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Serious Motor Vehicle Accident On East Main Street In Webster
Webster Police are currently diverting eastbound traffic on East Main Street near McDonalds after a serious motor vehicle accident was reported on Monday afternoon. Police say westbound traffic is flowing slowly. Police suggest detouring through Lincoln Street and avoiding the area if possible for the near future. More information will be updated as it is…
Read MoreState Police Arrest Worcester Man On Gun Charges In Sturbridge
On Sunday, August 5th at 1:30AM, Massachusetts State Police arrested a Worcester man on Route 84 in Sturbridge after a motor vehicle stop. Troopers pulled over a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee on Route 84 eastbound for motor vehicle infractions. Further investigation revealed that the operator, 23 year old Miguel Portela of Worcester, was unlicensed to…
Read MoreStolen Wheelchair Returned To Paralyzed Dog In Southbridge
UPDATE: Tammy and Blue’s owner have told us that the wheels have been returned! In a post on Facebook, Anna says “Our wheels were returned thank you everyone who helped get them back and thank you to whoever returned them were so happy to see them in our yard this morning.” Original story below. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10216634331473806…
Read MoreCleanup Begins After Webster Tornado [PHOTOS]
The cleanup has begun throughout Webster and parts of Dudley after an EF-1 tornado with winds of up to 110 miles per hour tore through downtown on Saturday morning. Luckily, only one person was treated for minor injuries when a tree fell on her car as she was driving on Main Street. Main Street was…
Read MoreNational Weather Service Confirms Tornado In Webster
The National Weather Service is investigating a tornado that touched down on Main Street in Webster on Saturday morning. Meteorologists confirmed the tornado on Saturday afternoon, but they are still surveying the damage and may take another day or two to determine wind speeds and path of the storm. A Tornado Warning was issued for…
Read MoreTornado Warning Issued For Parts Of MA, RI, CT
A Tornado Warning has just been issued for the immediate Webster area. The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a * Tornado Warning for… Northeastern Windham County in northern Connecticut… Northeastern Tolland County in northern Connecticut… Southeastern Worcester County in central Massachusetts… Northwestern Providence County in Rhode Island… * Until 1000 AM EDT. *…
Read MoreSouthbridge Man Arrested After RI Home Invasion
In the early morning hours of August 2nd, The Coventry, RI Police Department responded to a 911 call regarding a home invasion at 30 Parker Street. A female resident heard noises in her home, and confronted a male inside, who forced her out of his way and ran from the scene. No injuries were sustained…
Read MoreGrand Opening Of Big Belly Cafe In Webster
Bring your appetite for an all day celebration that any foodie would be happy to take part in. It’s an all you can eat smorgasbord at the grand opening of the new Big Belly Cafe in Webster. The new restaurant at 144 Gore Road has taken over right where My Brothers’ Place left off after…
Read MoreSouthbridge Man Charged With Motor Vehicle Break-Ins
As a result of a lengthy investigation, the Southbridge Police Department says that 30 year old Tommie Lee Goddard of 115 High Street in Southbridge has been charged with 3 counts of breaking and entering into motor vehicles and 2 counts of larceny. Goddard was identified as the subject caught on video surveillance last month attempting…
Read MoreWest Nile Virus Found In Webster, Mosquito Spraying Begins Tonight
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has recently identified one positive mosquito sample from the area of Sutton Road in Webster. The Town of Webster has coordinated with Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control to spray the area of concern to try to lessen the threat of the virus. The spraying will begin after sunset on August 2nd…
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