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A body has been found in the search for a missing Vermont college student. Also, a local farm is becoming a new reality show. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know, sponsored by the CDTA.
1. Body found in search for Middlebury College student
Members of the Vermont State Police Search and Rescue team located a body Thursday afternoon while searching for a missing Middlebury College student. The body was found around 1:30 p.m. in the town of Cornwall near The Knoll, the college’s organic farm.
2. Viral local rappers visit Troy High School to inspire young creatives
A group of local rappers became an upstate viral sensation with their rap, “Take me down to Stewys.” They visited Troy High School Thursday to share their story with student journalists.
3. Troy man charged with manslaughter
Police arrested a Troy man on Wednesday as a result of a death investigation. Donald McIntosh Jr., 51, was charged with second-degree manslaughter.
4. Albany 16-year-old indicted for murder of other teen
The Albany County District Attorney’s Office (ACDA) confirmed on Thursday that a teen was arraigned in an Albany homicide case. The 16-year-old, whose name was not released due to their age, faces a four-count indictment which includes one count of second-degree murder.
5. June Farms reality show coming to Prime Video
June Farms is 120 acres and is settled in the hills of West Sand Lake. It has quickly become one of the most sought-after destinations for a wedding or family outing in Upstate New York. And now, the farm is about to hit the big time with their very own reality show on Prime Video.
