Holyoke
Third annual Magic for Maddie comes to Holyoke
HOLYOKE — Although 8-year-old Maddie Schmidt lost her battle to brain cancer, her legacy and memory has continued to shine and inspire her community, as the third annual Magic for Maddie 5K, 2-mile family fun walk and carnival fundraiser will return on Oct. 19.
Milleron: ‘Half the district doesn’t know I’m running’
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) is a well-known name in Massachusetts. Nadia Milleron is not, and as a candidate for the 1st Congressional District, she is outraged by that.
WestMass ElderCare partners with Delaney’s for meal program
HOLYOKE — Delaney’s Market will begin providing meals for WestMass ElderCare’s Senior Nutrition Program, which includes both home-delivered meals and Community Table sites, in a partnership of local groups that began on Oct. 1.
Holyoke student recovering after struck by car, district to review infrastructure safety
HOLYOKE — A sixth-grade Holyoke STEM student who was hit by a car on Main Street while walking to school is slowly improving as she has been receiving medical care at an area hospital.
Holyoke School Committee fills two vacant seats
HOLYOKE — The two open seats on the Holyoke School Committee for Ward 1 and Ward 4 have been filled by new interim members Gladys Lebron-Martinez and Orlando Isaza.
Holyoke voters to decide on potential CPA surcharge reduction
HOLYOKE — The big ticket item on this November’s ballot for Holyokers will be a question where voters will be asked to decide whether or not to support a reduction that would lower the CPA surcharge from 1.5% to 1%.
Holyoke Community Charter celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Community Charter School highlighted and celebrated Latin culture and history when hosting a schoolwide workshop event with Roshays Latin Dance in a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Holyoke School Department opens up on process for addressing threats
HOLYOKE — In response to potential online threats made last week, Holyoke Public Schools released additional information about online school safety threats and how the department works in these situations.
Tournament remembers Parade Committee member
HOLYOKE — The St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke are set once again for the annual Michael T. Ahearn Golf Tournament, returning for its fourth year on Sunday, Oct. 6 at Wyckoff Country Club.
Downtown Holyoke center of Recovery Day observance
HOLYOKE — Dwight Street in downtown Holyoke was briefly occupied with a group from Hope for Holyoke on Friday, Sept. 20 as they marched from Heritage State Park, to Veterans Memorial Park, and back to City Hall as part of their annual “Recovery Day” celebration.
