SOUTHWICK — For 117 days, a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck that was driven on the ice of the Middle Pond in late January, crashed through and submerged in over 25 feet of water, was recovered on May 18 by members of the Western Massachusetts Regional Dive Team.

EAST LONGMEADOW — East Longmeadow Recreation, in partnership with the Rotary Club, has a long list of upcoming events for residents to celebrate 250 years of the United States.

State Rep. Angelo Puppolo told Reminder Publishing that he is confident and very prepared going into his 10th reelection race for the 12th Hampden District seat, stating that this is “nothing new.”

SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Public Schools is planning to open a day school for high-needs exceptional learners in fall 2026.

HOLYOKE – Mayor Joshua Garcia officially unveiled his proposed $213 million budget, an increase of $8.97 million, or 4.4%, over FY26.

EASTHAMPTON — The Easthampton City Council approved a series of amendments on May 20 to the city’s Affordable and Fair Housing Partnership Zoning Ordinance.

CHICOPEE — Michael Daniels will now be tasked with boosting Chicopee’s economic development after recently being named the city’s director of the department.

NORTHAMPTON — An instant classic is making its way to Northampton during the last weekend of May.

On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Ryan Feyre and Tyler Garnet sat down with Holyoke Pride Committee members Jeffery Bianche and Jeffrey Anderson-Burgos, while Chris Maza and Dennis Hackett sat down with Springfield Pride Parade Founder and CEO Taurean Bethea to chat about what’s in store for Pride Month in their respective communities.