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Springfield police arrest Ludlow resident James Curry, 24, after he allegedly...
Police continue to search for a second suspect. James Curry SPRINGFIELD – Police, working with their counterparts in Ludlow, arrested a 24-year-old man from that town who allegedly attempted to rob a...
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Ludlow bear sightings rise as bruins make their presence felt
Springtime bear sightings continue to occur throughout town, prompting police to remind residents to use caution and common sense if they encounter the wild animals. FacebookA family of bears makes a...
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Ludlow selectmen fail to agree on school budget recommendation
Selectmen are trying to reach a recommendation prior to the annual Town Meeting. LUDLOW - Selectmen Tuesday discussed increasing their recommendation for funding for next year’s School Department...
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Springfield Water and Sewer Commission seeks public input on proposed budget...
The average homeowner's annual water-sewer bill would rise by $49.20. Update, 4 p.m.: The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission has postponed this public hearing out of respect for the memorial...
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Easthampton solar array now producing electricty, savings for city
Easthampton Mayor Michael A. Tautznik said the city could save $90,000 a year in electric costs. Associated Press EASTHAMPTON – The city’s solar array is now generating electricity. The array went on...
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Ludlow High School bids farewell to 213 graduates
Principal Lisa Nemeth said 86 percent of the graduates will go on to college. LUDLOW - Interim School Superintendent Donna Hogan Thursday wished the 213 graduates of Ludlow High School happiness, more...
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Reception following Kevin Ambrose funeral draws police officers to...
At a post-funeral reception at a cordoned-off Court Square, Mayor Domenic Sarno estimated 4,500 to 5,000 police officers from departments in Massachusetts and beyond showed up to pay respects. Photo...
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Trial of Stephen Morse, accused in boating death of Augustus Adamopoulos of...
Judge Daniel Ford admitted all five clips of a video taken by police two days after the accident in an attempt to recreate the conditions. Augustus Adamopoulos NORTHAMPTON - As his father tried...
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Bear Fest kicks off in Easthampton
The bears will remain on display through Sept. 12. EASTHAMPTON – The city is visited so often by wild bears that when Easthampton City Arts+ was looking for something to build a festival around, they...
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Steven Morse boating death trial scheduled to begin following jury selection
Morse, 37, of Westfield is accused of killing ten-year-old Augustus Adamopoulos by running over him with his motor boat on Aug. 17 of 2010. Steven Morse NORTHAMPTON – A jury has been chosen in the...
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At trial of Steven Morse, father of Norwich Lake boating victim Augustus...
Morse is facing charges that include manslaughter and boat homicide by reckless operation while under the influence of alcohol in connection with the August 2010 accident. NORTHAMPTON — Fresh from...
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Ludlow school budget to be presented to Town Meeting on Monday for approval
School officials said they were grateful for the support of the selectmen and the Finance Committee. LUDLOW — School officials at Monday’s annual Town Meeting will present a proposed fiscal 2013...
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Prosecution witness in Norwich Lake boating death trial of Stephen Morse...
The Huntington accident, which occurred on Aug. 17, 2010, killed Augustus Adamopoulos, 10, of Ludlow. NORTHAMPTON To Marilyn Antonucci, it was an idyllic scene: a father and son, sitting in a kyak on...
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State police detective testifies about recreation of boating accident that...
Detective John Riley said the glare was blinding but the test kayak was visible most of the time. NORTHAMPTON - A state police detective testified in Hampshire Superior Court Thursday that he was...
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Police officer in Stephen Morse boating death trial says he was temporarily...
Prosecutor Matthew Thomas maintains that the combination of beer and pot impaired Morse’s ability to drive the boat safely. NORTHAMPTON - A police detective who helped recreate the scene of the fatal...
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Ludlow School Committee votes to raise fee for summer school
Even with the fee increase, summer school courses are "a good bang for the buck," School Committee member Jacob Oliveira said. LUDLOW - The School Committee Tuesday voted to raise the fee for summer...
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Ludlow firefighters extricate motorist trapped after 2-car crash
The injured man was taken to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Ludlow Fire Capt. John Moll. Watch video LUDLOW — A two-car crash reported at about...
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Steven Morse trial: Final witness in boating death case breaks down...
Charles Tobin, who was the only defense witness, wept as he described pulling 10-year-old Gus Adamolpoulos into the back of the power boat that struck the boy. NORTHAMPTON — The final witness in the...
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Ludlow police arrest man for breaking into cars
The cars that were broken into were unlocked. LUDLOW - Police arrested an 18-year-old Elm Street man for allegedly breaking into cars in the Williams Street area. Sgt. Daniel Valadas said Kelton J,...
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Ludlow voters approve $54 million town budget
The vote came after town officials had agreed to add $300,000 to the proposed school system budget last week. LUDLOW -Voters at Monday’s annual Town Meeting approved a town budget of $54,134,517 for...
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