LOCAL NEWS
Chrysler For Classrooms To Benefit Woodstock Elementary School
On Thursday May 24th from 3:30 to 7:30PM, Putnam Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram located at 157 Providence Pike in Putnam, is holding a fundraiser to benefit local students at Woodstock Elementary School. For every test drive in the all-new Chrysler Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid during the event, the dealership will donate $10 to the school, up…
Read MoreWebster Man Charged With OUI After Crash
On Saturday May 19th, just after 11PM Webster Police observed a car speeding on Lake Street. Officer Aaron Suss reportedly watched it turn onto Granite Street, almost striking a telephone pole. Police attempted to pull the vehicle over but it would not slow down. After a short chase the operator of the car, later identified…
Read MorePalmieri’s Pizza Of Putnam Closes Suddenly
After 8 years in business, Palmieri’s Pizza at 235 Kennedy Drive in Putnam has closed. In a Facebook post on Sunday evening the owners shared the news that they have decided to sell the business. A handwritten sign taped to the window says a new establishment named The Quarterback Pub is expected to open soon.…
Read MoreWebster Tower Returned With Help Of Social Media
With the help of social media, the tower segments that were reported stolen on Friday from Spahl’s Garage on Lake Parkway in Webster have been returned. THE LAKE 940 spoke with Richard Spahl on Saturday and we told him we would try to help get them back. In less than 24 hours since our original…
Read MoreInjuries Reported In 3 Car Auburn Crash
Auburn Police and Fire crews responded to a 3 car motor vehicle accident on Route 20 at South Street on Sunday afternoon. Few details are known at this time but there were some injuries reported. More will be updated as information becomes available.
Read MoreSafety Alert For Women Who Use Uber In Worcester County
Millbury Police have put out a warning after a former Uber driver has been accused of stalking area women. Boston 25 News reports Richard Agyemang has been going around stalking women and won’t take no for an answer. “The fear is he is aggressive. His behavior is escalating,” Millbury Police Detective Andrea Warpula told the…
Read MoreBridge Dedication Honors Late Auburn Officer
At 10AM on Monday May 21st there will be a ceremony at the Auburn Public Library honoring the memory of Officer Ronald Tarentino Jr. The town of Auburn will be dedicating the Swanson Road bridge over Route 290 and a portion of Route 9 in Leicester in the late officer’s honor. Officer Tarentino was shot…
Read MoreRochdale Woman Arrested For OUI After Oxford Crash
Oxford Police received a 9-1-1 call after a single car crash on Comins Road just after 1AM on Saturday, May 19th. Police say the female driver from Rochdale was arrested at the scene for operating under the influence, negligent operation, and a marked lanes violation. She will be arraigned on Monday in Dudley District Court. There…
Read MoreWebster Resident Reports Radio Tower Stolen
UPDATE: The towers have been returned! Follow up story here. Webster resident Richard Spahl, who owns and operates Spahl and Son Garage on 2 Lake Parkway, reported he was the victim of a robbery this week. A 30 foot tall radio tower, separated into three 10 foot pieces, used for HAM or Amateur radio was…
Read MoreThompson Speedway Cancels Sunday Race
Due to the threat of rain, Thompson Speedway has announced the cancellation of Sunday’s Limited Sportsman Long Distance race. This 30 lap event was originally scheduled for May 20th will not be made up.
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