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South Hadley man arraigned for thefts over $100k in Deerfield and Northampton
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A South Hadley man pleaded not guilty to allegedly stealing from businesses in Northampton and Deerfield. 64-year-old Steven Skea was indicted on theft charges after police say he broke into two businesses and stole over 100 thousand dollars’ worth of items in October and August of 2023.
Cory Menard Admits To OUI Crash That Killed Katelyn Gress
Cory Menard, of Granby, pleaded guilty to vehicle homicide while operating negligently and under the influence of alcohol; and reckless assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, the Northwestern District Attorney said. A judge sentenced him to two and a half years in prison with two years of probation once...
Southampton woman killed in Westfield crash
WESTFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A woman has died following a one-car crash on Southampton Road in Westfield Monday night. Westfield Police said they responded to that scene just after 8:30 p.m. A 53-year-old Southampton woman was involved in that crash and brought to Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield where she...
Southwick to begin accepting applications for cannabis retailers, due June 7
SOUTHWICK — Nearly a year after Town Meeting voted to allow recreational marijuana retailers in town, the Select Board this week quietly agreed to begin accepting applications. “I would like to make a motion to move this forward and go … to start accepting applications,” said Select Board member...
Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Filed Against Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools
Amherst educator Lamikco Magee filed a multi-million federal discrimination and defamation lawsuit against the Amherst-Pelham Regional Public Schools and their former and current leaders on April 5. The lawsuit states that the defendants violated her rights under the non-retaliation provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,...
Westfield councilor launches Democratic bid to challenge Republican state rep.
WESTFIELD — City Councilor Bridget Matthews-Kane announced this week that she is running as a Democrat for state representative in the district that includes Southampton and most of Westfield. The district is currently represented by state Rep. Kelly Pease (R-Westfield), who confirmed he will run for reelection. If you...
Amherst Town Council appoints new police chief
AMHERST, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The town of Amherst appointing Gabriel Ting as the new Police Chief. Ting has served the town in the police department for the last 27 years and currently serves as the temporary chief and captain in charge of police operations. Ting- a resident of Belchertown began...
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