HOLYOKE — An audit report released by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s office on Jan. 14 found violations and oversight gaps at the Holyoke Veterans’ Home that resulted in the deaths of nearly 80 veterans during the coronavirus pandemic.

WILBRAHAM — Wilbraham Select Board Chair Michael Squindo listed different goals for the Select Board moving forward into 2026.

HOLYOKE — Two police unions that represent the Holyoke Police Department are calling for the resignation of City Councilor Israel Rivera from the City Council after receiving the body cam footage of his recent arrest.

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield’s 11th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration was filled with song, remarks by elected officials and the words of the city’s schoolchildren, all celebrating accomplishments while acknowledging how far the United States has yet to go.

SPRINGFIELD — January 2026 marks the middle of the state’s two-year legislative session, and Reminder Publishing reached out to lawmakers to discuss their goals for the year ahead. State Sen. Adam Gomez shared his priorities and what bills he is focused on.

WILBRAHAM — The RD26 Foundation, created in memory of Wilbraham teen Ryan Jude Doyle, continues to turn grief into generosity with a recent $100,000 donation to the University of Massachusetts Children’s Hospital that has helped establish the Ryan Jude Doyle Infusion Suite.

HOLYOKE — Holyoke Gas and Electric recently received a $460,000 grant from the Healey-Driscoll Administration through the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center.

AGAWAM — Agawam residents came to a set of presentations on the proposed Longroad Energy battery storage facility armed with questions and a fair amount of skepticism.

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Looking ahead to 2026, West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt said the city has many projects to tackle.