Medical board temporarily suspends license of Holyoke doctor for allegedly conducting unnecessary and improper breast examinations on 2 female patients
By George Graham, The Republican
November 20, 2009, 9:25AM
Mohan has a private practice and privileges at Holyoke Medical Center. Full story »
2 men in black hooded sweatshirts hold up No Ni Mini Mart in Holyoke
By Michael Plaisance
November 19, 2009, 9:43PM
The men showed handguns and demanded cash from the register and ran from the store. Full story »
Holyoke charter study commission schedules public hearing
By Michael Plaisance
November 18, 2009, 10:40PM
At its first meeting Wednesday night, the commission set a hearing for Dec. 8 to get residents' views on whether and how Holyoke's form of government should change. Full story »
Veterans go to Boston to protest planned closure of Holyoke Soldiers Home outpatient clinic
By Dan Ring
November 18, 2009, 9:51PM
The outpatient clinic at the Soldiers Home is scheduled to close in December. Full story »
Traffic tied up on I-91 South in Holyoke, Easthampton from minor crash
By Patrick Johnson
November 18, 2009, 7:04PM
A minor crash between a tractor-trailer and a car in Holyoke caused a rush-hour traffic jam along I-91 South, police said. Full story »
State police stop 22-year-old Westfield man on Interstate 91 in Holyoke for driving without headlights, seize 2 bags of marijuana
By George Graham, The Republican
November 18, 2009, 9:17AM
The suspect told state police that he had driven from Westfield without his headlights on. Full story »
Holyoke City Council unanimously approves borrowing $4.5 million to build new senior center
By Michael Plaisance
November 17, 2009, 11:59PM
The goal is to begin the 13- to 14-month construction in the spring or summer and open the new center in 2011. Full story »
Area breast cancer specialists oppose new guidelines on screening
By Anne-Gerard Flynn
November 17, 2009, 11:25AM
New guidelines suggest breast cancer screening should start at age 50, not 40. Full story »
Holyoke City Council Finance Committee votes to recommend bolstering police overtime account by $150,000
By Michael Plaisance
November 16, 2009, 9:32PM
Chief Anthony Scott said one factor for increased overtime spending is an increase in crime in the past few months, especially violent crime. Full story »
More than 1 million doses of swine flu vaccine allocated to Mass.
By Stan Freeman
November 16, 2009, 9:00PM
With the flu having run its course in many local schools, however, the purpose of a vaccination program is to prevent another outbreak, health officials say. Full story »
With property values down, Holyoke property owners may expect a higher tax rate
By Michael Plaisance
November 16, 2009, 8:30PM
Owners should get bills with the new tax rate by early January, city officials say. Full story »
Police Chief Anthony Scott seeks Holyoke residents' help in fighting crime
By Michael Plaisance
November 14, 2009, 4:00PM
The chief fears the crackdown on crime in Springfield will drive criminals to Holyoke. Full story »
Holyoke Mayor Michael Sullivan loses bid for Ware town manager's post
By Nancy Gonter
November 12, 2009, 12:45PM
Selectmen gave the job to interim manager Mary Tzambazakis, also bypassing Northampton school business manager Susan Wright. Full story »
Holyoke police arrest 3 city men on cocaine, marijuana and firearm charges
By George Graham, The Republican
November 12, 2009, 6:57AM
One of the suspects was charged with discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a building. Full story »
Veterans concerned what effect closing of outpatient clinic at Soldiers' Home of Holyoke will have on other veterans
By Michael Plaisance
November 11, 2009, 6:45PM
The clinic, which provides services in areas such as urology, podiarty and dermatology, is scheduled to close Dec.1. Full story »
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