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Leadership Camp helps campers build practical skills
(Mass Appeal) – The Community Leadership Camp has campers engage in daily internships with inspiring women entrepreneurs in our area. Christina Webster, from The Community Classroom, and Camper Lexi Matos share the experience.
1 person seriously injured in Chicopee crash
CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - Memorial Drive in Chicopee was partially shut down for a serious car crash overnight. Chicopee Police responded to the scene around midnight. When our crews arrived, the car involved appeared to have sustained serious damage, as well as officers blocking off a portion of the road.
Suspect in custody following I-91 pursuit
HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - A suspect was arrested during a police chase on I-91 in Holyoke Thursday night. Around 9 p.m., troopers were involved in a pursuit on I-91 northbound. Mass. State Police confirmed to Western Mass News that a tire deflation device was successfully deployed, ending the pursuit. The...
Springfield and Vermont Residents Arrested in Drug and Gun Trafficking Sting, Face Federal Charges
Early on Wednesday, a coordinated law enforcement effort involving numerous agencies culminated in the arrest of four individuals on the 400 block of Berkshire Avenue. The operation kicked off at roughly 4:50 a.m., with the Springfield Police Firearms Investigation Unit (FIU), supported by state and federal teams, making entry to execute a federal search warrant obtained after a careful HSI investigation. This case has begun to paint a startling picture of drug and gun-related crimes.
Vehicle crashes into Westfield pool
WESTFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The Westfield Police and Fire Departments responded to reports Thursday of a vehicle in a swimming pool with the driver still inside. The incident occurred at Southwood Acres Apartments on Southwick Road. The fire department was able to extricate the driver and take that person to...
Pittsfield’s Sibaritas restaurant set to move to bigger digs, former Trattoria Rustica site
Pittsfield — Well, that didn’t take long! In just three short years, Pittsfield eatery Sibaritas has outgrown its 1264 East Street location and is bound for 27 McKay Street (also known as 75 North Street). Since last summer, the popular Italian restaurant has been turning away about 20...
Update: Huge Massachusetts Company Laying Off Over 600 Employees Announces More Cuts
Pharmaceutical Company Laying Off 641 Employees Just Announced More Cuts. A little over a year ago, Takeda, one of the biggest companies in Massachusetts, was financially "in great shape," according to Forbes. What a difference a year can make. Takeda announced that they would lay off over 600 employees, according to Boston.com.
Digging Deep With Denise: Visiting With Nate Wenzel
“Digging Deep With Denise” is a semi-regular question and answer feature with local racers and racing personalities produced by RaceDayCT’s Denise DuPont. Nathan Wenzel of Granby, Mass. is a regular in the Mad Dog Modified division at Monadnock Speedway. On Saturday, July 20 Wenzel drove the No. 03 Modified hard and captured a series win. Wenzel is currently ranked second in points for the track division.
Southwick girls soccer wraps up PVSSL season with 1-1 tie against Easthampton, prep for playoffs
SOUTHWICK – The Southwick girls soccer team closed out the regular season portion of its Pioneer Valley Summer Soccer League schedule with a 1-1 tie against Easthampton on Thursday night, July 25 at Whalley Park. Lorelai Whalley scored for Southwick. Southwick qualified for the Girls B playoffs with a...
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