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Bells tolled from Williamsburg to Holyoke in memory of those killed in 1874 dam disaster
The owners of the former St. Catherine's Church in Leeds opened up their bell tower for the "cascade of bells," an event that remembered the victims of the Williamsburg, Massachusetts, dam disaster of 1874. Bells were rung in ten buildings and churches from Wiliamsburg to Holyoke. The sign describes the height of the flood waters.
Springfield Street renamed in honor of local businessman John Murphy
City officials in Springfield recognized and honored the work of the late John Murphy on Friday with a street renaming dedication. Murphy was the founder and president of Eastern General Contractors Inc.
104th Fighter Wing warns of taxiway construction’s impact on public
The $32 million enlargement and rebuilding of Taxiway B South at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport will result in additional, but temporary, jet noise south of the airfield. Work on the Taxiway B South is expected to last into the fall and result in a paved area that’s wider and safer for both military and civilian aircraft.
Westfield cable TV shows interview students at high school’s airport hangar
WESTFIELD — Westfield Community Programming will showcase the unique aviation program at Westfield Technical Academy with two programs to air this month. Both were filmed at WTA’s aviation hangar at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport. The first of the two programs, filmed for “Superintendent’s Spotlight” with Stefan Czaporowski and “On the Mark” with Mark G. Auerbach, premieres in prime time at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 23, on Westfield Community Programming, WSKB 89.5 FM, Southwick Community Television, Agawam Media, and YouTube (search for WSKB Community Radio Channel). The second part premieres at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 30. Both programs will be repeated the following Wednesday during the regularly scheduled broadcast of “On the Mark” at 9 a.m.
Mayor leads bike tour through Holyoke to spotlight local murals and more
For a second year, the mayor and a group of bike riders took part in a “Tour de Holyoke” that went from city hall and across the canal to see parts of the city that continue to develop while sporting works of art. Organized by the city’s Holyoke...
3 suspects arrested in connection with deadly I-391 shooting
CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – Three people have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting along a busy highway. Jim Leydon, spokesperson for the Hampden District Attorney’s Office, said that a vehicle, that had several people inside, arrived at Baystate Medical Center on the night of March 12. Some of those people were suffering gunshot wounds and one of those people, 35-year-old Guyton Winspeare of Chicopee, died from his injuries.
West Springfield police looking for suspect in theft investigation
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to identify a woman involved in a shoplifting incident on May 7 at a business on Riverdale Street. According to authorities, the incident, under case number 24-8582-OF, took place around 5 p.m. when the unidentified...
2024 St. Mary’s High School Prom at The Ranch Golf Club
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Man arrested after slashing woman’s throat with boxcutter
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - We have new developments on a brazen attack in Springfield. A man has been arrested on numerous charges after police say he assaulted not one, but two women in a nine-day span. 31-year-old Springfield resident Jovan Murphy is currently behind bars following his arrest on Sunday.
Springfield suspends liquor license for Mt. Carmel Society, questioning who is in charge
SPRINGFIELD — The License Commission voted to suspend the Mt. Carmel Society’s ability to sell alcohol, saying an internal squabble between two factions of members has left officials questioning who is in charge. The license, which was officially suspended in a 4-0 vote on Wednesday night, will be...
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