Wilbraham
Sheriff’s Shuffle returns to Holyoke to benefit YWCA of Western Massachusetts
HOLYOKE — The starting line at Holyoke’s Ashley Reservoir is officially set for the 2026 Sheriff’s Shuffle 5K Road Race and 1.5-Mile Walk, an annual team up between the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office and the YWCA of Western Massachusetts to fight domestic violence.
HWRSD School Committee discusses transportation impacts
WILBRAHAM — The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District may be looking at an increase in financial impacts if a lack of excess transportation capacity is not met with relief by October.
STRM: Gulluni talks outreach programs, Springfield courthouse
SPRINGFIELD — On the latest episode of “So That Reminds Me,” hosts Ryan Feyre and I sat down with Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni to discuss the DA’s youth outreach programs and the Springfield Courthouse decision, among other items.
ERC5 holds annual golf tournament to benefit student scholarships
SOUTH HADLEY — The East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce is teeing up for its annual golf tournament to help award eight students from East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Hampden, Wilbraham and Ludlow with $16,000 in scholarships.
Fenton cites ‘geographic politics’ as Governor’s Council bid fails
SPRINGFIELD — Calling the results an illustration of “geographic politics,” Springfield City Councilor and local attorney Michael Fenton failed in his second attempt for the Eighth District seat on the Governor’s Council.
Neal one step closer to 20th term in House after primary win
SPRINGFIELD — Uproarious applause rang throughout The Cedars banquet room on 375 Island Pond Road as Pittsfield’s numbers appeared on the NBC News telecast just before 11 p.m.
Puppolo secures another term after primary win
SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Angelo Puppolo will remain in his seat in the 12th Hampden district after defeating challenger Michael Lachenmeyer in the Democratic primary on Sept. 1.
Wilbraham Art League invites community to attend open house
WILBRAHAM — The Wilbraham Art League is encouraging the public to learn about all things art by meeting local artists and viewing original art pieces at an open house on Sept. 8.
Creative Apprentice opens doors in Wilbraham, holds events through September
WILBRAHAM — Wilbraham’s Creative Apprentice, 2141 Boston Road, has opened for business to bring hands-on art, craft and sensory experiences to Western Massachusetts children, teens and adults.
Invasive spotted lanternflies nesting throughout Massachusetts
LONGMEADOW — Longmeadow Tree Warden Leah Wallner is providing tips on what to do when seeing a spotted lanternfly, which has been found across 50 Massachusetts municipalities, including Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Wilbraham, Hampden and Springfield.