Springfield Law Department puts hold on special permits for 2 digital billboards
The Law Department, in response to a request from Lamar Central Outdoor that sought immediate issuance of the special permits, said the 90-day deadline never passed, because a February hearing "was...
View Article$3 million heroin ring in Springfield dismantled by federal, state and local...
Six men, including Luis Cotto, the owner of El Morro restaurant on Page Boulevard, were arrested and charged with heroin dealing in U.S. District Court. SPRINGFIELD - Federal agents and local police...
View ArticleWestern Massachusetts forecast calls for hot, oppressive weekend; state opens...
A heat wave is 3 successive days or more of 90-plus degrees. SPRINGFIELD — Coming up next up: a heat wave. A week of weather extremes that has included non-stop rain, high humidity and ferocious...
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Massachusetts may update anti-bullying law created following Phoebe Prince,...
Similar legislation failed to pass in the Legislature last session, after clearing the Education Committee. Phoebe Prince and Carl Walker-HooverFamily photos Phoebe PrinceFamily photo BOSTON – The...
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Anti-military group bristles at lock-out from Northampton's Smith Voke High...
The American Friends Service Committee says it is being targeted because of its anti-military views, but School Superintendent Jeffrey Peterson said that is not true. NORTHAMPTON — The head of the...
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Gov. Deval L. Patrick delivers keynote at STCC 46th commencement
Fallen Springfield Police Officer Kevin E. Ambrose, killed in the line of duty on June 4, 2012, received a Distinguished Alumnus Award. Gov. Deval L. Patrick, left, and Springfield Technical Community...
View ArticleRosa Ramsey gets 5 to 7 years after admitting killing boyfriend Corey Melvin...
Ferrara said that he believed both Ramsey's and Melvin's families regarded each as a victim. SPRINGFIELD - After pleading guilty Friday to voluntary manslaughter, Rosa Ramsey was sentenced to five to...
View Article11 Massachusetts farms to get $700,000 in grants announced by Gov. Deval...
With nearly 300 acres of land at the farm’s disposal, 100 of which is actively farmed at that site on a regular basis, the Kosinski family is looking to the future with the addition of a winery, which...
View ArticleSpringfield, West Springfield casino advisory committees to hold joint hearings
Traffic, public safety, jobs and housing will be among the issues discussed by the joint committee, Ferrera and Griffin said. SPRINGFIELD – Casino advisory committees in Springfield and West...
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Heat wave in Western Massachusetts forecast after 2 days of 90 degrees and above
After 2 successive days of temperatures in the 90s, Greater Springfield is, if the forecast holds, rushing headlong into its first heat wave of 2013. SPRINGFIELD — Day one: check. Day two: check....
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Westfield License Commission revokes alcohol license for Elm Street bar Tommy...
The city license commission acted to revoke the license after the bar had been the subject of recent complaints by both the police and fire departments. WESTFIELD — The city License Commission voted...
View ArticleGus & Paul's 'corned beef challenge' vanquishes another hungry hopeful
Tim Janiak of East Longmeadow became the latest to come up short against Gus & Paul's Corned Beef Challenge. Watch video SPRINGFIELD — Gus and Paul’s Bakery Deli & Catering's Corned Beef...
View ArticleAt least 5 dead as tornadoes sweep through Oklahoma City area
About 50 people were hurt, five critically, hospital officials said. OKLAHOMA CITY -- Tornadoes rolled in from the prairie and slammed Oklahoma City and its suburbs, trapping people in their vehicles...
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Huntington river search called off, woman found alive and well
A woman swimmer, feared missing in the Westfield River, is found alive and well. Republican file photo HUNTINGTON— A missing swimmer in the Westfield River in Huntington was found alive and well...
View ArticlePittsfield man sentenced to two years, probation after stealing $75,000 from...
Man stole $75,000 from family who took him in after drug conviction. PITTSFIELD — A 28-year-old Pittsfield man was sentenced to serve two years in jail Thursday after he was found guilty of breaking...
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Shots ring out in Springfield entertainment district
Gunshots scare downtown bar patrons. A Springfield police cruiser at night.(Republican file photo by Robert Rizzuto) SPRINGFIELD — Gunfire scattered downtown revelers as they were leaving...
View ArticleRussians believe Marathon Bombing could have been prevented
Russian security forces believe the information they gave to the FBI could have prevented the Boston bombing BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. William Keating said Russian intelligence officials believe the...
View ArticleWorcester motorcyclist killed in collision with car
A motorcycle rider was killed in a collision with a car in Worcester WORCESTER — A rider of a sport motorcycle was killed when a car he was attempting to pass on the right turned into his path and ran...
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West Springfield car crash knocks out power to nearly 500 homes
A one car accident knocks out power. WEST SPRINGFIELD — A one-car crash late Friday night knocked out power to a section of West Springfield over night . West Springfield Police Sgt. Michael Reed...
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Recovery slow at Brimfield campgrounds damaged by 2011 tornado
Life is slowly returning back to normal at Village Green, but the tornado's destruction remains apparent, and a portion of the back campground remains closed. Watch video Rita and Jack Lawrie, of West...
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