Ludlow High School closes early as apparent prank sets off sprinkler system, flooding 10 classrooms
By Suzanne McLaughlin
November 05, 2009, 4:06PM
Superintendent Theresa Kane said the said school will reopen Friday, although the 10 classrooms will not be used. Full story »
Members of Assumption of Blessed Mary Church in Chicopee appeals closure plans by Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield
By Jeanette DeForge
November 04, 2009, 9:00PM
Nine out of 19 churches in Hampden and Hampshire counties identified for closure have filed appeals. Full story »
State Rep. Thomas Petrolati of Ludlow linked to bill that would have changed law regarding price limits on reselling tickets
By Dan Ring
November 04, 2009, 8:00PM
Former House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi, and two others, were indicted in U.S. District Court on charges that conspired to help a software company receive state contracts and that they hid the money they received from the company. Full story »
Suspect in West Springfield, Ludlow armed robberies caught in West Virginia
By Lori Stabile
October 31, 2009, 4:55PM
Delaney also is wanted for an attempted robbery at the McDonald's on Thorndike Street in Palmer. Full story »
9 new road projects in Western Mass. to be paid for by $17.1 million in stimulus funds
By Patrick Johnson
October 26, 2009, 7:30PM
The funding is part of $165 million in funding being distributed for 33 projects across the state. Full story »
Police investigating weekend robberies in Ludlow, Hadley
By George W. Graham
October 26, 2009, 1:00PM
Two attempted robberies in Palmer may be linked to the same suspect. Full story »
Police are looking for a suspect in a Ludlow armed robbery
By Elizabeth Roman
October 25, 2009, 5:35PM
A clerk was robbed at knife point Sunday by a man identified as Jason Delaney of Brockton. Full story »
Top Massachusetts state legislators propose commission to consider possible casino sites
By Dan Ring
October 17, 2009, 9:15PM
Rep. Thomas M. Petrolati, D-Ludlow, said legislators would vote on legalizing casinos and siting criteria, but not which regions of the state could host a casino. Full story »
Wilbraham fire displaces family
By Lori Stabile
October 17, 2009, 10:25AM
When firefighters arrived, thick, black smoke could be seen coming from the house. Full story »
Jake Trombley pleads innocent to vehicular homicide in death of Alicia Rodrigues of Ludlow
By Buffy Spencer
October 15, 2009, 10:17AM
Trombley was behind the wheel at about 1:15 a.m. on Oct. 2 when his car crashed in Springfield. Full story »
Single-vehicle crash prompts Ludlow police to detour traffic around intersection of Church and Rood streets
By George W. Graham
October 14, 2009, 8:33AM
No injuries were reported in the crash, police said. Full story »
Carol Noel of West Springfield, 2-year-old boy from Ludlow attacked by pit pull in Westfield Street apartment
By George W. Graham
October 09, 2009, 2:36PM
After the attack, Thomas Noel, of Springfield, struggled to subdue the dog until police arrived. Full story »
Woman and 2-year-old boy severely injured in pit bull attack Thursday afternoon in West Springfield
By George W. Graham
October 09, 2009, 9:37AM
The boy had been sitting in his father's lap, crying, when the dog attacked Full story »
1,500 customers lose power in Springfield; 400 in Ludlow
By Patrick Johnson
October 07, 2009, 4:55PM
Power to most Springfield customers was restored within 90 minutes. Full story »
Belchertown police charge John Hurley of Palmer with robbery of Ye Olde Grog Shoppe
By Lori Stabile
October 06, 2009, 2:30PM
Palmer police have charged Hurley and his girlfriend, Ashlee Walker, with receiving stolen property stemming from a housebreak on Center Street in Ludlow. 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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