Baystate Mary Lane Hospital gets green light to expand adult day care center in Ware
By Nancy Gonter
November 18, 2009, 6:44PM
The expansion of the adult day care center, located on Chestnut Street, is expected to be done in the spring. 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 »
Ware to hold hearing on Robbie's Place bar, accused of allowing nude dancing without a permit
By Nancy Gonter
November 16, 2009, 2:57PM
The town continues to refuse to issue an entertainment permit that would allow nude dancing. 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 High School principal David L. Dupont selected as superintendent in Holyoke
By Jeanette DeForge
November 10, 2009, 9:59PM
David L. Dupont has been the principal of three schools, a assistant to the superintendent and a teacher in his 35-year career in Holyoke Full story »
Ware resident Abraham Forish indicted in federal court for manufacturing explosives
By Patrick Johnson
November 10, 2009, 5:36PM
Forish was indicted for manufacturing triacetone triperoxide, a highly volatile explosive powder that can be made from a combination of household chemicals. Full story »
Frederick Venne of Ware gets 3-5 years in prison for biting man's finger during confrontation at Snow's Restaurant
By Fred Contrada
October 27, 2009, 4:33PM
Venne admitted to two counts of assault and battery and one count of aggravated assault and battery in connection with the Feb. 9 incident. Full story »
Lawyer for Amanda King of Hardwick asks judge to ban statements to police following accident in which Vanessa Kotowski of Ware was electrocuted
By Nancy Gonter
October 21, 2009, 3:30PM
Police say King told them she tried to reach her friend after the accident, but kept getting electrical shocks. Full story »
Holyoke High principal, Ware superintendent among finalists for Holyoke school superintendent
By Jeanette DeForge
October 20, 2009, 11:33PM
David L. Dupont, of Holyoke, Mary-Elizabeth Beach, the Ware superintendent, and Sonia Diaz are tentatively scheduled to be interviewed Nov. 4, 5 and 6. The final vote will be taken Nov. 10. Full story »
Holyoke principal, Ware superintendent selected as finalists for Holyoke superintendent
By Jeanette DeForge
October 20, 2009, 9:03PM
The School Committee will select a superintendent Nov. 10. Full story »
Belchertown Land Trust plans to seek extension for Upper Bondsville Dam plan
By John Appleton
October 19, 2009, 10:21PM
An inspection report has rated the Upper Bondsville Dam in poor condition. Full story »
Hadley resident killed in a car accident in Ware
By Jeanette DeForge
October 18, 2009, 9:57AM
Robert D. Russell, of Hadley, died at the scene of the one-car accident. Full story »
Judge refuses to dismiss vehicular homicide charge against Amanda King of Hardwick, accused of causing death of Vanessa Kotowski of Ware
By Nancy Gonter
September 29, 2009, 2:25PM
An electrical storm could have caused the problem that led to Kotowski's electrocution. Full story »
Ware seeks to extend appointment of interim Town Manager Mary Tzambazakis
By Dwight B. Shepard
September 14, 2009, 6:38PM
Tzambazakis one of 23 applicants for the permanent job. Full story »
Roger Grenier of Ware gets 6 months for stealing charity box from McDonald's restaurant in Palmer
Today's Weather
Temporary seasonal jobs reported in short supply in Western Mass.
Jobless Western Mass. residents line up for food relief
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Many large retailers hope to be able to add staff during the holiday season. |
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As jobs disappear, food aid becomes a necessity for many families. |














