Remember the old corner store in the center of town, where you could find everything you need and where friends, neighbors and travellers are all welcome. Well, it burned down. We will post news here as it happens...

Flames consumed the third floor of the Putney General Store late Saturday night, with firefighters from a number of departments working into the morning to put out the fire. The call came in at 9:52 p.m., officials said, and the first responders arrived in about five minutes to find the top of the building fully involved. Putney Fire Chief Tom Goddard said there was heavy water damage to the bottom two floors, but the fire had not spread down. Firefighters also fought extensions spreading into the building next door, which holds Offerings Jewelry.

The Putney General Store was one the oldest general stores in continuous operation in the state of Vermont. Check out our history section for more information.