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Big Names, Big Sound, Big E: 2025’s Concerts Go Big Big Names, Big Sound, Big E: 2025’s Concerts Go Big
Big Names, Big Sound, Big E: 2025’s Concerts Go Big Need one more reason to hit the Big E this September? How about nine: Gov’t Mule, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross, Cole Swindell, The Avett Brothers, Foreigner, The Kid Laroi, Train, and ZZ Top. Tickets to these Big E Arena shows are sold separately from general admission—and they’re going fast. Grab yours now before they’re gone. New England’s largest fair, the Big E in West Springfield, MA, is more than fried Oreos and butter sculptures. It’s where legends light up the stage and fans show up big. This year’s lineup spans Southern rock to rap, country to classic rock. You don’t see Gov’t Mule and R…
On The Border Finds Buyer After Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Declared Bankruptcy On The Border Finds Buyer After Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Declared Bankruptcy
On The Border Finds Buyer After Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Declared Bankruptcy A Texas restaurant company is set to buy On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina after the Tex-Mex chain filed for bankruptcy, closing more than 70 locations – including more than a dozen in the Northeast. Pappas Restaurants won an auction for On The Border, the Houston-based group said in a news release on Wednesday, May 7. The deal needs court approval and is expected to be finalized "in the coming weeks." The price wasn't mentioned in Pappas' announcement. The company previously submitted a $15.9 million stalking horse bid to buy On The Border, FSR Magazine reported in A…
(WATCH) Drunk Wrong-Way Driver On I-91 Crashes Near Windsor After Swerving Across Lanes: Police (WATCH) Drunk Wrong-Way Driver On I-91 Crashes Near Windsor After Swerving Across Lanes: Police
(Watch) Drunk Wrong-Way Driver On I-91 Crashes Near Windsor After Swerving Across Lanes: Police It was a harrowing moment for drivers on I-91 over the weekend when a red SUV sped the wrong way down the highway and crashed into signposts before finally stopping near Windsor, Connecticut. William Chretien, 41, of West Springfield, Massachusetts, was arrested around 2 a.m. Saturday, April 12, near Northbound Exit 38 on I-91, according to Connecticut State Police. Other drivers dialed 911 to report an SUV swerving across lanes with no headlights. Troopers quickly located the car using traffic cameras. Troopers confirmed the SUV was driving without lights and weaving across all lanes. The…
Community Rallies After 3 Construction Workers Killed In West Springfield I-91 Hit-Run Crash Community Rallies After 3 Construction Workers Killed In West Springfield I-91 Hit-Run Crash
Community Rallies After 3 Construction Workers Killed In West Springfield I-91 Hit-Run Crash Hundreds of people have donated to support the families of three construction workers who were killed last week when a driver allegedly struck them while they repaired a guardrail on Interstate 91 and then fled the scene, according to police. The deadly crash sparked a major manhunt. Igor Costa, 26, of Marlborough; Ryan Almeida, 48; and Raul Bohorquez, 57, both of Brockton, died shortly before 1 a.m. on Friday, March 28, while working on the Exit 10A ramp to Riverdale Street in West Springfield, police said. Original Story: Police Arrest West Springfield Man In Crash That Killed 3 Bilal …
Driver Killed 3 Road Workers On I-91 In West Springfield, Held On $1M Bail: DA Driver Killed 3 Road Workers On I-91 In West Springfield, Held On $1M Bail: DA
Driver Killed 3 Road Workers On I-91 In West Springfield, Held On $1M Bail: DA A West Springfield man is being held on $1 million bail after a deadly crash on I-91 killed three road workers and sparked an intense manhunt across town, authorities said.  Bilal Griffith, 29, was arraigned in Springfield District Court on three counts of manslaughter and one count of leaving the scene of personal injury and death, the Hampden District Attorney said. Police say he was behind the wheel during a high-speed crash that took the lives of three men working overnight construction near the Exit 10A ramp to Riverdale Street. Massachusetts State Police said the crash happened …
Ellington Woman Killed In Snowmobile Crash At Tolland County Ski Resort, Passenger Hurt Ellington Woman Killed In Snowmobile Crash At Tolland County Ski Resort, Passenger Hurt
Ellington Woman Killed In Snowmobile Crash At Tolland County Ski Resort, Passenger Hurt A 49-year-old woman was killed this week after the snowmobile she was piloting crashed at a Tolland County resort, authorities said.  Jamie Gallicchio, of Ellington, was involved in a crash around 3:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at Sun Valley Resort at 51 Old Springfield Rd. in Stafford, police said.  Gallicchio was ejected from the snowmobile in the crash. Ski patrol and emergency crews helped paramedics rush her to Johnson Memorial Hospital, and doctors there later airlifted her to St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, where she died of her wounds hours after the cra…
