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According to the West Springfield Police Department, Riverdale Street northbound outside the...

2 pedestrians struck, Riverdale Street shut down due to accident

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Tyler Beraldi
Two pedestrians were struck by a car at Riverdale Street and Daggett Dr., and they have have been transported to an area hospital for treatment.

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Designer Purrrse Bingo hosted by Thomas J. O’Connor animal shelter

Designer Purrrse Bingo hosted by Thomas J. O’Connor animal shelter

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Photojournalist: Rick Mora, Caleb Cook and Tyler Beraldi
TJO held its Designer Purrrse Bingo night at Gary Rome Hyundai on Saturday.

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Festival of Trees spreads holiday spirit in Northampton

Festival of Trees spreads holiday spirit in Northampton

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Photojournalist: Rick Mora, Caleb Cook and Tyler Beraldi
Santa made his way over to Northampton for Country Hyundai and Northampton Volkswagen’s Festival of Trees.

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Santa Claus pays a visit to the MassMutual Center

Santa Claus pays a visit to the MassMutual Center

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Photojournalist: Benjamin Jackson, Caleb Cook and Tyler Beraldi
Santa Claus was very busy on Saturday in western Mass, but first he stopped by the MassMutual Center for some breakfast.

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Amherst Media hosts ’Raise Your Voice’ gala at UMass Amherst

Amherst Media hosts ’Raise Your Voice’ gala at UMass Amherst

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Tyler Beraldi and Photojournalist: Rick Mora
Amherst Media held its second annual Raise Your Voice Gala at the UMass Amherst Student Union Ballroom on Saturday evening.

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On Sunday, emergency crews received a call from a homeowner on Tennyson Dr. in East...

Emergency crews respond to 3 alarm fire in Longmeadow

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Tyler Beraldi
On Sunday, emergency crews received a call from a homeowner on Tennyson Dr. in Longmeadow, reporting a chimney fire.

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A child suffered very serious injuries after being hit by a school bus in Westfield on Friday...

Child struck by bus in Westfield, seriously injured

Updated: Dec. 14, 2024 at 4:52 PM EST
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By Caleb Cook and Tyler Beraldi
A child suffered very serious injuries after being hit by a school bus in Westfield on Friday morning.

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Man arraigned in 2023 fatal car crash

Man arraigned in 2023 fatal car crash

Updated: Dec. 13, 2024 at 6:53 PM EST
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By Samantha Galicki, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Tyler Beraldi
Rodriguez Jr. was arraigned on Friday morning in Springfield Superior Court. He pled not guilty to reckless vehicular homicide,

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Geissler’s Supermarket introduces new AI powered shopping carts

Geissler’s Supermarket introduces new AI powered shopping carts

Updated: Dec. 13, 2024 at 6:25 PM EST
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By Taylor Smith and Tyler Beraldi
Geissler’s Supermarket in Agawam has partnered with popular grocery technology company Instacart to incorporate their new ai-powered shopping carts in all their store locations including right here in western Mass.

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‘Claus for a Cause’ bringing joy to seniors for the holiday season

‘Claus for a Cause’ bringing joy to seniors for the holiday season

Updated: Dec. 13, 2024 at 6:15 PM EST
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By Madison Lisowski and Tyler Beraldi
In Amherst, one senior center is looking to make a big difference this December. Western Mass News has the details on how this group is working to lift the spirits of older adults this holiday season.
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Friday marks final day of Toys for Tots at MGM

Friday marks final day of Toys for Tots at MGM

Updated: Dec. 13, 2024 at 5:07 PM EST
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By Regan Stoddard and Tyler Beraldi
Friday is the last day for Toys for Tots and MGM Springfield had their Stuff the Bus portion ready to go.

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New treatment center offering mind, body, and soul recovery in the Pioneer Valley

New treatment center offering mind, body, and soul recovery in the Pioneer Valley

Updated: Dec. 13, 2024 at 3:45 PM EST
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By Samantha Galicki, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Tyler Beraldi
A local business offering substance abuse and mental health services has officially opened its doors here in the Pioneer Valley.

