Four contenders hoping to become Agawam’s new colleen
AGAWAM — Rachel Sills will perform one last — and important — duty as Agawam’s reigning colleen next month when she crowns one of four young women vying to succeed her for 2025.
Agawam and West Springfield students serve as ambassadors to statewide service project
Two teens — one from Agawam and one from West Springfield — are among a new class of eighth graders from around the state who will engage in a youth-led community service program.
Holiday tree event is 20-year tradition for Agawam family
AGAWAM — Volunteer work and giving back to the community is something that has always been a passion for Janine Iacolo. It’s no surprise that a favorite charitable holiday event for her and her family is sponsoring a Christmas tree for the annual Festival of Trees.
AHS grad tackles history of Agawam-West Side gridiron rivalry
AGAWAM — The Agawam Brownies and the West Side Terriers will compete in their annual Thanksgiving Day game this year in Agawam. Although the 2024 game will mark the 100th time the gridiron rivals have battled it out, not all games have been on Thanksgiving.
Agawam educators support AHS paraprofessional
AGAWAM – Agawam educators gathered in the gym at the high school on Nov. 4 to show their support for AHS paraprofessional Sonya Johnson by having a photo taken of themselves wearing “Sonya Strong” T-shirts. The photo was sent to Johnson, who is battling cancer, along with the poster that was signed by everyone in the photo.