School Superintendent Arrested On Assault Charges: PM Patch NH

Concord NH

30 July, 2021

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CONCORD, NH — It has been a blustery day in some parts of New Hampshire with breezes (but little rain, which is fine, at this point) but some flood warnings. If you are in low-lying areas, please play it safe and be careful in the rivers this weekend. They are bound to be brisk and swollen. Check out this photo gallery posted on WMUR-TV for some of the flooding and storm damage. It looks like a pretty good weekend … until Sunday night. So enjoy it while summer is still here. Here is everything going on in New Hampshire right now. Gov. Vetoes Primary Move; School Content Bill Gov. Chris Sununu vetoed two bills on Friday. One was a bipartisan proposal, with bipartisan opponents, too, to move the state's primary from September to the first Tuesday in August. The governor noted in his veto message that Secretary of State Bill Gardner, who is a Democrat, opposed the bill, too, saying it caused more problems than solutions. Sununu said, holding the primary in the middle of the summer, during vacation season, might depress turnout. State Sen. Donna Soucy (D-Manchester) chastised the governor for the veto, saying everyone worked on the law extensively. "Despite the Governor's statement to the contrary, states that have made similar changes to their primary date have seen similar or increased voter turnout," she said. "It is disappointing that rather than working to improve upon our election system, the governor would instead chose to ignore the will of the voters, and put New Hampshire at risk of being out of compliance with federal law." Another bill dealt with requiring financial literacy instruction to an adequate education definition. The governor said the proposal added, "important concepts" that would help students. However, after speaking with Frank Edelblut, the commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Education, they both agree language in the bill needs clarity. Sununu said the education department would work with the Legislature to correct the issues. California Serial Killer Questioned In Unsolved NH Cases A New Hampshire Attorney General investigator confirmed to the Union Leader this week that Rodney James Alcala, the "Dating Game Killer," was previously questioned but ruled out as a suspect in a number of missing person cases in the Granite State during the 1970s. He lived in New Hampshire and New England during the mid-1970s. Cops Warn About Phone Scams Again Phone scams are becoming more common in New Hampshire and law enforcement wants residents to be protected. The scams come in all forms — including convincing stories; claims of being police or an attorney; threats of fines and bail; all involving the transfer of money or gift cards from the victim to the perp. Heather Hamel, the public information officer for the Manchester Police Department, said on Friday police recommend anyone asked for this information to hang up and call the police. If a gift card is purchased and given, make sure you call the company where you got the gift card to cancel the order immediately. F-Word Anti-Biden Sign Update Officials in Bethlehem said this week that a local ordinance prohibiting obscene signs cannot be used to ban a large anti-Biden sign with the f-word, according to the New Hampshire Union Leader. Former YDC Employees Indicted Ten former NH Youth Detention Center employees have been indicted on a number of charges including rape, accomplice to, and felonious sexual assault, according to ManchesterInkLink.com. Weekend Fun? Are you still looking for something to do this weekend? Check out NHPR's 10 things post here. Here is everything published on Patch in New Hampshire during the past 24 hours. Thank you for reading and have a great weekend. Gilford School Superintendent Arrested For Assault In Concord CONCORD, NH — A New Hampshire school superintendent was arrested earlier this month on assault charges after an incident at his home... Read more Woman Accused Of Setting House On Fire With Kids Inside Indicted CONCORD, NH — The following people were indicted recently in Merrimack County Superior Court. Lawrence Ernst, 34, of Elkins Street in Franklin on a felony second-degree assault charge. He was... Read more Cinemagic Expected To Come Back Alive Again With Movie Magic MERRIMACK, NH — A movie house chain is making plans to reopen theatres in northern New England, including two in New Hampshire. Apple Cinemas, a movie theatre company with locations in Connecticut... Read more New Hampshire School Enrollment Drops; Pandemic Part Of The Cause CONCORD, NH — A profound nationwide drop in public school enrollment could have lasting effects in New Hampshire — which could extend far beyond the pandemic. A new analysis conducted by... Read more Nashua State Representative: I'm Being Spoofed NASHUA, NH — A Nashua Democrat arrested this week accused of making false 911 calls is denying the allegations. State Rep. Stacie Laughton (D-Nashua) was arrested Tuesday on seven... Read more New Hampshire Economic Recovery About Average By Garry Rayno, InDepth NH CONCORD, NH — A new study of the pandemic's... Read more New Hampshire's Governor Signs Special Education Bill By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org CONCORD, NH — Katie Duran of Wolfeboro was beaming... Read more Investigation On Manchester's Westside Results In Six Arrests MANCHESTER, NH — A Manchester westside neighborhood woke to loud bangs from the Manchester Police SWAT team making entry into a multi-unit apartment building on South Main Street. Police said... Read more Britany Barron Bail Hearing Called Off By DAMIEN FISHER, InDepthNH.org A bail hearing scheduled for Wednesday that... Read more Pickup Truck Plunges Into River; Events; And More: PM Patch NH It was another busy day for news and information in New Hampshire. Here is everything going on right now. Mass. Pedestrian Killed ID'd As Nashua Man The pedestrian struck... Read more ALSO READ: 'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Merrimack CountyThese Amherst Area Restaurants Got Revitalization FundsBedford Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up SoonExeter Weather Forecast For The Weekend AheadBiden's ATF Pick Faces Allegations Of Racism. Will Hassan, Shaheen Support Stick?Bank of America Announces NH Youth as 2021 Student LeadersMaurice A. "Moe" Trottier July 26, 1927 ~ July 27, 2021 (age 94)Hampton-North Hampton Weekend Weather ForecastLondonderry Area Restaurants Received Revitalization GrantsBedford Public Library: Books For Readers Who Loved The Alice Network By Kate QuinnYMCA Creation Station for 3 to 5-year-olds, experiential learningBlood Donors Needed In Concord Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up SoonNashua Area Restaurants Received Revitalization GrantsWindham Weekend Weather ForecastBishop Guertin Wants Sex Abuse Case DismissedSalem Area Restaurants Received Revitalization GrantsMilford Weather Forecast For The Weekend AheadTaxing The Wealthy And Corporations Favored In Recent NH PollProgressives Tout Poll Saying NH Is Pro Tax, But NH Dems Are DubiousPublic Schools Lose Students As NH Parents Rethink COVID-19Town Of Bedford: Road Work Advisory - Grading And Paving Of Bedford Village Common Parking Lot - July 29 & 30These Portsmouth Area Restaurants Got Revitalization FundsLatest Dogs, Cats, Pets Up For Adoption In The Concord AreaMerrimack Area Restaurants Received Revitalization GrantsPortsmouth Weather Forecast For The Weekend AheadGot a news tip? 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