Union complains of understaffing
In light of injuries suffered by three firefighters in Manchester while rescuing a woman from her porch during a fire on Walnut Street, the Manchester Professional Firefighters Association has renewed complaints that the department is understaffed. Firefighters President Jeff Duval said he’s complained about staffing levels since he took office in two thousand and twelve. He says if the department were properly staffed, the injuries would not have been had as a ladder truck would have responded more readily to the scene, negating the need for the firemen to use a regular ladder to save the trapped woman. We’ll have more on this during the show.
Fireworks tonight, tomorrow
It’s the Fourth of July and there’s all sorts of fun around the region. In Merrimack, the Merrimack Rotary’s Family Fun Day kicks off tomorrow morning and runs throughout the day, until fireworks launch at 9 P M. Fireworks will also happen in Milford, New Boston and Derry tomorrow night. Tonight, Amherst and Manchester will light up the skies with fireworks displays. In the Queen City, Arms Park will host the fireworks, in Amherst, they’ll be at Souhegan High School. Tomorrow in Derry, they’re at the Hood Commons Plaza. In Merrimack, all events are at the Mastricola Upper Elementary School. In Milford, folks will gather at Keyes Field. In New Boston, the Hillsborough County Fair Grounds will play host to a number of events before the fireworks following the annual parade.
Candia Police: Crime Wave continues
We have the latest update on the crime wave that’s crushed little Candia. Police there reporting one hundred sixty one motor vehicle warnings and seven summonses last month. They also arrested nine nare-do-wells on charges ranging from Possession of Controlled Drugs, to theft, to taking folks into “protective custody for alcoholism.” They even nabbed a runaway teen. All I can say is keep praying for Candia!
That’s news from our own backyard, Girard at Large hour ___ is next!
