LOCAL NEWS
Dudley Power Outage Leads To Early School Dismissals
Earlier today, approximately 4,000 customers in Dudley were in the dark due to a National Grid power outage. The Dudley Police Department is reminding drivers that if you come across a traffic signal that is not working, to treat it as a 4 way stop. Due to the power outage, Shepherd Hill and Dudley Middle…
Read MoreHolly Piirainen Remembered 25 Years After Murder
The family of a Grafton girl who went missing in Sturbridge in August of 1993 is holding a vigil today, 25 years after her remains were found. Holly Piiranien was 10 years old at the time. She and her brother had been visiting her grandparents in Sturbridge when it is believed she was murdered. Reports…
Read More3 Arrested For Heroin Trafficking In Sturbridge
Just after midnight on Thursday, October 18th, Massachusetts State Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 84 in Sturbridge, which led to the arrest of three people for trafficking in heroin. A Honda CRV was spotted speeding and repeatedly drifting over lane markings, according to police. Shortly after being pulled over, police determined the…
Read MoreBoy Abducted From Webster Found Safe In Florida
A 5 year old boy, who was reported missing from Webster 2 years ago, was found safe thousands of miles away this week. Police say Matthew Hale was taken by his mother, without permission, in September of 2016. Authorities in Orange County, Florida arrested his mother, 40 year old Christina Hale, and charged with kidnapping.…
Read MoreWebster Crews Battle 2 Alarm Fire On Poland Street
Just after 3PM on Wednesday, October 17th, fire crews dispatched to a 2 alarm fire at 24 Poland Street in Webster. The Webster Fire Department says they performed an aggressive interior attack and encountered heavy fire in the first floor kitchen. The fire spread into the second floor and was made its way into the…
Read MoreLast Day To Register To Vote Is October 17
Residents of Massachusetts who plan to vote in the November 6th election this year will have until Wednesday, October 17th to register. You can either register online at the Secretary of State’s website, or at your local town clerk’s office. In the 2018 mid-term election, incumbent Governor Charlie Baker is being contested by challenger Jay…
Read MoreSpencer Man Arrested After Altercation In Southbridge
At 7:30 on Monday evening, October 15th, Southbridge Police were dispatched to 115 High Street for an argument between neighbors involving a firearm. As police began to investigate, they found 2 males with visible bruising on their faces and one of the men bleeding from his eye socket. The 2 men claimed they were assaulted…
Read MoreChoice1 Job Fair In Webster
Looking for a job? Need some extra cash for the upcoming holidays? Choice1Temps, located at 131 Main Street in Webster is hosting a job fair on Tuesday, October 16th from 9AM to 12Noon. Whether you are in-between jobs, interested in new opportunities or just looking to fill up some of your free time and make…
Read MoreThe Giving Tree Returns To Webster
It’s not even Halloween yet, but it is almost time to start thinking about Christmas. The United Church Of Christ Federated reminds us that now is the time for needy local families to sign up for their annual giving tree. Residents of Webster or Dudley who may need a little help ensuring Santa makes a…
Read MoreHot Costumes Is More Than Just Halloween Apparel
Hot Costumes has been located in downtown Webster for over a dozen years, and if you haven’t gone into the 175 Main Street location yet, you’re missing out. If you have shopped there in the past, it is time to go back to see what’s new. Not only are they one of the areas only…
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