by Tyler Garnet | May 14, 2024 | Chicopee, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider
CHICOPEE — During the City Council meeting on May 7, the group accepted and discussed the Community Oriented Policing Services Anti-Heroin Grant for $10,000 which is said to be used to locate and investigate illicit activity of the distribution of opioids.
by Tyler Garnet | May 14, 2024 | Hampshire County, Local News, Photo Slider, South Hadley
SOUTH HADLEY — The South Hadley Chorale recently announced the appointment of Anita Anderson Cooper as its music director/conductor.
by Trent Levakis | May 14, 2024 | Hampden County, Holyoke, Local News, Photo Slider
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Police Chief David Pratt has notified the city and the public that after 31 years of service he will retire, effective July 31.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 8, 2024 | East Longmeadow, Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider
EAST LONGMEADOW — Alison and Penny TellierFox, an East Longmeadow couple, love to run together. They also love Disney World. In April, the two were able to combine their passions by completing a perfect season of runDisney races.
by Sarah Heinonen | May 8, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM — It was 1908, a big year for the automobile. Henry Ford produced the Model T; six vehicles attempted a trip from New York City to Paris over the Bering Strait and the first Wilbraham Hill Climb saw 72 cars climb the incredibly steep Monson Road. In the case of the Hill Climb, cars are still testing their mettle. This year, on Saturday, May 11, vehicles will again gun their engines to see who will claim victory over gravity and top the hill.
by Staasi Heropoulos | May 7, 2024 | Hampden County, Local News, Photo Slider, Westfield
WESTFIELD — When Emily Frangie, 18, began using acrylics years ago to paint landscapes, her skies were dark and the trees forlorn. Sheltering at home and tormented by bullies, painting helped her cope with the loneliness and express what she was feeling.
Frangie is more likely to paint sunshine and blue skies these days. The Westfield teenager has turned her life around and been named Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield.