
Ludlow officers, dispatchers commended for bravery in officer shooting
LUDLOW — Six Ludlow police officers and three dispatchers were recognized at the April 16 Ludlow Board of Selectmen meeting for their bravery in coming to the assistance of an injured officer in a dangerous situation.

Local community mourns loss of ‘rose in a world of thorns’
Family, friends and public officials are mourning the death of Eileen Monaghan, a victim of a murder allegedly committed by her boyfriend, Chicopee firefighter Jason Chapdelaine, on April 14.
Butterfly garden to be constructed in memory of Ludlow teacher
LUDLOW — In the coming weeks, a butterfly garden and memorial plaque will be placed at one of the raised flower beds outside of Harris Brook Elementary School in memory of former Ludlow teacher Elizabeth “Betsy” Koscher. Koscher taught second and later fourth grade...
Ludlow WIC office reopens to support families and dispel misconceptions
LUDLOW — Ludlow families have a new option for support with the reopening of the Women, Infants and Children program office after closing for four years.