Chicopee Parade Committee announces award recipients for 2025
CHICOPEE — With St. Patrick’s Day approaching before we know it, Chicopee Parade Committee President Kathy Sliwa announced multiple award recipients for the 2025 parade season on Dec. 3.
Don Sanders responds to claims about Victory Theatre project
HOLYOKE — MIFA Executive Artist Director Don Sanders met with the City Council to discuss updates to the Victory Theatre project.
Springfield Capt. Brian Keenan offered Holyoke Police Chief job
HOLYOKE — After a lengthy process, Springfield Police Captain Brian Keenan has been named as the next Holyoke police chief.
Santa Claus arrives at West Side’s Mittineague Park
WEST SPRINGFIELD — On Dec. 8, Santa Claus made his grand arrival at Santa’s House at Mittineague Park and was greeted by local families, eager to meet him.
Holiday tree event is 20-year tradition for Agawam family
AGAWAM — Volunteer work and giving back to the community is something that has always been a passion for Janine Iacolo. It’s no surprise that a favorite charitable holiday event for her and her family is sponsoring a Christmas tree for the annual Festival of Trees.
6 Brick’s once again donates money to Patton Alliance for Veterans
SPRINGFIELD — Government officials and other community members gathered on Dec. 3 to celebrate 6 Brick’s cannabis dispensary’s donation of $2,500 to the Patton Alliance for Veterans, a nonprofit organized by the descendants of famed WWI and WWII General George S. Patton Sr. and General George S. Patton Jr.