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Westchester How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Westchester
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Westchester A quick-moving Nor'easter brought accumulating snowfall throughout the region Sunday night, Jan. 19 into Monday morning, Jan 20. Here's a rundown of totals from the National Weather Service. New York Nassau County 2 ENE Roosevelt 4.1 inches 1018 PM 01/19 Public Syosset 4.0 inches 1000 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter East Williston 3.9 inches 1015 PM 01/19 Public 1 W Plainview 3.9 inches 1250 AM 01/20 Public 1 ESE East Meadow 3.8 inches 1117 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter 1 ENE Glen Cove 3.8 inches 0817 AM 01/20 Public  Sea Cliff 3.6 inches 1042 PM 01/19 Public Plainview 3.2 inches 081…
Big Lots Files For Bankruptcy As List Of Store Closures Expands To 10 In NY Big Lots Files For Bankruptcy As List Of Store Closures Expands To 10 In NY
Big Lots Files For Bankruptcy As List Of Store Closures Expands To 10 In NY Discount retail chain Big Lots has filed for bankruptcy as its list of planned store closures expands. It currently has around 1,425 stores nationwide. The company announced on Monday, Sept. 9 that it will sell its assets to an affiliate of private equity firm Nexus Capital Management. In announcing initial store closures late in late July, Big Lots said a bankruptcy filing could be coming. Stores in the Northeast now slated for closure are as follows: New York Delaware Avenue, Buffalo South Ogden Street, Buffalo Route 5 & 20, Canandaigua  Voice Road, Carle Place Centereach …
Big Lots To Close Hundreds More Stores, Including Several In Massachusetts Big Lots To Close Hundreds More Stores, Including Several In Massachusetts
Big Lots To Close Hundreds More Stores, Including Several In Massachusetts It's more bad news for discount retailer Big Lots. The nationwide chain announced in June that it would close 40 stores following dismal sales and rising costs, but in a new filing last week, the company said it may need to shutter nearly 300 locations — several of them in the Northeast.  Big Lots announced in a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Friday, Aug. 2, that under an updated term sheet, the company would need to close 20 percent of its 1,392 stores — about 290 in all.  Here are some of the local closures. Connecticut — Eight stores Manchester — 1…
CT Hooters Locale Closes After Nearly 20 Years: 'Difficult Decision' CT Hooters Locale Closes After Nearly 20 Years: 'Difficult Decision'
CT Hooters Locale Closes After Nearly 20 Years: 'Difficult Decision' A Hooters location in Connecticut has announced its sudden closure.  The restaurant, located in the Hartford County town of Manchester at 1483 Pleasant Valley Rd., announced its closure on social media on Monday, July 1.  In its closing announcement, the owners of the Hooters branch said it was a "difficult decision" to shutter the eatery, which has been open for almost 20 years.  "Thank you for the many years of patronage and loyalty," the owners wrote, also encouraging customers to visit nearby locations in Wethersfield or West Springfield, Massachusetts.  …
$25K A Year For Life: Western Mass Man Wins Lottery Jackpot That Keeps Giving $25K A Year For Life: Western Mass Man Wins Lottery Jackpot That Keeps Giving
$25K A Year For Life: Western Mass Man Wins Lottery Jackpot That Keeps Giving A Western Mass Man recently won a lottery jackpot that will pay him off for the rest of his life.  Jacky Huang, of West Springfield, won the $25,000 a year for life prize as part of the multi-state Lucky for Life game. He matched all five numbers in the June 10 drawing.  He said he played his family members' birthdays for the numbers.  Huang chose to take the annuity payments of $25,000 (before taxes) that will run for the rest of his life, the Massachusetts State Lottery said.  He plans to put the money toward his sister's college tuition.  He bought the ticket …
Man's Body Pulled From Western Mass. River Man's Body Pulled From Western Mass. River
Man's Body Pulled From Western Mass. River Police in Hampden County are investigating after they pulled the body of a man from a river in West Springfield earlier this week.  West Springfield police were alerted to a body around 2 p.m. on Friday, June 21, in the Westfield River. He was found in the area of Front Street near the fish ladder, police said in a Facebook post.  The man was dead when police arrived. Authorities have not released his name.  West Springfield police are investigating the incident, but officers do not believe foul play was involved. 
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In West Springfield $100K Lottery Ticket Sold In West Springfield
$100K Lottery Ticket Sold In West Springfield It was a lucky weekend for one Bay Stater after they collected a $100,000 check in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  They won the money after correctly guessing all five numbers in the Mass Cash drawing. Those are 7, 12, 17, 26, and 29. It was the biggest jackpot on Sunday, June 10.  Related: West Springfield Man Eyeing New Car After $1 Million Lottery Win The winner's name was not released.  The ticket was sold at Shah Mart at 464 Main St. in West Springfield. The store will get a $1,000 bonus for the sale.  There were 187 winning tickets worth more than $6…
Victims ID'd In Springfield Family Slaying; Father Charged With Murders: DA Victims ID'd In Springfield Family Slaying; Father Charged With Murders: DA
Victims ID'd In Springfield Family Slaying; Father Charged With Murders: DA Police have identified the teenage daughter and wife of a Springfield man accused of fatally stabbing them over the weekend along with attacking his new son-in-law just days after the wedding, authorities announced on Tuesday, June 4.  Nour Al Kherat, 19, and Ruwaida Salamat, 39, both of Springfield, were killed in an attack at 177 Marion Street on Sunday, June 2, the Hampden District Attorney's Office said.  Osamah Al Kherat, 46, of West Springfield, is charged with two counts of murder, armed assault to murder, and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, the prosecutor…
West Springfield Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Stabbing West Springfield Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Stabbing
West Springfield Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Stabbing A 50-year-old man has been identified as the victim in a West Springfield fatal stabbing over the Memorial Day weekend, authorities said.  Joseph Seymour, of West Springfield, was killed on Saturday, May 25, just after 10 p.m. when he was stabbed, the Hampden District Attorney's Office said.  Police were called to the 10-20 block of Amostown Road to a report of an unresponsive stabbing victim.  Paramedics rushed Seymour to Baystate Medical Center, where he later died of his injuries.  West Springfield police are investigating the slaying. 
Man Admits To Killing Child 58 Years Ago, Leaving Body In Western Mass River Man Admits To Killing Child 58 Years Ago, Leaving Body In Western Mass River
Man Admits To Killing Child 58 Years Ago, Leaving Body In Western Mass River A 75-year-old man has admitted to beating a 10-year-old Hampden County girl with a rock and leaving her to drown in a river in Western Massachusetts.  Donald Mars, of Bedford, pleaded guilty Thursday, May 2, to manslaughter after he was indicted in the 1966 murder of Betty Lou Zukowski, the Hampden County District Attorney said. He will serve two and a half years in prison and two years probation, and he must register as a level-3 sex offender after his release.  “Sadly, Betty Lou’s parents are deceased, and are not able to see Donald Mars answer for the brutality he inflicte…
Springfield Woman ID'd As Fatal Shooting Victim In West Springfield Springfield Woman ID'd As Fatal Shooting Victim In West Springfield
Springfield Woman ID'd As Fatal Shooting Victim In West Springfield Police have identified the woman who they found shot and bleeding in a West Springfield parking lot as a 43-year-old Springfield woman.  Angela Mercado was found shot just before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, in a parking lot on Riverdale Road, West Springfield police said. Officers were sent to the area after receiving 911 calls about a disturbance.  They found Mercado bleeding from a bullet wound, and paramedics rushed her to Baystate Medical Center, where she died of her wounds.  Roman Holguin, age 37, of Springfield, was charged with murder in the killing and is being h…
(Update) Man Charged With Fatal Shooting Of Western Mass Woman (Update) Man Charged With Fatal Shooting Of Western Mass Woman
(Update) Man Charged With Fatal Shooting Of Western Mass Woman Update: Police arrested and charged a 37-year-old Springfield man with shooting and killing a West Springfield woman on Wednesday morning, April 3.  Roman Holguin is charged with murder in the shooting of a woman found on Riverdale Road.  Original: Police in Hampden County are investigating after a woman was shot and killed on Wednesday morning, April 3.  The shooting happened around 10:45 a.m. in the 500 block of Riverdale Road in West Springfield, police said. Officers were called to the area for a report of a disturbance.  When they arrived, they found a woman …
Best Burgers In Massachusetts Found At These Restaurants, Survey Says Best Burgers In Massachusetts Found At These Restaurants, Survey Says
