🌱 Fatal Granite Street Crash + Man Arrested For Manchester Stabbing

Hello again, everybody! It's Saturday in Manchester and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Saturday: Wintry mix, 1-2". High: 41 Low: 35.
• Sunday: Windy and milder. High: 52 Low: 34.

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Here are the top three stories today in Manchester:

1. A fatal crash on Granite Street involving two vehicles occurred on Thursday evening, resulting in the death of a 32-year-old passenger. The driver of one of the vehicles sustained serious injuries, while the other driver suffered minor injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation. (WMUR)
2. U.S. Marshals arrested Desmel Cooper, 40, for his alleged involvement in a stabbing incident in Manchester earlier this year. Cooper was apprehended in New York and brought back to New Hampshire to face charges relating to the incident, which took place in February behind the 603 Bar & Grill on Elm Street. The altercation started inside the bar and escalated into the alley, leaving one man with severe injuries. (WMUR)
3. June Trisciani has launched her campaign for Mayor of Manchester. Trisciani has previously served on the Manchester Heritage Commission and Planning Board and was elected as Alderman-at-Large in 2021. She highlighted the need for progress in housing, homelessness, crime, economic recovery from the pandemic, and education. (Manchester Ink Link)

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Today and tomorrow in Manchester:

Saturday, March 25

• Book Signing & Talk By Teen Author Chloe McKinley At Gen John Stark House (11:00 AM)
• Killer Queen: The Music Of Queen At The Palace Theatre (3:30 PM)
• An Evening With Tom Rush And Matt Nakoa At The Rex Theatre (7:30 PM)

Sunday, March 26

• Singles Mixer - Wine And Dance At Royal Palace Dance Studio (4:00 PM)
• Kingsmen (Official) & Rise Among Rivals At Jewel Music Venue (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Manchester is celebrating St. Paddy's Day this weekend with festivities that include a half-marathon, a parade, and the Shamrock Shuffle. Learn more about the races, festivities, and road closures here. (Manchester Information via Facebook)
• A bonded, playful, and loving pair of 10-month-old cats are looking for their fur-ever home at the Manchester Animal Shelter. See the siblings at the link! (Manchester Animal Shelter via Facebook)
• In case you missed it, Avelo Airlines will be operating flights from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport to Raleigh/Durham, NC beginning Jun. 21. (The City of Manchester, NH - Government via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all soon for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.