HCS Head Start receives MA FRESH grant funding

by Tyler Garnet | Apr 23, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, Springfield

The second round of the Massachusetts Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health grant funding was announced by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Office for Food and Nutrition Programs. One of the recipients included Holyoke...

Girl Scout project highlights history of St. Gregory Armenian Church

by Staasi Heropoulos | Apr 17, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

Sophia MinassianReminder Publishing submitted photo SPRINGFIELD — When Sophia Minassian visits her Armenian grandmother in Springfield, she hears stories about the old country and what life was like for her Armenian ancestors who settled in the city a century ago....

Springfield City Council approves $900K transfer for wrongful death case

by Sarah Heinonen | Apr 17, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield City Council recently approved the use of $900,000 from the city’s free cash account to cover a legal settlement with the estate of Madelyn Linsenmeir, a woman who died while in custody in 2018. Maura O’Neill, the administrator of...

Springfield Museums host solar eclipse viewing party

by Laura Mason | Apr 17, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

Event attendees gathered on the North Lawn at Springfield Museums to watch the April 8 solar eclipse during the Great American Solar Eclipse Party.Reminder Publsihing photo by Laura Mason SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Museums hosted its Great American Solar Eclipse Party...

Akers sworn in as next Springfield police superintendent

by Bill Zito | Apr 17, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

Springfield Police Supt. Larry Akers was sworn into office at a ceremony on April 10 at Symphony Hall.Photo credit: Focus Springfield SPRINGFIELD — A packed crowd at Symphony Hall, including a wide representation of community members, government and religious leaders,...

Plans for third annual Springfield Pride Parade Weekend announced

by Bill Zito | Apr 11, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Springfield

Parade Organization Founder and CEO Taurean Bethea and Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno announce the plans for the third Annual Springfield Pride Parade at an April 4 news conference at Springfield City Hall.Reminder Publishing photo by Bill Zito SPRINGFIELD — The...