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🌱 What a Christian “Z University” could mean for Poultney’s empty college campus

Poultney, Vermont Patch AM: a 3 min read

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  • What a Christian “Z University” could mean for Poultney’s empty college campus

Also on today's calendar: Breanna Elaine — Poultney Pub and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ‘I'm the awakener': Evangelist Tommie Zito plans to transform Poultney's Green Mountain College campus into a Christian university (vtdigger.org) — Plans are moving ahead for Florida evangelist Tommie Zito to buy and convert Poultney’s former Green Mountain College campus into “Z University,” a Christian school he hopes to open in 2027. Town officials, local business owners, and residents are watching closely as he works through Act 250 issues, accreditation questions, and major fundraising needs that could reshape Poultney’s economy and downtown foot traffic.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Rutland

  • Rutland organizations support local families with back-to-school giveaways and kids food drives (mynbc5.com)
  • ‘Fertile Period' In Rutland City 25 Years Ago Served As Backdrop For Photographer's Surreal Scenes Of Suburban Life (mountaintimes.info)
  • Vermont student becomes first to attend national STEM competition (wcax.com)

Killington

  • Killington Resort President Mike Solimano Named Among Vermont's Most Influential Business Leaders (mountaintimes.info)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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