Teen Goes Missing In Western Mass; Police Ask Public For Tips Teen Goes Missing In Western Mass; Police Ask Public For Tips
Teen Goes Missing In Western Mass; Police Ask Public For Tips A 16-year-old girl in Berkshire County is missing, and police have released her photo in the hopes someone will see her and contact authorities.  Mya Acito, of Pittsfield, is 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighing 105 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, Pittsfield police said. She was in pajama bottoms and a white tank top the last time her family saw her.  Related: Missing Teenage Girl In Pittsfield Found, Police Said Pittsfield police believe she is still in the area.  Police ask anyone with information on Acito's disappearance or whereabouts to contact investigators at …
Western Mass Artist Brings Her Movie Magic To State's Thriving Film Scene Western Mass Artist Brings Her Movie Magic To State's Thriving Film Scene
Western Mass Artist Brings Her Movie Magic To State's Thriving Film Scene There's a good chance you've seen Terri See's work but didn't notice it. That's the way she wants it. Based out of Western Massachusetts, See is a set decorator and buyer for films. Her superpower is converting spaces into whatever a director needs or a script calls for — no CGI required, just a lot of hard work and a little movie magic. "It's unlike any other job out there," she told the Daily Voice. "I love my work. It allows me to be creative and collaborate with some of the most talented people." See recently worked on the Michael Douglas production "Blood Knot," which was partially…
(FOUND) Missing Teen: Police Ask For Help To Find 16-Year-Old Western Mass Girl (FOUND) Missing Teen: Police Ask For Help To Find 16-Year-Old Western Mass Girl
(Found) Missing Teen: Police Ask For Help To Find 16-Year-Old Western Mass Girl Update: Pittsfield police announced late last week that Jaylynn Sullivan had been found.  ------ Original: Police in Berkshire County are soliciting tips to track down a missing 16-year-old girl.  Jaylynn Sullivan, of Pittsfield, is believed to be in the Berkshire County area, Pittsfield police said. It's unclear how long she has been missing.  Jaylynn is described as 5 feet, 4 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing ripped jeans, a red shirt, and black sandals.  Officers ask anyone with information on her disap…
Hit, Run Crash: Man Drove Into Woman Walking In Western Mass, Police Say Hit, Run Crash: Man Drove Into Woman Walking In Western Mass, Police Say
Hit, Run Crash: Man Drove Into Woman Walking In Western Mass, Police Say Police in Berkshire County say a 65-year-old man left a woman on the side of a road with severe injuries after he crashed into her and sped away on Tuesday, July 4.  Jeffrey Miles is accused of hitting Shaquanna Turnage with an F-150 pickup as she walked down Second Street in Pittsfield on Tuesday, July 4, authorities said. Officers rushed to the area just after 10 p.m., but Miles had driven away, Pittsfield police said.  Officers are still investigating the cause of the crash, and no charges have been filed in the case, Pittsfield police said.  Paramedics rushed Turnag…
Michael Douglas, Son Filming Movie In Western Mass: Reports Michael Douglas, Son Filming Movie In Western Mass: Reports
Michael Douglas, Son Filming Movie In Western Mass: Reports Hollywood legend Michael Douglas has been spotted in Western Massachusetts recently as he filmed scenes for an upcoming movie in the Berkshires last week.  The "Wall Street" star and son of the late icon Kirk Douglas will share the screen with his son Cameron Douglas in the film "Blood Knot," which is being shot in and near the Rusty Anchor Marina and Pub in Pittsfield on Pontoosuc Lake.  Cameron Douglas was not present for the Pittsfield filming sessions, however.  RELATED: Harrison Ford Forced To Make Quick Exit From Amherst Farmers Market If you saw someone who looked a lot like M…
UPDATE: Missing 12-Year-Old Boy From Pittsfield Found Safe UPDATE: Missing 12-Year-Old Boy From Pittsfield Found Safe
Update: Missing 12-Year-Old Boy From Pittsfield Found Safe UPDATE: Pittsfield Police report that Jayden Green was found safely.  Pittsfield police are asking for the public's help to find a missing 12-year-old boy.  Jayden Green is described as 5 feet-2 inches tall and weighing 135 pounds with black hair and brown. He is of mixed race. His hair is reportedly longer than depicted in the photo police have released.  Green was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black joggers, and black shoes.  Anyone who sees Green or may know his location is asked to contact Pittsfield Police Department at 413-448-9700
Body Of Missing Western Mass Man Found Nearly Year After Disappearance: Police Body Of Missing Western Mass Man Found Nearly Year After Disappearance: Police
