Local pair to compete in national tournament

This past weekend Ellyn Phaneuf and her dog Tango headed to Concord, NC for the American Kennel Club’s 2009 National Agility Championship.

State senator explains stimulus fund process

Vermont Senator Richard "Dick" McCormack paid a visit to the Springfield select board meeting Monday night, sparking discussion of the current economic crisis.

Springfield School Facing Many Layoffs

Video: The Springfield school district issued notices to fifty six employees of the high school, middle school, and three elementary schools. This video report features librarian Cynthia Hughes, Superintendent Frank Perotti, and teacher Alison Sylvester.

Optimism on economy might be premature

Bob Flint, executive director of the Springfield Regional Development Corp., said he’s seeing a range of moods in his area although he said there’s “still a lot of anxiety.”

Deer hunters are happy these days

They came, about 100 strong, to a public meeting called by the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department to discuss the deer herd. But much of the discussion centered around other matters, a clear indication that Vermont deer hunters are quite contented these days.

Business reels from copper theft

In the wake of the ransacking of the former Ellsworth Ice Cream building on Fairbanks Road in North Springfield, police say that at least one other vacant plant in town has been plagued by copper piping thefts.

Robber desperate for lodging, gets jail

A Springfield man is in prison on charges he robbed a gas station at knifepoint.

Spring waits to bat

Springfield High School junior Derek Osborne chucks one to home during indoor practice Wednesday. Teams reluctantly practice indoors while fields thaw out.  (Jesse Baker Photo)

Inside robbed and vandalized plant

Video: A look inside the former Ellsworth ice cream plant recently ravaged by thieves. Includes comments by building owner Steve Marcil and police chief Douglas Johnston.

Out-of-stater charged with writing bad checks

A New Jersey man could be sentenced to more than 20 years in prison if convicted on charges of forgery, drunken driving and pretending to be his own brother.

Budget proposal threatens school jobs

Tuesday night, teachers and students got a glimpse of the future if residents continue to defeat the budget. By a 4-0 vote, the School Board adopted a reduction-in-force list of 63 teachers and staff.

New commuter bus route

The Connecticut River Transit and the Marble Valley Regional Transit District have announced a new local commuter route between Bellows Falls, Springfield, Ludlow and Rutland.

Teen denies making school bomb threat

A Springfield High School student denied charges Tuesday she made a bomb threat.

Layoff list for schools presented

Stressing the need to pass a proposed budget of $24 million on April 14 without making any additional staff cuts, the Springfield School Board approved layoff notices at a special meeting Tuesday night.

Boxing club pounds out plenty of talent

In the back corner of the Furman Building, there is work being done. The kind of work that happens here is inspiring. It's helped change some lives and it's in the process of building others.

Building restoration reveals Art-Deco frieze

Removal of the plain white factory made theater marquee from the fire-damaged Springfield Movie Theater building has uncovered some interesting hidden artwork.

Vandalized North Springfield plant toured

A vacant industrial plant that was to house two new businesses in May could cost as much as $500,000 to repair after an alleged burglary last week. Building owner Steve Marcil does not have insurance to cover the damage.

Despite 5 DUIs, man denies crash into river

A Springfield man with five drunken driving convictions was held without bail Wednesday after denying charges he drove his car into the Connecticut River while drunk.

Inmate, woman visitor facing drug charges

A man and woman from Bellows Falls were arraigned on charges Tuesday they brought drugs into Springfield prison.

Suspect denies guilt in child fondling case

A Springfield man denied a charge Tuesday he fondled an 8-year-old girl.

DUI on Connecticut River ice

A man who accidentally drove his car out onto an ice-covered section of the Connecticut River Tuesday afternoon was ordered held without bail Wednesday after he was charged with drunken driving -- sixth offense.

Green Horn

The entire March 2009 issue of Springfield High School's award winning student publication.

Two men deny guilt in copper wire theft

Despite being caught by police red-handed with cutting equipment running, two Chester men denied charges Tuesday they entered a North Springfield building and tried to steal copper wire.

Voters to get another crack at school budget

Voters will have another chance in April to pass or defeat a budget for the Springfield School District.

Copper robbers

Two men were arrested Tuesday night after they were alledgedly caught stealing copper from the former Ellsworth Ice Cream building located in North Springfield.

Students Collect Items For Food Drive

To celebrate the 100th day of school at Union Street School in Springfield, Principal Cheryl Hoffman, saw an opportunity to help others with a school-wide community service project.

New school budget at $24 million

School administrators are hoping that a shared fuel purchasing agreement, estimated to save the district $278,000, will be enough for voters to pass the proposed fiscal year 2010 budget on the second try.

Animal rescue meeting

A comprehensive meeting to discuss the development of a Disaster Animal Rescue Response Team will be held Thursday evening March 19th.

Rush hour traffic accident

Pickup truck mayhem at the busiest controlled intersection in Springfield.

Federal Funds Stimulate Construction Projects

Video: Downtown Springfield will soon be the heart of a construction site. But the construction will mean delays for drivers.

Armed robber targets gas station

Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened at North Springfield Mobil gas station Wednesday night.

Plans for Fellows Gear site detailed

From the outside, the original Fellows Gear Shaper building in downtown Springfield looks as it has for the past two decades – a former manufacturing plant in dire need of a massive infusion of money and attention.

Springfield Contractor Denies Fraud

A Springfield contractor pleaded not guilty to a charge of home improvement fraud in Windsor District Court on March 10.

N.H. Men Deny Kidnap, Assault

Three men from Claremont, N.H. pleaded not guilty on March 10 to charges of kidnapping a man from Claremont, taking him to Springfield and beating him up.

Town residents prepare for construction projects

Hang a sign saying "Under Reconstruction" on Springfield this spring. Six major construction projects planned this year.

Fellows reconstruction coming along swiftly

The exterior of the old Fellows Gear Shaper Building hasn't changed much in the year since Rick Genderson and John Meekin purchased it, but most of the fireworks have taken place inside.