LOCAL NEWS
Woodstock Academy Early Dismissal Due To Extreme Heat
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…
Read More45th Annual St. Joseph Polish Festival This Weekend
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…
Read MoreRamp To 395 Re-Opens After Motorcycle Crash In Oxford
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.
Read MoreCar Vs Pole On Main Street In Oxford
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…
Read More2 Injured In Wednesday Afternoon Crash In Dudley
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…
Read MoreMeet Webster’s Newest Millionaire, Victoria Diliddo
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…
Read MoreBourbon Street Bash At Indian Ranch
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…
Read MoreWebster Opiate Task Force Hosts Free Narcan Training
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…
Read MoreSmall Fire Outside Of Webster Senior Center Due To Careless Smoker
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…
Read MoreBackpacks Needed To Help Area Homeless
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…
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