About Amanda Johnson
Amanda Johnson is a junior at Vermont State University Castleton majoring in journalism and communications and minoring in graphic design. She writes for the Castleton Spartan newspaper as well as other local newspapers. In her own time, she regularly does Pilates and yoga and loves to take walks with her dog. She also dabbles in video games and loves horror movies.
Poultney’s MapleFest celebrates a sweet season
Poultney area residents gathered recently to celebrate spring and Vermont’s maple treasures at MapleFest.
Hotty’s Eats & Catering grows Wallingford dining options
The eatery offers pizza, sandwiches, Southern barbecue and Italian favorites.
Spring Lake Ranch renovations expand facilities, improve care
Mental health and substance abuse treatment facility expanding number of beds and programs, including culinary opportunities.
Art runs in the family at Castleton’s Merwin Gallery
For three decades, the Merwin family has been creating and displaying art in Castleton.
Churches in Poultney serve as community hubs
Churches in the town are about much more than just religion.
‘Christmas in Castleton’ event spreads holiday cheer in the village
Castleton residents braved chilly temps on Dec. 6 to attend the annual “Christmas in Castleton” event that featured a parade with you know who in it.
Photographer Eric Killorin captures Vermont’s forgotten places
Via Community News Service and VTSU-Castleton for the Mountain Times Eric Killorin, a Middlebury-based freelance photographer, is taking his craft to new heights by embracing AI technology and combining it with his own original pieces. He specializes in rural landscapes, vintage automobiles, portraits, and abandoned and environmental spaces. He uses a full-frame DSLR camera with […]
Blues Traveler relives the ‘90s in Paramount sold out show
The Grammy-winning ’90s band Blues Traveler performed old hits, covers and new releases on Oct. 3
Local vendors show off creations at Fair Haven’s 35th Applefest
Crowds visited the Fair Haven Green for fall foods and crafts on Sept. 20 despite fewer apple stands this year.
Rutland’s annual Whoopie Pie Festival serves up more than sweet treats
Many bakeries at Rutland’s fourth annual Whoopie Pie Festival were returning contestants for “best whoopie pie.”
Protesters at Rutland May Day rally demand: ‘Protect Our Rights’
Rutland area residents took to the streets Thursday as part of nationwide protests of the Trump administration.
Vermont company transforms urine to fertilizer
A company with Rutland ties has developed a way to transform human urine into useable fertilizer in a process they refer to as “pee-cycling.”
Neighbors raise concerns over dogs in Poultney
Poultney officials have taken action against two dogs in town accused of killing neighbors’ chickens.
Brother and sister small business owners thrive in Poultney
Young Vermonters often decide to leave their small hometowns for jobs elsewhere, but siblings Martin and Whitney VanBuren decided to stay put and make a difference in Poultney.
Q&A with Vermont State University’s chief DEI officer
Vermont State University’s DEI leader answers a variety of questions regarding new DEI challenges and personal questions about his life in Vermont.
Dating show comes to Rutland this weekend
Wingman of the Year, a company aiming to redefine dating shows, is coming to Rutland on Saturday for a live dating show.
Local Luminaries: Fourney-Mills takes pride in Rutland County
Rutland County Pride co-founder and Executive Director William Fourney-Mills talks about the organization’s current programs, goals for the future and the atmosphere for the LGBTQIA+ community in Rutland.