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New York State Shuts Down 114 Stores, Around $30 Million Seized
In less than one month, New York State officials have "padlocked" 114 stores across the Empire State. New York State is working to shut down hundreds of illegal weed shops. New York State Shuts Down Over 100 Illegal Weed Shops In 3 Weeks. In just three weeks, the New York...
New Restaurant Coming To Busy Wolf Road in Colonie
Another restaurant will be coming to the already busy Wolf Road in Colonie and this time it's replacing a barbeque joint with a Mexican restaurant. The spot that used to house Warehouse Grill & BBQ is being transformed into a vibrant Mexican restaurant. Jose Castaneda, the new owner, has plans...
Greenfield woman arrested for alleged involvement in car theft after crash in Connecticut
A Greenfield woman was arrested Tuesday for her alleged involvement in an incident last year where three people attempted to steal a vehicle in South Windsor after intentionally rear-ending the victim.
Westfield Technical Academy earns first national gold medal in SkillsUSA
WESTFIELD - Brady LePage of South Hadley, who will be a senior in internet technology at Westfield Technical Academy this fall, was waiting nervously on June 28, the last evening of the national SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta, Georgia for the finalists in “Internet of Things: Smart Home” to be called up to the podium during the awards ceremony.
Montague selects new DPW Superintendent
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Town of Montague has chosen its new Department of Public Works Superintendent. The Selectboard has voted unanimously to offer the position to Sam Urkiel, currently the Deputy Director of the Greenfield DPW. The board noted Urkiel’s experience and local ties in offering...
Vermont State Police conclude probe in Wheelock homicide, determine suspect has died
Gunnar Watson, 27, was fatally shot in the doorway of his home in the Northeast Kingdom in October 2023. Police said Tuesday their eight-month investigation found it was a co-worker who killed him. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vermont State Police conclude probe in Wheelock homicide, determine suspect has died.
Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
Flight diverts to NY after passengers are served spoiled food
NEW YORK (AP) — A Delta flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted to New York’s Kennedy Airport on Wednesday after passengers were served spoiled food, airline officials said. The redeye flight took off from Detroit around 11 p.m. Tuesday and landed in New York at 4 a.m....
BAAMS To Host Randy Brecker at Studio 9
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Acclaimed trumpet player Randy Brecker will perform a benefit concert for the Berkshires' Academy of Advanced Musical Studies (BAAMS) on July 6 at the Porches' Studio 9. Brecker is a 7 time Grammy-winning trumpet player who has recorded on hundreds of albums with a range...
2024 All-Western Mass. Softball: Selections announced for Classes A, B, C and D
MassLive announced its 2024 All-Western Mass. softball selections on Tuesday, July 2. Westfield and Pittsfield lead all softball programs with 10 All-Western Mass nominations each in this year’s selections. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation....
Driver dies in crash that closed highway near RI, Mass. border
A Massachusetts man died in a three-vehicle crash that closed the westbound side of Interstate 195 near the Rhode Island border for several hours Tuesday afternoon, according to the Massachusetts State Police. The crash happened at about 1:20 p.m. near Exit 1 in Seekonk. The police closed all three lanes to rescue and treat occupants of the vehicles, the state police said. All lanes were reopened shortly after 6:30 p.m., the state police said. ...
Mass. State Lottery winner: Final $1 million scratch ticket prize claimed Monday
The final $1 million prize for the scratch ticket game “Double your Money” was claimed in Massachusetts Monday. The ticket was purchased at Rx3 Energy in Salem. There was a 1 in 3,024,000 odds in winning the grand prize and it was the final grand prize ticket. However, there are still six unclaimed $2,000 prize winning tickets left.
Man pleaded not guilty after allegedly crashing vehicle into Deerfield residence
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Turners Falls man, Jason Tyler, who allegedly crashed his vehicle into a house on River Road in Deerfield Saturday, pleaded not guilty to charges of Operating Under the Influence of alcohol, marked lane violations, among others in Greenfield District Court Monday. The accident resulted in both the vehicle and residence catching fire, leaving the home uninhabitable.
Fairgrounds to temporarily hold off on hosting motor sports events
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield has is temporarily declining to host motor sports activities there. The decision was made as a result of noise and air pollution concerns raised by several residents of the fairgrounds neighborhood in recent months. An air quality...
Puffers Pond in Amherst closed to swimming
AMHERST, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Puffer’s Pond in Amherst has been closed to swimming due to high levels of E. Coli bacteria. The town said it conducts its water quality testing weekly and it will post an update next Tuesday, July 9. Until then, residents are urged to swim elsewhere.
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