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The community gathered for the 10th annual Swish Night, benefitting Make-A-Wish Massachusetts...

Annual Swish Night helps grant wishes of local children

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans, Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The community gathered for the 10th annual Swish Night, benefitting Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

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Monson Police arrest a Springfield man for multiple drug-related offenses on Friday.

Springfield man arrested, drugs seized following investigation in Monson

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Monson Police arrest a teenager for multiple drug-related offenses on Friday.

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The Three County Fair hosted a food drive in Northampton on Saturday morning.

Three County Fair food drive helps communities in Northampton

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa, Morgan Briggs and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Three County Fair hosted a food drive in Northampton on Saturday morning.

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Cooper’s commons presents a historical art exhibit that showed off historic buildings,...

Cooper’s Commons features a historical art exhibit in Agawam

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa, Morgan Briggs and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Cooper’s commons featured a historical art exhibit that showed off historic buildings, churches, and other local sites in Agawam.

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Thomas J. O’Connor Center hosts annual kitten shower in Springfield

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa, Morgan Briggs and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center had their annual kitten shower in Springfield.

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Passenger killed after car strikes home on Montgomery Street in Chicopee

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Samantha O'Connor, Olivia Hickey, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
A portion of Montgomery Street in Chicopee is closed Saturday morning following a car accident.

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Nursing home goes extra mile to keep family together for woman’s 100th birthday

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Glenn Kittle and Samantha O'Connor
It was a celebration of the century for Claire Vermette as she and 3 generations of her family threw a party to mark down another year on the books.

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Crews locate hiker lost on Tully Mountain in Orange

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Samantha O'Connor
Crews in Orange responded to Tully Mountain late Saturday morning for reports of a lost hiker.

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Enfield Police seek the public’s help in finding a larceny suspect

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:09 PM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Police search for a larceny suspect in Enfield.

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Springfield Police search for a missing teenager

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:25 PM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Springfield Police seeks the public’s help in finding a missing teenager.
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Local businesses host fundraiser to support Chicopee Officer Wilkes

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:25 PM EDT
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By Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann, Joe Chaisson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Local businesses stepped in and held a fundraiser to support Chicopee Officer Wilkes on Friday evening.

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Springfield woman pleads guilty to stealing over $20K in social security benefits

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:23 PM EDT
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By Joe Chaisson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A Springfield woman pled guilty to stealing social security benefits on Friday.

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Town by Town: Square One expands, ‘Prem Community Blessing Box’, historical art exhibit

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:55 PM EDT
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By Robin Stockler, Joe Chaisson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Town by Town is taking you to Springfield, Chicopee, and Agawam.

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Students protest after Paulo Freire Justice Charter School decides to close their doors

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:53 PM EDT
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By Maria Wilson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Students at Paulo Freire Social Justice Charter School expressed their frustration with their staff and administration after plans to permanently close their doors at the end of the school year.

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City leaders plan for safer roads after deadly pedestrian crashes in Chicopee

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:40 PM EDT
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Efforts underway in Chicopee to make safer roads for pedestrians after five people have died since October after being hit by cars. Now, city leaders are focused on new safety measures.

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Man dead following shooting on Belmont Ave. in Springfield

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:36 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
One person is dead following a shooting earlier this week in Springfield.

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Family of victim of deadly Springfield shooting speaks out

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:35 PM EDT
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By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
A man and woman are behind bars, charged with murder after a man was shot and killed on Belmont Avenue in Springfield on Monday.

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Fundraisers underway to help Chicopee police officer recovering from heart attack

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:09 PM EDT
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By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
The community is coming together to support a Chicopee police officer who is off the job right now while he recovers from a heart attack.

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MGM bringing slate of nationally-known acts to Springfield

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:19 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey and Ryan Trowbridge
Spring is here and the temperatures are starting to warm up and if you look at recent announcements from MGM Springfield, so is their entertainment line-up.

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Sarno on ballot seeking seventh term as Springfield’s mayor

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:10 PM EDT
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
The race for mayor in Springfield now officially includes current mayor Domenic Sarno.

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West Springfield artist using murals to brighten local neighborhoods

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 2:54 PM EDT
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By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
A local artist is brightening up neighborhoods across western Massachusetts.

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MassMutual Center hosts Disney on Ice this weekend

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 2:50 PM EDT
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By Tessa Kielbasa and Ryan Trowbridge
Disney on Ice returns to the MassMutual Center this weekend.

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NFPA responds to lawsuit filed over safety gear health concerns

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 2:44 PM EDT
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By Mary Wilson and Heather Poltrock
The National Fire Protection Association is defending its organization following a lawsuit filed in Massachusetts last week by a firefighter’s union.

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Private plane on which woman was killed did not experience turbulence

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 1:04 PM EDT
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By Rob Polansky
A new report said that a private plane on which a woman was fatally injured and made emergency landing at Bradley International Airport earlier this month did not experience turbulence.

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2 suspects arrested in connection with deadly Springfield shooting

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 12:58 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Two people have been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting in Springfield.

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Holyoke residents on Main and James St. evacuated due to suspicious package

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:44 AM EDT
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By Libby James
Holyoke residents evacuated on Thursday night due to a suspicious package.

