SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- School is starting next week for many districts and families are saving up to pick up the supplies lists.
Surprise Squad
Every Wednesday, the Surprise Squad strikes all over the area, helping out deserving individuals and groups. Do you know someone who could use a "Surprise?"
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CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Brian Miller is an amazing veteran, who works around the clock to make sure we never forget the fallen, and our Big Y Surprise Squad is not forgetting all he does fo…
HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - As the school year comes to a close, many are looking back at all the hard work put in by our local educators.
CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - On Father's Day, we celebrate the men who always have our backs.
LONGMEADOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- It's not easy finding time to volunteer, but one Ludlow woman has spent her whole life doing things for others.
AGAWAM, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Running a small business is no small feat, so when we heard about a special mom pursuing her dreams of owning a local restaurant, all while battling cancer, the Wester…
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGGB/WSHM) - What started as a routine visit to the grocery store, ended with a Big Y surprise.
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Ahead of Mother's Day, the Big Y Surprise Squad is celebrating moms this week, highlighting the work of a single mom from Springfield, who's making a lasting impr…
AGAWAM, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The Big Y Surprise Squad is at it again!
WHATELY, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to show support and raise awareness about the fastest-growing developmental disability.
SOUTH HADLEY, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - After the passing of her father, a South Hadley woman needed her mom more than ever, and, when things got hard, they didn't leave each other's side.
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Alan Root is turning 96 this year. A Marine Corps veteran wounded in World War II, he's lost most of his mobility preventing him from doing some of his favorite …
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- This week, our Big Y Surprise Squad is honoring a loyal wife and proud mother who's working hard to overcome the biggest hardship of her life after her husb…
LONGMEADOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- A single mom of two boys from Longmeadow has been battling breast cancer now for ten years
WESTFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- A true team player hit quite the milestone in his basketball career this year and his entire school wants to thank him.
Chilly temps and more winter weather on the way means a lot of families are enjoying February break indoors.
HAMPDEN, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Valentine's Day is a time for romance and roses and our Surprise Squad has quite the combo this week.
WESTFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - After the holidays, extra financial stressors can surely weigh on anyone, especially when house and car issues arise.
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Western Mass News asked, and you, the viewers, delivered with nominations pouring into our Surprise Squad on the hunt for the biggest Patriots fan.
LUDLOW, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- This week the Western Mass News Surprise Squad joined in to honor first responders in our community who protect and serve every day.
HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- It's the most wonderful time of year, but for those less fortunate it can be the most stressful.
HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- The holiday season is in full swing putting lots of people in the giving spirit.
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Mom-to-be Candise Brown is always doing what she can for her family, but now, she could use a little help herself.
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Tis the season for giving and, per usual, our Surprise Squad is doing just that.
CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A 16-year-old Chicopee Comp. student lives, breathes, and loves hockey.
(WGGB/WSHM) -- Gene Theroux may look familiar because Western Mass News has highlighted his amazing community efforts before.
HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Our Surprise Squad is getting into the ring for a Holyoke woman battling a rare, debilitating disease.
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