By David Horwitz, Livi Stanford and Ryan Trowbridge
The United States Preventive Services Task Force has issued new guidance no longer recommending those 60 and older take aspirin daily to prevent a heart attack or stroke.
Memorial Day is one week away and, for the first time in two years, many western Massachusetts communities will come together to honor the lives of men and women who served our country.
Northampton Fire Rescue Officials said Sunday evening they responded to 18 calls in under two hours, which included trees on houses, powerlines, and across roads.
On Saturday, April 30, Whitley signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent. Now, he’s trying to use his opportunity to show that he belongs in the NFL.
By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Mount Holyoke College told Western Mass News that they will be holding an in-person commencement ceremony for the class of 2020 to make up for missing out on the traditional graduation experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic on May 29.
By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
“We’re hoping that acknowledging these people and saying their name and talking about their individual histories will help give some closure to some of these issues,” explained Houston.
Anyone with information on Diabate’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Chicopee Police Department at 413-594-1700 or the Chicopee Police Detective Bureau at 413-594-1740.
By Kristin Burnell, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
The official first day of summer is just a month away, but with temperatures hitting record-breaking levels for May, many local families flocked to local splash pads to beat the heat.
By Raegan Loughrey, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Governor Charlie Baker has decided not to seek a third, four-year term. Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito are the only statewide Republican officeholders in the Bay State.
The block party will continue all weekend and despite the summer-like weather expected to hit the area this weekend, the Student Prince still plans on seeing crowds out in full force.
By Kristin Burnell, Olivia Hickey and Photojournalist: Don Henry
“This vaccine, a booster is meant for children that completed the initial series of COVID vaccines which included two doses that were spaced three weeks apart,” said Dr. Sari Miettinen, interim chief medical officer of Cooley Dickinson & Pediatrician.
Over 800 students will be graduating this weekend from Western New England University. School officials are hard at work making sure the community will be safe, as temperatures are expected to reach well into the 90s.
Commissioner Calvi also wanted to remind residents that even though it will be hot, hypothermia is still a threat. Although the outside temps will reach 90, the water is still expected to be in the 50s.
