by Tyler Garnet | Mar 24, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — The Anna E. Barry Elementary School project will move forward now that it has been recently approved by the Massachusetts School Building Authority to enter the schematic design phase.
by Tyler Garnet | Mar 24, 2026 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News
CHICOPEE — After applying on behalf of Chicopee, Student Transportation Providers of America received a $2.39 million grant to change some of the city’s school buses over to electric.
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 Peter Tuohy | Mar 24, 2026 | Hampden, Hampden County, Local News, Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — Three teachers in the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District are being recognized with the 2025-26 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award for going above and beyond, in and out of the classroom.
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...