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Steven Jalbert to serve 90 days of house arrest UPDATED 1:30 PM EDT Jun 14, 2016 BARRE, Vt. —A Barre inspection mechanic is convicted of reckless endangerment after passing a car that crashed and killed a woman. Steven Jalbert was a certified inspection mechanic in May 2014 when he inspected Donald and Elizabeth Ibey’s 1992 Chevrolet Corsica. Elizabeth Ibey, 83, died in a crash two month later. …
BARRE — Every now and then a concerned citizen or group of citizens attempts to bring attention to a social issue by taking the law into their own hands, in the form of threats or public shaming. Barre Mayor Thomas Lauzon said in an interview Thursday that he has seen this, and it often takes shape on Facebook. “If I had to pay a dollar every time I read something…
Photo by Sarah Milligan Children place flowers in a vase in memory of their friend, Drew Bernier, who died at age 7 of a rare disease. A service of remembrance and a celebration of his life was held on Saturday at the Barre Municipal Auditorium. BARRE — Hundreds gathered Saturday evening to mourn the death and celebrate the life of 7-year-old Drew Isaac Bernier who, with his affinity…
CCTA/GMTA Announces Big Changes Posted January 22, 2016 Burlington, VT | January 21, 2016: In the coming months, the Chittenden County Transportation Authority (CCTA) and the Green Mountain Transit Agency (GMTA) will rebrand to become Green Mountain Transit (GMT). In July 2011, GMTA and CCTA became one legal entity, which formalized the operating relationship between the two agencies that had existed since 2003. The rebrand marks an exciting time and…
BARRE — In honor of 7-year-old Drew Bernier, community members will wear their best superhero costume today. The day is being called Superhero Day, as Bernier was a big fan of superheroes. He died last week after a battle with a leukemia. Donations are welcome, and Drewstrong T-shirts will be available for sale at Granite City Graphics, 279-2883. The community is also invited to join in the celebration of Bernier’s…
Bernier Family GoFundMe Page I wanted to take a moment to comment on Drew Bernier, who was diagnosed with MDS, and recently passed away at Boston Children’s Hospital. I have been following the posts on Facebook, and have been saddened by his death, but he IS the definition of a “Superhero” Drew liked Superman and Batman: He was followed all over the world, due to the impact of…
Posted: Apr 05, 2016 5:22 PM EST Updated: Apr 05, 2016 6:20 PM EST By Kyle Midura MONTPELIER, Vt. – About 20 percent of Vermonters smoke cigarettes. But those younger than 21 could be slowly cut off from the addictive substance. “Our hope is that this will help move Vermont to a culture with healthier youth, less government spending and a brighter future for our children and theirs,” said Rep….
Barre Comes Together after Losing a Local Superhero
BARRE, Vt. – A little boy who stole the hearts of Vermonters with his fight against a rare blood disorder has died. We first met Drew Bernier two years ago when he was 6 and in need of a bone marrow transplant. The Barre community rallied to help pay his medical expenses. And last spring, classmates held a rally at school dressed up like superheroes in honor of Drew, who they…