LOCAL NEWS
Fiery Crash Injures 4 On West Main Street In Dudley
THE LAKE 940 has learned of a head-on collision with multiple injuries involved on West Main Street in Dudley in the area of the courthouse. Several 911 calls were made around 7:20 PM on Wednesday, June 16th. West Main Street was closed for a time while crews worked to clear the scene. The Dudley Fire…
Read MoreFully Vaccinated? Sign Up For Your Shot At $1 Million
Are you fully vaccinated against Covid-19? If you are, you could soon be a millionaire (before taxes, that is.) On Tuesday, June 15th, Governor Charlie Baker announced the “VaxMillions” lottery contest for residents of Massachusetts. To be eligible, you have to be 18 or older, live in Massachusetts, and be fully vaccinated for the chance…
Read More4 People Hospitalized, 4 Dogs Killed in Woodstock Fire
Firefighters from around the area were dispatched to a burning structure on Route 169 in Woodstock. The blaze began in the overnight hours of Tuesday, June 15th. The 300-year-old, 3-story farmhouse was severely damaged. Due to the lack of fire hydrants in the area, water had to be trucked in from Dudley. Four people were…
Read MoreCrews Remove Stuck Truck From Dudley Parking Lot
First responders from Dudley were dispatched to the Park ‘N Shop Plaza on Airport Road in Dudley for reports of a stuck truck that had crashed. Around 3:30 PM on Monday, June 14th, crews found a truck that had mistakenly run over a handicapped parking bollard leaving the truck partially airborne. The driver of the…
Read MoreNo Swimming Or Boating Allowed On Webster Lake This Wednesday
The Town of Webster and the Webster Lake Association have announced there will be no boating or swimming allowed on Webster Lake on Wednesday, June 16th. The annual treatment of weeds is scheduled for that day. The beach, the walking tracks, dog park, and Lakeside boat ramp will all be closed. A full map of…
Read MoreBrandon Road In Dudley Closed Until Further Notice
Dudley Police Chief Steve Wojnar has sent us this traffic alert: (Effective Monday, June 14th) A recent bridge inspection was conducted in the Town of Dudley by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (Mass DOT). The Town of Dudley Highway Department was notified on or about May 28th of structural issues with one of the bridges…
Read MoreFree Cruise Around Webster Lake For Veterans On Flag Day
Samuel Slater’s Restaurant and Indian Princess are looking to salute local Veterans with their annual Flag Day cruise around Webster Lake. The free event includes lunch at the restaurant beginning at 12 Noon, then a voyage at 1:30 PM on Monday, June 14. This complimentary cruise is open to Veterans only, and a reservation must…
Read MoreFree Pizza Delivered To Webster Dentists
It was “all smiles” at the dental offices on Thompson Road in Webster when free lunch was delivered to the staff of Dr. Stephen Lorkiewicz and Dr. Ryan Harrington. Of course, being Covid-19 safe, those smiles were hidden under protective masks. With all the hardships that came in 2020, there were also countless stories of…
Read MoreArrest Made After Shooting On Mechanic Street in Southbridge
Earlier this week Southbridge Police responded to a report of a shooting on Mechanic Street. Several 911 calls were placed on Monday, June 7 at around 6:45 PM. According to a press release from Police Chief Shane Woodson, “officers observed a male subject bleeding profusely from the abdomen/chest area with an obvious gunshot wound.” The…
Read MoreWebster Congratulates Bartlett Class Of 2021
On their last day of school, seniors from Bartlett High School in Webster were surprised with lawn signs congratulating them for completing their public school career as part of the class of 2021. The signs were installed on Friday, June 4th by high school staff members. In a post on Facebook, they ask, “If you…
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