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Forum held discussing police camera usage in Springfield schools

Forum held discussing police camera usage in Springfield schools

Updated: Dec. 13, 2024 at 3:35 PM EST
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By Matt Price, Photojournalist: Robert Jewell and Tyler Beraldi
The Springfield Public Schools Committee held another meeting this week to get public input regarding the use of cameras inside the district, and students were among those who gave input.

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Unexplained drone sightings reported across western Massachusetts

Unexplained drone sightings reported across western Massachusetts

Updated: Dec. 13, 2024 at 3:25 PM EST
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By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Matt White and Tyler Beraldi
Weeks of unexplained drone sightings have been happening in places like New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania but now they’re occurring right here in western Mass.

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Major accident on Blandford Road leads to 2 medevac requests

Major accident on Blandford Road leads to 2 medevac requests

Updated: Dec. 13, 2024 at 2:39 PM EST
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By Tyler Beraldi and Jessica Michalski
On Thursday evening, Russell police responded to Blandford Road for a major accident.

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Police tracked two people in a stolen vehicle from Enfield to Longmeadow, MA. (file)

2 detained following stolen vehicle pursuit from Enfield to Longmeadow, MA

Updated: Dec. 13, 2024 at 12:31 PM EST
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By Rob Polansky
Police tracked two people in a stolen vehicle from Enfield to Longmeadow, MA.

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Residents react to bunny murder at Thanksgiving party in Westfield

Residents react to bunny murder at Thanksgiving party in Westfield

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 11:17 PM EST
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By Addie Patterson, Photojournalist: Matt White and Tyler Beraldi
On Thursday, two men were taken into custody on warrants stemming from an animal cruelty incident that killed a pet rabbit in Westfield back in November.

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Suspect arrested for July murder in Holyoke

Holyoke murder suspect placed in custody

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 11:16 PM EST
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By Samantha Galicki and Tyler Beraldi
The suspect in a July murder is now in custody.

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Emergency crews are responding to Melrose St. in Springfield for a working fire in a 2.5 story...

Crews battling working fire on Melrose St.

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 9:01 PM EST
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By Tyler Beraldi and Taylor Smith
Emergency crews are responding to Melrose St. in Springfield for a working fire in a 2.5 story home.

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Getting Answers: process of transferring embryos from one facility to another

Getting Answers: process of transferring embryos from one facility to another

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 5:18 PM EST
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By Regan Stoddard and Ryan Trowbridge
Following recent reports that Baystate Medical Center sent out letters to IVF patients that their reproductive biology lab would be closing, we are now getting answers on what that process of transferring embryos looks like.

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GoFundMe launched after father killed in Chesterfield snowmobile crash

GoFundMe launched after father killed in Chesterfield snowmobile crash

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 4:07 PM EST
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By Raegan Loughrey and Ryan Trowbridge
New details are emerging about the victim of a deadly snowmobile crash that occurred early Sunday morning in Chesterfield.

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Community reacts to arrest of Pittsfield school official on drug trafficking charges

Community reacts to arrest of Pittsfield school official on drug trafficking charges

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 3:54 PM EST
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By Matt Price and Ryan Trowbridge
Pittsfield residents are reacting to news that one of two men arrested and charged with drug trafficking is a dean of students at Pittsfield High School.

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Westfield Police arrest 2 men on animal cruelty charges

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 3:28 PM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge
Two men are facing charges after allegedly killing a pet during a party in Westfield last month.

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Multi-vehicle crash closes Mass. Pike east in Russell

2 separate crashes cause traffic issues along Mass. Pike

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 3:13 PM EST
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By Joe Chaisson and Ryan Trowbridge
Authorities are investigating after two crashes caused lengthy delays along the Mass. Pike in western Hampden County.

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Mount Holyoke College community mourning death of beloved wild goose

Mount Holyoke College community mourning death of beloved wild goose

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 1:53 PM EST
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By Taylor Smith and Ryan Trowbridge
A wave of sadness has swept across the Mount Holyoke Campus as students, alumni, and faculty all mourn the loss of their beloved unofficial mascot, Jorge the Goose.

