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Springfield police: stabbing victim remains mum about what happened to him
Investigators said the man suffered a non-life-threatening stab wound, but he isn't cooperating with police. SPRINGFIELD -- As is often the case, city police are trying to solve a crime involving a...
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Holyoke police investigate Saturday morning shooting
A male victim suffered an apparently non-life-threatening gunshot wound during a predawn incident Saturday. Republican file photo Republican file photoA man showed up at Holyoke Hospital shortly...
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AM News Links: Drug dealers are solicting white-collar business types for...
Authorities say a Berkshire arson case that displaced 15 tenants is akin to attempted murder, the SJC gives a boost to legal immigrants, and more of this morning's headlines. AP Photo/Ivan...
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Exit 16 on and off ramps closed in Holyoke due to unspecified "public safety"...
The Massachusetts State Police have closed the Exit 16 on and off-ramps on Interstate 91 at the request of the Holyoke Police Department for an unspecified "public safety" issue. HOLYOKE - The...
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Family of 9/11 victim Dan Trant draws strength from their mother, Mary Trant
Members of Daniel Trant’s family will gather in Westfield on the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. Trant Family photoSept. 11, 2001, victim Daniel P. Trant, of Westfield, is shown here...
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Springfield City Councilors gauge public opinion before final trash fee vote
Finance Committee Chairman Michael Fenton believes most homeowners accept the fee's extension; Councilor James Ferrera suggested residents call councilors before the vote. The Republican | Michael...
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Developing: Holyoke police and HazMat team investigating possible break in...
One man has been taken into custody as Holyoke police investigate a potential break in the case involving milk jugs associated with the production of Meth being left around the city. (Republican Photo...
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Springfield Police Relief Association plans poker run fundraiser
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Police Relief Association is planning a poker run on May 15 to raise money for the 118-year-old charity that aids the families of former officers. Officer Rachel Thomas,...
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Monson annual Town Meeting scheduled Monday; meals tax, stretch building...
Teaching positions slated for cuts include a music teacher, a middle school special education teacher and 2 elementary school positions. MONSON – The meals tax and stretch energy building code, along...
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Holyoke City Councilor Patti Devine begins reelection bid
Devine has been a councilor for 16 years. Holyoke City Councilor Patricia C. Devine HOLYOKE – Councilor at Large Patricia C. Devine said she is running for another term to continue efforts like...
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US Marine recruits get taste of boot camp at annual Field Meet in Chicopee
More than 500 Marine recruits from across New England got a glimpse of what boot camp will be like as they gathered at the Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee Saturday to participate in the Annual...
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Survivor of Custer's Last Stand honored in South Deerfield with veteran grave...
“Occasions like this where we get to recognize the work of the common trooper, people come out because, who are they?” said Doug Tierney of the Deerfield Memorial Committee. “They’re us.” View full...
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Chicopee, Westover officials celebrate city acquisition of Navy housing
The homes are expected to be sold to a developer who will renovate them. The Republican | Don TreegerMayor Michael D. Bissonnette speaks during a ceremony marking the City of Chicopee's acquisition of...
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More budget discussions top 3rd Amherst Town Meeting session agenda
The date has been set so that people can plan for the solar project discussion. AMHERST – The discussion on whether to allow the town to enter into a long term lease with BlueWave Capital Inc. for a...
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Proposed Easthampton dog tethering ordinance will have 2nd public hearing
Resident Cherie Phillips brought a petition to councilor Daniel Rist last year because she said the animal control officer has no official way to prevent or mitigate abusive tethering. EASTHAMPTON – A...
View ArticleMan rescued after he jumps from railroad trestle into Connecticut River
The man was taken to Baystate Medical Center after the incident, and is expected to survive, officials said. SPRINGFIELD - A man who jumped from the railroad trestle near the Memorial Bridge over the...
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Northampton Pride March celebrates 30 years
The Queer Insurgency Collective held signs criticizing the Pride March. The group said the event has become too commercial, and has lost its roots as a social justice march. Watch video NORTHAMPTON -...
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Bicycle commuters pedal into spotlight
May is National Bicycle Month, and May 14 kicks off Bike Commute Week. The Republican / Mark M. MurrayJonathan Moss arrives at work Baystate Health at 280 Chestnut St. When Jonathan Moss was a kid, he...
View ArticleInformation offered to families of individuals with developmental disabilities
A Met Life Center representative will speak about special needs planning. ENFIELD – Allied Rehabilitation Centers will sponsor a family information session on Tuesday. The session is designed to...
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Obituaries today: Saundra Bryant was singer with The Velveteens
Obituaries from The Republican. Saundra V. Bryant Saundra "Sandy" (Vigneault) Bryant, of Feeding Hills, passed away on Wednesday. Born in Dover, N.H., she lived in Torrance, Calif., and Springfield...
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