Check out the 20th annual RVTC Cardboard Boat Race video montage produced by the Audio Video Production Program at the River Valley Technical Center in Springfield and released just yesterday.

Penny Sale $5,000 grand prize winner

Springfield Rotary Club president Jeff Mobus caught up with Saturday’s Penny Sale grand prize winner Mark Germain at the “Power of Pink” dance fundraiser held at the VFW the same evening.

And Vicki Ball tops them all

Too many cooks may spoil the broth, but in the case of the Apple Fest, lots of cooks were exactly what was needed to turn out delicious apple pies for the annual Pie Baking Contest.

Les and Louise Roberts take Curb Appeal honors

“Do you have the guts to take on a fixer-upper?” asks a popular home improvement TV series. With that as their mantra, Les and Louise Roberts rolled up their sleeves, renovated every square inch of their “fixer-upper” inside and out, and won the 2018 Curb Appeal Challenge.

Man charged with selling fentanyl-laced heroin

A Putney resident who was out on pre-trial conditions while awaiting the resolution of kidnapping and extortion charges that were filed against him last year has now been charged with selling fentanyl-laced heroin to a police informant in Springfield back in May.

Springfield Elks hold annual Drug Awareness poster contest.

Springfield Elks Lodge 1560 recently held their annual Drug Awareness poster contest with the theme being, “Hero’s”. All third, fourth and fifth grade students at Union Street School participated.

Springfield Barber celebrates 20 years with prize drawing

Springfield Barber, located at 307 Clinton Street, is celebrating its 20th year in Springfield. Owner Pam Eastman first opened the business on Valley Street in 1998.

RVTC produced safety video needs your vote

TV Production Students at Spingfield's River Valley Technical Center have an entry in the CareerSafe Online Youth Safety Video Contest which has made it to the top 12. Their video is titled: "Lets Work Distraction Free". With your online vote, you can help give it a chance to become the first prize winner!

Past prizewinner pushes Curb Appeal creativity

Three days into her Curb Appeal project of applying German “schmeer” mortar to the facade of her house, Janalene Gould almost bailed.

It's back: Springfield Curb Appeal Challenge

Have you been thinking about upgrading your home or yard to make it more attractive? Now is the time to act! The second annual Springfield Curb Appeal Challenge opens on Saturday, April 14.

Steampunk Society of VT offers scholarship to Springfield student

The Steampunk Society of Vermont, a Springfield, Vermont based nonprofit organization, is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a Springfield, Vermont graduate who will be studying one of the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) subjects post high-school graduation.

LEGO engineers and their 2018 creations

Victoria Turco
Springfield

Thanks to NewsBank, its Chester Conference Center on Saturday, March 17 was once again filled with young engineers who created some fabulous entries in the seventh annual LEGO Contest, sponsored by St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Thirty exhibitors in grades Pre-K through Seventh came from 11 towns in Vermont and two in New Hampshire.

Southeast 4-H Horse Hippology and Quiz Bowl Contest held in Springfield

The Southeast 4-H Horse Hippology and Quiz Bowl Contest, held Feb. 10 in Springfield, provided an opportunity for 4-H’ers to match wits on several equine topics, among them, breeds and their origins, anatomy, feeds and nutrition, horsemanship and blankets, wraps and other “clothes” for horses.

Video: $10,000 PCH Winner – Joanna Rothluebber

Joanna Rothluebber of Springfield, VT received a $10,000 Check from the Publishers Clearing House Prize Patrol on January 16th. She wasn't home to be surprised there but they managed to track her down at her workplace in Ludlow.

Local woman wins Publishers Clearing House cash prize

PCH Prize Patrol guy Howie Guja didn't find Springfield resident Joanna Rothluebber at home Tuesday but managed to track her down at work where she was able to deposit her $10,000 immediately - she's a bank teller.

Local youth excel in annual Elks Hoop Shoot

The Springfield Elks Lodge No. 1560 held its annual Hoop Shoot for boys and girls ages 8 to 13 on Dec. 9 at Riverside Middle School.

Quilt raffle winner announced

Congratulations to Gail Shute of Springfield, Vermont, who won the raffle quilt made by the Quilt Group at the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ in Springfield.

Springfield Rotary Penny Sale is Oct. 28

The 65th Annual Springfield Vermont Rotary Club Penny Sale is coming up at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Riverside Middle School in Springfield. As always, there will be more than 300 prizes available with values over $500 and many in the $25 to $50 range.

Flags on Main Street fundraiser

American Legion Post 18 members are selling 50/50 raffle tickets to help support the downtown flag project initiated by Robert L. Johnson VFW Post 771.

Cast your vote for VINE Sanctuary

Springfield's VINE Sanctuary has been nominated for favorite farmed animal sanctuary in the nation! Founder Patrice Jones says, "Of course, we don't have a chance against the sanctuaries that welcome large groups of visitors every weekend, but it would be wonderful if we got a respectable number of votes, thereby signaling to the editors of VegNews that some folks do appreciate our unique approach to sanctuary work."