LOCAL NEWS
Sutton Police Seek Third Suspect From Chase
A routine traffic stop was anything but routine in Sutton this week. While officers were performing radar on Central Turnpike on Wednesday afternoon, Patrolman Bryan O’Rourke spotted a vehicle traveling over 60 mile per hour in a 35 mile per hour zone. The officer tried to pull the vehicle over, but it took off leading…
Read MoreWebster Dudley Business Alliance Advertising Workshop
On Wednesday, April 18th in the Webster Police Department’s Community Room, local businesses got together for an Advertising workshop hosted by the Webster Dudley Business Alliance. Three presenters gave insights as to how to get the most bang for your buck when advertising locally. The average person sees or hears thousands of ads per day, whether…
Read MoreDouglas Dog Nobody Wanted Is Now Up For Adoption
It was one month ago, Douglas Police posted the photo of this dog that was found roaming the streets. Since then Animal Control Officer Kevin Sullivan has been caring for him and trying to find his owner. Even though his photo has been shared hundreds of times, nobody has come forward to claim him. Now,…
Read MoreDetours On Route 56 In Leicester
If your travel plans take you to Route 56 (Paxton Street) in Leicester on Friday, April 20th plan for some extra time. The Leicester Police Department says road work will be taking place that will require detours. All Northbound traffic on Paxton Street (Rt. 56) will be detoured (right) on to Winslow Ave., (left) on to…
Read MoreOxford Accepts Town Manager’s Resignation
NBC 10 Boston is reporting that the embattled Town Manager, Brian Palaia, who was caught drinking on the job, and had tried to prevent town employees from promoting a retirement party for retired Fire Chief Sheri Bemis, has tendered his resignation. According to Karen Hensel, the Board has accepted “resignation and severance package” and they will…
Read MoreWebster Cashier Charged With Indecent Assault & Battery On Customer
Webster Police have made an arrest at Gilbert’s Market, located at 95 North Main Street, charging one person with indecent assault and battery. Deputy Chief Mike Shaw tells THE LAKE 940 that around 2:30 PM on Sunday April 15th, Webster Police responded to report of a sexual assault involving the clerk from Gilbert’s Market. Police…
Read MoreEmbattled Oxford Town Manager Is A Party Pooper
Oxford’s Town Manager, which NBC 10 Boston has reported was the subject of an emergency meeting last week, has put the kibosh on letting town employees promote a retirement party for former Oxford Fire Chief Sheri Bemis. Bemis, who was Massachusetts’ first full time female fire chief, retired earlier this year after serving the town of…
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Central Turnpike Lane Closure
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 Tuesday, April 17th and Wednesday, April 18th lane restrictions will…
Read MoreRoute 20 In Charlton Re-Opened After Crash
Route 20 in Charlton was shut down for a short while on the afternoon of Monday, April 16th after a vehicle traveling west crashed near City Power. The vehicle, traveling faster than the posted speed limit, hydroplaned and struck a telephone pole, then spun around and hit a large boulder. The vehicle flipped on its…
Read MoreNew Deputy Chief For Charlton Fire Department
Congratulations are in order for former Lieutenant Jason Cantara of the Southbridge Fire Department. After more than 30 years of fighting fires in Southbridge, Mr. Cantara has been selected to be the new Deputy Chief of the Charlton Fire Department. In a post on Facebook the department writes, “We are excited to have him join…
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