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Town by town is taking you to Springfield, West Springfield, and South Hadley.

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

Updated: 2 hours ago
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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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A startling new report released Thursday showed an increase in anti-Semitic incidents across...

Study: anti-Semitic incidents on the rise in Massachusetts

Updated: 6 hours ago
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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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A Westfield police officer was hit by a car while directing traffic in a work zone earlier this...

Westfield officer hit by car in work zone released from hospital

Updated: 7 hours ago
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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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A new lawsuit has been filed following the deadly COVID-19 outbreak at the Holyoke Veterans’...

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

Updated: 7 hours ago
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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: 8 hours ago
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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: 8 hours ago
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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: 8 hours ago
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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: 9 hours ago
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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: 13 hours ago
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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: 13 hours ago
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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: 23 hours ago
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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: 24 hours ago
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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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Mass. State Police respond to a car crash on I-391 North in Chicopee

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:37 PM 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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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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Springfield woman speaks out after finding abandoned newborn on doorstep

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:55 PM EDT
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Ryan Trowbridge
Police are currently trying to piece together local surveillance footage to try and find the mother of an infant who was abandoned at a Springfield family’s home while they were on a weekend getaway in Boston.

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Surprise Squad honors beloved East Longmeadow math teacher

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT
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By Amanda Callahan, David Horwitz, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Ryan Trowbridge
The Hyundai Dealers Surprise Squad is back and, this time, they took a trip to East Longmeadow High School.

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Superbug Candida auris found in Massachusetts and more than half of U.S. states

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 3:41 PM EDT
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Ryan Trowbridge
There are concerns about a deadly fungal disease that is rapidly spreading across the country with cases in Massachusetts.

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Retired Westfield police officer found guilty of first-degree murder

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 2:09 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge and Paris Dunford
A jury has returned a verdict in the case against a retired Westfield police officer, who was accused of murdering his wife.

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Chicopee man finds vintage bottle behind wall during home refurbishment

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 1:58 PM EDT
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
What are the odds of finding a nearly 1oo-year-old object inside of your home? That is exactly what was discovered by a homeowner in Chicopee who lost his house in a fire a couple of months ago.

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Police investigating deadly shooting on Mattoon Street in Springfield

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 11:24 AM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting in Springfield.

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Mayor Sarno, Rock 102′s Steve Nagle bartend to raise money for Junior Achievement

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:30 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
That fun event took place at the Student Prince and Fort restaurant in downtown Springfield.

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Rail Commission hears from residents about East-West Rail thoughts, concerns

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:18 PM EDT
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By Maria Wilson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
Members of the Western Massachusetts Passenger Rail Commission are in Springfield to hear what people in the community want out of the East-West Rail Line.

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Chicopee Police asking for public’s help identifying 2 individuals

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:15 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor
Chicopee Police hope that someone can identify the two people by their clothing.

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3 people sent to hospital after accident on Armory St. in Springfield

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:25 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor
Crews in Springfield responded to Armory Street Tuesday afternoon for reports of a two-car accident.

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CT man arrested, gun seized during weekend traffic stop on I-90 in Lee

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:08 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson and Samantha O'Connor
Massachusetts State Police arrested a man with a loaded gun during a traffic stop on I-90 westbound in Lee Saturday morning.

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Town by Town: International Women’s Day and Westfield State CPR classes

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:33 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Springfield and Westfield.

Sports

State champion Pope Francis hockey team honored with pep rally

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:30 PM EDT
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By Raegan Loughrey, Ryan Trowbridge and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
A pep rally was held at Pope Francis Preparatory School on Tuesday to celebrate their boys hockey team bringing home the Division I state title over the weekend at TD Garden.

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Legislator discusses road work zone safety after Westfield officer gets hit on duty

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:28 PM EDT
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By Glenn Kittle, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
In the wake of Tuesday’s crash, State Senator John Velis called upon drivers to take more precautions as the start of road work season is now upon us.

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City, emergency officials discuss local Baby Safe Haven efforts

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:23 PM EDT
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By Matt Sottile, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair
A “baby safe haven” sign will now hang on Springfield Fire Department Station 3 as Springfield Police continue to look for the mother of the abandoned baby boy.

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Officer injured after being hit by car on Western Avenue in Westfield

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:30 PM EDT
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By Glenn Kittle, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Ryan Trowbridge
A Westfield police officer has been hospitalized after being hit by a car Tuesday morning.

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The Log Cabin undergoing massive renovations ahead of wedding, prom season

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:57 PM EDT
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By Libby James and Ryan Trowbridge
One popular prom and wedding venue in western Massachusetts is hoping to wrap up a massive renovation project just in time for big spring events.

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Start of spring also means start to allergy season

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:56 PM EDT
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Rich Crane and Ryan Trowbridge
Tuesday marked the first full day of spring and allergy season is now upon us.

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3 suspects arrested after stabbing in Orange, police pursuit

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:14 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Three people are in custody after an assault in Orange that led to a police pursuit.

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State officials approve reduction in National Grid electric rates

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 2:56 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities has announced that they have approved a proposed rate reduction for National Grid electric rates.

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Health New England announces retirement of pediatrician, co-founder Dr. Richard Segool

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 2:39 PM EDT
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By Joe Chaisson and Ryan Trowbridge
A statement from Health New England added that Segool will still see patients one day a week, but is largely pulling away from his practice of 47 years.

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Springfield DPW to begin yard waste collection next month

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 2:18 PM EDT
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By Joe Chaisson and Ryan Trowbridge
The Springfield Department of Public Works has announced that they will begin yard waste collection starting Tuesday, April 4.

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Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band add second Gillette Stadium show in August

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:37 AM EDT
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By Libby James
Due to popularity, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will stay another night in Foxborough!

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Several people injured in 4-vehicle crash in West Springfield

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:28 AM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor and Ryan Trowbridge
Authorities are investigating a crash that left several people injured Monday night in West Springfield.

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Community members heartbroken over deaths of 5 Derby, CT children

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:10 PM EDT
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By Mary Wilson and Samantha O'Connor
A car crash in Westchester County, New York over the weekend has claimed the lives of five Connecticut children, including two sets of siblings.

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Holyoke crews respond to bedroom fire at Walnut Street apartment complex

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:08 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Andrew Evans
Officials are asking everyone to avoid the area at this time.

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Chicopee Police to offer women’s self-defense classes in April

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 8:37 PM EDT
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By Samantha O'Connor
The Chicopee Police Department announced Monday that they will offer a free women’s self-defense class throughout the month of April.

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Town by Town: water and sewer project, admiration award, and check presentation

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:51 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
Western Mass News is taking you town by town to Springfield, Wilbraham, and West Springfield.

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South Hadley man indicted in connection with father’s death

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:37 PM EDT
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By Ryan Trowbridge
A South Hadley man has been indicted in connection with the death of his father.

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Sen. Ed Markey responds to possible Trump indictment

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:37 PM EDT
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By Addie Patterson, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Josh Daley
Donald Trump announced on Twitter Saturday that he expects to be arrested Tuesday following a grand jury investigation.
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