January 2008 - Posts

• Man arrested for cop attack plot

  By Michelle Kim Police arrested a Weare man Sunday night, Jan. 27, after learning he allegedly intended to assault a Weare officer after being paid, according to court documents. Mark E. Yphanitis, 47, of 186A Concord Stage Road, was arrested and charged Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 30, 2008 4:18 PM by Goffstown Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Weare, Merrimack Valley, police, crime

• Falls, ‘little mistakes’ mark Stark’s defeat

  By Matt Schooley WEARE – John Stark Regional High School’s wrestling team fell into and climbed out of an early hole, then lost momentum and its dual meet with visiting Souhegan High School, 48-30. Trailing 24-6, the Generals tied the score Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 23, 2008 5:22 PM by Goffstown Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Merrimack Valley, wrestling, weare high school sports

• Officers, firefighters requested

  By Michelle Kim WEARE – New buildings and bodies are the main requests voters will see before them at the upcoming Feb. 2 deliberative session of Town Meeting, Voters can expect to see articles on the town warrant regarding the operating budget, Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 23, 2008 5:14 PM by Goffstown Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Weare, taxes, Merrimack Valley, police, Town Meeting, Fire Department

• Local schools get FIRST challenge

  By Jenn McDowell WEARE – The FIRST robotics season kicked off for teams around the world with the announcement of this year’s challenge: FIRST Overdrive. Through a Web simulcast from Southern New Hampshire University on Saturday, Jan. 5, 3, Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 09, 2008 4:51 PM by Goffstown Editor | 1 Comments Filed under: Weare, Merrimack Valley, science, high school

• Superintendent leaving SAU 24

  By Michelle Kim WEARE – School Administrative Unit 24 recently announced Superintendent Dr. Christine Tyrie is stepping down at the end of the school year to pursue new challenges and will be replaced by current Assistant Superintendent Doug White Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 02, 2008 3:30 PM by Goffstown Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Weare, Merrimack Valley, schools, school budget, school board

• No jail time for father in school assault

  By Michelle Kim WEARE – The Weare man who attacked the 17-year-old boyfriend of his 15-year-old daughter pleaded no contest to a Class A misdemeanor assault and received a suspended sentence of one year in jail. The 38-year-old Weare man, dressed Read More... Posted Wednesday, January 02, 2008 2:37 PM by Goffstown Editor | 0 Comments Filed under: Weare, Merrimack Valley, crime, assault