Gary Fialky, Susan Jaye-Kaplan, Marie Stebbins receive William Pynchon Awards for service in Greater Springfield
By Michael McAuliffe
November 19, 2009, 11:51PM
The Pynchon awards, named in honor of the founder of Springfield, were first given in 1915. Full story »
Reckless endangerment of a child charge dropped against East Longmeadow Superintendent of Schools Edward Costa
By Lori Stabile
November 12, 2009, 11:18AM
“After review of all relevant information there is insufficient credible evidence to establish ... that the defendant acted with a criminal intent ...,” a court filing from the state reads. Full story »
Thousands turn out to honor veterans in Springfield, East Longmeadow
By Jack Flynn
November 11, 2009, 8:00PM
Schools Superintendent Alan Ingram was named Springfield’s parade marshal. Full story »
East Longmeadow School Superintendent Edward Costa faces reckless endangerment of a child charge
By Nancy Gonter
November 07, 2009, 3:00PM
According to a police report, a boy with physical and learning disabilities who had never walked home was told to walk a mile to his home. Full story »
Authorities think 8 massage parlors raided in Hampden, Hampshire counties may be linked to Chinese organized crime ring
By Buffy Spencer
November 05, 2009, 9:00PM
An undercover police officer and an informant were offered sexual acts in exchange for money. Full story »
3 women plead innocent to prostitution-related charges following raids on massage parlors in Longmeadow, Hadley
By Buffy Spencer
November 05, 2009, 1:59PM
Raids were conducted at salons in Springfield, Hadley, Chicopee, West Springfield, Longmeadow and East Longmeadow. Full story »
Longmeadow massage parlor owner pleads innocent to prostitution-related charge
By Buffy Spencer
November 05, 2009, 12:43PM
Xiuli Li, 48, of Springfield was ordered held in lieu of $5,000 cash bail Full story »
East Longmeadow police probe burglary of occupied home on Stonehill Road
By George Graham, The Republican
November 05, 2009, 7:46AM
Police continue to search for the suspect who took several items from the home. Full story »
3 women arrested on prostitution charges as police raid 8 massage parlors in Hampden, Hampshire counties
By Patrick Johnson
November 04, 2009, 8:10PM
Six other people were arrested on immigration charges. Full story »
Business Manager Theresa Olejarz, Curriculum Director Elaine Santaniello, to take over for East Longmeadow Superintendent of Schools Edward Costa when he leaves
By Elizabeth Roman
November 04, 2009, 6:00PM
They will serve as co-interim superintendents from Dec. 2 until June 30. Full story »
East Longmeadow police probe reported burglary or home invasion on Stonehill Road
By George Graham, The Republican
November 04, 2009, 9:46AM
The incident was reported shortly after 8:30 a.m. Full story »
East Longmeadow prepared to subsidize Superintendent of Schools Edward Costa's health insurance for up to year
By Elizabeth Roman
October 31, 2009, 4:00PM
Costa will receive $62,180 during his leave of absence plus $42,413 for 90 days of unused vacation time. Full story »
Swine flu vaccine shortfall stirs concern throughout Western Massachusetts
By Stan Freeman
October 28, 2009, 9:55PM
Many pediatricians say the worry over H1N1, which is the most prevalent type of flu currently circulating, is out of proportion to the threat. Full story »
East Longmeadow schools superintendent Edward Costa leaving job by 'mutual agreement'
By Elizabeth Roman
October 28, 2009, 9:56AM
Costa’s December departure follows months of controversy. Full story »
East Longmeadow closes Meadow Brook School as 141 students reported with flu-like symptoms
By Patrick Johnson
October 27, 2009, 7:56PM
School Superintendent Edward Costa said students do not necessarily have swine flu. Full story »
Today's Weather
Unemployment rate may have dropped, but recovery may be a long way off, Western Mass. economists warn
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The number of foreclosures is down nearly 30 percent in Mass. |
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