by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 29, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
When a child or teen is in crisis, it can be difficult to know where to look for resources. Behavioral Health Network has recently launched its Family-Based Intensive Treatment program, a crisis stabilization program for youth up to age 21.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 27, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Winter Storm Fern ravaged much of the country over the course of four days, hitting Western Massachusetts as a nor’easter and dropping 18 to 20 inches of snow between Jan. 25 and 26.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 26, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — On a cold January morning, elected officials and Behavioral Health Network leadership gathered outside the doors of its new facility at 583 East Columbus Ave. to cut the ribbon, officially opening the Abilities Learning Center.
by Debbie Gardner | Jan 22, 2026 | Agawam, Amherst, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Easthampton, Enfield, Hampden, Hampden County, Hampshire County, Holyoke, Local News, Longmeadow, Northampton, South Hadley, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield, Wilbraham
It’s going to be a brutal end to the month of January. Gone are the January thaw temps of mid-month. Heavy snow is predicted on Jan 25 to 26, with real feel daytime temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees and below zero temps predicted overnight, for the entire week.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 22, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and Chief Development Officer Timothy Sheehan sat down recently with Reminder Publishing to discuss the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for the city in 2026.
by Sarah Heinonen | Jan 21, 2026 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — It was only the second year of operation for the O’Dell Women’s Center Foundation, but it made a substantial impact in the city of Springfield and surrounding communities.