LATEST NEWS
15-year-old driver of stolen car involved in police chase, Northboro crash faces multiple charges
WORCESTER - The driver behind the wheel during a wild chase that ended in a crash was just 15 years old.The Lawrence teen faces a long list of charges, including failing to stop for police, speeding and unlicensed operation.Police said the Lexus was stolen in Peabody. The driver avoided police in Natick and other MetroWest towns. The State Police Air Wing began tracking the car, which traveled west on Route 9 and onto 495 North. State Police were alerted and caught up with the car near Route 117 in Bolton and began tracing the car.The driver headed onto Route 290 West and, according to police, collided with two vehicles on the ramp before being stopped by stop sticks set up by police on the highway. The car hit the sticks and then hit a third vehicle before stopping on the median strip. Two passengers in the Lexus had minor injuries and were transported to the hospital. One of the passengers, Kyen Perez, 20, of Fitchburg, will also face charges. The second passenger, a 20-year-old woman, was treated and released. The teen's name has not been released because of his
Market at the Mill makes Thursday debut
(Shenandoah) -- Shenandoah celebrates the renaissance of a venerable downtown building with a big event Thursday night. Exhibitors from all over the region are participating in the first-ever Market at the Mill from 4-to-7 p.m. Margaret Brady is owner of MALOJA, Incorporated, the organization spearheading the renovation of the former Johnson Brothers Mill Building. Brady says approximately 28 vendors selling various products will occupy the building's first floor on opening night. Thursday's event marks the first major development since renovation efforts began two years ago. In a March interview with KMA News, Brady says Market at the Mill is part of an overall vision for the facility--and downtown activities.
Shenandoah targets more demo projects
(Shenandoah) -- Four more properties are targeted for demolition in Shenandoah. By unanimous vote Tuesday evening, the Shenandoah City Council approved the solicitation of bids for tearing down or cleaning up city-owned properties at 809 5th Avenue, 301 College Street, 212 East Lowell Avenue and 211 West Sheridan Avenue. Speaking on KMA's "Morning Line" program Wednesday morning, Shenandoah Mayor Roger McQueen says it's all part of the city's proactive efforts to address nuisance properties.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.