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Holyoke stabbing victim Eileen Monaghan remembered as ‘loving mother’
Eileen Monaghan — a 48-year-old Chicopee woman who prosecutors say was stabbed and killed by her boyfriend in Holyoke earlier this month — is being remembered for her devotion to both public service and family. “For all that Eileen will be remembered for, she was a devoted and...
2 teens arrested for allegedly breaking into Hyundai vehicle
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Two teenage boys have been arrested in connection to a car break-in overnight on King Street in Springfield. Police said they reportedly saw two suspects actively breaking into a Hyundai vehicle around 2 a.m., but the suspects ran when they saw the officers. A short time later, police saw the same two suspects on Lebanon Street where they said they found burglary tools on one of the two boys, ages 15 and 16, and placed them under arrest.
From Pittsfield to Perp Walk: Man Charged in Child Trafficking Horror, Faces Decades in the Slammer
A 50-year-old Pittsfield man stands accused of a heinous crime, charged with transporting a minor across state lines for illicit purposes. Paul Newton-Irelan was indicted by a federal grand jury in Springfield and is slated to appear soon in federal court, officials announced last week. According to a revelation by...
Truck crash closes part of Main Street in Holyoke
HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Emergency crews are on the scene of a truck rollover in Holyoke. The crash is near the intersection of Lyman Street and Main Street and fire officials noted that one person suffered a minor injury. Drivers are being asked to avoid the area. Copyright 2024. Western...
‘Whimsy’ 5-bedroom Northampton house full of color for sale for $1.2 million
Before even stepping on the property, prospective homeowners will be mesmerized by the colors of an “extraordinary” Victorian house. The Northampton home “vibrates with charm and a good dose of whimsy,” the listing describes. Located at 48 Lyman Road, the front of the 5-bedroom home had blue stairs and porch, pink trim around the windows and cutouts of stars, the sun and the moon.
Veterans aim to connect at Easthampton luncheon series
Connections. Making connections with each other and with the community. That’s one of the primary goals of the monthly veterans’ lunches held at the Easthampton Congregational Church. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By...
Amherst police warn of phone scam spoofing department’s number
AMHERST — The Amherst Police Department is alerting the public to a wave of scam calls where fraudsters are impersonating law enforcement officers to solicit money. According to reports received over the past few days, residents have been targeted by scammers who manipulate caller ID systems to make it appear as though calls are coming from the police department.
Police say safety prep was key during medical emergency at Westfield River race
RUSSELL — On Saturday, April 20, at about 1 p.m., police officers working the detail at the 69th annual Westfield River Wildwater Races were dispatched to the finish line on Woronoco Road for a report of a medical emergency, according to Russell-Montgomery Police. Information was relayed through the MEMA...
Amherst Town Council appoints new police chief
AMHERST, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The town of Amherst appointing Gabriel Ting as the new Police Chief. Ting has served the town in the police department for the last 27 years and currently serves as the temporary chief and captain in charge of police operations. Ting- a resident of Belchertown began...
Upcoming informational session for veterans in the Valley
GREENFIELD — Christopher Demars, a 27-year veteran, didn’t plan on working other veterans after his retirement. “It kind of fell into my lap,” he said. After serving in the U.S. Army and the National Guard, Demars retired in 2015 and started working at the Upper Pioneer Valley Veterans Services District where he later became the director.
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