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Massachusetts man awaiting extradition to Vermont in connection with 2023 shootout
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — A Massachusetts man is waiting to be extradited to Vermont for an alleged connection to a 2023 shootout in Burlington. Walter Jones, 28, of Springfield was arrested on March 19. Massachusetts court records show he was the subject of a warrant as a fugitive from justice.
2024 Prom: Ludlow High School prom photos from The Log Cabin
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Haymarket Cafe owner resolves Housing Court case
NORTHAMPTON — Haymarket Cafe owner Peter Simpson’s Housing Court case has been resolved. Mediation earlier this week in Housing Court resolved a civil case that alleged he had months’ worth of unpaid rent on his apartment above Haymarket Cafe. If you purchase a product or register for...
See all homes sold in Hampden County, April 28 to May 4
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Hampden County reported from April 28 to May 4. There were 70 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,118-square-foot home on Greenwood Avenue in Holyoke that sold for $335,000. Agawam.
Outside the Box, seeking ‘impulse shoppers,’ opens in Springfield’s Tower Square
SPRINGFIELD – The folding sign in front of Outside the Box gift shop in Springfield’s Tower Square implores: “Impulse Shoppers Wanted: No experience needed. Sense of humor required.”. “We’re the antidote to online shopping,” said owner Michelle LaRocque. If you purchase a product or register...
Massachusetts real estate transactions for Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties May 5, 2024 edition
444 Shoemaker MA LLC, to LTM Realty LLC, Shoemaker Lane, Par A, $75,000. Fred U. Sisson Jr., and Theresa R. Sisson to Philemon Kosgei and Hellen J. Kipsang, 84 Norris St., $325,000. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
Northampton fights opioid deaths with new Narcan initiative
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Northampton is adding to its fight against opioid deaths by connecting more people in the community with lifesaving overdose medication. On Thursday, the Naloxbox initiative expanded to more city spaces. Health Commissioner Merideth O’Leary told us, “In 2019, the city of Northampton took the initiative to...
Westfield seeks public input on how to spend $2.4M opioid settlement funds
WESTFIELD — The Westfield Health Department will host a listening session Tuesday, May 7, at Westfield State University, to hear from the community their ideas for spending funds from a $26 billion settlement with companies accused of contributing to the opioid crisis. The Westfield News reported in 2022 that...
Holyoke Safe Neighborhood Initiative weighs in after police chief’s retirement
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A change at the top is coming for the Holyoke Police Department, as longtime chief Dave Pratt announces his retirement. This gives the city a chance to build on crimefighting initiatives being implemented in the wake of the shooting death of a baby and other violent acts.
Annual Jack Rome Memorial Walk/Run kicks off in Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A big day in Wilbraham for our four-legged friends, the second annual Jack Rome Memorial 5K/10K. Western Mass News was a proud sponsor of the event that supports the foundation for TJO Animals, our station charity. “We walked today, want to support the dogs any way...
43-apartment building proposed for Indian Orchard section of Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – A local developer passed the first step in a long process to build a three-story apartment building with about 43 units in Indian Orchard. Developer Michael Serricchio wants to construct the complex on about 1.25 acres of land at the intersection of Berkshire Avenue and Cottage Street, where a small restaurant, a used car dealership and a house are now located.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark transformation of Holyoke Waterfront Event Venue
HOLYOKE — The community is invited to join The Greater Holyoke Chamber and the Colón family in a ceremonial ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil the transformation of the Waterfront Event Venue. The grand opening celebration will be held Saturday, May 4, at 11 a.m. after two years of remodeling.
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