The class of 2018 picked up their diplomas on Saturday at Woodstock Academy, but the rest of the students will be out of school a little bit early on Monday, June 18th due to the weather. Accuweather is calling for a high in the low 90s, with a RealFeel close to 100 degrees, not the best weather to be sitting in a hot classroom. Students at Woodstock Academy will be dismissed at 11:30 on Monday morning. Since this will likely be one of the hottest days of the year, it is a good idea to check on elderly neighbors and of course stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. THE LAKE 940 is your official…
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It’s fun for the whole family in Webster this weekend! The 45th annual St. Joseph Festival features home made Polish favorites like pierogi, golabki, kielbasa and more! Hours are Friday, June 15th from 5pm-11pm, Saturday June 16th from 12noon to 11pm and Sunday June 17th from 12pm to 4pm. In addition to all of the food and family fun, there will be live music and raffles all on the grounds of St. Joseph Church at 47 Whitcomb Street in Webster.
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The ramp to Route 395 North from Sutton Avenue in Oxford has reopened after a serious motorcycle crash on Thursday afternoon. Oxford Police, Fire-EMS and Massachusetts State Police were all on scene. One person was transported to a local hospital with non life threatening injuries. No further information is available at this time.
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Oxford Police and Fire-EMS responded to a vehicle off the road into a pole at the intersection of Main Street and Millbury Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon. Power was knocked out to the area for a short time while crews made repairs. We have not been able to get word of any injuries or charges that may be involved as a result of the accident.
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At 3:35 PM on Wednesday afternoon, Firefighters and Paramedics from Dudley and Webster EMS responded to a serious two car collision at the intersection of West Main Street and Brandon Road in Dudley. Two people involved in the accident were transported to a local hospital for evaluation. Traffic was reportedly at a standstill for approximately 20 minutes while the road was cleared and vehicles were towed away.
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Congratulations are in order to Victoria Diliddo of Webster! She claimed a $1 million prize for the $30 200X Second Chance Draw at the Massachusetts State Lottery Headquarters in Braintree. Although, after taxes and fees Victoria selected the cash option of $650,000, but she can still claim she won a million dollar prize. Not bad for entering with a losing scratch ticket. The second of 4 drawings took place on Wednesday, May 16th. The lottery commission says there were over 1,520,000 entries submitted for this contest. Victoria Diliddo of Webster claimed her $1 million prize for the $30 200X Second Chance Draw 2. She selected the Cash Option of $650,000 (less the applicable taxes…
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THE LAKE 940 AUDIO: Dan DiMezza and Sean Daly of Summit Inc. talk to Mike Roberts about the upcoming Bourbon Street Bash at Indian Ranch, and exciting expansion plans to Summit Academy School in Worcester. It’s a little taste of New Orleans right on the shores of Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg in Webster! What better way to kick off summer than by spending a night with great blues music from Sugar Ray and the Bluetones featuring Little Charlie Baty and Midnight Taxi Blues with friends on the beach? Summit Academy, a therapeutic school alternative for students with high functioning autism, is hosting their annual “Bourbon Street Bash” event on Friday, June 15th from 5 to 10 PM at Indian…
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The Webster Opiate Task Force recently appointed Crystal Brown as an Opioid Outreach Coordinator for the town of Webster, and recognized her for all of her efforts while working at the Worcester County Sheriff Resource Center. A free Narcan training, hosted by the task force, will be held on Thursday, June 14th at 6PM at The Church Of Reconciliation located at 5 North Main Street in Webster. Narcan is a nasal spray, containing a life-saving medicine that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Deputy Chief of Webster Police Mike Shaw tells THE LAKE 940, he would like for the public to be aware of how to use Narcan properly, learn what it does and…
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The Webster Fire Department was dispatched to the Webster Senior Center at 5 Church Street on Monday afternoon because a small fire had started in the mulch on the property. A post on Facebook reminds people that the world is not your ashtray and to please dispose of cigarettes properly. Mulch can get very dry and catch fire quickly from a lit cigarette. “Be a responsible smoker: Put It Out. All The Way. And Not In The Mulch!! Thank you!” No injuries were reported. Okay folks, this is why you need to dispose of cigarettes properly – mulch is particularly flammable when it gets hot… Posted by Webster Senior Center on Tuesday, June 12, 2018
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The Blessed Backpack Brigade is in desperate need of used backpacks! Now that the school year is winding down, your child’s unwanted or unneeded backpack would be greatly appreciated. Jennifer Cederberg of the Blessed Backpack Brigade tells THE LAKE 940, June 22nd is the day you can contribute to this worthy local cause. “I have partnered with the Webster Public Schools and Superintendent Ruthann Goguen to host a Backpack Drive on the last day of school. I will be placing collection boxes outside of each school office where kids can drop off their gently used backpacks which will go directly to the Blessed Backpack Brigade.” If you are feeling extra generous, you can can even…
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