Category Archives: New Hampshire News
Is N.H.’s Branding Still Focused on the Old Man of the Mountain?
It’s been fourteen years since the Old Man of the Mountain collapsed, but New Hampshire residents are still used to seeing him all over the state. One of listeners is asking, “Why?” As part of our series Only in NH, in … Continue reading
New Hampshire bankruptcy filings jump in August
Eight New Hampshire businesses filed for bankruptcy protection in August – twice as many that filed for bankruptcy in June and July combined. August wasn’t a good month when it came to bankruptcy for individuals either. Some 160 New Hampshire … Continue reading
Storm chasers from Merrimack NH head toward Hurricane Irma
MERRIMACK, N.H. — Storm chasers from New Hampshire are heading toward Hurricane Irma Wednesday morning, and they’re making it a family affair. “It’s a really powerful hurricane, so we will watch it come in, and if it’s that powerful, we … Continue reading
NH corrections officer pleads guilty to accepting bribes
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A former New Hampshire federal corrections officer has pleaded guilty to accepting bribes and providing cell phones, tobacco, and marijuana to inmates in exchange for money. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 37-year-old Latoya Sebree, who worked … Continue reading
Girard at Large On Air News Read for September 6, 2017
The Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen met last night and though it was a relatively short meeting, it was eventful. The board received a presentation from Health Department officials regarding a new Web site they’ve developed to better connect … Continue reading
Women’s Defense League of NH Graduates Its First Class Of Basic Pistol Instructors
The Women’s Defense League of New Hampshire proudly announces its first graduating class of NRA Certified Basic Pistol Instructors, according to a press statement. Five women join the League’s existing roster of six certified Basic Pistol instructors and will allow … Continue reading
Girard at Large On Air News Read for September 5, 2017
Manchester Ward Six school board candidate Jon DiPietro has released the results of a survey he launched shortly after announcing his candidacy for office. The survey collected answers regarding priorities and opinions on a range of issues from spending to … Continue reading
Mass Man dies after falling from NH cliff while cliff jumping
CAMPTON, N.H. (AP) — A man has died after he fell nearly 70 feet while cliff jumping in New Hampshire. Authorities responded to the Campton-area Livermore Falls after receiving a report about a person who jumped from a large cliff … Continue reading
New Hampshire man dies while rappelling near Zion National Park
A 38-year-old New Hampshire man fell to his death Sunday while rapelling in Englestead Hollow east of Zion National Park. The victim’s name has not yet been disclosed. He was hiking with four of his siblings, according to the Kane County … Continue reading
ICYMI – Girard at Large On Air News Read for Sept. 4th, 2017
August’s surge of overdoses in the Queen City pushed the year to date total past last year’s at this time for the first time this year. The eighty-two suspected overdoses brought the year to date total to five hundred forty-seven, which is thirteen more, … Continue reading