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Criminal justice experts say policing not as popular as it once was
Some local and state law enforcement officials have said they are having trouble recruiting candidates to become police officers. And some criminal justice educators at area colleges and universities said the reasons for this vary. For instance, in Springfield, the police department tried to get 50 recruits for its ongoing...
$4M Lottery Jackpot Sold In Greenfield
The winner collected a $4 million prize by playing the "$4,000,000 Jumbo Cash" $10 scratch-off game in Greenfield. Only one $4 million jackpot remains. The name of the winner was not released. The ticket was sold at Sandri Stop Smart at 416 Federal St. in Greenfield. The store will receive...
2 charged in fatal Chicopee shooting
Police responded to a car-to-car shooting on Interstate 391 in Chicopee on March 12. Two people were arrested this week in connection with the fatal car-to-car shooting that occurred in Chicopee earlier this month. Springfield resident Noah Torres, 19, and Holyoke resident Kiana Gonzalez, 22, were both arraigned in Chicopee...
Report: Springfield 2nd most-deadly city in Mass. for pedestrian crashes
SPRINGFIELD — Calling Springfield “the most dangerous city for pedestrians in the commonwealth,” WalkBike Springfield is slamming the city for not doing enough to prevent vehicles from killing pedestrians. “We’re ahead of every other community in terms of our kill rate. That’s how I’ll describe it,” said...
Local Polish Deli prepares for Easter rush
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Easter is just a few days away, and many in our area are getting ready for the Christian holiday with ceremonies and gatherings, with one Polish deli already seeing an influx in customers. Bernat’s Polish Deli in Chicopee was buzzing as customers stopped in to pick...
Northampton Housing Authority has absorbed nearby housing organization
NORTHAMPTON — By the end of February, it was official: Gov. Maura Healey signed legislation that merged two housing authorities in Western Massachusetts. The Hampshire County Regional Housing Authority, which oversaw 40 units in the hilltowns of Cummington and Huntington, faced dwindling leadership over the last few years. Its executive director had retired and membership on its board of directors shrank. Northampton Housing Authority agreed to absorb the nearby housing authority and its properties.
Puerto Rican restaurant Las Kangris opens in Springfield
A popular Puerto Rican food truck in Springfield has officially opened its new restaurant location downtown. Las Kangris Food Truck, which operates on Boylston Street, has moved in to 1373 Main St. The location was previously occupied by Shaking Crab, which operated for about six months. If you purchase a...
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