Plainfield
LATEST NEWS
Woodstock man hurt in December shooting arrested
Woodstock man hurt in December shooting arrested for attempted burglary. A man who was severely hurt in a shooting in Tunbridge last December has now been arrested. Hugh Shackleton, 33, of Woodstock is charged with attempted burglary. He’s due in court in Chelsea on June 19. A Tunbridge man shot him more than once with a rifle at a home on Button Hill Road a few days before last Christmas.
Vermont State Police provides update on non-fatal shooting in Tunbridge
Vermont State Police TUNBRIDGE, Vermont (Friday, May 24, 2024) – As a result of the investigation into the non-fatal shooting that occurred in Tunbridge on December 20th, 2023, Hugh Shackleton has been charged with Attempted Burglary. Shackleton was issued a citation to appear in Orange County Superior Court, Criminal...
Search of Newport home likely result of new information in old case, expert says
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Investigators have still not said which cold case an evidence search Tuesday at a home in Newport was connected to, but one legal expert said it's likely there has been new information received about the case. Members of the Cold Case Unit and Major Crimes Unit...
New Hampshire Police Ramp Up Presence on Route 4 From Lebanon to Portsmouth
New Hampshire Expects More Motorists During the Summertime. If you are familiar with Route 4 that runs through New Hampshire, you know that it is a twisty road. Traffic is usually heavy, and the road is mostly just one lane going each way. It runs through the state from Lebanon to Portsmouth.
Cold case investigators wrap up court-authorized search for evidence in Newport
NEWPORT, N.H. — A cold case evidence search wrapped up Tuesday night in Newport, officials with the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office told WMUR. Investigators began executing court-authorized search warrants Tuesday morning in the Kelleyville neighborhood of Newport, including at a home on Ayers Street. WMUR crews saw more...
Cavendish man gets 14 months in jail on firearms charge
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont stated that yesterday, Thursday, May 23, Mitchell Horton, 37, of Cavendish, was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford to a term of 14 months’ imprisonment to be followed by a 3-year term of supervised release. Horton...
A New Dog Park Is Coming To Claremont
Calling all dog owners! There’s a new dog park in Claremont, NH. The dog park is near the entrance of Moody Park and will give big and small dogs areas to explore and play, Eagle Times reported. “We've worked closely with residents and experts to design a space that...
Police: Hartland break-in suspect made meal, slept in bed, and left
HARTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) - A Hartland home break-in has community members puzzled and police asking for the public’s help. Police say sometime between May 9th and 16th broke into a home on Route 5 while the homeowners were out of town. They say the suspect then made a meal, slept in a bed, and left without taking anything.
Springfield man arrested on in-state warrant during traffic stop
SPRINGFIELD — Police arrested a local man early Tuesday morning after discovering an active in-state warrant during a routine traffic stop on Interstate 91 South. Springfield Police Department reported that Ofc. Freeman, assisted by Cpl. Perkins, Ofc. Guzzo, and Ofc. Hauser, pulled over a vehicle for speeding at approximately 12:51 a.m.
The Oak Room Opens in New London
In late spring 2024, Green Heart Hospitality will open the doors to The Oak Room, a contemporary take on the classic American chophouse. The Oak Room is found nestled amongst the trees, located along the shores of Pleasant Lake in New London, New Hampshire, 1.5 miles north of Main Street within the historic Inn at Pleasant Lake.
Town of Hartford considering ‘banner’ policy
HARTFORD, Vt. (WCAX) - The town of Hartford is working on a banner policy in response to a request by a group wanting to honor veterans. The group approached the town’s selectboard several months ago requesting “Hometown Heroes” banners be hung around town as part of a national trend recognizing first responders and veterans.
Food as Medicine at Springfield Family Center
SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – North Star Health and Springfield Family Center are once again inviting the community to attend a Food as Medicine pop-up cooking demonstration on May 30, at 5:30 p.m. [Note: This event has been postponed.] The event will be held at the new location of Springfield Family Center in the Springfield Plaza.
Springfield police seize illegal dirt bike, arrest unlicensed rider
SPRINGFIELD — In an operation to curb illegal off-highway vehicle (OHV) activity, Springfield police apprehended an unlicensed dirt bike rider and confiscated the bike on Wednesday evening. The Springfield Police Department’s Anti-OHV/Dirt Bike public safety detail targeted areas with frequent illegal riding reports. At 6:25 p.m., undercover officers...
Missing Dartmouth grad student found dead in Connecticut River
LEBANON, Vt. (WCAX) - Police in Lebanon say a missing Dartmouth graduate student was found dead in the Connecticut River on Monday. Authorities say Kexin Cai, 26, had been missing since May 15 and was last seen riding an e-bike at around 6 p.m. headed toward West Lebanon that day.
Claremont Motorsports Park Marks Race Two of Granite State Pro Stock Series Season
WALPOLE, N.H. – The Granite State Pro Stock Series proves that sometimes, you can go home again. After a year’s absence from the schedule, Claremont Motorsports Park welcomes the New Hampshire-based touring series back to its de facto home for the Key Auto Group 125 this Sunday, May 26, the second race of the 2024 season and the first of two stops planned at the oval this year.
FIRST EVER FOR ZAHENSKY; THIRD FOR GRAY FRIDAY AT CLAREMONT
CLAREMONT, N.H. – Brad Zahensky scored the first Modified win of his career Friday, May 24, night at Claremont Motorsports Park, blending a cool head and heavy throttle foot to top the night’s 30-lap main event. Super Street ace Brandon Gray stayed red hot on the young season,...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.