by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 24, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — A few dozen high school, college and law school students recently had a chance to demonstrate their skills in the courtroom, taking on the roles of prosecutors and defense attorneys in a mock trial as part of the Hampden County District Attorney’s Office program Future Lawyers of Springfield.
by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 24, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Six faith-based Springfield nonprofits were recently awarded state grants to ensure they remain safe in an atmosphere in which threats and hate crimes have become commonplace.
by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 24, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
Rocky’s Ace Hardware on Island Pond Road in the Springfield. The company is celebrating 100-years in business. At left is Johnny Falcone, Director of Growth and Acquisitions and Rocco Falcone, president and CEO.Republican photo by Dave Roback It is a milestone...
by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 20, 2026 | Agawam, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Hampden, Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, Longmeadow, Southwick, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield, Wilbraham
For the past few years, six area chambers of commerce have banded together to address a need that affects the people they serve across Hampden County — food insecurity.
by Sarah Heinonen | Mar 19, 2026 | Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — A couple of hundred people honored Black history at Springfield Prep Charter School’s second annual Black History Month Celebration.