On Thursday May 24th from 3:30 to 7:30PM, Putnam Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram located at 157 Providence Pike in Putnam, is holding a fundraiser to benefit local students at Woodstock Elementary School. For every test drive in the all-new Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid during the event, the dealership will donate $10 to the school, up to $2,000. The Chrysler brand will also offer Woodstock Elementary School a chance to earn an additional $1,000 and be entered into a grand prize sweepstakes for up to $7,000 in additional funding, by simply sharing photos from the event on a public Facebook account using hashtag #WSESPacificaContest for Woodstock Elementary School and tagging @Chrysler. “For 25 years, The Chrysler…
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On Saturday May 19th, just after 11PM Webster Police observed a car speeding on Lake Street. Officer Aaron Suss reportedly watched it turn onto Granite Street, almost striking a telephone pole. Police attempted to pull the vehicle over but it would not slow down. After a short chase the operator of the car, later identified as 27 year old Michael Bowman of 9 Whitcomb Street in Webster, hit a fire hydrant and a chain link fence. He was taken into custody and blew a .13 on the breathalyzer. He was charged with the operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor, failing to stop for police, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and failure to use…
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After 8 years in business, Palmieri’s Pizza at 235 Kennedy Drive in Putnam has closed. In a Facebook post on Sunday evening the owners shared the news that they have decided to sell the business. A handwritten sign taped to the window says a new establishment named The Quarterback Pub is expected to open soon. “We would like to thank all of our loyal patrons that have supported us over the last 8 years,” a portion of the online message read. The restaurant is currently closed and the new owners will begin renovating it into a sports bar shortly. The Palmieri’s say they will accept any unused gift cards for their pizza restaurant at their…
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With the help of social media, the tower segments that were reported stolen on Friday from Spahl’s Garage on Lake Parkway in Webster have been returned. THE LAKE 940 spoke with Richard Spahl on Saturday and we told him we would try to help get them back. In less than 24 hours since our original article, and less than 48 hours since his neighbor Crystal Ryan vowed to get them back, the towers were returned – and a sign has been placed on them making note “This is not scrap. Please don’t touch.” “All I know is I made a promise to Mr. Spahl to give me one day and social media and I would…
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Auburn Police and Fire crews responded to a 3 car motor vehicle accident on Route 20 at South Street on Sunday afternoon. Few details are known at this time but there were some injuries reported. More will be updated as information becomes available.
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Millbury Police have put out a warning after a former Uber driver has been accused of stalking area women. Boston 25 News reports Richard Agyemang has been going around stalking women and won’t take no for an answer. “The fear is he is aggressive. His behavior is escalating,” Millbury Police Detective Andrea Warpula told the television station. Agyemang allegedly approached two Panera Bread employees at the Shoppes at Blackstone Valley in Millbury recently, following one to her vehicle trying to engage her in conversation. He told police he was looking for a girlfriend, but ended up being charged with annoying and accosting, a misdemeanor that doesn’t require jail time. Police say Agyemang has been fired by…
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At 10AM on Monday May 21st there will be a ceremony at the Auburn Public Library honoring the memory of Officer Ronald Tarentino Jr. The town of Auburn will be dedicating the Swanson Road bridge over Route 290 and a portion of Route 9 in Leicester in the late officer’s honor. Officer Tarentino was shot and killed during a traffic stop on May 22, 2016. During the ceremony there will be no parking available at the library. Every day our brave #police officers put their lives on the line to protect us. Proud to join bridge dedication today honoring @AuburnMAPolice Officer Ronald Tarentino Jr. who was killed in 2016. We’ll never forget him. pic.twitter.com/q6GGD0QAYI —…
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Oxford Police received a 9-1-1 call after a single car crash on Comins Road just after 1AM on Saturday, May 19th. Police say the female driver from Rochdale was arrested at the scene for operating under the influence, negligent operation, and a marked lanes violation. She will be arraigned on Monday in Dudley District Court. There were no injuries reported.
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UPDATE: The towers have been returned! Follow up story here. Webster resident Richard Spahl, who owns and operates Spahl and Son Garage on 2 Lake Parkway, reported he was the victim of a robbery this week. A 30 foot tall radio tower, separated into three 10 foot pieces, used for HAM or Amateur radio was removed from his property in the afternoon of Friday, May 18th sometime before 5PM. Mr. Spahl said, the tower pieces were laying on the ground and were expected to be assembled and attached to the building after siding work was completed on his garage. “They just disappeared” he told us. The estimated cost of the tower is about $1,000. THE…
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Due to the threat of rain, Thompson Speedway has announced the cancellation of Sunday’s Limited Sportsman Long Distance race. This 30 lap event was originally scheduled for May 20th will not be made up.
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