LOCAL NEWS
Many Injured In 4 Car Crash On Route 20 In Oxford
Many local fire and rescue teams assisted Oxford Fire/EMS and Police departments on the scene of a 4 vehicle crash on Route 20 on Friday afternoon. Eastbound traffic was backed up into Charlton as several lanes were blocked off while crews worked to clear the area. Multiple people were transported to area hospitals for treatment…
Read MoreSouthbridge Woman Arrested For Biting Boyfriend
On Wednesday, March 14th at 8:30PM Southbridge Police officers were called to the second floor apartment of 116 Charlton Street to investigate a domestic disturbance. When officers arrived they noticed a large amount of blood on the floor. Officers spoke with a 49 year man who was bleeding heavily from his forehead. The male subject…
Read MoreWorcester Gang Unit Arrest 18 Year Old For Gun Possession
On Wednesday, March 14th just before 5PM, members of the Worcester Police Gang Unit were patrolling the Grafton Hill area of the city. The officers observed a male that they were familiar with as being in a local gang, identified as 18 year old Edward Gale. Gale walked passed the officers who were sitting in…
Read MoreIs A Fourth Nor’Easter Headed Towards Webster?
This year, the month of March really did come in like a lion, and might even go out like one too. According to the National Weather Service, there another possible Nor’Easter on our doorsteps for next Tuesday. Yes, March 20th, the day that is supposed to be the first day of Spring! If this forecast…
Read MoreIn Webster Schools, ‘Kindness Matters’
Exactly one month after the Parkland, Florida school shootings, schools across the country have been planning student “walk outs” or protests during classes. That was not exactly the case in Webster. Superintendent Ruthann Goguen tells THE LAKE 940, “All students and staff (have received) wrist bands that read: “In Webster, Kindness Matters!” Each school in…
Read MoreWebster Man Arrested On Armed Robbery Charges
After a month-long investigation by Webster Police, 31 year old Santos Perez of 9 East Main Street was placed under arrest, in connection to an armed robbery at Gilbert’s Market on North Main Street in Webster. The robbery occurred on February 11th just before 8PM. A masked male had entered the store brandishing a knife…
Read MoreTips To Protect Yourself From Storm Chasing Contractors
Snow storms, severe wind, floods and other natural disasters often bring out the best in people, as strangers reach out to help others in need. Unfortunately, the aftermath of a crisis also brings out some contractors taking advantage of those who have already been victimized. The Better Business Bureau has sent THE LAKE 940 information…
Read MoreSturbridge Police Searching For Dine & Dash Suspects
We don’t have much information on these 2, and the surveillance photos aren’t the best, but the Sturbridge Police are asking for help from the public in identifying the 2 men above. Police say they are wanted for questioning after walking out of a local restaurant without paying their bill. Any information can be directed…
Read MoreThe Fairy Prom Mother Offers Dresses To Local Girls In Need
Do you have a prom, homecoming or cocktail dress taking up space in your closet? A local non-profit organization, The Fairy Prom Mother, started by 16 year old Emily Goodrich of Oxford, is now accepting new or gently worn dresses, accessories and dress shoes to be redistributed to local high school girls for the upcoming…
Read MoreCrashes Reported On Several Area Highways
The third Nor’easter in the last 2 weeks has been causing a lot of serious crashes on area roadways. The Massachusetts State Police is currently responding to several different crashes involving multiple vehicles and tractor trailers. Here are just a few of the most recent ones. If you don’t have to go out, you are…
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