay Peak's president, and his long-time partner Ari Quiros.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 10:54 AM EDT2012-05-24 14:54:36 GMT
Police arrested a man in Barre, Vt. for having sexual relations with a 14-year-old girl. According to police, Seth Bell, 18, of Barre, Vt., was arrested for sexual assault on May 18.The offenses occurredMore >>
Police arrested a man in Barre, Vt. for having sexual relations with a 14-year-old girl.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 9:33 AM EDT2012-05-24 13:33:47 GMT
A new Vermont law will help save lives and it started with one influential 8th grader.In February, Williston Central School 8th grader, Tommy Watson, set out to train 100 people in CPR."It's pretty intenseMore >>
A new Vermont law will help save lives and it started with one influential 8th grader.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 9:17 AM EDT2012-05-24 13:17:51 GMT
The City of Plattsburgh School board is meeting Thursday night to weigh in on cuts. The school budget, which spending plan was just over $38 million, was voted voted down last week. A new vote is expectedMore >>
The City of Plattsburgh School board is meeting Thursday night to weigh in on cuts.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 9:06 AM EDT2012-05-24 13:06:45 GMT
Vermont's Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living has hired the deputy police chief in Burlington to help with a backlog of abuse cases.Walter Decker will join an adult protective servicesMore >>
Vermont's Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living has hired the deputy police chief in Burlington to help with a backlog of abuse cases.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 8:17 AM EDT2012-05-24 12:17:15 GMT
A former Barre City police officer is convicted of unlawful trespass, unlawful mischief and resisting arrest. According to a press release, on January 3, 2011, Zak Winston entered his neighbor's apartmentMore >>
A former Barre City police officer is convicted of unlawful trespass, unlawful mischief and resisting arrest.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 7:54 AM EDT2012-05-24 11:54:01 GMT
The Barre City Police Department is investigating a string of multiple vehicle break ins that took place during the early morning hours on Wednesday.A press release says, residents from Lower Berlin, Smith,More >>
The Barre City Police Department is investigating a string of multiple vehicle break-ins that took place during the early morning hours on Wednesday.More >>
Thursday, May 24 2012 7:23 AM EDT2012-05-24 11:23:18 GMT
A Vermont woman has pleaded not guilty to aiding people charged with committing multiple burglaries.Alivia Lawrence of Putney is accused of driving people involved in the burglaries to and from targetedMore >>
A Vermont woman has pleaded not guilty to aiding people charged with committing multiple burglaries.More >>
Wednesday, May 23 2012 11:25 PM EDT2012-05-24 03:25:34 GMT
On Wednesday, the City of Montpelier took a step to make sure its drinking water remains safe. Recently the Vermont Supreme Court ruled the city couldn't stop people from fishing, boating and swimmingMore >>
On Wednesday, the City of Montpelier took a step to make sure its drinking water remains safe.More >>
Barre, Vermont - Some Vermont veterans impacted by Tropical Storm Irene are wondering where they can get state funding.
Vermont VFW Commander Ron Tallman thought money raised from the Phish and Grace Potter concerts in the fall would have been given out by now.
"My understanding is that there's a numerous amount of money out there, over a million dollars plus that is available for disaster relief. Everybody keeps hearing about that money but they can't seem to get to it," Tallman said.
The money went to Vermont's Long Term Disaster Relief Fund, which was formed by Governor Peter Shumlin in September.
The chairman of that committee, David Coates, says that money is being given out now through case managers.
There are 30 case managers spread throughout Vermont to help people get a piece of this more than $3 million fund. But, most of the case managers did not get up and running until three weeks ago and only $80,000 has been given out.
We asked Coates what is taking so long.
"Well one thing is FEMA is the beginning point and insurance," Coates said.
That means Irene victims must apply for FEMA funds, private insurance and even appeal to FEMA if they are denied funds before they can get state money. But if they're willing to wait.
"We're averaging something like between $6,000 and $10,000 per case," Coates said.
To contact a case manager click here or call 2-1-1.
