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More than 40 Mass. beaches closed on Sunday, July 21
More than 40 Massachusetts beaches were closed for swimming on Sunday, July 21, due to dangerously high bacteria levels or cyanobacteria blooms, according to the state’s beach closure dashboard. On Cape Cod, Clipper Lane beach and Follins Pond beach in Dennis and Marconi beach in Wellfleet were closed because...
Mass. Man Finds Rare, Very Dangerous Tick On Him
Sickness from a tick bite is a regular concern for folks in Massachusetts during active season. When one thinks of a tick bite they usually think of lyme disease, however there is a population of a new to Massachusetts ticks they don't carry the bacteria that causes lyme but something else.
Lee Represents Massachusetts in 50 in 50 Mural Project
LEE, Mass. — Out of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts, Lee was selected to participate in the "50 in 50" Project. Artist Cheyenne Renee is working to paint a mural in a small town in all 50 states. As part of the project, there will also be a documentary that will incorporate interviews and footage from each town.
Stop & Shop Announces Massachusetts Closing of 8 Locations
Stop & Shop has announced it will close 32 "underperforming" stores, according to supermarketnews.com, on or before November 2, 2024, including eight Massachusetts locations. The closings reflect a move to restructure the company. The closing list does not include the locations in Amesbury, Andover, and North Andover, Massachusetts. Here's a...
The Nation’s 911 System Is on the Brink of Its Own Emergency
Just after lunchtime on June 18, Massachusetts’ leaders discovered that the statewide 911 system was down. A scramble to handle the crisis was on. Police texted out administrative numbers that callers could use, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu gave outage updates at a press conference outlining plans for the Celtics’ championship parade, and local officials urged people to summon help by pulling red fire alarm boxes.
People in Business: July 22, 2024
Hampden County Sheriff Nicholas Cocchi announces the promotion of several correctional supervisors, including six sergeants and one lieutenant. Alex Tsagaris was promoted from sergeant to lieutenant. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site,...
See all homes sold in Hampden County, July 14 to July 20
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Hampden County reported from July 14 to July 20. There were 143 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,292-square-foot home on Allen Street in Springfield that sold for $322,000. Agawam.
State Police report missing Hudson woman, 33
The New York State Police in Livingston have reported a missing woman, Hope Marie Duntz, 33. They were reported missing by her family out of Hudson in Columbia County on Sunday. Duntz is approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, 155 pounds, has blonde hair with green tips, and blue eyes....
Local business hero Yankee Candle feels effects of far-off restructuring (Editorial)
For years, the rise of the Yankee Candle Co. was the story of a single man, Michael J. Kittredge II. Its growth in the Pioneer Valley reflected a founder’s ambition and drive. Kittredge died a very rich man. The fragrance behemoth he built lives on, pleasing customers around the...
Filmmaker with Valley roots trains his lens on America’s wild horses
Steven Latham knows a thing or two about Hollywood and free-roaming horses. For starters, the Emmy award-winning director, who was born in Springfield, helped care for a pony in Hadley when he was in elementary school. “We adopted a Chincoteague pony when we took a trip to the Virginia coast...
A note from your New Publisher!
Hello old, new and prospective subscribers of the Amherst/Northampton Macaroni KID community!. A little about me: My name is Amy. I’ve lived in the Northampton area for many years and are now raising my two children in this area along with my husband. I have a major in Communications...
22News joins fans for night of fun at Valley Blue Sox game
The 22News team gathered with fans to cheer on the Valley Blue Sox earlier on Saturday evening. The weather did not stop the fans from coming out to support the local team, and it was a very special game for our station.
Wildfire Smoke Will Bring Haze To Western New York
Things might look a little bit hazy in Western New York today. Smoke from the wildfires in Canada and in the Western Part of the United States is sweeping across Lake Erie and into Western New York. READ MORE: WILDFIRE SMOKE FROM CANADA COULD IMPACT AIR QUALITY ACROSS NEW YORK...
Hochul requests federal aid after severe storms pummel Upstate NY
Albany, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul this weekend requested federal disaster assistance as communities across Upstate New York recover from severe thunderstorms that hit the region last week. President Joe Biden will now determine whether to issue an emergency declaration, which would unlock federal dollars for debris removal and...
Tewksbury Woman Scores $120K Keno Jackpot In State Lottery
A Tewksbury woman landed a major payday after correctly guessing all nine numbers in the Massachusetts State Lottery's Keno game. Hillary Fetters won $120,000 after matching the numbers in the June 25 drawing. She would have only collected $40,000, but the 3X multiplier drawn after the game pu…
Scotia-Glenville CSD mourns sudden loss of Glen-Worden Principal Nicholas Criscone
SCOTIA, NY (WRGB) — The Scotia-Glenville Central School district is mourning Sunday, after the death of Glen-Worden Elementary Principal Nicholas Criscone. In a letter to district families, Supt. Susan M. Swartz described Criscone as having a "true Tartan heart," citing his passion for his students, staff, parents and families, and his commitment to the Scotia-Glenville community.
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