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Early Monday Morning Fire In Center Ossipee

OSSIPEE, NH – There was an early morning fire in Ossipee Monday.

According to Center Ossipee Fire Chief Dana Cullen crews were called out to a structure fire at 119 Moultonville Road in Center Ossipee at 12:51 am.

The Chief said that when crews arrived they found fire on 2 floors of the 2 unit apartment building.

All occupants of the building and their pets were able to make it out safely. One person was checked for smoke inhalation. The Red Cross is assisting the occupants who were displaced by the fire.

Crews were able to have the fire contained within 3 hours. Chief Cullen said that thought building isn’t currently livable it is repairable.

The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

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Flanagan House In Tamworth Torn Down For New Park

 

 The Flanagan House before it was razed Monday ~ Photo courtesy of Neysa Packard

 

TAMWORTH, NH – A local land mark in Chocorua has been taken down. The Flanagan House, A white home that stood for many years along the western bank of the Chocorua River, was razed Monday.

According to Chocorua Park LLC the building was acquired by the group in 2015 along with the Chocorua damn as well as other pieces of property on the west side of the river. In 2016 the group attempted to sell the Flanagan House to businesses, non-profit organizations, or even as a private residence to no avail. The group said that after 3 years of paying full property taxes on the building they made the decision to clear the property. North Country Recycling demolished and removed the House Monday morning.

A picture of the Flanagan House after demotion had almost finished ~ Photo courtesy of Deb Alward 

 
Kimball Packard owner of the Farmstand in Chocorua said “We were sorry that no one stepped up to purchase it, it was on the market since before we arrived, and the owners even offered to donate it to a non-profit, but no one could handle the overhead that would have come with it. It’s going to be a really nice park though, and I look forward to the space becoming available for events like a farmers market, craft fair etc.

Chocorua Park LLC said in a facebook post that the land will be regraded in April and may to create accessible paths to the River, with benches and other features alongside the river.

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Garbage Truck Crashes Into Rochester Tollbooth

A garbage truck struck an occupied tollbooth in Rochester Thursday morning causing extensive damage ~ Photo Courtesy of New Hampshire State Police

 

ROCHESTER, NH – A woman was hurt after a Garbage truck Crashed into the Rochester Tolls yesterday.

According to New Hampshire State Police at around 6:47 yesterday (Thursday) morning a Waste Management Garbage Truck struck an occupied toll booth on the southbound side of The Spaulding Turnpike.

An investigation revealed that the side loading door was left open, and as the truck traveled through lane #1, the door struck the booth.

The toll attendant 77-year-old Stacy Doris, from Rochester was taken to Frisbie Memorial Hospital before being released with minor injuries. The Truck driver 29-year-old Michael Stelline, from Lebanon, was uninjured.

Authorities said Lane # 1 of the Rochester toll plaza will be closed indefinitely until repairs can be made to the tollbooth.

 

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Woman Arrested On Drug Charges After Authorities Respond To Rescue Call

32-year-old Katie Fysh of Groveton faces charges stemming from an overdose rescue call at her residence. ~ Photo courtesy of New Hampshire State Police Troop F

 

GROVETON, NH – An emergency call for a suspected overdose lead to the arrest of a Groveton Woman.

According to New Hampshire State Police Troop F they were called to the home of 32-year-old Katie Fysh in Groveton for a reported drug overdose of an unidentified person.

After an investigation police attained a search warrant for the home, where they found approximately 25 grams of a suspected opiate based drugs which was seized for analysis.

Fysh was arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Drug with Intent to Distribute. She was arraigned in the Coos County Superior Court yesterday and ordered held on cash bail. 

Police ask that anyone with information about the incident contact them at 603-223-3675. 

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YouTube Increases Restrictions On Firearm Videos

 

SAN BRUNO, Calif. (AP) — YouTube has tightened its restrictions on firearms videos.

The video-serving network owned by Google is banning videos that provide instructions on how to make a firearm, ammunition, high-capacity magazines, and accessories such as bump stocks and silencers.

The ban includes showing viewers how to install the accessories or modifications. YouTube also prohibits content about the sale of guns or firearm accessories.

The policy comes weeks after a mass shooting at a Florida high school left 17 people dead.

The National Sports Shooting Foundation says such restrictions “impinge on the Second Amendment.” The group worries about the potential for blocking “educational content” that instructs and improves skills.

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5th Annual Cynthia’s Challenge Is Biggest One Yet

All four past recipients of Cynthia’s Challenge join the newest recipient Jacques Villeneuve for a photo op during the 5th annual Cynthia’s Challenge at King Pine Purity Springs Resort ~ Courtesy Photo

 

East Madison, NH (March 20, 2018)  – Cynthia’s Challenge, a 24-hour Ski-A-Thon, took place Friday, March 16 through Saturday, March 17 reached the goal of raising $65,000. Over 300 skiers and snowboarders from near and afar registered and participated in the 24-hour event held at King Pine Ski Area. Atlas Fireworks and Bank of New Hampshire provided a spectacular fireworks show Friday night and key support was provided by Vertical Challenge and Bolt Depot with crews DJ’ing music, staffing a photobooth and providing entertainment throughout the event.

In its fifth year, Cynthia’s Challenge has now raised over $246,000 to fulfill the needs of children including a service dog for Cynthia Verrill and handicap accessible vans for Sammy Gillard, Kevin Dall, Faith Holt, and now one to be purchased for Jacques Villeneuve’s family. Jacques is the son of King Pine staff member, Lucie Villeneuve, son of Peter Villeneuve and brother of 7-year old Melanie, all of Freedom, NH. The $65,000 raised will help cover the cost of a van and expenses associated with the challenge.

 

Night skiers enjoy a fireworks show during the 5th Annual Cynthia’s Challenge 24-Hour Ski-A-Thon at King Pine Purity Spring Resort ~ Courtesy Photo.

 
“It’s an incredible show of support by the local community, but also from all here at King Pine including ski patrol, lift operators and the many employees who volunteer their time to see the event through the night,” stated Bob Hoyt, co-owner and President of Purity Spring Resort. “We feel fortunate to be able to make this large contribution to Jacques and for the Villeneuve family to have a reliable, handicap accessible van.”

Saturday’s lunch sponsored by the Yankee Smokehouse provided grilled items served under sunny blue skies and nourishment for participants to finish the 24-hour challenge. In addition to lunch, The Yankee Smokehouse donated $2,250 raised by their successful pizza fundraiser hosted the Wednesday prior to the event. Thrivent Financial set up a waffle tent and raised $1,450. Flatbread Pizza provided pizzas for Friday night’s dinner and Leavitt’s Bakery along with Big Dave’s Bagels provided breakfast carbs to keep everyone going Saturday morning.

 

 

Story Contributed by:

Alexandra Moore – Marketing Coordinator

acoakley@purityspring.com

603-367-8896 x243