HOLYOKE — MiraVista Behavioral Health Center was the site for an observation in Holyoke on Aug. 30 for International Overdose Awareness Day, the annual recognition of the worldwide campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind.
There has been an increase in the number of social groups for LGBTQ+ seniors in Hampshire County over the last few years, stemming in part of the efforts from Rainbow and Allies, a social coffee group that meets once a month now across different communities.
HOLYOKE — Two vacancies have come up on the Holyoke School Committee and the city is now inviting interested residents of Ward 1 and Ward 4 to apply for interim appointment to the seats.
HOLYOKE — The Holyoke Athletic Hall of Fame has announced its 2024 induction class which will be honored and enshrined during a ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 26 at Wycoff Country Club.
HOLYOKE — State Sen. John Velis (D-Westfield) took a visit to MiraVista Behavioral Health Center on Aug. 27 to celebrate and recognize the efforts of the organization and the Public Health Institute of Western Massachusetts following their summer outreach efforts that targeted youth mental health.