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West Springfield Police Seek Purse Snatching Suspect
West Springfield Police looking to identify a man at a local store- accused of stealing an elderly woman’s purse at a Memorial Avenue store. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Cheyenne Azadan @ - 413-263-3210- EXT - 272. Please reference Case #: 24-8828-OF at the time of...
Springfield community gathers for annual ‘World’s Largest Pancake Breakfast’
With a couple hundred pounds of butter, a thousand pounds of bacon, and at least 500 gallons of pancake batter – downtown Springfield had more than just a light breakfast Saturday. Thousands gathered on Main Street throughout the morning. The tradition has been going in some form since at...
Monson officials urging residents to use caution after multiple bear sighting reported
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - In Monson, it’s that time of the year again when bears are becoming active and sightings are on the rise. Officials urge that residents to use caution as several sighting have been reported in the past few days. Over the weekend, on Main Street a...
Agawam High School 2024 prom
Editor’s note: As prom season returns this year, MassLive.com is offering an exclusive benefit to subscribers: Click through the photo gallery to see if we photographed your favorite prom-goer or just to check out the latest prom fashion trends, and get free, print-quality downloads. Subscribe to MassLive today. The...
Big Warm-Up; Summer-Like Temperatures on the Way
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Morning clouds have given way to plenty of sunshine this afternoon. We are warming up nicely too! And get use to it we have a big mid-week warm up on the way. Summer will be in the air most of the week with a southwesterly surge of early season heat and some humidity.
Live Wire: MGM Springfield Plaza ready for free music series
As spring keeps rolling toward summer, more and more outdoor music series keep rolling in. This week, we look at Free Music Fridays at the MGM Springfield Plaza, which starts May 24 and runs through Sept. 6, from 7:30-9 p.m. each week. The series kicks off this Friday with The...
Springfield seeing downward trend in homicides from 2023
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A double shooting over the weekend in Springfield remains under investigation and, as we’re nearing the six-month mark of 2024, we’re getting answers on the extent of gun violence in the city so far this year. There was some positivity from Springfield Police on...
Three co-valedictorians at this Mass. college all came from the same high school
When co-valedictorians of this year’s Elms College senior class met before Saturday’s graduation, it doubled, for three of them, as a high-school reunion. There, near the end of a long journey through college, stood three 2020 Ludlow High School classmates — Stephanie Afonso, Maverick Huber and Alyssa Moore.
Springfield woman leads charge on striking down ’equity theft’ from homeowners facing foreclosure
SPRINGFIELD — A woman fighting to defend her family homestead against foreclosure has scored a victory in Hampden Superior Court. Ashley M. Mills recently took on the city’s tax seizure policy, prompting a judge to conclude that certain property tax foreclosure actions are unconstitutional. The state has had longstanding tax laws allowing cities and towns to seize homes over property tax debt.
Firefighters Battle Train Fire In Palmer Overnight
Crews rushed to the scene just before 4 a.m. to a train stopped by Park Street that had caught fire. Firefighters had to use dry chemical extinguishers rather than hoses until they could be sure the power had been cut. Once they had confirmed the power was out, they could...
How a Springfield high school senior lucked in to a free prom gown by fashion designer Justin Haynes
Springfield fashion designer Justin Haynes says social media and TikTok have upped the ante on prom gowns. A few weeks ago, concerned that prom costs for high school students were getting out of hand, he posted a note on Facebook. “I’ve Got You Covered,” his March 7 post note read. Haynes offered to help prom-bound seniors who could not afford the kinds of dresses young people are seeing hyped.
Westfield council tables athletic fields vote as land restriction is questioned
WESTFIELD — The City Council voted on Thursday to table its final vote on the $11.1 million bond for athletic field improvements at Westfield High School. The matter will instead be taken up at the meeting of June 6. The reason for the postponement was a question raised to Councilor Nicholas Morganelli by a constituent of whether Boardman Field, one of the fields to be renovated, had attained the required conservation restrictions after being purchased by the city with Community Preservation Act funds.
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