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Keene State soccer players Elizabeth Tschudin and Giuliana Stolfi were honored by the All-LEC, with Tschudin named Second Team and Stolfi earning Third Team honors.

First responders were called to the scene of the crash around 3:15 Wednesday afternoon in the area of Connector Road on Route 12 in Walpole.

Stephanie Pratt, 39, worked as an office administrator for a company based out of Hinsdale New Hampshire, where she had full access to the company’s finances, including its bank account and credit cards.

As of 5:15 Wednesday evening the section of Route 12 remains closed.

As of 4 p.m., Route 12 in Walpole in the area of Halls Crossing and Black Jack Crossing is closed due to a motor vehicle accident, according to a social media post from the Walpole Police Department.

The new Brattleboro-Hinsdale Bridge on NH Route 119 opens to motor vehicles December 5, easing travel between New Hampshire and Vermont, with pedestrian access by Spring 2025.

Keene State women’s basketball fell to New England College 56-50 in their season opener, with Valerie Luizzi scoring 17 points. Next up: Williams College Nov. 16.

Four Keene State field hockey players earned All-LEC honors: Grace Bazin named Offensive Player of the Year; Irini Stefanakos, Hannah Wood, and Meghan Daileanes also recognized.

Comedian Juston McKinney returns to Keene’s Colonial Theatre on Saturday, Nov. 16, with a new set inspired by New England life. Known for his witty takes on family and small-town quirks, McKinney’s comedy draws from his Portsmouth roots and years on the New Hampshire-Maine border. He’s a national favorite, with appearances on “The Tonight Show” and Comedy Central. Catch his unique blend of humor and relatable insights.

Freedom Reins Therapeutic Riding Center in Surry, NH, partnered with 98.7 Wink Country on Veterans Day to raise funds for a much-needed indoor riding arena. The event, featuring radio personality Mark Healy and activities for attendees, highlighted the center’s mission to provide equine-assisted therapy for individuals with physical, emotional, and sensory challenges. The center, the only therapeutic riding facility within 50 miles of Keene, seeks to expand with an indoor arena to offer year-round programming.