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PHOTOS: 88th annual Hartford County 4-H Fair
The 88th annual Hartford County 4-H Fair at the Four Town Fair Grounds in Somers on Friday, August 16, 2024. The fair runs until Sunday, August 18, 2024, more information can be found at www.hartfordcounty4hfair.org ©2024 Hartford Courant. Visit courant.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Support Pours In For Family Of Swimming Pool Company Van Driver Killed In Willington Crash
The effort came following a crash in Tolland County on Tuesday, Aug. 13, when two vehicles collided on Route 32 (River Road) in the town of Willington near the intersection with Battye Road, according to Connecticut State Police. Willington resident Fred Viets, who had been driving a Ram van owned...
East Longmeadow Veterans Memorial needs $40K more before groundbreaking; fundraisers on tap
EAST LONGMEADOW — After six years of waiting and hundreds of thousands of dollars raised, the East Longmeadow Veterans Memorial still needs $40,000 more to complete the work. Twenty-one East Longmeadow natives served in the U.S. armed forces and paid the ultimate price, losing their lives in battle this...
Local doctor explains how ketamine is used after death of actor Matthew Perry
The death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry is shedding new light on the use of ketamine. The drug has been around for decades and is being used to treat mental health issues. A doctor from Baystate Health explained what the drug is used for and why it can be dangerous.
Westfield fair taking place this weekend
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - An annual tradition is back in Westfield as large crowds have already made their way to the Westfield Fairgrounds. We got to the fair when the gates opened about an hour ago and the crowds are already pouring in, excited for what the next few days will bring.
Medical experts explain how to stay safe during air quality alert
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Western Mass News got answers from a local doctor on how you can stay safe with the air quality alert that’s currently in place. The Baystate doctor we spoke with said the reduced air quality we’re experiencing right now puts people with asthma and other respiratory ailments at risk, and that it’s important for them to limit their time outdoors until things clear up.
Tribute band ‘Killer Queen’ coming to MGM Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A tribute to the British rock band Queen is taking place at MGM Springfield next month. We spoke with the lead singer of Killer Queen who told us how it feels to bring these beloved rock classics to the city of Springfield. UK-based tribute band Killer...
Springfield Public Schools distributes backpacks, supplies Friday
SPRINGFIELD — Several thousand school-aged kids and their parents lined up at Roberto Clemente Park on Plainfield Street on Friday morning to pick up their official Springfield School Department backpacks, loaded with supplies organized by the New North Citizens’ Council. More than 3,000 backpacks with pens, pencils and...
Opioid Recovery Forum held in Springfield to address epidemic locally
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The city of Springfield gathered to have a conversation about opioid use. City officials say that this forum is an important next step in the city’s efforts to address this epidemic that plagues our neighborhoods. The Massachusetts Attorney General’s office successfully litigated opioid companies...
Longmeadow man seeks to preserve lawsuit against treasurer’s office
SPRINGFIELD — Attorneys for a Longmeadow man who is suing the state treasurer’s office filed a memorandum this week arguing why the case should continue. That request comes after Jennifer Greaney, assistant attorney general for the Commonwealth, asked a federal judge to toss the case. If you purchase...
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