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Another Fatal Crash; Dad Pushes For Harsher DUI Laws After Daughter Is Killed: PM Patch NH

Propane tanks explode, burn at homeless camp; 3 accused of kidnapping, assaulting woman; YDC trial update; 6 charged after store thefts.

PM Patch NH for April 25, 2024.
PM Patch NH for April 25, 2024. (Tony Schinella/Patch)

CONCORD, NH — Here are some share-worthy stories from the New Hampshire Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.

This post features stories and information published during the past 24 hours.

Father Pushes For Harsher Laws After Daughter Killed By Drunk Driver: Elizabeth "Lizzy" Croke was killed when a driver was over the legal alcohol limit, drove the wrong way, and struck her in Merrimack.

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Another Nice New Hampshire Weekend? For The Most Part: Get Out: Looking for something to do? Here are some ideas: Art shows, music, food, a carnival fundraiser, a solar fair, clocks, books, and more.

Propane Tanks Explode Under Water Street Bridge In Concord: Watch: Concord firefighters extinguished a fire Wednesday night at a homeless camp while police opened an arson investigation of the incident.

Find out what's happening in Concordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

One Person Killed In Pelham Fiery Crash After Pick-Up Hits Tree: Pelham police say one person died at the scene on Mammoth Road in the single-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon.

Harassed For Declining To Fly LGBTQ Flag, Goffstown Barber Gets 'No-Trespass' Order For Activists: Alphas Barber Shop owner Chris Prunier says he's “fed up” with activists, including a selectwoman, acting “in cahoots” to stir up trouble.

Arrested Elbit Protester Posts Messages Calling Israelis 'Pigs;' Celebrates Oct. 7 Attack: Calla Walsh, a Mass. activist the NYT calls a "representative of an influential new force in Democratic politics," has been active on X.

Doctor Testifies David Meehan Left With Mental Scars From YDC Abuse: Gee: Victim struggled with addiction, depression and severe anxiety while having trouble holding a job and forming healthy relationships.

Burglar, Drug Dealer, Fugitive Wanted On Probation Violation: NH DOC: Ryan Michael Decato, a Lakes Region resident with a 15-year criminal history, is wanted by the New Hampshire Department of Corrections.

Woman, Formerly Of Concord, Manchester Men Face Kidnapping Charges: Scott Frost, Ashley Zachary, and David Hanson are accused of assaulting and holding a woman against her will inside a Manchester apartment.

Cop Arrested On 6 Assault Charges; Dog Dies In Fire; More: PM Patch NH: New Hampshire high schools slip to 13th in the nation; driver med-flighted after crash; star students and youth of the year; recalled beef.

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