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Fire Safe Auto Shop
A fire Monday morning in Hatfield destroyed an auto repair shop and caused damage to a local restaurant. Bringing back painful memories for a West Springfield auto shop who suffered a similar fate last year.
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Easthampton Dye Works Sold
A landmark building in Easthampton was turned over to new owners on Tuesday. Many people are hoping the new owners will add dimension to downtown Easthampton. More
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Dealership Clears Car Lot
A Westfield car dealership closes its doors after more than 10 years in business. Regency Pontiac on East Main Street shut down Monday.
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Pike Exit Upgrades Coming to Westfield
Get ready for more construction in Westfield. Plans to renovate and expand the area right off exit three on the Mass Pike are going full speed ahead after city councilors vote on a ten million dollar bond More
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Springfield Bill Moves Forward
The Springfield Bill makes it through the Senate for a second time in one week. Last minute amendments threatened to jeopardize the loan extension bill, but after a long negotiation Monday afternoon, the House and Senate were able to come to an agreement. More
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Father of Two Dies After Being Attacked at a Bar
Authorities say the death of a Florence man who was found outside a town bar is being considered suspicious, leaving his family with many unanswered questions.
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Gasoline Ignites Fire in Hatfield
Gasoline sparked an accidental fire Monday morning, destroying an auto repair shop, and damaging an adjacent business in Hatfield. At least six different fire departments responded to the call and dozens of people gathered to see what was happening. More
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Autopsy Results Are Back on Florence Man
Autopsy results are back on the 35-year-old man who was found injured at a bar in Florence and later died.
The District Attorney says the death is suspicious, but right now they are not calling the death a murder. More
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Ice Rescue Training
Falling through the ice can not only be dangerous and deadly for the victim but also the firefighters in charge of the rescue. The South Hadley Fire Department is spending time in icy waters to make sure lives aren't lost. More
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Bringing the Inauguration to the Valley
Many people are gearing up for a historic inauguration, but not everyone can head to Washington D.C. to see Barack Obama be sworn in, so now there's places Pioneer Valley residents can go to celebrate.
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Snowmobiling Accident
A snowmobiler is air lifted to the hospital after being thrown from his sled. Environmental police tell us the accident happened just after 6 o’clock in the area of Hart and Thompson Roads in Conway. More
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Ski Season Picks Up After Disastrous December
The ski season is starting to pick up in Western Massachusetts after a slow start and wild weather last month. Resorts throughout the Berkshires are preparing for a busy weekend, while skiers and snowboarders enjoy the freshly fallen snow. More
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Convicted Murdered Hopes For New Trial
DNA tests may hold up convicted murderer Paul Fickling's plea for a new trial. The district attorney says he wants to test all old evidence before a hearing. But defense attorneys say the D.A. is trying to stall a process that has already spanned more than a decade. More
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Maple Syrup Farmers Hit Hard by Ice Storm
Things are getting a little sticky for maple syrup producers in Western Massachusetts. Local farmers are dealing with the aftermath of damaged trees from last month's ice storm. More
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Northampton Police Officer Back in Hospital
While police officer Dennis Liptak is back at the hospital to undergo more testing, the man who police say hit him over the head with a hammer appeared before a judge. More
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Franklin County Residents Plunge into Icy River
The glistening ice on the riverbanks of Franklin County is a breathtaking sight this time of year. But some of the people who live there opt for a different kind of breathtaking experience by jumping into the icy waters on New Year's Day. More
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Northampton Officer Injured in Hammer Attack
2009 was ushered in with cold and crime. In Northampton, a police officer is recovering from a serious head injury after being hit with a hammer.
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Icy Fire In Turners Falls
The windy and icy conditions makes it very hard for firefighters to put out a bad fire in Franklin County that leaves a family homeless on New Year's Eve. More
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Residency Requirements for City Employees
Along with dissolving the Finance Control Board and extending the loan pay-back, the Springfield Loan Bill will also require some city employees to live within Springfield. More
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"Springfield Bill" Passes House, With Add-Ons
The state House of Representative has approved the so-called Springfield Bill with amendments. The bill would dissolve the Finance Control Board, end the trash fee, and extend a key loan. More
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Windy Tuesday in Western Mass
Crews were working overtime on Tuesday fixing downed power lines and cutting up limbs that littered the streets of Springfield. Trees took a beating from winds blowing between 40 and 50mph. More
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Southwick Landmark Saved From Destruction
A working smoke detector and fast action by Southwick volunteer firefighters saved the vacant Hereford's Steak and Ale on College Highway from more serious damage.
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City Rape Could Be Linked to Others
A third woman in less than three months is left for dead after being brutally beaten and raped in Springfield's South End. Springfield Police found her unconscious in a parking lot early Saturday morning. More
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Student's Death Could Lead to New CPR Law
State Sen. Stephen Buoniconti says he'll file legislation to make all high school coaches learn CPR and how to use a defibrillator. A Springfield mom who lost her son in a school gym says it's a start. More
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Fire Devastates Apartment Complex in Adams
Some Adams residents are out in the cold after a fire destroyed an apartment complex.
Officials say the fire was caused by a candle. More
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Praying for a Miracle
Christmas is over but a Western Massachusetts parish is still praying for a miracle. Dozens of congregants turned out on Friday to begin a peaceful vigil to keep their parish from closing.
