West Springfield

Artist proud of effort, results in West Springfield 250th mural

By Staasi Heropoulos | Nov 5, 2024

Artist proud of effort, results in West Springfield 250th mural

WEST SPRINGFIELD — When 58-year-old painter Jen Dorgan watched her mural celebrating West Springfield’s 250th anniversary unveiled in the mayor’s office recently, images of the time, tears and ultimate thrill of creating her masterpiece were also flashing in her mind.

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Staasi Heropoulos has been a broadcast and print journalist as well as a corporate communications practitioner, in Western Mass. and internationally for more than 40 years. He loves writing feature articles on local people and places but also welcomes story ideas about corporate and government malfeasance. Staasi can be reached at Staasi.Heropoulos@gmail.com.

Athletes, coaches humbled by WSHS Hall of Fame honors

By Staasi Heropoulos | Oct 29, 2024

Athletes, coaches humbled by WSHS Hall of Fame honors

WEST SPRINGFIELD — When Emily Taylor netted the last of the 720 points she scored on the Terriers girls varsity basketball team at West Springfield High School, she never imagined she would one day be in the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame.

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By Michael Ballway | Oct 29, 2024

West Springfield seeks grants for downtown information signs

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Navigating the downtown area may get easier with new, coordinated signs, but it will cost money. Town Planner Allyson Manuel presented to the Town Council on Oct. 21 the results of the Downtown West Springfield Wayfinding Signage Plan, a...

By Michael Ballway | Oct 29, 2024

Early voting underway as Nov. 5 state election approaches

WEST SPRINGFIELD —Though not every legislator has an opponent, voters in West Springfield have several choices to make on their Nov. 5 election ballots, or during early voting sessions. At the top of the ballot is a six-way contest for United States president,...

By Miasha Lee | Oct 23, 2024

Open houses examine women’s history in Agawam, West Springfield

The Pioneer Valley History Network will bring together historical sites in Agawam and West Springfield for a day of open houses to showcase women’s history in the region. The Women of Western Mass. History Trail, part of the network’s “History on the Go” series,...

Conference in Agawam offers opportunities to enhance writing skills

By Mike Lydick | Oct 23, 2024

Conference in Agawam offers opportunities to enhance writing skills

The “yWrite! 2024 Writers’ Conference” is an all-day, in-person conference designed to enhance the skills of beginning and seasoned writers. There will be morning and afternoon sessions that will give participants the choice of classes and workshops presented by professional and experienced facilitators.

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By Sarah Heinonen | Oct 21, 2024

Warren, Deaton spar in debate ahead of U.S. Senate election

SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Cambridge) and John Deaton, her challenger for the Massachusetts Senate seat, sparred in a contentious debate in Springfield on Oct. 17.

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By Michael Ballway | Oct 16, 2024

West Springfield to add speed humps on another ‘cut-through’ street

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Another cut-through street is getting speed humps, after an Oct. 7 vote of the Town Council. Chester Street residents made their case for the traffic-calming measure to councilors, who responded with an 8-0 vote in favor. They said drivers...

By Michael Ballway | Oct 16, 2024

Fundraiser to help West Springfield teens attend DC conference

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Hearing primary school pupils ask about drug abuse is “heartbreaking,” a pair of teens told the School Committee, but points to the value of the peer education program known as the Care Coalition. “Walking into the classroom, they were so little,...

By Michael Ballway | Oct 16, 2024

Early voting for presidential election starting in West Springfield

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Residents of can take advantage of mail-in voting and in-person early voting in advance of the Nov. 5 general election. The ballot includes the presidential race, a statewide contested race for U.S. Senate, a contested race for U.S....

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Artist proud of effort, results in West Springfield 250th mural

Staasi Heropoulos

Athletes, coaches humbled by WSHS Hall of Fame honors

Staasi Heropoulos

West Springfield seeks grants for downtown information signs

Early voting underway as Nov. 5 state election approaches

Open houses examine women’s history in Agawam, West Springfield

Conference in Agawam offers opportunities to enhance writing skills

Mike Lydick

Warren, Deaton spar in debate ahead of U.S. Senate election

Sarah Heinonen

West Springfield to add speed humps on another ‘cut-through’ street

Fundraiser to help West Springfield teens attend DC conference

Early voting for presidential election starting in West Springfield

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