Police Seek Group Assault Suspects + COVID Cases Rise In Schools

Burlington VT

22 September, 2021

4:49 PM

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Hello, people of Burlington! Danielle Fallon here with the latest edition of the Burlington Daily. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Burlington? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Possible light rain overnight. High: 81 Low: 69. Here are the top stories today in Burlington: Burlington police are trying to identify a group of people who attacked a man on the corner of Church and College streets. Investigators did not share the video of the aggravated assault, but they say everyone in the video is considered a person of interest in the case. The attack happened at about 2:25 a.m. on Sept. 12. (WCAX) COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Vermont schools among students and staff only weeks into the start of the school year. Since the beginning of the semester, 344 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported from Vermont schools. Education Secretary Dan French said the Agency of Education is hearing from schools that the current contact tracing model is unsustainable. (Burlington Free Press) This Saturday, National Drive Electric Week will kick off in South Burlington with the annual Sun CARnival. (Vermont Biz)The Vermont School Library Association announced its opposition to sharing Fletcher Free Library with the new Burlington High School. (vtdigger.org) A new report encourages more civilian oversight in Burlington Police Departments' external and internal investigations. (Seven Days) Today's Burlington Daily is brought to you by our friends at FTD, the most trusted name in flowers. FTD's network includes over 8,800 local florists in communities around the country. Send flowers to someone you care about today and get a 15% discount on your order. Click here to make someone feel awesome. Today in Burlington: Climate Action Plan public event (5:00 PM) Did you know you can feature your local business right here for just $79 a month? Click here to get started. You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around. If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Danielle Fallon About me: Danielle Fallon is a writer who loves using her creativity to fuel her passion for communication. She is an employee of content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.