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Manchester by the Sea rollover crash
MANCHESTER BY THE SEA — North Shore Regional 911 dispatched Manchester by the Sea Fire Department and Police Department to a motor vehicle rollover on Rt128 at 8:33 a.m. today, with initial reports suggesting possible ejection from the vehicle. Upon arrival, emergency responders found no injuries, and the vehicle...
State puts out warning about West Nile and EEE in several counties
Massachusetts health officials announced the first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) and the first animal case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) in the state this year on Tuesday afternoon.
Pregnant Woman Who Was Excited to Learn Baby's Sex Is Stabbed to Death in Her Home
A pregnant Massachusetts woman's family is mourning her loss after authorities allege she was stabbed to death by her ex-boyfriend's brother. According to the Essex County District Attorney's Office, 25-year-old Brianna Welsh, who was reportedly about three months pregnant, was found dead at her Lynn, Mass., apartment on Wednesday, July 31.
Georgetown Police Department Partners with Essex County Day Program to Send Over 30 Students to Camp
GEORGETOWN — Police Chief David Sedgwick is pleased to share that the Georgetown Police Department recently participated in the Essex County Day Program. Georgetown Police recruited roughly 32 students entering Grade 5 to attend the Essex County Day Program, a summer camp run by the Essex County District Attorney’s Office.
Fitchburg resident Ashley Mangual identified as woman killed in Methuen crash
The Essex County District Attorney’s Office has identified 37-year-old Fitchburg resident Ashley Mangual as the woman who was killed in a crash between an SUV and a dump truck in Methuen last week. Mangual was driving her SUV on Lowell Road when it crashed head-on with a dump truck...
Update: Essex County under a severe thunderstorm watch Monday evening
An updated severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 7:40 p.m. in effect until 8 p.m. for Essex County. Preparing for impending lightning strikes: Expert safety recommendations. Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, with the majority of these electrifying...
Tuesday, August 6: Red Cross Wants Blood…Healey Wants Legislature Back…Beverly Housing Authority Wants New Boss
Community Announcements – Photos – Sports (Below) Many thanks to all the local police, firefighters, and staff who volunteered over the last two weeks as we welcomed nearly 500 kids to the Essex County Summer Day Program, and thanks to all of our generous sponsors. The kids loved it! See highlights here: https://youtu.be/f0RJ132biTs?si=dpGN5pEBbwxWGiCH.
Update: Heat advisory for 7 Massachusetts counties until Saturday evening
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 3:14 p.m. in effect until 7 p.m. for Southern Worcester as well as Middlesex, Essex, Hampden, Norfolk, Suffolk, Bristol and Plymouth counties. The weather service adds, "Heat index values up to 97 degrees." "Hot temperatures and...
Essex County D.A.: Zachary Vozzella Charged with Murder of Brianna Welsh, 25, of Lynn
LYNN – Zachary Vozzella, 26, of Lynn, was arraigned today in Lynn District Court and charged with the murder of Brianna Welsh, 25, of Lynn. Yesterday morning, in response to a call, Lynn Police went to Welsh’s home at 254 Lynnway #329 and found her deceased with what authorities believe to be multiple sharp force injuries. Welsh was reportedly pregnant at the time of her death.
Defense attorneys report issues with human, drug trafficking suspect awaiting trial
BOSTON — A North of Boston man with simultaneous criminal cases in federal and superior courts for human trafficking and drug trafficking is having trouble keeping defense attorneys. Trevor Jones’ court-appointed lawyers at both the federal and county levels expressed difficulties defending him. On Friday afternoon, with a...
Swampscott’s Driscoll receives 7 endorsements
SWAMPSCOTT — Resident Tom Driscoll has received the endorsements of six local officials and one former official in support of his reelection campaign as Essex County clerk of courts. In the upcoming Democratic primary election, Driscoll is set to face Salem resident James Doherty. November’s final election includes independent...
GHS and St. Ann HS 60thclass reuinon will be held on Sept. 19th at the Elks
Could you please call out “GHS and St. Ann HS 60thclass reuinon will be held on Sept. 19th at the Elks from 4-8 pm. Please contact Mike DiLiberti at cabc20@comcast.net for further info. Thanks,. Mike DiLiberti.
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