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Homeless Shelters Provide More Than a Place to Stay

At the “Friends of the Homeless” shelter, the recent death of a homeless woman was a reminder to people how important it can be to take advantage of a place to stay, food to eat and good company. “You just never know what’s going to happen. …
Massachusetts Closer to Ban on Cell Phones

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB) — You may have to change the way you use your cell phone while driving — and that doesn’t mean no texting. The Joint Transportation Committee approved a bill that would ban cell phone use in cars. The bill would allow…
“America’s Most Wanted” Violent Fugitive Arrested in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) – After spending several months on the run, a violent fugitive from New York state has been arrested in Springfield. Mass. State Police Trooper Todd Nolan tells abc40 that around 8:00 a.m. Friday, U.S. Marshals,…
Connecticut Home Invasion Suspect Sentenced

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man condemned to die for a home invasion that killed a mother and her two daughters says it is surreal to face death and insists he did not intend to kill anyone. A judge formally sentenced Joshua…
January’s Month-Long Thaw Continues

January 2012 will certainly go in the books as one of the mildest, if not the mildest January’s since records have been kept. This follows one of the warmest autumns and Decembers around here! January typically sees temperatures at or below…
Westfield Fire Ruled Arson, Suspect Arrested

WESTFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) — A 23 year old city man pled not guilty Friday to arson charges in connection with a serious house fire Thursday afternoon in Westfield. Two people had to be rescued from the upper floors of the home by firefighters and…
Possible Cell Phone Ban in Mass. Moving Forward

BOSTON (AP) — Renewed efforts to ban hand-held cellphones while driving have received a boost from a key legislative committee. The Joint Transportation Committee on Thursday unanimously approved the measure, moving Massachusetts closer to…
Penn. District Bans Fur-Lined Boots Over Cellphones

POTTSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A suburban Philadelphia middle school’s ban on a popular type of fur-lined boots isn’t about fashion, it’s about cellphones. Pottstown Middle School parents were informed of the new ban on the unlaced boots on…
Concordia Passenger Compensation Announced

ROME (AP) — Costa Crociere SpA has offered passengers euro11,000 ($14,460) apiece to compensate them for their lost baggage and psychological trauma after its cruise ship ran aground and capsized off Tuscany when the captain deviated from his…
3 Holyoke Police Officers Attacked & Hospitalized

HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB) — Three Holyoke Police Officers were injured Thursday night, following a struggle with an armed suspect. It happened just after 8 p.m., on Dwight Street. Police say they were called to the scene to deal with a man; armed…

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Homeless Shelters Provide More Than a Place to Stay

Massachusetts Closer to Ban on Cell Phones

“America’s Most Wanted” Violent Fugitive Arrested in Springfield

Connecticut Home Invasion Suspect Sentenced

January’s Month-Long Thaw Continues

Westfield Fire Ruled Arson, Suspect Arrested

Possible Cell Phone Ban in Mass. Moving Forward

Penn. District Bans Fur-Lined Boots Over Cellphones

Concordia Passenger Compensation Announced

3 Holyoke Police Officers Attacked & Hospitalized

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