At 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Conservation Officers from New Hampshire Fish and Game were made aware of an injured hiker on the Falling Waters Trail in Franconia. A call had come in to NH911 reporting a 41-year-old female who had fallen and suffered a lower-leg injury and could no longer continue without assistance. They identified the injured hiker as Christine Von Baltzar of West Lebanon, NH. Due to the nature of Von Baltzar’s injury, she was packaged into a rescue litter, with the carry out commencing shortly after 10:00 p.m. The rescue party was able to safely navigate the 1.9 miles to the trailhead where they were met by LinWood Ambulance just after midnight. Von Baltzar was taken by LinWood Ambulance to Littleton Regional Hospital for evaluation of her injury.
On Tuesday afternoon, law enforcement officers in two different states engaged in a pursuit of a driver who fled the scene of a motor vehicle collision after striking a police officer. One of the two individuals involved in the incident is still being sought, leading to the closure of schools and activities in Hinsdale. At approximately 3:19 p.m. on Tuesday, Warwick, Massachusetts police were notified that a police officer had been hit by a vehicle. The vehicle was observed traveling west on Route 119 towards Hinsdale. A Hinsdale police unit located the vehicle on Main Street and observed it speeding away. The vehicle eventually crashed on Brattleboro Road, and both the driver and passenger escaped on foot. The female passenger, Estrella Crespo, was apprehended and charged with resisting an officer. The male suspect, Michael Martelle, is currently evading authorities. Martelle, described as a white male with a medium build, was last seen wearing black shorts and no shirt. The investigation is still ongoing, and individuals with any information are encouraged to reach out to the Hinsdale Police Department at 603-336-7766.
The Harris Hill Ski Jump in town will undergo renovations this summer, with $420,000 worth of repairs and upgrades planned. Sally Seymour, a spokeswoman for the organization that owns and runs the jump, stated that the renovations will maintain the FIS certification of the 90-meter Olympic-sized ski jump. The ski jump has been a beloved winter weekend tradition in Brattleboro for 102 years.
Efforts to ensure children are fed during the summer break are intensifying as the school year comes to a close. Vermont has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to implement the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program. This initiative aims to provide $120 per child for the summer to eligible school-aged children, allowing families to purchase groceries. Families who meet the criteria based on current benefits will receive a notification by mail and will begin receiving the funds on July 15. Those who may qualify can submit their applications beginning in August.
Vermont Fish and Wildlife has initiated a survey and wants to assure you that if you receive a call from them, it is not a scam. They are reaching out to the 81,000 individuals who possess hunting licenses in Vermont to gather information. The survey aims to inquire about various aspects of hunting, such as deer hunting, small game hunting, and bear hunting. By conducting this survey, Vermont Fish and Wildlife intends to receive feedback from a significant number of active hunters, which will aid them in making informed decisions for the future. These calls will persist until the end of the week.
Vermont Sen. Peter Welch and Senate Judiciary Committee colleagues held a hearing on rising prescription drug prices. Welch emphasized his bill to combat “patent thicketing,” a practice that hinders competition from generic drug alternatives and increases costs. He highlighted the impact on citizens struggling to afford basic necessities and emphasized that prescription drugs are the main driver of healthcare costs. Welch stated that the current situation is unsustainable and called for action.
Senators Peter Welch and Mike Rounds are spearheading the introduction of the Deliver for Democracy Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the ongoing crisis in local journalism. Joining them in this effort are Senators Bernie Sanders, Kevin Cramer, and other colleagues. The act seeks to incentivize a reliable postal service and curb excessive rate hikes, thereby assisting news outlets in overcoming the challenges they currently face. Despite the U.S. Postal Service’s claims of enhanced efficiency and improved service, local news outlets have not experienced the promised benefits. Instead, they continue to grapple with persistent postal delays.
A routine traffic stop on Interstate 91 led to the arrest of a 21-year-old Brattleboro man wanted on multiple out-of-state charges, Vermont State Police reported Monday. At approximately 8:55 a.m., a trooper stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. The investigation revealed that passenger Michael Rodriguez, 21, had an active arrest warrant for burglary, theft by unauthorized taking of over $1,500, and falsifying physical evidence. Rodriguez was taken into custody without incident and processed at the Westminster Barracks.
WTSA SPORTS FOR THURSDAY MAY 23rd 2024
THE CELTICS AND THE PACERS PLAY GAME 2 OF THE CONFERENCE FINALS TONIGHT, TIP OFF AT 8PM
THE RED SOX SWEPT UP THE 3 GAME SERIES WITH TAMPA BAY YESTERDAY 8 – 5. THE RED SOX COME BACK HOME TO START A 3 GAME SERIES WITH THE BREWERS ON FRIDAY. 7:10PM FIRST PITCH
THE YANKEES DEFEATED THE MARINERS LAST NIGHT 7 – 3. THE YANKEES AND MARINERS WRAP UP THEIR 4 GAME SET THIS AFTERNOON AT 12:35PM FIRST PITCH
IN LOCAL GIRLS SOFTBALL, THE BEARS VISIT BURR AND BURTON THIS AFTERNOON IN MANCHESTER, 4:30PM FIRST PITCH