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Mother charged with endangerment after Westfield EMTs save baby from overdose
WESTFIELD — A city woman is facing as much as five years in prison after her infant daughter apparently ingested some of the narcotics police later found in several places in her bedroom. According to city police, officers responded to a call on March 29 from a Fowler Avenue...
Ludlow set to expand alternative to police response in mental health calls
LUDLOW — A program that sends clinicians to assist police officers on some calls is poised to expand in the town of Ludlow. Since last fall, local first responders and staff from the Center for Human Development have banded together to bring a new approach in cases involving mental health concerns. The program mirrors efforts around the country, and in the Valley, to provide an alternative to traditional police responses.
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...
Video: 130+ arrested at second encampment
Additional Footage by Ethan Brayall-Brown, Dylan Nguyen and Andrew Venditti. CONTENT WARNING: This video contains violent interactions and the use of strobe lights. Viewer discretion is advised. On May 7, 2024, 132 people were arrested at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The arrests followed a pro-Palestine encampment protest on the...
Trial date set in ‘self dealing’ lawsuit against Springfield’s Heriberto Flores
SPRINGFIELD — A Hampden Superior Court judge set a Nov. 4 trial date for a civil lawsuit filed against Heriberto “Herbie” Flores as well as the former mayor of Westfield and other defendants. The complaint alleges mismanagement of nonprofit organizations run by Flores. If you purchase a...
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.
Emergency crews respond to structure fire in Hampden
HAMPDEN, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Hampden crews responded to a fire in Hampden on Saturday afternoon. According to the Wilbraham Regional Emergency Communications Center, firefighters were on scene for reports of a structure fire on Main Street. Officials have just reported that the fire has been put out. No word on...
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.
Westfield Health Bulletin: Education, capabilities vary among nursing certifications
We celebrated Nursing Week last week. Given the importance of nurses in health care, the nursing profession itself, the education and roles are varied and can be confusing to the lay person. Roles can be clear or muddied in many situations and perceptions. Would a general want to be called a private, a ship captain be called a first mate, Babe Ruth mistaken for a batboy, a chef for a dishwasher?
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...
Rededication ceremony held at Barnes Air National Guard Base to honor fallen airmen
In Westfield on Friday night the annual F-100 re-dedication ceremony was held at Barnes Air National Guard Base. The ceremony honored thirteen fallen airmen who had given their lives while serving their country.
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