LOCAL NEWS
Propane Leak Closes Oxford Home Depot
Oxford Police were on scene at The Home Depot store on Sutton Avenue on Tuesday morning after reports of an incident involving propane. Police say a gas line was ruptured by a forklift early this morning. Power and propane service to the building was shut off. Fire crews and Police were on scene for several…
Read MoreHow To Get A Free Taco In Webster & Auburn This Week
If you love tacos, and you love free stuff, be sure to be at Taco Bell at 71 East Main Street in Webster or 820 Southbridge Street in Auburn on Wednesday afternoon. All because the Golden State Warriors “stole” a road game during the NBA playoffs last week as part of the restaurant’s “Steal a…
Read MoreCharlton Police Help Save Ducklings From Storm Drain
First responders have to be prepared for anything that may be sent their way. Anything from car accidents, to robberies or even violent crime. On Tuesday, June 5th the Charlton Police Department received a call for a mother duck in distress on Route 20. When Officers arrived, they found 8 ducklings had fallen into a…
Read More65th Anniversary of June 9, 1953 Worcester Tornado
Most of us remember the June 1, 2011 tornadoes that ripped through Springfield, Brimfield and Southbridge that killed 3 and injured hundreds, but there is a chance you might not have been born 65 years ago when the 1953 Worcester Tornado hit the area on June 9, 1953. Just before 4:30PM, the tornado touched down…
Read MoreWave Runners & Trailer Stolen From Lakeview Marine
Webster Police say a male, driving what is believed to be a 2003-2006 GMC 4-door quad cab pickup truck, pulled into Lakeview Marine’s parking lot on Thompson Road and left with a trailer holding 2 Yamaha Wave Runners. Security cameras caught the suspect in the act just after 9PM on Monday, June 4th. Police say the…
Read MoreCoffee With Congressman Jim McGovern On Saturday
Residents of Webster, Douglas and Oxford are invited to have coffee with your Congressman on Saturday, June 9th. Congressman Jim McGovern will be hosting a get-together at Point Breeze Restaurant in Webster from 11AM to 12Noon where he will make himself available to comments and questions. This is an opportunity for his constituents to let…
Read MoreImportant Message From Webster’s Animal Control Officer
There have been recent bear sightings in Dudley and Sturbridge, and now reports of at least one fox in Webster. Michelle Lafleche is the Animal Control Officer in Webster, and wants to help make the public aware of how to properly interact with wildlife creatures. Michelle says Animal Control has been dealing with several calls…
Read MoreWest Brookfield Police Nab Drug Dealer In Traffic Stop
On Saturday, June 2nd at 2:22AM, West Brookfield Police Officer Paul Cowden stopped a vehicle on West Main Street operated by 28 year old Jeffrey Brodeur of Warren. During the stop, actions by the driver caused the officer’s suspicions to be raised. Upon further investigation, a quantity of drugs, a scale, baggies and a ledger…
Read MoreSerial Burglar Violates Probation, Sentenced To 8 More Years In Prison
A 42-year-old Leominster man, who was found guilty of a series of house breaks in 2012, was sentenced to prison for an additional 8 years on Wednesday after he was found in violation of his probation. Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr.’s office says David King was originally sentenced to 7 to 8…
Read MorePersonnel Changes At Webster Public Schools
On Wednesday, June 6th, Superintendent of Webster Public Schools Ruthann Goguen announced, Dr. Peter Cushing has been hired as the next Principal of Bartlett High School. Dr. Cushing will be joining the Webster Public Schools on July 1. Superintendent Goguen said, “we look forward to welcoming him to our community.” Dr. Cushing recently spent some time…
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