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Some Belchertown residents will need to go to out of town to buy nicotine products going forward.

Belchertown officials vote to adopt new nicotine policies

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 1:01 PM EST
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By Joe Chaisson and Ryan Trowbridge
Some Belchertown residents will need to go to out of town to buy nicotine products going forward.

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Spfld arrest

2 arrested, guns and ammunition seized in Springfield

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 12:48 PM EST
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By Joe Chaisson and Ryan Trowbridge
Springfield Police seized three large capacity guns, including an AK-style rifle and machine gun, while arresting two suspects on State Street Wednesday night.

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Bradley International Airport said its tree decorating contest was underway until Dec. 31, 2024.

Airlines and partners compete in tree decorating contest at Bradley Airport

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 10:32 AM EST
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By Rob Polansky
The halls of Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks have been decked for what has become a holiday tradition.

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Crews respond to small fire caused by disposal of ashes in Leydon

Crews respond to small fire caused by disposal of ashes in Leydon

Updated: Dec. 12, 2024 at 6:16 AM EST
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By Liam Murphy and Taylor Smith
No injuries were reported and the Bernardston fire department just wants to remind residents to use caution when disposing of ashes.

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New golf simulator in Holyoke helps players practice to year-round

New golf simulator in Holyoke helps players practice year-round

Updated: Dec. 11, 2024 at 8:25 PM EST
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By Regan Stoddard
The Elks Lodge in Holyoke has added a new feature for members and the public to enjoy their time golfing year-round: two new golf simulators.

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IVF patient worried her embryos could be destroyed after not receiving Baystate warning

IVF patient worried her embryos could be destroyed after not receiving Baystate warning

Updated: Dec. 11, 2024 at 8:23 PM EST
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By Raegan Loughrey, Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse and Tyler Beraldi
IVF cancer patient worried her eggs could be destroyed after not receiving Baystate lab closure warning

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WATCH: Wrong-way driver almost causes accident in Westfield, won’t be charged

WATCH: Wrong-way driver almost causes accident in Westfield, won’t be charged

Updated: Dec. 11, 2024 at 4:38 PM EST
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By Wesley Days, Photojournalist: Robert Jewell and Tyler Beraldi
It was a close call in Westfield as a car was headed the wrong way downtown. Western Mass News has the viral video and reaction from drivers.

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Recent rain helping drought conditions, river levels

Recent rain helping drought conditions, river levels

Updated: Dec. 11, 2024 at 3:53 PM EST
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By Matt Price and Ryan Trowbridge
Rain fell across western Massachusetts for much of the week, including all day on Wednesday.

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Pittsfield school official arrested on drug charges

Pittsfield school official arrested on drug charges

Updated: Dec. 11, 2024 at 3:32 PM EST
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By Addie Patterson, Photojournalist: Benjamin Jackson, Abbey Carnivale and Ryan Trowbridge
A Western Massachusetts school official is among two people who have been arrested in connection with alleged drug trafficking.

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Tunnel to Towers pays off mortgage for family of fallen Pittsfield native

Tunnel to Towers pays off mortgage for family of fallen Pittsfield native

Updated: Dec. 11, 2024 at 12:33 PM EST
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By Taylor Smith and Ryan Trowbridge
Charitable organization Tunnel to Towers spread the spirit of the holidays recently by helping ease the burden of fallen U.S. Air Force Sgt. Jacob Galliher’s family by paying off their mortgage.

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Bright Nights at Forest Park in Springfield, MA

Bright Nights closed Wednesday due to expected strong winds

Updated: Dec. 11, 2024 at 11:57 AM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge
The gusty winds expected to move through the region has prompted the Spirit of Springfield to be closed Wednesday night.

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This Dec. 10. 2024 image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...

Atmospheric river and potential bomb cyclone will bring messy, dangerous weather to East Coast

Updated: Dec. 11, 2024 at 9:00 AM EST
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By PATRICK WHITTLE
The East Coast is due for a whiplash-inducing rainy, windy and potentially dangerous stretch of weather

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2 arrested after drugs and guns seized in Holyoke

2 arrested after drugs and guns seized in Holyoke

Updated: Dec. 11, 2024 at 6:05 AM EST
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By Liam Murphy and Taylor Smith
34-year-old Luis Cepeda and 34-year-old David Carvalho were taken into custody.

