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In today's newsletter:
- Which Rutland-area events and deadlines are coming up this week?
- Why state police are seeking a new arrest tied to MVCC
- Rutland native Joyce Mae Bruner remembered with service today
Also on today's calendar: Red Cross Blood Drive and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 50 and low of 36 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 57, low: 33.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 53 and low of 31 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Rutland Herald Community News for April 22, 2026 (rutlandherald.com) — Rutland residents are invited to a democracy rally this Friday evening in Main Street Park and can also sign up now for West Rutland’s May 9 Townwide Yard Sale. The roundup highlights local volunteer needs, statewide grant awards, and upcoming public input sessions on deer management and water-use reporting that may affect area landowners and hunters. 
2. VSP News Release // 26B4002586 // Transportation of Contraband into a Place of Detention (blogspot.com) — Rutland police investigators say a visitor allegedly brought tobacco and marijuana into Marble Valley Correctional Center for an incarcerated person, and they’re now seeking a warrant for the woman’s arrest. The inmate remains jailed on previous charges, with a new court appearance set in Rutland Criminal Court next month. Residents should expect further details in a future release.
3. Joyce Mae Bruner (vtdigger.org) — Family and friends are invited to honor Joyce Mae (Flanders) Bruner, who was born in Rutland in 1927 and passed away this month at nearly 100, at a graveside service today in South Burlington. She is remembered for her long Vermont ties, community involvement, and the many children and grandchildren she leaves behind.
4. West Rutland marble heritage draws artists from around the world (mynbc5.com) — West Rutland’s historic marble quarries now power a vibrant Carving Studio and Sculpture Center where international artists live and work with Vermont stone. Their creations help shape the growing Rutland Sculpture Trail, tying global talent to the region’s deep quarrying roots.
📸 Around Rutland
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Upcoming Events in
Rutland
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Red Cross Blood Drive
Killington Grand Resort Hotel , 228 E Mountain Rd , Killington
10:30 am -
MWA Bingo in Wells,VT
MWA Bingo Hall , 61 MWA Loop , Wells
4:00 pm -
SpeakEasy Cafe: Trivia Night
Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce , 50 Merchants Row , Rutland
5:30 pm -
American Legion: Trivia Night
West Rutland American Legion Post 87 , 871 Pleasant Street , West Rutland
6:30 pm -
Pittsford VT Bingo @ Saint Alphonsus Parish
St Alphonsus Liguori Church , 2918 Us Route 7 , Pittsford
4:00 pm -
MWA Bingo in Wells,VT
MWA Bingo Hall , 61 MWA Loop , Wells
9:30 am -
Pitch Please!
Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce , 106 West Street Suite 1 , Rutland
6:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
Sunday April 26
Monday April 27
📣 Rutland Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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FREE Monthly Vaccine Clinic
BROC Community Action , 45 Union Street , Rutland
10:00 am -
Sweat, Smile & Spring Into Shape – FREE 6-Week Fitness Adventure Starts Here!
Proctor Free Library , 4 Main St , Proctor
11:00 am -
MWA Bingo in Wells,VT
MWA Bingo Hall , 61 MWA Loop , Wells
4:00 pm -
SpeakEasy Cafe: Trivia Night
Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce , 50 Merchants Row , Rutland
5:30 pm -
American Legion: Trivia Night
West Rutland American Legion Post 87 , 871 Pleasant Street , West Rutland
6:30 pm
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We cleaned out our garage and there is a lot of lumber scraps leftover from house projects.
If anyone is interested in it, please let me know. Thanks. (Nextdoor Rutland)
- Tops Friendly Markets posted a job opening for Overnight Stocking Par Time in Rutland. Apply here.
- The Golub Corporation - Price Chopper Supermarkets posted a job opening for Meat Clerk Part Time in Rutland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rutland here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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