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Let the thin blue line flag fly: Letters to the Editor — June 11, 2024
The Issue: A Connecticut city’s decision not to fly the ”thin blue line” flag to honor a former state trooper. The Wethersfield, Conn. town council refused to fly the “thin blue line” flag at their town hall to honor slain hero State Trooper Aaron Pelletier, who was killed in the line of duty while protecting his community (“Tragic trooper insult,” June 7). This was a sign of total disrespect to the former trooper, his family and all law enforcement personnel. As St. Michael the Archangel welcomes this hero into heaven, I am hopeful that he will forgive these misguided council members. Rest in...
Chicopee officers receive awards for helping victims in I-91 crash
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Two Chicopee police officers were presented awards by the American Legion over the weekend. On January 25th, officers Taina Rivera and Korey Therrien were traveling on I-91 when they saw a crash. Officers pulled over to help everyone involved in the accident and on Saturday, they...
J. Timothy’s, Martin Rosol’s offer Hurley free food for life following decision to stay at UConn
(WFSB) - UConn men’s basketball head coach Dan Hurley is staying with the Huskies after turning down a 6 year, $70-million deal to coach the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s widely expected that Hurley will get a new deal from UConn, and we’re expected to hear from the coach himself on Thursday.
Getting Answers: Holyoke mayor discusses confusion over receivership
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Questions in Holyoke about when the city’s schools will formally get out of receivership and take back control from the state. Back in march it was announced that Holyoke Public Schools would begin transitioning out of receivership, however Mayor Garcia told us that led to some confusion. He said they are still under the state’s control however they are in the process of getting out and at a meeting on Monday night they discussed what that will look like.
Flag fallout in Wethersfield sparks division, threats
WETHERSFIELD, Conn — A vote last week by the town council to not to fly the thin blue line flag in the wake of the death of State Trooper Aaron Pelletier has left the town of Wethersfield remains deeply divided. Republicans argued the town should go above and beyond...
Springfield Mayor renews calls to keep repeat offenders off city streets
On Monday evening additional suspects were arraigned in Springfield District Court for a shooting that occurred last Wednesday, hospitalizing Springfield Police Officer Nestor Santos and striking three MassDOT workers and a pregnant woman after a car chase onto I-91.
Habitat for Humanity turns over keys to new homeowners in Hartford
It was a joyous and emotional morning for several families in Hartford’s north end as they were handed the keys to their new homes. Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut built the homes from scratch and the families put in 150 hours of sweat equity. “I never thought...
Pretrial hearing set for Locust St. fatal shooting suspect
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A pretrial hearing is set to take place for 24-year-old Jonathan Resto that police say shot and killed a man. According to police it happened on Locust Street in Springfield last month. On May 10th, officers arrived at a gas station on Locust Street, where they...
CT’s minimum wage increase poses challenges for small business owners
When Connecticut’s minimum wage rose on Jan. 1 from $15 an hour to $15.69, it was good news for many workers. But for small business owners, the increase — the first in a series that will be tied to wage growth calculated by the federal government — has created concerns for the future.
1 adult, 2 teens accused of firing BB-type gun at group of people in West Hartford
An adult and two teenagers are accused of firing a BB-type gun at a group of people in West Hartford over the weekend and all three have been arrested. Police received a complaint about someone in a black Mercedes Benz pointing a BB gun at someone sitting outside of the Whole Foods on Raymond Road around 1 p.m. on Saturday.
10 people displaced after house fire in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Crews in Springfield responded to a structure fire in Springfield on Monday evening. According to the Springfield Fire Department, firefighters were at the scene of Alden Street for reports of a blazing home, but the first has since been extinguished. Officials confirmed 10 people have been...
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