Parishioners of closed Northampton church go to court over $750,000 bequest
The will of Irene Kuzontkoski designated the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield as the recipient of the money, but specified that it be used solely for St. Mary of the Assumption Church. File photo...
View ArticlePolice investigating missing Massachusetts girl file report of potential...
State police said there's no evidence foul play or neglect played a role in Caleigh Harrison's disappearance. Associated PressRockport and State Police dig near the outflow of a tidal estuary at low...
View ArticleMassachusetts Senate passes Right-to-Repair bill with eye toward avoiding...
The bill would require auto manufacturers to provide access to their diagnostic repair system through either a tool or a computer system contained in the vehicle. File photo | Associated PressThe...
View ArticleChicopee receives donation from Holyoke Catholic for playing field use
Officials at the private school give the city biannual $5,000 donations as compensation for the city allowing their sports teams to use different playing fields in the city. File photo | The...
View ArticleConcert review: Maroon 5 makes brief appearance at MGM
It was short but sweet at the MGM Grand at Foxwoods with Maroon 5 giving fans a 14-song set Maroon 5 MASHANTUCKET _ In an effort to drum up business for their upcoming release “Overexposed” the...
View ArticleYesterday's top stories: Juror allegedly rips off Massachusetts Congressman's...
Holyoke DJ and video producer Steve Porter made Fast Company's 2012 list of "100 Most Creative People in Business." Here are the most-read stories on MassLive.com yesterday. If you missed any of them,...
View ArticleWestern Massachusetts energy prices, at a glance
Here are the average energy prices in the Pioneer Valley for the week ending today.
View ArticleChicopee Memorial Day 2012 events announced
The Memorial Day Parade will begin at Dana Park on Newbury Street, head down Springfield Street to Fairview Avenue to Bonneville Avenue. File photo | The Republican05.31.2010 | Marchers make their way...
View ArticleWestfield High School schedules community event to support students in need
The event provides financial assistance while strengthening diversity at the high school. File photo WESTFIELD — The Westfield High School community will step out Saturday in an effort to increase...
View ArticleArtBeat children's art show kicks off in Monson
In addition to Monson, submissions came from East Longmeadow and Palmer. The Republican | Lori StabileBianca Roncarati, 7, of Monson, stands with her creation for ArtBeat, a children's art show. The...
View ArticleDocuments shed new light on Trayvon Martin killing
Many of the pertinent questions remain unclear: What was in Zimmerman's mind when he began to follow Martin in the gated community where he lived? The Associated PressThis composite photo shows George...
View ArticleWake planned Friday for Mary Richardson Kennedy
Her death, at age 52, came as a shock to some friends and family, even though the past two years had been undeniably tough ones. The Associated PressIn this photo of April 6, 2010, Mary Richardson...
View ArticleNo serious injuries reported in tractor trailer crash at toll plaza on...
The crash occurred Thursday shortly after 7:30 p.m. Republican file photo WEST STOCKBRIDGE – No serious injuries were reported Thursday night after a tractor trailer truck crashed at a toll plaza here...
View ArticleEarly political spats suggest nothing off-limits in presidential race
"It's open season," says Eric Dezenhall, an expert on crisis management. "This is going to be very rough." The Associated PressIn this May 14, 2012, file photo, President Barack Obama speaks at a...
View ArticleJury to begin deliberations in John Edwards case
Jurors were set to begin deliberating the fate of John Edwards on Friday, weighing nearly four weeks of testimony and evidence from the former presidential candidate's corruption trial. (AP...
View ArticleWhy you shouldn't buy Facebook stock today
Cautionary points to weigh if the Facebook frenzy is tempting you to buy stock on Day 1. AP Photo/Mark LennihanElectronic screens inside the Nasdaq stock market announce the listing of Facebook shares...
View ArticleSuffield Police Officer Jeremy DePietro arrested on larceny and evidence...
The case involves $120 in cash that disappeared after the March 3, 2011bust. SUFFIELD – A veteran police officer, arrested last week on larceny and evidence tampering charges, has been fired, Police...
View ArticleBirchland Park Middle School teacher Barbara Galanek charged with assaulting...
Administrative action has been taken against the English teacher, Superintendent Gordon Smith said, declining to elaborate. EAST LONGMEADOW – A Birchland Park Middle School English teacher will be...
View ArticleObituaries today: Sarita Jackson-Miller worked at local hospitals
Obituaries from The Republican Sarita Jackson-Miller Sarita Jackson-Miller of Springfield died on Sunday. She was the youngest of five children and graduated from Springfield Technical Community...
View ArticleSteven Martin of Ludlow gets 18 months after admitting punching 57-year-old...
A witness said Martin was calling the victim a “faggot” and trying to get him to fight, spitting in his face, the prosecutor said. The Republican / File photo SPRINGFIELD – A 22-year-old Ludlow man...
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