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How to Make the Most of Your Christmas Cash
The day after Christmas is quickly becoming one of the biggest shopping days of the year. But is spending your Christmas cash right away the best way to save? More
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Free Pet-Food Pantries
In a time when it's tough for many people to provide food for their families, it's even tougher to feed the family pet. That's why free pet-food pantries are being established in city's across the nation. More
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Bus Driver Retires After 40 Years
After years of driving a bus through the streets of Western MASS a Leverett woman says it's finally time to hang up her driving gloves.
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Holiday Delivery for Area Firefighters
Some Western Massachusetts firefighters got a mouthful of holiday cheer on Wednesday.
A few local businesses are playing Santa to give back to their firefighters. More
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Former Deerfield Fire Chief Dies
A Deerfield family along with the entire town is mourning the loss of a man everyone knew and loved.
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Mayor Sarno Pushes Local Governance Legislation
Mayor Domenic Sarno is calling on state lawmakers to pass legislation that will give the city financial breathing room and put an end to the control board. More
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Kavanagh Furniture Closing Its Doors
A Springfield Landmark is closing its doors. The owners of Kavanagh Furniture on State Street have decided to close the family business more than a century.
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Cornerstone Christian School - (3rd & 4th Graders)
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Last Minute Shoppers Throw Caution to the Wind
Shoppers are throwing caution to the wind. With thanksgiving a week late and the recent winter storms blocking their way many shoppers are saying Christmas day snuck up on them.
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Historic Torah Scroll Rededicated
Since Hanukkah is a holiday of re-dedication, a nursing home in Longmeadow decided to rededicate a special scroll. A Torah Scroll that survived the Holocaust. More
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Springfield Girl in Critical Condition
A Springfield girl is in critical condition after her clothes catch on fire. The four year old is suffering severe burns to more than 60 percent of her body. More
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City Councilors Want Options for Longhill Gardens
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Law Allows Police Chief to Avoid Court
A rarely used law allows a local police chief to avoid a judge and the press. Lawyers for Pelham Police Chief Edward Fleury filed a motion to waive their clients appearance in court More
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Second Storm Beats Down on Berkshire County
The towns up and down the Berkshire hills suffered more than any others. One homeowner in Otis was waiting eight days for the power to come back on, which it did in the middle of the second storm. More
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Neighbors Rally in Support of Palmer Fire Victims
Two Palmer brothers who lost everything, including their mother in a fire last month, are thanking neighbors for an outpouring of support to help get them back on their feet. More
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Guardsmen Honored For Saving Blandford Couple
Two Massachusetts Army National Guardsmen got a top honor for their bravery. During last weeks ice storm, they ultimately saved the lives of an elderly couple in Blandford who were suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. More
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Western Mass Braces for Big Storm
A foot of snow is in the forecast and after last year's storm that crippled the evening commute, Massachusetts residents are bracing for the worst. More
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Letters to Santa
As Christmas approaches, Santa may need some extra helpers to answer all his letters. That help comes in the form of Postal Workers.
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Higher Taxes Coming to Springfield
In the midst of financial distress nationwide, Springfield is not alone. At Thursday's Finance Control Board meeting, members voted to approve a property tax increase recommended by the city council earlier this week. Residents and business owners who were present at the meeting voiced their dissatisfaction with the plan.
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Strickland Sentenced to State Prison
The man charged in the abuse of Haleigh Poutre will spend more than a decade behind bars. A judge sentenced Jason Strickland to 12 to 15 years in state prison. Strickland was found guilty of allowing someone to abuse his stepdaughter. More
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Longhill Gardens Moves Forward, Residents Voice Opposition
Neighbors surrounding the blighted Longhill Gardens condominium complex gathered at Forest Park Middle School Wednesday to hear a developer's plan to revitalize the area. But, some residents are not thrilled.
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Holyoke Soldiers' Home Superintendent Indicted
The man charged with overseeing the Holyoke Soldiers' Home is in hot water, after allegedly endangering his employees. More
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Lowe's Home Improvement Store Controversy
Questions raised by neighboring landowners caused city councilors to seek a legal opinion before giving Lowe's the okay to build. But the delay has also given those on both sides more time lobby for or against the store.
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Convicted Murderer Questioned About New Trial
A man who says he was wrongly convicted of a double murder in Springfield answered questions in front of a judge. The hearing is part of a motion for a new trial for Paul Fickling. More
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In Midst of a Blackout Family Creates Energy
It's been almost a week since parts of Western Mass were hit hard by an ice storm and still, not a lot of residents can turn on their lights.
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Holyoke Motel Catches Fire
One person is displaced after the motel room they were staying in catches fire.
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Report Offers Insight into H.S. Basketball Player's Death
It was Friday, December 9. A normal practice for Putnam's Junior Varsity basketball team was ending. Like many practices, this one ended with wind sprints, where players dash back and forth from baseline to baseline. More
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Urban Outfitters May Not Fit In
A former Northampton bank has been turned into a hip main stream clothing store. Some say they're happy to see a new business but others feel the chain retailer doesn't quite fit.
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Highest Taxes in Mass. Proposed for Springfield Businesses
Springfield's city council voted Monday to raise business property taxes, which would make them the highest in the state. Some businesses leaders say it could devastate the city's economy.
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Toy Safety Legislation Hurting Local Toymakers
This holiday season is not looking so festive for local toy stores and toymakers. Changes in toy safety legislation have helped ban toxic toys imported from China, but may also be ruining the livelihood of local businesses. More