by Sarah Heinonen | Aug 6, 2026 | Agawam, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Easthampton, Hampden, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Hilltowns, Holyoke, Local News, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Monson, Northampton, Palmer, Southwick, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield, Wilbraham
A nonverbal teen with Down syndrome named Matteo left his house in Monson on June 29 without an adult’s knowledge. He was found two days later about a mile from his home. While the incident ended safely, it brought the issue of wandering among children with developmental disabilities to the forefront. State Rep. Angelo Puppolo joined the Office of the Child Advocate and the Department of Developmental Services in efforts to raise awareness about wandering among children with autism spectrum disorder.
by Dennis Hackett | Sep 30, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Ludlow, Photo Slider, Springfield
On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” Lauren LeBel and I sat down with Michael J. Dias Foundation Director of Operations Robert Jaszek about the foundation’s work.
by Ryan Feyre | Aug 20, 2025 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News, Ludlow, Photo Slider
LUDLOW — The Hampden County Sheriff’s Office has collaborated with A&E on a new 10-part docuseries that follows 10 inmates reunifying with their families inside two Hampden County jails.
by Dennis Hackett | Jul 22, 2025 | Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Granby, Hampden, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Local News, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Photo Slider, South Hadley, Springfield, Wilbraham, Worcester County
On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” state Sen. Jake Oliveira sat down with co-hosts Chris Maza and Tyler Garnet to talk about everything going on in the Hampden, Hampshire and Worcester district.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 21, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Ludlow, Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — On Wilbraham’s side, it is known as Cottage Avenue, while Ludlow calls the same roadway Miller Street. Whatever name it goes by, the bridge that spans the Connecticut River and connects the two towns received a boost on May 16 as state Sen. Jake Oliveira (D-Ludlow) presented a $200,000 earmark for the bridge on behalf of himself and state Reps. Aaron Saunders (D-Belchertown) and Angelo Puppolo (D-Springfield).
by Trent Levakis | Apr 30, 2025 | Hampden County, Local News, Ludlow, Photo Slider, Springfield
LUDLOW — U.S. Rep Richard Neal visited the Ludlow Veterans Center on April 22 to meet with veterans and join a roundtable discussion of policies and actions taken by the Trump administration and the impact on local veterans.
