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1 year ago
Police Department works to mitigate false alarms

In the first nine months of 2025, the South Hadley Police Department has responded to 338 false alarms, taking away officers from where they’re needed most.

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1 year ago
Whately addresses solar glare-induced accidents

The town of Whately is taking action after at least two accidents occurred at the one lane bridge on Christian Lane, which are believed to have been caused by solar glare.

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1 year ago
Co-defendants added to case of alleged abuse by MTRSD former ski coach

An amendment has been made in the civil lawsuit against former Mohawk Trail Regional School ski coach Sean Loomis who has been accused of sexually assaulting a student and member of the ski team.

Local
1 year ago
Chiasson to fill Athol Select Board vacancy

William Bruce Chiasson has won the vote in the Athol Special Election for a new member of the Select Board with 263 of the 426 votes cast.

Local
1 year ago
Severe storm brings minor damage to Franklin County

Saturday’s storm brought a tornado to Holden, and brought down several trees and wires throughout the region.

Local
1 year ago
Annual School summit to focus on technology, social media

Dr. Michael Rich will be the keynote speaker at the 11th Annual school summit hosted by the Children’s Advocacy Centers and Northwestern District Attorney’s Office.

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1 year ago
Child rescued from river Sunday afternoon

The Orange Fire Rescue and Police Departments rescued a child near West River Street who fell in the water while fishing with his brother.

Local
1 year ago
DA’s Office sends paving scam warning

The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office has issued a warning to residents in regards to an increase in paving scams.

Local
1 year ago
Troopers find narcotics, illegal firearm in Deerfield traffic stop

Last week in Deerfield, State Troopers with the Community Action Team arrested all of the occupants of a vehicle after a traffic stop on I-91 led to the discovery of narcotics and an illegal firearm.

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1 year ago
$180K awarded for Greenfield Electric Light & Power Dam improvements

The Connecticut River Conservancy has been awarded $180,000 for the Greenfield Electric Light & Power Dam improvement project.