Best Burgers In Massachusetts Found At These Restaurants, Survey Says The votes are in, and these are the best hamburgers in Massachusetts, according to burgerphiles. Over 5,000 voters took part in a survey conducted by Taste of Massachusetts asking where to find the best beef patties in the Bay State. More than 1,000 people tossed their favorite restaurants into the running and, after four rounds of “some very close voting,” the website had its ranking of the 16 best burgers in Massachusetts. Taking the crown with the number one spot was Norfolk County’s Lewis’ Bar and Grill, located in Norwood at 92 Central Street. A neighborhood staple since 1939, the s…
Community Falling For Cupid, Injured Dog Found In Western Mass Road, But Vet Bills Climbing Community Falling For Cupid, Injured Dog Found In Western Mass Road, But Vet Bills Climbing
Community Falling For Cupid, Injured Dog Found In Western Mass Road, But Vet Bills Climbing A puppy found running through traffic in Hampden County on Valentine's Day has captured the hearts of many people. But caring for the aptly named Cupid is costly, and her caretakers are asking the community to help.  Cupid was found on Feb. 14 near the Milltown Animal Control office in Palmer. Officials believe someone dropped off the injured animal in the parking lot, and she got scared and ran onto the nearby roadway.  The severely injured animal was rescued and taken to Monson Animal Clinic for treatment. Posts about her on social media have hundreds of likes, shares, and…
Man Kidnaps Woman At Knifepoint In Western Mass, Forces Her Into Hotel Room: Police Man Kidnaps Woman At Knifepoint In Western Mass, Forces Her Into Hotel Room: Police
Man Kidnaps Woman At Knifepoint In Western Mass, Forces Her Into Hotel Room: Police A Hampden County man is accused of robbing a couple in West Springfield before forcing the woman at knifepoint to go with him to a hotel, where he planned to rape her, authorities said.  Michael Hunter, of Leeds, is charged with armed robbery, two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, kidnapping, assault to commit rape, and assault and battery, West Springfield police said. Officers were called to the area of 1130 Riverdale St. in West Springfield around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, to reports of a man assaulting a man and woman at knifepoint. Witnesses said the man forced the …
Popular Restaurant Chain To Open 4 Restaurants Across Mass Popular Restaurant Chain To Open 4 Restaurants Across Mass
Popular Restaurant Chain To Open 4 Restaurants Across Mass There’s nothing like arguing with family on the holidays over a nice hot pot of Korean food and barbecue — that’s why the popular KPOT restaurant chain is opening its first four locations in Massachusetts. The all-you-can-eat hot pot and Korean BBQ chain is bringing Asian cuisine to Dedham, Malden, Methuen, and West Springfield. No official open dates have been announced.  The author of this article dropped by a KPOT location in Jersey City, New Jersey, for Christmas, and the K-pop song "Euphoria," sung by BTS member Jungkook, was playing on the speakers as we were promptly seated.&nbs…
$100K Mass Lottery Ticket Will Expire Soon: Here's What To Look For $100K Mass Lottery Ticket Will Expire Soon: Here's What To Look For
$100K Mass Lottery Ticket Will Expire Soon: Here's What To Look For The Massachusetts State Lottery says a lottery ticket purchased on Jan. 8 will soon expire, leaving $100,000 unclaimed.  The ticket — with the winning numbers 1-5-6-13-29 — was bought at 7-Eleven at 97 Union St. in Easthampton.  State lottery rules allow winners a year to claim their prize money before they are forfeit. Any money below $103,000 can be claimed at any lottery claim center in Braintree, Dorchester (Lottery headquarters), Lawrence, New Bedford, West Springfield, and Worcester. 
Teen Struck In Hit, Run Crash; Western Mass Police Asking For Videos Teen Struck In Hit, Run Crash; Western Mass Police Asking For Videos
Teen Struck In Hit, Run Crash; Western Mass Police Asking For Videos Hampden County police are asking for the public's help to find an SUV that crashed into a 15-year-old boy as he crossed the street over the weekend and sped away.  The crash happened just before 5 p.m. on Sunday near the Piper and Amostown Roads area, West Springfield police said. A white SUV hit the teen as he crossed Piper Road and kept driving.  The teen was knocked to the ground and suffered minor injuries, police said. His family took him to the hospital for evaluation after the crash.  Police are asking anyone who lives in that area to check their surveillance camera f…
West Springfield Man Found Shot To Death In Springfield Apartment ID'd West Springfield Man Found Shot To Death In Springfield Apartment ID'd
West Springfield Man Found Shot To Death In Springfield Apartment ID'd Police have identified a man who was shot and killed inside a Springfield apartment on Nov. 7.  Anthony Edwards, 30, of West Springfield, was found dead inside an apartment in the 100 block of Fort Pleasant Avenue, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office said.  Springfield police are searching for the shooter.  Investigators ask anyone with information on the killing to contact Springfield detectives at 413-787-6355.
