By Patricia LeBoeufBennington BannerPOWNAL — An unusual Tax ID number system, somewhat weak internal controls, lack of oversight on adjusting account entries and issues with sharing information … more

With poverty, illness and loneliness afflicting many seniors, a friendly visitor with a helpful gift can spark some much-needed joy.This year, volunteers plan to provide those gifts and that visit to … more

BENNINGTON — The regional governing board of the Southwest Vermont Regional Technical School District unanimously approved a $3.96 million budget for fiscal 2021 at its regular meeting Monday, … more

BENNINGTON — The Select Board was asked Monday to consider a 1 percent local option tax on retail sales in Bennington. Town Manager Stuart Hurd proposed the idea of adding the tax to the state's … more

Residents of at least four Bennington County municipalities will vote next March on whether to become founding members of a communications union district that potentially would bring high-speed … more

BENNINGTON — Olivia Surdam and several fellow high school students spent about two hours shopping at Walmart on Sunday. They came away with bags of toys, clothes, shoes for dozens of children … more

BENNINGTON — A man pleaded guilty Monday to repeatedly hitting a 63-year-old Manchester man with a baseball bat at the victim's home in April. Chad Herrington, 44, pleaded guilty to a felony … more

The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union board is considering a fiscal 2021 budget with an increase of nearly 6 percent over last fiscal year.SVSU Director of Finance and Operations Renee Gordon said … more

BRATTLEBORO — Environmental groundwater and soil monitoring of the Vermont Yankee site has turned up 17 "areas of concern," but only five of those areas are so polluted they need additional … more

BENNINGTON — For some local students, this holiday season is a time to practice a skill and give back at the same time.Sewing group students in the Mosaic program at Mount Anthony Union Middle … more