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Conor Reynolds Laid To Rest

The funeral for 17-year-old Conor Reynold's was held Friday at Holy Name Church in Springfield. The Bishop stressed peace, something Conor was trying to achieve the night he was stabbed. Read more »

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Plan to Close School Concerns Parents

Plans to close Memorial Elementary School in Wilbraham have saddened many parents who recently approved building a new high school. Read more »

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Governor Touts Stimulus Billions in Springfield

Governor Deval Patrick focused on the Western Mass economy Friday, hosting events across three cities in the Pioneer Valley. But another budget shortfall is threatening the state's economy. Read more »

Family Moves Daughter to Avoid Bullies

State lawmakers in the House passed a bill Thursday to stop bullying in schools. It's none too soon for a Franklin County family that took matters into their own hands and moved their daughter. Read more »

Police Identify Motorcyclist Killed in Crash

Police have identified the motorcyclist killed in a crash in Granby Wednesday night. Read more »

Anti-Bullying Bill Pushed Through House

It's being described as one of the toughest bullying bills in the country, and it was passed Thursday on Beacon Hill, by a unanimous 148-0 vote in the House. Read more »

Silent Protest Over Unwanted "Gifts"

Something stinks in Westfield and one woman isn't taking it anymore. Read more »

Montague's K-9 Set To Retire

One of the Montague Police Department's top dogs is getting set to retire. K-9 Kyra has been tracking suspects and uncovering evidence for almost ten years. Read more »

Cathedral Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

Twenty-year-old Eric Denson was arrested Tuesday night for the death of 17-year-old student atlete Conor Reynolds. Springfield Police say this isn't his first run-in with the law. Read more »

Vandals Strike Stanley Park

Vandals strike one Western Mass' crown jewels: Stanley Park. Now, officials are wondering if it was a random act or becoming an annual tradition. Read more »

Kayaker Who Died Was Springfield Teacher

Jim O'Brien of Westfield drowned while kayaking Tuesday. An experienced outdoorsman, he was also a well liked teacher at Putnam High in Springfield. Read more »

Chicopee Soup Kitchen Gets PVTA Bus

Lorraine's Soup Kitchen in Chicopee now has exclusive use of a PVTA bus to transport residents to its dinners. It's a big help now that the soup kitchen moved further away from downtown area. Read more »

Westover Expanding Base's Operations

Starting in April, Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee will be on active duty, 24 hours a day. They are supporting troops in "Operation Enduring Freedom" in Afghanistan. Read more »

Students Explore Science Career Fair

High school students across Hampden and Hampshire County participated in a career fair at Holyoke Community College. Businesses specializing in sciences, mathematics, technology, and clean energy were on hand. Read more »

Golf Store Seeks Donations To Reopen

Fran Johnson's Golf & Racquet Headquarters, off of Route 5 in West Springfield, is trying to raise $250,000 in repayable donations to remain in business. The 35-year old family business has temporarily closed until then. Read more »

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