Cannabis Dust Contributed To Woman's Death In Holyoke Facility: Mass Health Dept. Cannabis Dust Contributed To Woman's Death In Holyoke Facility: Mass Health Dept.
Cannabis Dust Contributed To Woman's Death In Holyoke Facility: Mass Health Dept. A new report from the Massachusetts Department of Health said a woman who died at a Hampden County cannabis facility is the state's first workplace asthma-related death.  Lorna McMurrey, 27, of West Springfield, was filling pre-rolled joints at the Trulieve facility in Holyoke on Jan. 4, 2022, when she told her coworkers that she couldn't breathe and fell unconscious, the report said. Paramedics rushed her to an area hospital, where she remained on life support until her death three days later.  The medical examiner ruled that McMurrey died of “brain death, due to cardia…
$1M Lottery Jackpot: West Springfield Winner Eyes New Car With His Payday $1M Lottery Jackpot: West Springfield Winner Eyes New Car With His Payday
$1M Lottery Jackpot: West Springfield Winner Eyes New Car With His Payday A West Springfield man said he plans to replace his 2005 car with something new after he won $1 million in the Powerball lottery.  David Goncalves won the seven-figure sum after he matched the first five numbers on his Quic Pic ticket in the Oct. 7 drawing. Those numbers were 47, 54, 57, 60, 65, and the Powerball was 19.  Had he matched the Powerball, he would have won the $1.4 billion jackpot. Goncalves picked up his $1 million prize (before taxes) on Oct. 20.  He bought the ticket at Stop & Shop at Riverdale Road in Springfield. The store will get a $10,000 …
You Could Be $100K Richer And Not Know It, But Time's Running Out To Claim It You Could Be $100K Richer And Not Know It, But Time's Running Out To Claim It
You Could Be $100K Richer And Not Know It, But Time's Running Out To Claim It Like a fairy tale in reverse, a winning lottery ticket will soon turn back into a worthless piece if its owner doesn't hand it over before the end of the month.  The Massachusetts State Lottery announced that a Mass Cash ticket purchased at Joe’s Kwik Mart, 287 Prospect St. in Cambridge, on Sept. 30, 2022, will expire on Sept. 29.  The winner numbers are 07-11-16-27-29.  Whoever has the ticket must turn it in at one of the Lottery claim centers in Braintree, Dorchester, Lawrence, New Bedford, West Springfield, and Worcester before the expiration date.
These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Hampden County: Report These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Hampden County: Report
These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Hampden County: Report The school year is starting off on a positive note for these Massachusetts schools that out-performed neighboring institutions, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering several key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Hampden County” report: No. 1 - Longmeadow: Longmeadow High School No. 2 - West Springfield: Hampden Charter School of Science West No. 3 - Chicopee: Hampden Charter School of Science East No. 4 - Wilbraham: Minnechaug Regional High School No. 5 - East Longmeadow: East Longmeadow Hi…
Jackpot! $1M Powerball Lottery Ticket Sold In Massachusetts; Find Out Where Jackpot! $1M Powerball Lottery Ticket Sold In Massachusetts; Find Out Where
Jackpot! $1M Powerball Lottery Ticket Sold In Massachusetts; Find Out Where Some lucky lottery player in Massachusetts is sitting on a $1 million ticket.  The State Lottery announced someone had purchased a winning Powerball ticket on Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the Home Market at 165 Belgrade Ave., in Roslindale.  RELATED: $25M Lottery Win: Largest Scratch-Off Ticket In Mass History Claimed Wednesday was a big day for the lottery in Massachusetts. Along with the million-dollar ticket, someone purchased a $100,000 ticket at The Country Store in West Springfield.  There were also nearly 20 tickets worth six figures sold that day across the st…
2 Guilty Of 2020 Stabbing In Western Mass; Both Awaiting Trial For Home Invasion: DA 2 Guilty Of 2020 Stabbing In Western Mass; Both Awaiting Trial For Home Invasion: DA
2 Guilty Of 2020 Stabbing In Western Mass; Both Awaiting Trial For Home Invasion: DA Two men with lengthy criminal histories were convicted this week of stabbing a man in 2020 during a fight in Springfield, officials said.  Carlos Cuba, 33, of West Springfield, and Khair Abdul-Raheem, 34, of East Longmeadow, were found guilty of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on Monday, Aug. 14, the Hampden County District Attorney announced Thursday. Abdul-Raheem was also found guilty of breaking and entering a vehicle in the daytime.  The crime-causing duo was accused of stabbing a 22-year-old on July 26, 2020. Springfield officers were called to Mercy Med…