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Sewage backup leads to early dismissal at Granite Valley School in Monson

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By Ryan Trowbridge
Students at one Monson school are being dismissed early due to a sewage issue.

COVID

Counties with highest COVID-19 infection rates in Massachusetts

Updated: 51 minutes ago
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By Stacker
The vaccine deployment in December 2020 signaled a turning point in the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How gas prices have changed in Springfield in the last week

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Stacker
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Springfield, Massachusetts using data from AAA.

Health Tips Tuesday

Health Tips Tuesday: updated guidance on daily aspirin

Updated: 1 hours ago
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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.

Consumer News

Experts discusses good debt versus bad debt

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By Rachel DePompa
Owing money may not seem like a financial advantage, but experts said it’s all about the type of debt you’re carrying.

News

Two taken to hospital after crash on Rt. 20 in West Springfield

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Jenna Reyes
Police say the two people who were injured are expected to be okay.

News

Smith Vocational sustains fire damage one day after roof collapses in storm

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Lexi Oliver, Samantha O'Connor, Photojournalist: Don Henry and Photojournalist: John O'Donoghue
Students described to Western Mass News the chaotic scene that unfolded, and fire officials told us the building is now unusable.

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Possible cyanobacteria algae seen at Easthampton pond

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Jenna Reyes and Ryan Trowbridge
The Easthampton health department has identified a possible cyanobacteria algae bloom in Rubber Thread Pond.

News

Local leaders raising awareness about ghost guns

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Hugh Zeitlin, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Kevin Culverhouse
Ghost guns are firearms that do not contain serial numbers and are untraceable.

Getting Answers

Getting Answers: Holyoke, Chicopee awarded grant to combat youth gang violence

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Briceyda Landaverde, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario, Ryan Trowbridge and Livi Stanford
Efforts are underway across Massachusetts to help address youth and gang violence.