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Richard Callahan gets Massachusetts prison term for 'terrorizing' estranged wife
Callahan told a judge "at the end I just cannot let go. I don't know why I do it." SPRINGFIELD – Richard E. Callahan, at his sentencing for a series of crimes related to an incident in his estranged...
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Ludlow selectmen approve short-term borrowing for Oct. 29 snowstorm
The cost of the debris removal from the storm was $3.5 million. LUDLOW – The Board of Selectmen has approved short-term borrowing of $3.5 million to pay for debris removal costs from the Oct. 29...
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Ludlow police search for hatchet-wielding man in snowmobile-style suit who...
The suspect entered the store shortly after 2 a.m. and threatened the clerk with a hatchet. LUDLOW – Police continue to search for a hatchet-wielding man in a snowmobile-style suit who robbed the East...
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Hampden County jail convict Kenneth Rogers found guilty of assault after...
The prosecutor said Rogers could have walked away from the fight. SPRINGFIELD – The defense lawyer argued Kenneth Rogers bit another inmate’s ear off in self defense during a February 2010 incident at...
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Western Massachusetts Casino Task Force meets, discusses next steps
Each member will create a checklist, which they will discuss at the next meeting in February. Edward Harrison MONSON - Only a handful of Western Massachusetts Casino Task Force Committee members...
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Comprehensive permit sought for development of Ludlow Mills project
Delude said he is hoping a public hearing on the proposed redevelopment will be scheduled for late February by the Planning Board. Republican file photoLudlow Planning Board members are to hear plans...
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Walter Craven to for selectman in Ludlow; 2 others considering run
Incumbents John Da Cruz and Antonio Dos Santos have decided not to seek re-election. Walter E. Craven LUDLOW - Walter E. Craven of 292 West Street has announced his candidacy for the Board of...
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Ludlow town election deadline nears for candidates
Many races are shaping up for the election. LUDLOW - With two incumbents having announced they do not plan to seek re-election to the Board of Selectmen, there are six candidates with nomination...
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Ludlow firefighters summoned to house fire at 72 Prospect Gardens
The fire was reported shortly after 10:10 a.m. No injuries have been reported. File photo LUDLOW - Ludlow firefighters remained at the scene of a house fire on Prospect Gardens mid-morning Friday. The...
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Father and son safely escape blaze that heavily damaged Prospect Gardens home...
The cause of the blaze, reported mid-morning Friday, remains under investigation. Mark M. Murray / The RepublicanLudlow - 2-3-12 - Investigators continue to probe cause of fire that heavily damaged a...
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Ludlow selectmen looking for savings in health insurance costs
Selectmen said the average taxpayer received a $250 properlty tax increase last year. LUDLOW - Selectmen met with town department heads and Finance Committee members last week and said they need to...
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5 candidates running for 2 Ludlow selectmen seats
Jacob Oliveira and Deborah Stephenson returned nomination papers to run for 1 seat on the School Committee. LUDLOW – With the deadline having passed to return nomination papers to run in the March 26...
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Hampden District Attorney's Office is collecting cell phones to benefit...
People can donate phones in various court locations. The Republican / File photo SPRINGFIELD – The Hampden District Attorney’s Office is collecting cell phones so it can earn money to benefit local...
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Todd Gazda, Diana Roy finalists for Ludlow school superintendent job
Gazda is principal at Gateway Regional Middle School in Huntington Roy is curriculum director for the Ludlow public schools. File photosTodd Gazda, left, and Diana Roy are the finalists to become...
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Springfield excluded from rising high school graduation rate trend in...
Superintendent Alan Ingram said the declining graduation rate was tied to the state’s boosting of standards for passing the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System test, a requirement for...
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Meghan Sullivan crowned Springfield Colleen for 2012
Sullivan is the daughter of Patrick Sullivan, the city's director of parks, buildings and recreation. She and her court will march in next month's Holyoke St. Patrick's parade. Colleen Meghan Sullivan...
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Ludlow School Committee awards $59,800 contract for repair of business office...
The contract was awarded by a unanimous vote of the School Committee. LUDLOW - The School Committee Tuesday night voted 5 to 0 to award a contract to repair the ceilings in the school business office...
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Cape Wind power purchase, WMECO rate freeze seal deal for Massachusetts OK of...
The deal includes freezing rates for 4 years, including rates for 200,000 customers of Western Massachusetts Electric Co. BOSTON – State leaders on Wednesday unveiled a landmark agreement with NStar...
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Ludlow Selectman William Rooney: 'We have a drug problem in this community'
Rooney issued a challenge to get 200 residents to attend a forum that will be scheduled in April to get the community to begin to combat the problem of teen drinking and drug use. LUDLOW – Selectman...
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Chili Station of Ludlow recalls nearly 2 tons of beef
The products subject to recall are five-gallon containers and 1-gallon bags of “The Chili Station” Beef Chili with Beans and 5-gallon containers and 1-gallon bags of “The Chili Station” Beef Chili...
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