Granby native Christopher Waddell becomes 1st paraplegic to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa
By Sandra Constantine
November 14, 2009, 3:00PM
He became paralyzed from his waist down after breaking his back in a skiing accident at the Berkshire East Ski Area in Charlemont Full story »
Granby, Springfield police departments investigate reported kidnapping
By Lori Stabile
October 24, 2009, 1:26PM
The woman was able to break free from her captors when the vehicle slowed down in Granby. Full story »
Granby police charge 35-year-old Westfield man with drunken driving following crash on New Ludlow Road
By George W. Graham
October 13, 2009, 10:10AM
The accident damaged fencing and landscaping on three properties in the New Ludlow Road area. Full story »
Artillery shell found in Granby homeowner's attic turns out to be a dud
By George W. Graham
October 09, 2009, 12:37PM
Police temporarily evacuated homes in the immediate area. Full story »
3 hikers, 2 women from Northampton and 1 from South Hadley, found in Granby
By Elizabeth Roman
October 04, 2009, 10:04AM
Three women, 2 from Northampton and 1 from South Hadley, were lost in woods in Granby for several hours on Saturday. Full story »
Glenn Keedy of East Longmeadow reported in good condition following car crash in Granby
By Dwight B. Shepard
September 16, 2009, 7:12PM
Police stated that the other driver, Lori Polverini of Granby, may have been text messaging just prior to the accident. Full story »
Special Town Meeting voters in Granby approve $900,000 schools' study
By Lucille Feorino
September 09, 2009, 4:15PM
Granby residents voted Tuesday in favor of a feasibility study on the towns' schools. Full story »
Benefit slated for Marine Corps sergeant Joshua Bouchard, former Amherst resident seriously injured in Afghanistan
By Joe Deburro, The Republican
September 07, 2009, 6:37PM
Local veterans and friends are planning a benefit dinner Oct. 9 at the VFW post in Florence. Full story »
Voters seek study to deal with Granby's aging schools
By Dwight B. Shepard
August 20, 2009, 7:00PM
A feasibility study for the School Department, if funded, would cover various options. Full story »
Steven Beauregard of Palmer held on $10,000 after police say he led them on chase through several communities
By Dwight B. Shepard
August 20, 2009, 5:30PM
Police Chief Robert Frydryk said Beauregard stole a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee from outside St. Mary's Club in Bondsville on Wednesday night. Full story »
Tomato crop cut by blight
By Robert Chipkin
August 18, 2009, 9:24PM
Fungal blight ruined the tomato harvest for many in the Pioneer Valley. Full story »
Western Massachusetts state legislators push bill that would set fines for people launching boats contaminated with invasive species
By Joe Deburro, The Republican
August 05, 2009, 11:09PM
Is the proposed bill necessary for the environment, or a slap at sport fishing? Full story »
Reopening of Quabbin Reservoir to private boats will be tested by Special Olympics fishing derby
By Joe Deburro, The Republican
July 30, 2009, 11:40PM
Officials told fishing enthusiasts that when they lift the temporary ban on outside boats there will be restrictions and procedures. Full story »
Amherst Town Meeting voters unanimously approve local option taxes on restaurant meals and motel rooms
By Joe Deburro, The Republican
July 27, 2009, 8:54PM
Voters approved adopting the new 0.75 percent meals tax and increasing the 4 percent local tax on motel rooms by 50 percent to 6 percent. Full story »
Marine Sgt. Joshua Bouchard, seriously injured in Afghanistan, awarded Purple Heart
By Dwight B. Shepard
July 23, 2009, 6:30PM
The Northampton Disabled American Veterans donated funds to help the family with travel expenses. Full story »
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