State Police Arrest 3 From Ohio In Charlton

On Friday, June 1st at about 2 PM, Massachusetts State Police stopped a vehicle on The MassPike in Charlton that led to the arrest of 3 people from Ohio. A Trooper from the Sturbridge Barracks observed a 2017 Hyundai Accent traveling slowly in the left lane of Route 90 Eastbound in Sturbridge,  causing other vehicles to…

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Charlton Officers Are First Responders Of The Year

Congratulations are in order for 2 local men from the Charlton Police Department.  Officers Gary Wood and Tim Smith were chosen as First Responders of the Year at the Central Massachusetts Emergency Medical System’s annual meeting. Thanks to the officers quick response and actions, a 46 year old man in cardiac arrest was successfully resuscitated…

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D’Angelo’s In Webster Has Permanently Closed

If you want a Number 9 steak sub you’ll have to drive to Auburn, Charlton or Worcester now that the D’Angelo Grilled Sandwich Shop in the Big Lots Plaza has closed its doors for good.  Calling the number listed for the store on 118 East Main Street, you get a chipper voice recording saying, “We…

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Charlton Police Offer Inmate Rewards Card

If you get arrested in Charlton you soon may be able to get rewarded for it. On April 1st, the Charlton Police Department announced, they “are one of the first to participate in the Massachusetts Department of Corrections Inmate Rewards System,” chosen for representing a typical small town Police Department in Massachusetts. The press release says…

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Many Injured In 4 Car Crash On Route 20 In Oxford

Many local fire and rescue teams assisted Oxford Fire/EMS and Police departments on the scene of a 4 vehicle crash on Route 20 on Friday afternoon. Eastbound traffic was backed up into Charlton as several lanes were blocked off while crews worked to clear the area.  Multiple people were transported to area hospitals for treatment…

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Do You Recognize These Children?

If you recognize these 2 children, you may be able to help identify the owner of a lost iPod.  Kathleen Kunkel says she found the device with a case at the Shepherd Hill basketball game at WPI on Saturday night.  If you were there recently and dropped one by accident, she would like you to get…

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Fatal Pedestrian Accident On Route 20 In Charlton

At around 8:30 PM on Friday night, a 50 year old Charlton man was struck and killed by a car while he was attempting to cross Route 20 between the Gulf gas station and Ted’s Package Store. Charlton Fire Department personnel initially transported the man to Harrington Hospital in Southbridge, but was later flown to…

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Blake Brandes To Perform At Bay Path

On Wednesday, March 14th, students of Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School will learn about the growth mindset and grit from Blake Brandes, who has a doctorate in hip-hop and global youth cultures.  He is also a TEDx speaker and international youth motivational speaker. Brandes will present the work of Carol Dweck and Angela Duckworth…

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‘No Left Turn’ In Charlton After Several Crashes On Route 20

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has officially posted ‘No Left Turn’ signs at the end of the driveway at the Treehouse Brewery and on Route 20 at the east end of Zorba’s Restaurant parking lot.  The Charlton Police Department say that these turn restrictions are in place effective immediately, and will be enforced by both…

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Bay Path Secure Following Threat Made During School

Extra security, including a Charlton Police officer, was in place at Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School on Wednesday after a student was overheard making a comment that involved possibly shooting up the school. The remark was allegedly made in a hallway on Tuesday afternoon.  Concerned students who overheard it reported it to authorities…

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