WTSA News For Your Monday, January 10th:
One New death and 2,947 new covid 19 cases over the weekend in Vermont. There were 25 new positive tests in Windham County. New Hampshire and Massachusetts will provide new covid information this afternoon.
Brattleboro firefighters were able to limit damage to a mobile home at 7 crescent drive Sunday Night. Crews responded just after 6 p m and found fire coming from one corner of the structure. Fire damage was limited to a room containing a clothes dryer. Fire Chief Len Howard said the rest of the house had moderate smoke damage. No injuries were reported.
A downtown Keene Building was destroyed and three people were injured late Saturday night. Crews were called to 151 main street just after 10 P M and found the left side of a two- story building ablaze. Three people were inside and two got out safely, a third had to be rescued by firefighters and was taken to Cheshire Medical Center. Two firefighters needed to be treated for burns. The fire was a complete loss to 100% of the building and its contents. The building and contents damage is estimated over $1,000,000. A Cause is being investigated.
Beginning tomorrow, Brattleboro Memorial hospital will relocate all Covid 19 Vaccine Clinics to BMH through the Richards Building Entrance. Vaccines will no longer take place at 53 Fairview Street. Testing appointment schedules are increased to address the greater need at this time. Testing and vaccine appointments can be scheduled by going to the VT Department of Health website – Login (force.com) or call 855-722-7878.The Testing Clinic remains at 417 Canal Street, Brattleboro. The uptick in covid cases will also mean new patient appointments and other applicable appointments will be transitioned to telehealth. Elective surgery will also be postponed.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is now allowing Vermont fuel transporters to work extra hours and on weekends to get people the fuel they need to stay warm. This applies to all types of heating fuel transport, including propane, natural gas, and heating oil. Executive Director Matt Cota says the fuel is there, but there is a shortage of truck drivers because of the Covid 19 pandemic.
A Brattleboro man faces multiple charges for a weekend incident. Vermont State Police say 30-year-old Steven Streeter is accused with allegedly making an on-line threat against the subject of a relief from abuse order. Streeter was charged with criminal threatening and violation of an abuse prevention order. Streeter was issued a citation to appear at Windham Superior Court – Criminal Division in Brattleboro on January 10, 2022, to answer to the above charges. Streeter was transported to Southern State Correctional Facility with conditions set by the court and lodged with $1000 bail.
New Hampshire is closer to joining more than a dozen other states in prohibiting defendants accused of manslaughter from using the victim’s gender, gender identity or sexual orientation as a defense. The House voted 223-118 on Thursday to outlaw what has been called the “gay panic defense.” Supporters said defendants have used it in other places to excuse the murder of members of the LGBTQ+ community. Opponents said there was no demonstrated need in New Hampshire for the bill, and that writing into law what someone can’t use as a defense sets a bad precedent.
LOTTERY NUMBERS:
TRI STATE PICK 3 7-9-6
TRI STATE PICK 4 2-5-1-8
MASS CASH 1-4-13-22-26
WTSA SPORTS:
The Patriots struggles in Miami continued yesterday as the Dolphins beat the ‘Pats, 33-24. New England plays at Buffalo on Saturday Night, kick-off is at 8:15.
The Bruins are at Washington tonight, puck drops at 7pm.
The Celtics host Indianapolis tonight, tip-off is at 7:30.