Body Of Missing Western Mass Man Found Nearly Year After Disappearance: Police The body of a man from the region who was reported missing almost a year ago was found on Mother's Day of 2023, according to authorities. Western Massachusetts resident Lee Walter Meisenheimer, age 69, of Pittsfield in Berkshire County, was discovered in the area of Morningview Drive in Pittsfield around 6:25 p.m. on Sunday, May 14, Pittsfield Police said on Facebook.  Earlier Report: Police Issue Alert For Missing Pittsfield Man Police said they responded to the area after a resident called reporting possible human remains.  Responding officers confirmed the remains and ca…
'Happiest' Pup Needs Emergency Surgery After Getting Hit By Car In The Berks 'Happiest' Pup Needs Emergency Surgery After Getting Hit By Car In The Berks
'Happiest' Pup Needs Emergency Surgery After Getting Hit By Car In The Berks Every dog owner's worst nightmare came alive for one Western Massachusetts mom who witnessed her puppy get involved in a horrific hit-and-run crash this week.  Stephanie McDonough's 1-year-old Bernese Mountain dog suffered two broken bones in his front leg after he was hit by an SUV on Route 7 in Pittsfield on Thursday afternoon, May 4.  The SUV was going about 40-45 mph and the impact resulted in him rolling about four times before he landed back in the driveway of McDonough's house. While, the driver did not stop to help the injured pup, McDonough said a woman and young girl pulled over …
FOUND: Autistic Man With Western Mass Ties Who Went Missing While Traveling From Georgia FOUND: Autistic Man With Western Mass Ties Who Went Missing While Traveling From Georgia
Found: Autistic Man With Western Mass Ties Who Went Missing While Traveling From Georgia UPDATE: Pittsfield Police report that Andrew Zisiades has been safely located. Police are asking for the public's help in finding a 39-year-old man who went missing while traveling from Georgia to Massachusetts.  Andrew Zisiades began traveling to the state on a Greyhound Bus on Monday, April 24, according to the Pittsfield Police Department on Facebook.  The Pittsfield Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with locating 39 year old Andrew Zisiades who has... Posted by Pittsfield Police Department on Friday, April 28, 2023 Authorities believe that Zisiades got off t…
First $1 Million Prize In Keno Lottery Game History Claimed By Western Mass Group First $1 Million Prize In Keno Lottery Game History Claimed By Western Mass Group
First $1 Million Prize In Keno Lottery Game History Claimed By Western Mass Group The Keno Lottery has been around for 30 years and just made history by doling out its first $1 million prize.  The prize was won on Wednesday, March 22 and the Penny Lane Nominee Trust of Lenox claimed its cash on Friday, April 14, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery. The trust was represented by trustee William Martin, who picked up the check at lottery headquarters in Dorchester. Read more: Mass Lottery Game With 30-Year History Just Paid Out Its First $1 Million Prize The trust's ticket won on a night in which the 20 winning numbers included every number fro…
$500K Keno Lottery Prize Claimed By Taunton Man, $1 Mill Ticket Still Unclaimed $500K Keno Lottery Prize Claimed By Taunton Man, $1 Mill Ticket Still Unclaimed
$500K Keno Lottery Prize Claimed By Taunton Man, $1 Mill Ticket Still Unclaimed A recent lottery drawing with five big winners has begun to pay out its prizes, including a check for $500,000 that was won by a Taunton resident.  Robert Taylor bought his lucky Keno lottery ticket at the Atlantic Café on Plain Street in Taunton using his usual set of numbers, one through 11, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery. His choice of numbers paid off on Wednesday, March 22 when the Keno game drawing won him a before-tax windfall of half of a million dollars. Posted by Atlantic Café on Thursday, March 23, 2023 Wednesday's drawing also awarded four other prizes, includi…
Mass Lottery Game With 30-Year History Just Paid Out Its First $1 Million Prize Mass Lottery Game With 30-Year History Just Paid Out Its First $1 Million Prize
Mass Lottery Game With 30-Year History Just Paid Out Its First $1 Million Prize A lottery ticket sold in a deli using less-than-inventive numbers scored the top prize for the first time in a game's 30-year history.  The $1 million winner picked up a ticket for the game "Keno" from Zenner’s Pub & Deli, located at 303 Tyler Street in Pittsfield, and selected the numbers 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.  The consecutive numbers paid off on Wednesday, March 22, securing the first $1 million payout in history of the game "Keno," which was introduced in 1993. Wednesday's winning numbers also awarded a $500,000…