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2 dogs die in West Springfield house fire

2 dogs die in West Springfield house fire

Updated: Dec. 10, 2024 at 10:18 PM EST
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By Samantha Galicki and Ryan Trowbridge
Crews were on-scene of a house fire in West Springfield Tuesday night.

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Crews battle Orange chimney fire

Crews battle Orange chimney fire

Updated: Dec. 10, 2024 at 10:16 PM EST
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By Samantha Galicki and Ryan Trowbridge
Crews in Orange were on-scene of a chimney fire Tuesday night.

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Fire damages home on Pleasant Street in Holyoke

Fire damages home on Pleasant Street in Holyoke

Updated: Dec. 10, 2024 at 10:15 PM EST
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By Samantha Galicki and Ryan Trowbridge
Crews responded to a fire on Pleasant Street in Holyoke Tuesday night.

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Anti-panhandling signs starting to be installed across Springfield

Anti-panhandling signs starting to be installed across Springfield

Updated: Dec. 10, 2024 at 9:03 PM EST
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By Matt Price and Ryan Trowbridge
Springfield City Councilor Zaida Govan said it is something she had been waiting to see happen to put a stop to panhandlers.

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‘The Place 2 Be’ evicted from Basketball Hall of Fame

‘The Place 2 Be’ evicted from Basketball Hall of Fame

Updated: Dec. 10, 2024 at 7:54 PM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge
The Hampden County Sheriff’s Office carried out a court-ordered eviction of The Place 2 Be from the Basketball Hall of Fame.

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Ware Teacher’s Association president addresses accusations against district superintendent

Ware Teacher’s Association president addresses accusations against district superintendent

Updated: Dec. 10, 2024 at 5:37 PM EST
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By Wesley Days and Ryan Trowbridge
Nearly a week after a heated school committee meeting in Ware, we have heard from the president of the Ware Teacher’s Association

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Police: truck used to steal ‘large sum of money’ from iconic ATM

Police: truck used to steal ‘large sum of money’ from iconic ATM

Updated: Dec. 10, 2024 at 5:03 PM EST
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By Matt Price and Ryan Trowbridge
An ATM tree that has been a landmark in Greenfield for more than 15 years was robbed late last week.

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Baystate Health, Wellpoint reach contract agreement

Baystate Health, Wellpoint reach contract agreement

Updated: Dec. 10, 2024 at 4:30 PM EST
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By Ryan Trowbridge and Raegan Loughrey
After months-long negotiations, Baystate Health and Wellpoint have announced that they have reached a contract agreement.

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Ware parent reacts to allegations against superintendent by teachers association

Ware parent reacts to allegations against superintendent by teachers association

Updated: Dec. 10, 2024 at 4:18 PM EST
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By Wesley Days and Ryan Trowbridge
The Ware public school community has had quite the week after a heated school committee meeting left the superintendent facing new allegations over workplace misconduct and teachers feeling left unheard.

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Wreaths Across America’s annual ‘Escort to Arlington’ convoy made a stop in Agawam on Tuesday.

Wreaths Across America convoy greeted by flags, supporters in Agawam

Updated: Dec. 10, 2024 at 1:55 PM EST
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By Regan Stoddard and Ryan Trowbridge
Wreaths Across America’s annual ‘Escort to Arlington’ convoy made a stop in Agawam on Tuesday.

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Ware Dreams Come True Park

Efforts underway to rehab Ware park following recent vandalism

Updated: Dec. 10, 2024 at 1:31 PM EST
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By Taylor Smith and Ryan Trowbridge
Concerns are growing among Ware residents after ongoing vandalism at a beloved park has resurfaced.

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91 light project

Project approved to bring new lighting along portion of I-91

Updated: Dec. 9, 2024 at 9:08 PM EST
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By Matt Price and Ryan Trowbridge
MassDOT has announced that a new lighting project was approved to place new lights along the I-91 corridor
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