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Two men arrested for Springfield, Ludlow robberies; area police investigate...
Police stopped Jesus Ashanti, a homeless man, and Yannick Fanis of Hartford on I-291 after the second robbery This is an update of a story originally posted at 9:58 a.m. SPRINGFIELD – Police arrested...
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Europa Restaurant is back with a new menu, new location
Europa's hours have changed and the on-site menu has changed, with an emphasis on American-style favorites. LUDLOW – People in South Hadley were disappointed when the Europa Restaurant closed up shop...
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2 Connecticut men, suspected in at least 10 Western Massachusetts bank...
Jesus Ashanti and Yannick Faris both pleaded innocent to a single charge of assault with intent to rob. Watch video The Republican / Mark M. MurrayJesus Ashanti, left (hiding his face in his jacket),...
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Ludlow selectmen order Mary Dubosh to keep barking dog inside
The dog must wear a barking collar at all times when it is outside, selectmen said. LUDLOW – The Board of Selectmen has ordered Mary Dubosh of 81 Windwood Drive to keep her dog inside from 12:30 to 8...
View ArticleSt. John the Baptist School in Ludlow registering new students
Registration will be Feb. 7. LUDLOW – St. John the Baptist School will hold an “Open House for Parents, Grandparents and Friends” Feb. 2 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the school on 217 Hubbard Street. Friends...
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Ludlow police arrest former Holyoke teacher Lisa Lavoie on warrant for...
Lavoie has pleaded guilty to three counts of statutory rape and one count of enticement of child under 16. Michael S. Gordon / The Republican01.7.2011 | SPRINGFIELD - Lisa Lavoie of Ludlow appears in...
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Public hearing scheduled for Jan. 25 on Smart Growth zoning districts in Ludlow
Four locations have been proposed for Smart Growth districts. LUDLOW – A public hearing on proposed locations for Chapter 40R Smart Growth zoning districts will be presented to town residents Jan. 24...
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Wilbraham to consider forming regional dispatch with neighboring communities
The issue will be considered at a Feb. 3 regional selectmen's meeting hosted by Wilbraham. WILBRAHAM – Fire Chief Francis W. Nothe and Police Chief Allen M. Stratton told selectmen the town should...
View ArticleRevocation hearing for Pride Stations and Stores common victualer license...
The company owes the town approximately $10,000 in back taxes. LUDLOW – The Board of Selectmen has approved a common victualer license for Pride Stations and Stores at 478 Center Street, and...
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Haitian rebuilding efforts have hardly begun, 1 year after massive earthquake...
Two Western Massachusetts organizations are moving ahead to help with rebuilding efforts in Haiti. A child receives medical care at Sacred Heart Hospital in Milot, Haiti. The hospital, operated by the...
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Sheep stolen from St. Elizabeth Parish in Ludlow
Monsignor Homer Gosselin issued a plea to return the 2 50-inch Fontanini sheep figures. The Republican / File photoTwo 50-inch sheep figurines from the creche at St. Elizabeth's Church in Ludlow have...
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Merger of emergency dispatch services would cost Monson, Palmer and Hampden...
Each of three scenarios has costs associated with them, even keeping the dispatch centers separate. Results of the regional dispatch study are in, but no decisions have been made whether Monson,...
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Property auction nets $222,000 for Palmer
Treasurer-Collector Paul Nowicki said the properties auctioned had $175,000 in back taxes owed, so the town came out ahead by $47,000. Palmer - Republican Photo by Mark M.Murray - Paul T. Zekos,...
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Brittany Mariani of Ludlow killed in double fatal car crash in Hartford
The crash happened at approximately 4:40 a.m. in the area of exit 90, state police said. Republican file photo A 24-year-old woman from Ludlow and her passenger were killed early Saturday morning...
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Proposed Smart Growth zoning bylaw on way to Ludlow annual Town Meeting
One of the proposed zoning districts is the Ludlow millls site. LUDLOW – The town’s Smart Growth Zoning Advisory Committee and the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission heard feedback Monday night on...
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Massachusetts Rep. Thomas Petrolati ousted from House leadership post over...
House Speaker Robert DeLeo appointed Democratic House members to leadership jobs. House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo, left, ousted state Rep. Thomas Petrolati from his leadership team Friday. BOSTON -...
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Deadline nearing to return nomination papers for Ludlow town election
The annual town election is March 28. LUDLOW – With incumbent School Committee member Susan D. Gove having announced that she will not be a candidate for reelection, there is an opening on the School...
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Amherst, other towns ready for next step toward regional emergency dispatch...
Belchertown, East Longmeadow, Hadley, Ludlow, Pelham, South Hadley, UMass, Ware and Wilbraham were part of an initial feasibility study. AMHERST – Town Manager John P. Musante said he is hoping to...
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Roofs collapsing from too much snow remains a concern in Pioneer Valley
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Association is advising property owners to clear off their roofs if they can. Watch video View full size Russ G Abbey of South Hadley is one of many contractors...
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Theresa Kane leaving Ludlow school superintendent job for post in East...
Kane has accepted a job as school superintendent in East Windsor, CT. File photo by Mark M. Murray / The RepublicanLudlow Superintendent of Schools Theresa Kane is seen in a 2005 interview. The told...
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