🌱 Manchester PD Arrested 2 Men For Violent Robbery + Huse Rd Overpass

Hello, everybody! It's Thursday in Manchester and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally. Hope you all have a great day.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny. High: 66 Low: 44.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 72 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories in Manchester today:

1. Police arrested two Manchester residents in connection to a violent robbery that occurred on May 2 on Calef Road. According to police, 30-year-old David Hoffens and 26-year-old Adrian Hardisty drove up behind the victim in an SUV, assaulted and robbed the victim, and then got back into the vehicle and drove away. Both Hoffens and Hardisty have been charged with felony robbery. Hardisty also had multiple warrants for his arrest, including first-degree assault with a deadly weapon. (WHDH.com)
2. On Wednesday, May 17, there were reports that a person jumped or fell from the Huse Road overpass on Interstate 293 Southbound near Exit 1 in Manchester. State police were advising people to avoid the area and the Manchester Fire Department reported “traffic gridlock." As of 7:30 p.m. on May 17, there was no further information. (New Hampshire Union Leader)
3. Adult volunteer mentors are needed to help student plane-building programs in Manchester and Hudson. Those who are interested must attend the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire’s plane-build volunteer mentor open house on Monday, May 22, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to attend the open house, regardless of experience or background. Training in basic workshop skills and procedures will be offered. (General Aviation News)

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Today and tomorrow in Manchester:

Thursday, May 18

• Caylin Costello At City Hall Pub (7:00 PM)

Friday, May 19

• Comedy With Jimmy Cash And Friends At The Rex Theatre (3:30 PM)
• Paul Reiser At The Rex Theatre (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Tuesday, May 16, for the second night in a row, Manchester's Aldermanic chambers again debated the city's contract with GateHouse, which helps homeless individuals suffering from substance abuse detox. The motion for the GateHouse Director to present information directly to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) was again tabled. (Manchester Ink Link)
• This June and August, The Majestic Theatre and Ted Herbert Music School will offer theatre and music classes to community members in Manchester! View the link for details. (New Hampshire Patch)
• On Monday, May 15, a new alderman was sworn in to office in Manchester. Crissy Kantor won the recent special election to succeed Sebastian Sharonov in representing Ward 6. Kantor said she will "work to find innovative solutions to the issues facing families and small business owners." (The Pulse of NH)

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— 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.