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Westfield State Sneaks Past Nichols, 4-1
NORTH HAMPTON, Mass. (8/31/2024) – The Nichols College field hockey wrapped up the Caryl Newhof Classic on Saturday afternoon as they faced off against Westfield State in the third place game. Nichols fell 4-1 at the hands of the Owls. Junior Kaelyn Casper scored the first Bison goal of...
MSOC Hosts LIU on Sunday Night
STORRS, Conn. – The UConn men's soccer team (2-0) welcomes the LIU Sharks (2-0) to Morrone Stadium on Sunday, September 1. Kickoff is set for 7:00pm. Tickets are available HERE. UConn is coming off a 2-1 over NJIT on Thursday night, putting the Huskies at 2-0 on the young season. The last time UConn won their opening two matches in a season was 2016. Senior forward Scott Testori has led the Huskies front line this season, recording a goal and two assists through the first two games. Sophomore midfielder Sabri Hanni has had a great start to his 2024 season,...
Your ZIP code may determine your dementia diagnosis, study finds
Imagine: You and your sister are 66-year-old twins on Medicare who share the same family history of Alzheimer’s disease, making an early diagnosis critical for long-term planning and preventive health care. Since Medicare provides coverage for a cognitive screening as part of each year’s wellness visit, you believe that diagnosis, if needed, will occur.
‘Trailblazer’ of local broadcasting, Barbara Bernard of Holyoke, dies at 97
HOLYOKE — When people read Barbara C. Bernard’s name in the newspaper, they knew she would have something important to say. They paid close attention — thousands of devoted readers drawn in to her opinion columns for three decades in The Republican. They are now mourning her...
Leeds man charged in connection with Ludlow church vandalism, police say
A 63-year-old man from Leeds has been charged in connection with a church vandalism on Aug. 23, according to the Ludlow Police Department. Officials’ investigation pointed to Robert Day, 63 of Leeds as the suspect who vandalized the Cathedral of Life Church on Central Street, police said. Day has...
Mass. FD honors department’s first Black firefighter
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — When Leonard A. Corbin showed up at the YMCA for his civil service physical in 1968, he didn’t aspire to be the first Black firefighter in Springfield, only the second in the state. He was there because he wanted to become a firefighter. “I think...
Holyoke seeks to fill two spots on School Committee following resignations
HOLYOKE — The City of Holyoke is currently seeking applicants for interim appointments to the School Committee seats for Ward 1 and Ward 4. Gustavo Romero from Ward 1 and Gloria Caballero-Roca of Ward 4 submitted their letters of resignations to Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia this week. If you...
Westfield Health Bulletin: Community effort needed to end opioid overdose crisis
Drug overdose deaths, whether intentional, unintentional or intent unknown, are an international crisis setting a record number of deaths every year. Opioids account for two-thirds of these deaths. The United States and Canada are experiencing an epidemic of deaths due to fentanyl. Africa, the Middle East and Asia are seeing deaths due to the synthetic opioid tramadol. World overdose deaths, difficult to track for many reasons, are estimated at about 600,000 in 2019. In the United States, 105,303 died due to a drug overdose in 2023.
Former AG’s Office attorney claims wrongful termination in lawsuit
A longtime former employee of the Attorney General’s Office in Springfield is suing the state agency for wrongful termination, claiming his supervisors discriminated and retaliated against him. Bart Q. Hollander, who worked for the Attorney General’s Office for over two decades, alleged in a complaint filed Monday in Hampshire...
Whip City Fiber network test sites will be ready to go soon in West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — By early fall, residents of West Springfield could be connected to a new fiber optic gigabit network supported by Whip City Fiber, potentially saving at least $50 a month on TV and internet bills. As construction of the new fiber hut in Mittineague Park continues. West...
Preparations underway as The Big E returns in 2 weeks
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The Big E opens in two weeks and the excitement is building. Western Mass News went to West Springfield to see how preparations are shaping up. It might seem quiet right now, but in just under two weeks, these fairgrounds will be packed with thousands...
‘Not a pain that goes away’: Westfield vigil marks Overdose Awareness Day
WESTFIELD — Every 11 minutes, a person dies of an opioid overdose. At the International Overdose Awareness Day vigil, which took place Thursday at Park Square, Tapestry Health brought awareness to this by releasing a white dove balloon every 11 minutes. At their table, attendees were invited to write a loved one’s name on them.
Two of Pioneer Valley's most competitive primaries come to a head in Springfield, Mass. Tuesday
-- WAMC: These are the waning days of the primary season. Early voting ends shortly, we haven't seen a whole lot in the way of debate, albeit one some may characterize as “spicy,” and challengers venturing into different parts of the city and county to get their names out.
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