Brandon

Vermont’s federal legislators secured $19.7 million for Route 7 reconstruction between Brandon and Pittsford to add truck climbing lanes and wider shoulders for cyclists. Louis Meyers from Shelburne, Vt., argues the project is a waste of money, citing existing road safety, potential traffic backups, and safer alternative routes for cyclists.

A Detroit auto shop, Motown Automotive Supercenter, is under investigation by the Michigan Secretary of State’s office after customers reported vehicles left unfixed for months. Customers described locked doors, unaddressed repairs, and returned cars in damaged condition with missing items. The shop’s owner attributed delays to a shortage of mechanics and management issues.

Baby boomers are retiring with insufficient savings, forcing adult children to financially support aging parents while jeopardizing their own retirement plans. A Vanguard estimate shows only 40% of boomers aged 61-65 are on track to afford their desired retirement lifestyle, and examples like Brandon’s mother illustrate the intergenerational financial strain caused by under-saving.

A Brandon woman has been arrested after she allegedly attacked two of her family members on Thursday in Rutland County, resulting in two injuries. Vermont State Police confirmed the incident.

Two 16-year-olds from St. Petersburg were arrested after a high-speed chase in a stolen SUV, during which they reached speeds up to 120 mph and ran multiple red lights. The pursuit ended in Brandon when troopers used a precision immobilization technique maneuver to stop the vehicle.