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5 days ago
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Law Enforcement Torch Run to cause traffic delays in South Burlington
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – Drivers and other travelers in South Burlington will want to keep an eye out for traffic Thursday. Runners taking part in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Vermont will be escorted by police cruisers, which may cause delays, officials say. Williston Road and the areas between Spear Street plus Gregory Drive may feel the brunt of traffic. All delays are expected to last from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., according to a South Burlington Facebook post. Law enforcement community members will be carrying the Flame of Hope from the four corners of the state. The annual Special Olympics Vermont Summer Games will take place after the run, from June 6-7. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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07-02-2025
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Special Olympics Vermont Penguin Plunge underway this Saturday
BURLINGTON, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – At Burlington's Waterfront Boat Launch this Saturday roughly 1,000 people will 'take the plunge' into Lake Champlain for a good cause. The Penguin Plunge raises around 40% of the Special Olympics Vermont's budget each year, according to their website. Donations are put towards athletic programs provided free-of-charge across the state. The main event will kick off at 11:00 a.m. with the Cool School Plunge followed by the Community Plunge at 12:00 p.m. A nearby Winter Village will have local vendors, food, and more for all to enjoy. Anyone can donate to Special Olympics Vermont, read more about the event and check out a full schedule on the Penguin Plunge webpage. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