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Enfield-Suffield Veterans Bridge closed due to serious crash; injuries reported

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:28 AM EDT
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By Jay Kenney
The roadway is expected to remain closed for several hours this morning.

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Crews from Orange respond to a trash truck fire

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:09 AM EDT
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By Libby James
Fire crews from Orange responded to a trash truck fire on Thursday.

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Mass. State Police respond to a car crash on I-391 North in Chicopee

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:14 AM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Mass. State Police crews responded to a crash on Route 391 northbound in the area of the Connecticut River Bridge in Chicopee on Wednesday night.

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The Gray House hosts annual Spaghetti Supper fundraiser in Springfield

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:52 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey, Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Gray House hosted their 32nd annual Spaghetti Supper in Springfield on Thursday evening.

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Chicopee officials discuss road safety plans following deadly pedestrian crashes

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:41 PM EDT
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Five pedestrians have been hit and killed by drivers in Chicopee since October. Now, city leaders are discussing plans to make roads safer.

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Town by Town: SICS win state championship, Home and Garden show, local business grants

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 8:36 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Town by town is taking you to Springfield, West Springfield, and South Hadley.

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Study: anti-Semitic incidents on the rise in Massachusetts

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:27 PM EDT
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Ryan Trowbridge
A startling new report released Thursday showed an increase in anti-Semitic incidents across New England, according to the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).

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Westfield officer hit by car in work zone released from hospital

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:06 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey and Ryan Trowbridge
A Westfield police officer was hit by a car while directing traffic in a work zone earlier this week and now, there’s new informaiton on the officer’s condition.

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Former Veterans’ Home employees file class-action lawsuit over COVID-19 outbreak

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:42 PM EDT
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By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
A new lawsuit has been filed following the deadly COVID-19 outbreak at the Holyoke Veterans’ Home. This suit claims supervisors did not protect employees as the virus claimed the lives of more than 80 veterans.

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Holyoke, federal officials reach settlement over sewage discharges into Connecticut River

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:23 PM EDT
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By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
With heavy rain, sewage problems may arise in Holyoke. That’s why the city has now entered into a consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice and others to remediate these issues.

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Efforts continue to lower and cap price of insulin

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:08 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa and Ryan Trowbridge
President Joe Biden continues to push for a cap on insulin prices now that millions of Medicare customers are seeing reduced prices for their diabetes medication other companies are beginning to follow suit.

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Experts warn of tick season amid warmer temperatures

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 2:32 PM EDT
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
As the weather gets warmer, we need to be on the lookout for ticks.

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Conway school helping damaged birds of prey rehab center

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 1:57 PM EDT
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By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
A school in Franklin County is coming to the rescue of a community member in need and students are using their artistic skills to raise money for a good cause.

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Support pouring in for Connecticut teacher hurt in Greenfield crash

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:11 AM EDT
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By Luke Hajdasz
A veteran East Lyme math teacher is on a long road to recovery after she and her family were involved in a serious car crash.

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Suspect arrested in 2022 murder on Longhill Street in Springfield

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:34 AM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a deadly 2022 shooting on Longhill Street in Springfield.

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Eastman’s annual Black History Month Oratorical contest in Springfield

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 11:27 PM EDT
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By Photojournalist: Andrew Wellmann, Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Eastman’s 2nd annual Black History Month Oratorical Contest was held at Western New England University in Springfield.

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Granby crews respond to a person and dog stuck in a swampland on McDonald Avenue

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 11:07 PM EDT
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By Abigail Murillo Villacorta and Addie Patterson
Crews respond to a person and dog stuck in a swampland on McDonald Avenue in Granby.

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Greenfield city officials discuss hiring officers to close overnight shift gap

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:24 PM EDT
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Greenfield city officials announce plans to hire additional police officers on Wednesday evening. Nearly one month after the department stopped 24-hour police coverage due to staffing shortages.

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Monson Police respond to an armed person in crisis on Old Wales Road

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 8:35 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Crews responded to an armed person is crisis on Old Wales Road in Monson on Wednesday morning.

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Old Easthampton town hall restoration project underway for a new art space

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 8:02 PM EDT
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By Olivia Hickey, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Efforts continue to restore the old Easthampton town hall’s second floor into a performance and community space. The project is currently in its second phase, and money is being raised to get it finished.

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Local expert weighs in on rising concerns of banking scams

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:39 PM EDT
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By Maria Wilson, Photojournalist: Josh Daley and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
A warning in western Mass. about a spike in the number of people falling victim to banking scams. A local expert explained this may be a lingering consequence from the COVID-19 lockdown.

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Police searching for 2 suspects from Springfield for attempted murder in Vermont

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:24 PM EDT
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By WCAX News Team
Vermont State Police say after a lengthy investigation, they have identified three suspects in an attempted murder case and two of them are on the run.

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Town by Town: Higher Ed. Commissioner at HCC, Northeast Hardscape Exposition, kids visit Disney on Ice skaters

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:21 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Abigail Murillo Villacorta, Photojournalist: Andrew Evans, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Holyoke, West Springfield, and Springfield.

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Local professor discusses national attention of murder case against retired Westfield police officer

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:55 PM EDT
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By Paris Dunford, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
A local murder trial received national attention as the retired Westfield police officer, accused of murdering his wife, was found guilty on Wednesday.
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