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Drugs found in West Springfield pool to be destroyed
WEST SPRINGFIELD — A baggie suspected of containing cocaine discovered in the Memorial Pool has been secured as evidence and is slated for destruction at the state police crime lab. Sgt. Joseph LaFrance, spokesperson for the West Springfield Police Department, reported that on Wednesday evening, a lifeguard inspecting the...
Save money on your energy bill with proper insulation
(MASS APPEAL) – Our homes rely on proper insulation to keep us cool in the summer and warm in the winter, and if it’s not properly installed by a professional your hard-earned money could be slipping through the cracks. Brendan Fogarty, Owner of Fogarty’s Home Services, joins me now to explain.
With deed, Westfield moves forward with police station at old Blessed Sacrament property
WESTFIELD — The city has completed its purchase of the former Blessed Sacrament rectory with plans to build a new police station there. First announced in February, the sale closed July 31, according to papers filed Aug. 1 at the Hampden County Registry of Deeds. If you purchase a...
UConn soccer, volleyball to air on The Wax
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - WWAX is thrilled to announce an exciting expansion of its live sports coverage with the addition of UCONN’s women’s soccer, men’s soccer, and women’s volleyball games. Building on the successful partnership between WFSB and WWAX that began last year, this new programming...
Hartford Athletic vs Las Vegas Lights: Playoff Battle on Saturday
Hartford Athletic faces a critical matchup against the Las Vegas Lights at Trinity Health Stadium, entering the final third of the season on the brink of playoff elimination. Currently eight points shy of playoff spots, Hartford must accumulate around twenty points from their remaining twelve games to remain competitive. Their last match ended in a disappointing 3-0 loss to local rivals RIFC, exacerbating a season marred by missed scoring opportunities and poor road performance. Meanwhile, Las Vegas has rebounded from an early-season slump, going unbeaten in their last 11 matches and climbing to fifth in the Western Conference, thanks in part to key player performances.
East Hartford sees influx of fake license plates
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — You might want to think twice before you fake your plates. East Hartford police have seen a bump in the number of fake license plates and registrations in the area. “Here is a PSA for residents: When buying used cars from CT dealerships, ensure that you receive a temporary registration […]
Connecticut Sun Sign Top-15 Pick From Phoenix Mercury Hours After Game
The WNBA season has resumed as three games took place on Thursday night. The big game was the Phoenix Mercury against the Chicago Sky, as the Mercury got an easy 85-65 victory in Chicago. The Connecticut Sun, who enter with an 18-6 record, face the Dallas Wings on the road on Friday night. ...
West Hartford residents asking for progress on new animal control building
Residents in West Hartford are asking the town to make progress on a new animal control building. "Our dogs are the most vulnerable population that we have,” said Debbie Sheridan of West Hartford. Sheridan is a dog behavior trainer, spending a lot of time at the animal control office.
International Peace Run team enjoys stop at Norwich Free Academy
Aug. 15—NORWICH — A dozen runners in the international Peace Run team, joined by members of the local Mohegan Striders, heard cheers and applause as they turned onto the Norwich Free Academy campus Thursday morning, greeted by more than a dozen school staff and supporters. A Peace Run team member handed the torch to NFA Head of School Nathan Quesnel, who held it high as several members of the ...
Friends of late Newington girl Regan Martins set up pink lemonade stand in her honor
NEWINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Friends of 12-year-old Regan Martins, a girl from Newington who died unexpectedly last week, set up a pink lemonade stand on Thursday in her honor. The stand is outside of the Newington firehouse on Richard Street, and the proceeds will go to Regan’s family. Pink was Regan’s favorite color, and the […]
Body of missing 22-year-old man found in Easthampton pond
EASTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A missing man’s body was found in an Easthampton pond on Friday afternoon. According to the Northwestern District Attorney’s office, at around 4:30 p.m. a body was discovered by a man and his son who were fishing at Lower Mill Pond and immediately called police.
South Hadley nursing home update following Bob the Bike Guy donations
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Just hours after our reports aired about nurses and other staff at a local nursing home not getting paid for weeks, a well-known nonprofit organization was inspired to give back, so we followed up on how that nursing home is doing. We caught up with Bob...
Somers Red Storm Brings Home League Title
SOMERS, N.Y. - The 13U Somers Red Storm baseball team capped off their 2024 summer season by winning the Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League Division 2 Championship at Rogers Park in Danbury, CT. As the #1 seed, Somers had home field advantage against the #2 seeded Fairfield County Captains. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Right out of the gate, Somers’ offense was clicking, recording 13 hits on the day and scoring 10 runs. Braden Valderrama (2 for 3) drove in Somers’ first run on a double in the first inning which was then followed by...
Hospitalized Northford Resident Succumbs to Injuries Sustained in Branford MVA
At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 15, Branford Police responded to the area of 309 East Main Street for a motor vehicle accident with injuries. The initial investigation found that a motorcycle was traveling west on East Main when they collided with another vehicle coming from the opposite direction that turned in front of them.
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...
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