Trial of Eric Denson in fatal stabbing of Conor Reynolds now set for August
Defense lawyers plan to file more than a dozen motions to suppress in the case. The Republican/Mark MurrayEric Denson SPRINGFIELD – The prosecution and defense in the murder case against 21-year-old...
View ArticleSpringfield police raid 2 'full-blown crack houses' in Forest Park...
Detectives, following a three-week investigation, raided the two Kensington Street apartments. Maurice Small SPRINGFIELD – Police raided what they described as pair of “full-blown crack houses” in the...
View ArticleYour comments: Readers react to Hampden County's low ranking on Massachusetts...
A survey comparing the overall health in the 14 counties across Massachusetts placed Hampden County in last place and ranking Nantucket's residents as the healthiest. Associated PressA family practice...
View ArticlePM News Links: Irish banks stress test, Governor Patrick asks Evergreen for...
More than an hour before a man was shot in the neck on Tuesday, allegedly by a 17-year-old Conard High School student, a woman called police and asked that an officer be sent to her Abbotsford Avenue...
View ArticleSunderland police chief testifies at dangerousness hearing for Kenneth and...
The chief testified that Jean-Babets shouted that he would kill him and his family. Michael S. Gordon / The Republican03.21.2011 | NORTHAMPTON - Kenneth Jean-Babets, 26, left, and his brother Patrick...
View ArticleInternal audit at Springfield's Putnam Vocational Technical High School...
The issue has been investigated for a number of months. MassLive.com file photoPutnam Vocational Technical High School in Springfield. SPRINGFIELD – An internal audit of Putnam Vocational Technical...
View ArticleObituaries today: Robert Peritz was 42-year employee at Titeflex
Obituaries from The Republican. Robert L. Peritz Robert L. Peritz, 65, of Feeding Hills, died March 24. Peritz was born in Springfield, grew up in Agawam, and lived in West Springfield for 26 years...
View ArticleFiles on purported Craigslist killer Philip Markoff to be released by Suffolk...
Markoff, a former Boston University medical student, committed suicide in jail while he was awaiting trial in the killing of Julissa Brisman. File photo / Associated PressFormer Boston University...
View ArticleChicopee investigations into Bandag, Center Street fires continuing
Firefighters do not know the cause of either fire yet. File photo by John Suchocki / The RepublicanFirefighters pour water on the smoldering remains of a fire at Westover Bandag Monday, that started...
View ArticleSpringfield police raid pair of 'full-blown crack houses,' seize crack...
Detectives simultaneously raided the two Kesington Avenue apartments. Maurice Small SPRINGFIELD – Police raided what they described as pair of “full-blown crack houses” in the Forest Park neighborhood...
View ArticleGov. Deval Patrick says Evergreen Solar should return incentive money to...
Patrick also said he is sick of excuses from health insurers about why they can’t lower the cost of premiums. File photo / Associated PressMassachusetts. Gov. Deval Patrick answers questions at a...
View ArticleWestfield tax collector's office being investigated for missing funds
An independent audit found “some irregularities” in the tracking of tax collection receipts, Police Capt. Michael McCabe said. The Republican / File photoWestfield City Hall. WESTFIELD – The city’s...
View ArticleNew England Classical Academy to open satellite Catholic school in Turners Falls
The school will open after Holy Trinity School closes at the end of the academic year. GREENFIELD – Parents who want to continue their children’s Catholic education after Holy Trinity School closes at...
View ArticleSen. Scott Brown to discuss his new book at John F. Kennedy presidential...
John Kennedy held the seat Brown now holds from 1953 until he was elected president in 1960. Scott P. Brown BOSTON – U.S. Sen. Scott P. Brown will be discussing his new book at the John F. Kennedy...
View ArticleOfficials investigate alleged theft of funds at Westfield City Hall
Officials report more than $60,000 in city revenue is missing. The Republican | John SuchockiWestfield City Hall WESTFIELD – One staff member in the City Collector’s office has been relived of duty...
View ArticleFotios and Ty Geas, Arthur Nigro found guilty of murder, extortion, attempted...
Anthony Arillotta, the man whom the Geases once regarded as their ticket to relative wealth and influence, was ultimately the most damning witness against them. NEW YORK – Jurors in the federal court...
View ArticleSpringfield police looking for two suspects involved in thefts at Kmart, Game...
In each case, the suspects grabbed expensive merchandise and bolted from the store, police said. The Republican file photo SPRINGFIELD – City police are seeking the public’s help in identifying...
View ArticleErin's Own Irish Imports a victim of poor economy and Westfield reconstruction
Bridge and road reconstruction projects are scheduled for completion later this year. The Republican | Don TreegerErin's Own Irish Imports in Westfield will close in May. WESTFIELD – Erin’s Own Irish...
View ArticleObituaries today: Robert Beaudry played clarinet and saxophone with The...
Obituaries from The Republican. Raymond T. Beaudry Raymond T. Beaudry, of Granby, passed away Tuesday. Born in Holyoke, he attended Holyoke public schools before beginning a career as a tool & dye...
View ArticleWayne Davis, 26, of Springfield charged with cocaine trafficking
Police found cocaine and marijuana hidden in the refrigerator. Springfield police photoWayne Davis SPRINGFIELD – Narcotics detectives arrested 26-year-old Wayne Davis on narcotics and weapons charges...
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