Herald communities get ready to kick off Christmas season
With Thanksgiving in the past, Chicopee, Holyoke and South Hadley get ready to host their respective tree lighting ceremonies and holiday celebrations.
Local and state officials join the March for the Food Bank
For the 15th year, the March for Food Bank with Monte Belmonte took place on Nov. 25 and 26, to help raise funds for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts.
Christmas-themed book latest in children’s series on bullying
WEST SPRINGFIELD — At the North Pole, an elf is having trouble and a K-9 named Fitzgerald makes it his mission to help.
Luminaria display set to return, honor those affected by cancer
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Town Common will once again have an incandescent glow this year to honor family friends, neighbors and colleagues who have encountered cancer.
Former assistant district attorney takes over as city solicitor
AGAWAM — Mayor Christopher Johnson announced that he recently appointed Christopher Cappucci as the new city solicitor for Agawam.
Church’s renovation recalls work of pioneering female founder
AGAWAM — Bethany Assembly of God is in the midst of a $3.5 million renovation of its sanctuary and lobby. The Pentecostal church has thousands of members from across Greater Springfield into Connecticut — and the congregation is seeing rapid growth that started in a small chapel on a trolly stop in Springfield.