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Photos: 2024 Dean Tech High School Prom
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Valley Bike Share moving closer to a restart in Western Massachusetts
The Valley Bike Share program is getting closer to restarting, although an exact date has not been set. The system was shuttered last year when the operator went bankrupt. Earlier this month, the selection of a new vendor, Drop Mobility, was announced with the hopes of Valley Bike Share being up and running again by the end of the month.
Fatal crash at Hampton tolls on I-95: Pickup truck rolls over in fiery tragedy
HAMPTON — One man was killed Saturday as the result of a rollover crash at the Hampton toll plaza, according to New Hampshire State Police. It was the second serious crash involving a vehicle hitting a barrier at the tolls reported by police in three days. Nicholas D. Killinger, 44, of Wilbraham, Massachusetts, drove a 2013 Ford F-250 pickup truck on I-95 southbound within the cash toll collection area, lost control and struck a concrete barrier in...
Chicopee Police searching for missing girl
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Police in Chicopee are asking for your help to locate this missing girl. Police say Lilliana Barnes was last seen Wednesday around 5:15 p.m. running away from 305 Broadway St. She is around 5′5 and 170 pounds with brown eyes, and red hair. Anyone with...
Overturned vehicle on I-91 North near Holyoke
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - There was a traffic jam on I-91 North after a crash was reported near Holyoke Friday morning. Around 7 a.m. a vehicle was reportedly overturned by the Scenic Viewing area. If you are in the area you are advised to take another route or prepare for...
Eastford congregation votes to relocate after devasting church fire
EASTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – The Congregational Church of Eastford’s membership decided Wednesday to relocate to a new site after their church building was devasted by a fire last year. The vote had an “overwhelming” majority, with most members opting to move to a location with “abundant” space to host community events, programs for school kids […]
Memorial Day ceremonies and parades happening across Western Mass
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - On Monday, a Memorial Day tradition returns and many cities and towns in Western Mass are hosting events to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. There will be a variety of observances and parades throughout the weekend some of those include.... Ware’s...
1 person injured in Hampden crash
HAMPDEN, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The Hampden Police Department responded to a car accident on Glendale Road Wednesday morning. The crash occurred around 10:30 a.m. One person suffered minor injuries and was taken to Baystate Wing Hospital. Glendale Road was temporarily closed between North Monson Road and Ames Road, but has...
‘Check Your Speed’ event held in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Representative Orlando Ramos and the Indian Orchard Citizens Council hosted a “Check Your Speed” event on Friday evening on Berkshire Avenue. That safety event took place between 5:30 and 7:00 p.m. Western Mass News spoke with Zaida Govan, Springfield’s Ward 8 City Councilor, and...
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