WTSA News For Your Friday, May 20th:
Several Windham County programs have received after school grants, as Governor Phil Scott announced 4.23 million dollars was awarded to 39 programs from 11 Vermont counties. Eight Windham County programs were funded, with the largest being the Brattleboro Boys and Girls Club and Youth Services of Windham County. The Grants will help reduce gaps in Vermont’s current summer and afterschool system by addressing affordability, increasing availability, building long-lasting partnerships to promote sustainability, and piloting innovative approaches.
The Vermont Department of Labor announced it is now accepting applications for the 2022 Vermont Internship Program. The Vermont Internship Program promotes internships by providing grants to organizations that support or connect Vermont employers with student-interns from regional career technical education centers or postsecondary educational institutions. Organizations may receive up to $50,000 in grant funds to build or administer a new or existing internship program or to provide interns with need-based stipends during the internship.
A Massachusetts resident was hospitalized following an off-road crash in Richmond New Hampshire. 39-year -old David Gallagher, of Orange, Mass, was operating his All-Terrain Vehicle on Green Woods Road in Richmond when he veered off of the road and hit a mound of dirt, on the right-hand side, that caused his ATV to flip over. Gallagher was not wearing a helmet and suffered serious injuries to his head, face, and upper torso. The accident victim was airlifted to Elliot Hospital in Manchester. State Fish and Game Lieutenant Bill Boudreau said speed and inattention were likely causes of the crash.
Vermont Attorney General T.J. Donovan has announced a settlement with Florida-based Centurion Filing Services, LLC , for sending misleading mailings to Vermont businesses. Attorney General Donovan and Secretary of State Jim Condos previously issued a warning to Vermont businesses that Centurion, calling itself VT Certificate Service, was sending requests for payment for a “Certificate of Good Standing” to businesses, disguised to look like an official invoice from the State. The settlement bans Centurion from doing business in Vermont. It also requires Centurion to pay a $20,000 penalty to the State and refund the Vermont businesses it misled.
Vermont’s muzzleloader season antlerless deer permit applications are now available online at Vermont Fish and Wildlife’s website and from license agents. A link to the information and online applications is on the home page. The Fish and Wildlife Board met on May 18 and set antlerless deer permit numbers for the fall deer hunting seasons. Hunting for antlerless deer will be allowed statewide during the archery season. One deer of either sex will be allowed during the October 22-23 youth and novice weekend hunt.
A bobcat that entered a Vermont home and bit a man last week has tested positive for rabies, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department said Wednesday. Windsor Police Chief Jennifer Frank said that the bobcat had apparently been chasing a cat and ran through an open door and into the house Friday. An elderly man suffered injuries in an altercation with the animal but was able to get it in the bathroom and shut the door. Vermont state game wardens euthanized the bobcat and took it the Vermont Department of Health lab for testing. The man is receiving medical treatment for exposure to rabies, the department said.
LOTTERY NUMBERS:
TRI STATE PICK 3 6-7-5
TRI STATE PICK 4 2-5-4-7
LUCKY FOR LIFE 15-16-18-23-25 LUCKY BALL 14
MASS CASH 4-5-8-15-34
WTSA SPORTS:
The return of both Al Horford and Marcus Smart helped the Boston Celtics on their way to a 127-102 win over Miami last night, evening their series at one game apiece. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 27 points. Game 3 is Saturday night in Boston, tip-off is at 8:30.
Trevor Story hit 3 homeruns as the Red Sox rolled over Seattle Thursday night, 12-6. The teams play again tonight, Michael Wacha on the mound for Boston, first pitch is at 7:10.
The Orioles outslugged the Yankees Thursday, 9-6. The Yankees host the White Sox tonight, Nestor Cortes on the mound for New York, first pitch is at 7:05.