Virginia Burgoyne Wolf, 100, Leicester

LEICESTER — Virginia Estelle Burgoyne Wolf, a direct descendant of English General John Burgoyne, age 100, passed away Monday, March 15, 2021, at Porter Hospital in Middlebury. Mrs. Wolf was born in Jersey City, N.J., on October 9, 1920. She was the daughter of James L. and Helen (Quinn) Burgoyne. She grew up in Jersey City, where she received her education. She served during World War II, at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, and Camp Crowder, Missouri. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry E. Wolf, in 1969. She t … (read more)

LEICESTER — A Leicester man was killed Wednesday evening when his car went off Route 7 in his hometown. Vermont State Police found Jeffery McGrath, 53, dead in his car at the scene of the crash. At around 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 7 state police received a report … (read more)

LEICESTER — Having a runaway dog is a heartbreaking experience for any pet owner. The first few days of frantic searching, the Facebook posts asking for help, the constant vigilance scanning the fields and walking, calling your dog’s name. If you’re lucky … (read more)

LEICESTER — The Leicester town Democratic Caucus for the purpose of nominating justices of the peace will be held via Zoom on Monday, July 27, at 7 p.m. Call 247-3171 and leave message with your email address. To obtain an absentee ballot for the Aug. 11 … (read more)

In early May, the Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History invited people to share their personal stories, pictures, and video clips of how they are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Students from Brandon answered the call. Neshobe Elementary School art … (read more)

Editor’s note: This is part of a series of stories and photos by Neshobe Elementary School students in reaction to their spring spent distance learning. Braeden James Waldie — 6th grade I am in sixth grade and would normally be caught up in field trips, p … (read more)

Editor’s note: This is part of a series of stories and photos by Neshobe Elementary School students in reaction to their spring spent distance learning. Odin Waldie (Braeden’s little brother) I am 7 years old and I have gone to Leicester School for three … (read more)

Editor’s note: This is part of a series of stories and photos by Neshobe Elementary School students in reaction to their spring spent distance learning. Silas Waldie (Braeden’s other little brother) I just turned 6 and finished kindergarten at home becaus … (read more)

LEICESTER — Green Up bags are available at the town office, between the two doors. Be safe when gathering trash — use gloves and practice social distancing. Due to concerns around Covid-19 there will be no Green Up Day lunch or raffle this year. A trailer … (read more)

LEICESTER — Green Up Day is May 30. Bags will be available outside the Town Office, under the bulletin board. On May 30, filled bags can be left on the roadside for pickup or dropped off on the trailer at the Town Shed. Due to the pandemic, please follow … (read more)

LEICESTER — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, until further notice, the Leicester Town Office is closed to the public. Office staff are available to assist you via phone, fax, mail, and e-mail. To contact Julie Delphia, Town Clerk (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thur … (read more)

LEICESTER — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, until further notice, the Leicester Town Office is closed to the public. Office staff are available to assist you via phone, fax, mail and e-mail. To contact Julie Delphia, Town Clerk (Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursda … (read more)

LEICESTER — Town Clerk Julie Delphia reminds residents that dogs are to be registered by April 1. An up-to-date rabies certificate is needed. The cost is $11 for an altered dog, $15 for unspayed/un-neutered dog. A rabies clinic will be held at the Leicest … (read more)

LEICESTER — It was smooth sailing at town meeting in Leicester this year. When they gathered at the Leicester Meeting House on Monday evening residents approved the proposed $695,235 of town spending for the coming fiscal year, an amount that is roughly $ … (read more)

LEICESTER — Leicester residents will gather at the Leicester Meeting House on Monday, March 2, at 7 p.m. to make decisions on town finances. Between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, they will cast ballots for town officers and their votes for propo … (read more)