LOCAL NEWS
Careless Smoking Sparks Auburn Car Fire
On the afternoon of Friday, May 4th, the Auburn Fire Department was called to the westbound side of the Mass Pike to put out a fire in a Honda CR-V that began when an occupant did not properly dispose of smoking materials. The fire department reminds you to be cognizant of disposing items properly with…
Read MoreAll Clear After Bomb Threat Evacuates Dudley District Court
THE LAKE 940 has learned members of the Dudley Police and Fire Departments responded to a bomb threat at the Dudley District Court located on West Main Street. Groups of people could be seen evacuated outside as police were investigating inside on the morning of Friday May 4th. Dudley Police tell us a call was received…
Read MoreMore Road Work On Central Turnpike In Sutton
Sutton Police have a Traffic Alert for drivers of Central Turnpike. Whether you take Exit 7 off of Route 146 and head towards Oxford, or are traveling from Charlton or Oxford to get on to Route 146, you’ll need give yourself some extra time. On Friday, May 5th lane restrictions will be in place in…
Read MoreTruck Fire Stops Traffic On Route 395 North
The Auburn Fire Department was on the scene of a fully engulfed tractor trailer fire on Route 395 North on Thursday afternoon. Traffic is still backed up all the way back to Oxford if you are heading northbound. Seek an alternate route if possible. Delays are expected through the early evening. While on site fire…
Read MoreBartlett High School Hosts Board Of Selectmen Candidates
On Wednesday, May 2nd, The National Honor Society at Bartlett High School hosted a meet the candidates night with the 2 town residents on the ballot for a 3 year term on the Webster Board of Selectmen. Connor Brennan moderated a debate style presentation between incumbent Randy Becker and political newcomer Greg Walkowiak. (THE LAKE…
Read MoreGoodbye Fee, Hello Rate Increase For Webster Water Customers
What seems like ‘six of one and a half dozen of the other’ has come to Webster. Instead of seeing a fee on your water bill, you’ll see a larger rate increase than expected. As we shared on Monday, there was a segment of the Webster Board Of Selectmen meeting set aside for residents to…
Read MoreZero Tolerance For Shoplifting In Southbridge
Something you would think is common sense, just isn’t for some people. Southbridge Police say “due to the increase in shoplifting in our community” they have partnered with retail businesses and have formed the Counter-Crime Shoplifting Initiative. At their first meeting in March they have decided on a “zero tolerance approach to dealing with the…
Read MoreCharlton Officers Are First Responders Of The Year
Congratulations are in order for 2 local men from the Charlton Police Department. Officers Gary Wood and Tim Smith were chosen as First Responders of the Year at the Central Massachusetts Emergency Medical System’s annual meeting. Thanks to the officers quick response and actions, a 46 year old man in cardiac arrest was successfully resuscitated…
Read MoreKing Courier Van Collides With Box Truck In Dudley
Just before noon on Wednesday, May 2nd, Dudley Fire Department and EMS were called to a serious motor vehicle crash between a box truck and a King Courier van in front of the Pearl L. Crawford Memorial Library. Traffic near the intersection of Schofield Avenue & Brandon Road was detoured for a short time. One…
Read MoreCar Hits RV, Catches Fire, On Route 20 In Charlton
Shortly after 6:00 PM on Tuesday, May 1st, Charlton Police and Fire responded to a motor vehicle fire on Route 20 near O’Malley’s Truck & Auto Body. Charlton Police it appears the driver of a car drove through the parking lot and hit the parked camper. The accident caused both vehicles to catch on fire. The…
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