The Invaluable Benefits of a Community Newspaper By Kevin Lewis, Cathy Ryan and Mary-Jo Brace In an era dominated by digital media and instant communication, the humble community newspaper stands as a beacon of local connectivity and information. This traditional yet enduring medium offers a plethora of benefits that go beyond its ink-and-paper…
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Giroux Body Shop Family Business Turns 100
1923-2023 From a blacksmith shop in the 1920s to a metal fabrication shop today, Giroux Body Shop has gone through many changes over the last 100 years – including the building, the tools, the projects and which generation is in charge. Joseph Paul (J.P.) Giroux was born in 1896 in Ontario, Canada. He…
Livin’ the Dream!
Local Couple Completes Unique Adventure From Press Release David and Amy Deutl of Hinesburg received their MasterLOOPerate degree from America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association (AGLCA). The degree is given in recognition of completing one of the world’s most unique adventures, America’s Great Loop – twice. Boaters doing the Great Loop are on a…
Hinesburg’s Hero
We were fortunate to know Brian Busier Father, husband, mentor, friend; how ever you knew Brian Busier, he definitely made an impression on you. He continues to impact our community since his passing in December. Known to many as owner of Lantman’s Market, Brian was very involved in the grocery business, but he…
Food Shelf Ramps Up!
Hinesburg Community Resource Center Reveals New Handicap Access Submitted by Shannon Wheeler The Hinesburg Community Resource Center revealed its new handicap ramp on Oct. 13 at 51 Ballard’s Corner Road, which houses HCRC headquarters and the Hinesburg Food Shelf. A group including HCRC board members and executive director, volunteers and those who worked on the…
An Impressive Accomplishment – Becoming an Adirondack “46er”
and Dotty Schnure Hiking 410 miles of rocky creek beds, sheer rock faces and wooden ladders … ascending 70,000 feet of elevation … dedicating more than 415 hours. That’s what it takes to hike the 46 High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains, and that’s what Hinesburg sixth grader Elijah Aguier and his grandmother Mary…
July Fourth Behind the Scenes
Stories About How It All Comes Together from Jen McCuin It’s funny to think that I’ve been involved in July Fourth planning for the past 18 years. I am the “behind the scenes” person and as surprising as it sounds, the process starts in January. Northstar Fireworks wants to know if “you’re in” and offers…
Thuja, a handmade Hinesburg hoodie business, takes off
Henry Sengle, a Hinesburg native, returned to his home state and found a way to combine his passion for the outdoors and love for sewing to start Thuja, a sustainable hoodie company.
As one raw milk producer moves on, another Hinesburg farm steps in to meet demand
On March 1, dairy farm and grocer Family Cow Farmstand closed its doors after 13 years of providing raw milk to Hinesburg. Now, another farm has stepped in to take its place.
Hinesburg Resident Teaches End-of-Life Care for the 21st Century
Hinesburg resident Francesca Arnoldy is in high demand today, as an expert in providing emotional support at the beginning and end of life.