Montpelier Hosts Final Main Street Friday of Summer

Montpelier Hosts Final Main Street Friday of Summer

Friday, August 1st, marked the third and final Main Street Friday of the summer for the businesses and residents of Montpelier. The summer event, which runs from 5 to 8 p.m., has helped with community building efforts, as well as increased awareness of downtown...
Montpelier Speedway

Montpelier Speedway

by Michael McLain Since 1903, Montpelier has been the home of speed and excitement! Originally a 1/2 mile horse racing track, Montpelier Speedway is now a 1/4 mile banked oval that draws auto racers and fans from across the country. A year ago, Ryan & Betsy Sutter...
Sweet Start to the Season: Montpelier’s Farmers Market

Sweet Start to the Season: Montpelier’s Farmers Market

By Shaina Roberts The holiday weekend brought more than sunshine and celebration—it also marked the exciting kickoff of our first Farmers Market of the season! Bright and early on Saturday morning, vendors began rolling into Gazebo Corner Park just after 7:30 a.m.,...
City Works Together to Boost Community Spirit

City Works Together to Boost Community Spirit

By Jen Stults Community Spirit is alive and well in Montpelier, as evidenced by the many summer activities and city improvements taking place this year. Recently, artists of all ages gathered at Baldwin Park for a painting class – fireworks with acrylic paints –...
Ride With Us Montpelier

Ride With Us Montpelier

By Jen Stults Bike riders of all ages came out for the first Ride with Us event in Montpelier this summer. Originally created by Sonny Batten and Justin Morris, the aim of Ride With Us community rides is to get families and individuals outside riding bikes together....