LOCAL NEWS
Carnival Coming To Memorial Beach In Webster
The Webster Brotherhood of Firefighters has announced a Fiesta Shows Carnival is coming to Webster on June 21 through the 24th. The carnival with rides, food, entertainment and prizes will be located on Memorial Beach in Webster. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Webster Fire Department. There will be unlimited ride specials…
Read MoreMinor Injuries From Oxford Crash
At approximately 9:15 on Tuesday Morning, Oxford Police and Fire-EMS responded to the scene of a two vehicle crash on Charlton Street. Ambulances transported patients from the scene to a local hospital with non life threatening injuries. No further information was available.
Read MoreWebster Lake Drowning Victim Identified
An 18 year old Worcester man died on Saturday night after going under the water while swimming in Webster Lake. Worcester County District Attorney Joe Early Jr.’s office says the victim was identified as Christensen Agnant, a recent graduate of South High Community School in Worcester. Worcester School Superintendent Maureen Binienda is making grief counselors…
Read MoreSwimmer Drowns In Webster Lake
Sunday Afternoon Update: Worcester County District Attorney Joe Early has identified the victim. That information is posted here. Crews from several local Fire and Rescue departments, including Webster, Oxford, Southbridge and Auburn were dispatched to the Lakeside Boat Ramp on Lakeside Avenue in Webster for the report of a distressed swimmer around 7:30PM. Dive teams…
Read MoreState 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…
Read MoreHow To Request A Free Mosquito Spraying
The Worcester Division of Public Health and the Department of Inspectional Services has entered into a partnership with Central Mass. Mosquito Control to offer comprehensive mosquito control services and programs throughout the area this summer. The goal is to reduce mosquito exposure to the public and the potential for disease transmission by mosquitoes through education,…
Read MoreDudley Free Smoke Detector Day
The Dudley Fire Department in association with the American Red Cross have teamed up to give out free smoke detectors to local families who do not have them. You are eligible to call and receive one if you own your own home in Dudley, it was built before 1975 and your current smoke alarms are…
Read More2 Southbridge Men Arrested In Possession Of Heroin
Southbridge Police have announced the arrest of 2 men after conducting surveillance in a high crime area of town. At around 5:30 on Monday afternoon police watched 3 men exchange items suspected to be narcotics. Police questioned one of the men, later identified as Joaquin Rosario, if he was possession of an illegal substance. Police say…
Read MoreSad End To Search For Uxbridge Peacock
The elusive peacock who has been roaming the streets of Uxbridge for the last week was almost captured several times but met an untimely end on Thursday morning. He was nicknamed ‘Waldo’ and had people wondering where he was at all times of the day. The unofficial mascot for the town of Uxbridge was hit by…
Read MoreWater Main Break In Oxford
Oxford Police and Fire-EMS were on scene of a water main break on Walnut Street in town on Wednesday afternoon. A portion of the street is still closed as emergency repairs will be taking place as soon as possible.
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