Published 2 hours ago • loading... • Updated 2 hours agoShow Less IconVermont was an independent republic before becoming a state. What did life look like back then? Summary by Rutland HeraldThis July marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. But Vermont did not become the 14th state until 1791, after fighting for admission into the country instead of becoming part of present-day New York.Share menu2 Articles2 ArticlesAllLeftCenter2RightSearch IconSort IconTimes ArgusCenterFactualityOwnershipThe United States is celebrating its 250th birthday, but Vermont has only been part of the union for 235 years2 hours agoRead Full ArticleRutland HeraldCenterFactualityOwnershipVermont was an independent republic before becoming a state. What did life look like back then?This July marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. But Vermont did not become the 14th state until 1791, after fighting for admission into the country instead of becoming part of present-day New York.2 hours agoRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More Blindspots4th of July SaleGet 40% off Vantage subscriptions for yourself or a friend.Get StartedCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources2Leaning Left0Leaning Right0Center2Last Updated32 minutes agoBias Distribution100% CenterBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources are Center100% CenterC 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageRutland Herald broke the news 2 hours ago on Saturday, July 4, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsBarre, Vermont Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsBarre, Vermont Plus IconShow All