Recount reaffirms Ward 6 City Councilor Timonthy McLellan's victory in Chicopee
By Pamela Metaxas
November 19, 2009, 1:34PM
Challenger David Amo said he will try again in two years. Full story »
Chicopee police arrest 2 for break-ins
By Pamela Metaxas
November 18, 2009, 6:02PM
Jack T. Jordan and Thomas Bobala have been arraigned in connection with 12 break-ins in Aldenville, Fairview and Willimansett; police continue to search for other suspects. Full story »
Chicopee resident Jose Felix-Robles faces federal charges for cocaine possession
By Patrick Johnson
November 18, 2009, 5:15PM
Federal agents found nearly a kilo of cocaine, or 2.2 pounds, on a living room sofa during a search of Jose Felix-Robles' 112 Elcon Drive residence, officials said. Full story »
35-year-old Chicopee man suffers burns to his face following an electrical explosion at the J.C. Penney store on Boston Road in Springfield
By George W. Graham
November 18, 2009, 10:02AM
The victim, an electrician, had been working in a mechanical room on the second floor. Full story »
Chicopee soup kitchen makes urgent appeal for Thanksgiving turkeys; recuperates from weekend fire
By Pamela Metaxas
November 17, 2009, 6:30PM
Fire Capt. Patrick Halpin said fire officials are trying to determine the cause of the blaze at Lorraine's Soup Kitchen and Pantry. Full story »
Marion Szlachta of Chicopee sentenced to life in prison for beating Randy Maleski to death with baseball bat
By Buffy Spencer
November 17, 2009, 3:01PM
The defense lawyer told jurors they should convict Szlachta only of second-degree murder saying he didn’t understand the consequences of what he was doing due to mental health issues Full story »
Mass. Senate delays action on bill to expand charter schools in low performing districts
By Dan Ring
November 16, 2009, 9:30PM
The cap on charter schools would be increased in Holyoke, Springfield, Chicopee, Ware and Greenfield, under the proposed bill. Full story »
Doctor tells jury Marion Szlacha's mental ability to plan killing of Randy Maleski of Chicopee significantly impaired
By Buffy Spencer
November 16, 2009, 7:00PM
Closing arguments in Szlacha’s murder trial are schedule for Tuesday. Full story »
Best site for new Chicopee Senior Center is on Oak Street, Mayor Michael Bissonnette says
By Pamela Metaxas
November 16, 2009, 6:30PM
Most of those attending sported “It’s Time” stickers. Full story »
Jurors see suspect's videotaped interview with police as trial begins for Marion Szlachta of Chicopee, accused of beating Randy Maleski to death
By Buffy Spencer
November 13, 2009, 6:00PM
The trial in which Szlachta admits to an unprovoked attack is scheduled to resume on Monday. Full story »
Ceremonies in Chicopee, Holyoke, South Hadley honor veterans
By Pamela Metaxas
November 11, 2009, 6:15PM
“All gave some and some gave all,” said Col. Robert R. Swain Jr. commander of the 439th Airlift Wing at Westover Air Reserve base. Full story »
Westover Air Reserve Base pumped $231 million in to Western Mass. economy, Air Force says
By Jeanette DeForge
November 11, 2009, 4:00PM
About $23 million was spent last year on construction at the base. Full story »
Diocese reverses decision on Northampton churches while Chicopee church holds vigil
By Jeanette DeForge
November 08, 2009, 10:56PM
St. George's parish in Chicopee held a vigil to keep the Belcher Street church open. Full story »
State police trooper uninjured when driver crashes into cruiser
By Lori Stabile
November 07, 2009, 11:50AM
The state trooper was outside his cruiser when the accident happened. Full story »
Richard Ducran of Bridgeport, Conn., admits robbing 3 banks, including one in Chicopee
By Stephanie Barry
November 06, 2009, 7:00PM
He also admitted to an attempted bank robbery in Holyoke. Full story »
Today's Weather
Unemployment rate may have dropped, but recovery may be a long way off, Western Mass. economists warn
When U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson was admonished for yelling 'you lie' at President Obama, it meant big business for Webster's dictionaries' Web site
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The number of foreclosures is down nearly 30 percent in Mass. |
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