Franklin County

On Wednesday morning, Vermonters learned Donald Trump is their president-elect. That afternoon, Vermont Public reporter Elodie Reed crisscrossed Franklin County to hear how residents were feeling.

Grand Isle County State’s Attorney Doug DiSabito is dismissing the simple assault charge against Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore that's been pending for nearly two years. The move came a week after a second jury failed to reach a verdict in the case.

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A judge declared a mistrial Wednesday night in the assault case against Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore after the jury was unable to reach a verdict after more than five hours of deliberation.

Vermont Public recently convened a panel discussion in Taylor Park in St. Albans on the region's economy.

On a recent Sunday morning, Vermont Wild Kitchen hosted about a dozen Vermonters in Franklin County to learn about raising rabbits for meat. The group cooked up some rabbit dishes for lunch at the Fairfield Community Center — but first, they met the animals, alive, at G.I.V.E. A. Care Homestead in Bakersfield.

Bram Kranichfeld, a veteran prosecutor and ordained priest, took over as Franklin County state’s attorney after his predecessor resigned amid an impeachment inquiry. Kranichfeld was permanently appointed about three weeks ago, and will serve until January 2027.

A special legislative committee will not recommend articles of impeachment for Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore because the alleged misconduct took place before he was elected to office.

In early September, Jeffery Nichols, 35, died from a fentanyl overdose in the state prison in St. Albans after just over a day in custody. His death is being investigated by several state agencies, but those inquiries are ongoing, and the Nichols’ family is desperate to know what happened in the final hours of their son’s life.

The Vermont Sheriff’s Association said on Monday the Franklin County Sheriff John Grismore should immediately resign. Their call comes days after a statewide oversight panel revoked Grismore’s law enforcement certification.