by Reminder News Staff | Dec 31, 2024 | East Longmeadow, Hampden, Hampden County, Local News, Longmeadow, Wilbraham
Change — or resistance to it — was a common theme in the area in 2024. Reminder Publishing took a look back at some of the stories that took precedence over the past year in East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Hampden and Wilbraham.
by Miasha Lee | Dec 31, 2024 | Local Headlines, Local News, Somers
SOMERS — The new year has rung, and the town of Somers is getting ready for some big plans which include new establishments, notable projects and major events.
by Miasha Lee | Dec 31, 2024 | Enfield, Local News, More Local Headlines
ENFIELD — Looking at the year ahead, the town of Enfield has big plans in store for 2025.
by Staasi Heropoulos | Dec 30, 2024 | Agawam, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider
AGAWAM — Bobbi Snyder, 79, has been singing in choirs since she was in the second grade and Christmas songs have always been among her favorite selections.
by Ryan Feyre | Dec 30, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, More Local Headlines, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — The dream of building a new elementary school that combines John Ashley School with the John R. Fausey Elementary School has officially inched further into reality.
by Sarah Heinonen | Dec 30, 2024 | Hampden County, Local Headlines, Local News, West Springfield
WEST SPRINGFIELD — Among the floats, high school bands and police and fire departments marching in the 72nd Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade will be one proud Irish woman representing the town she loves. Mary Anne Flaherty, well known in West Springfield for her volunteerism and giving spirit, was named the town’s parade marshal for the 2025 parade.