LOCAL NEWS
Webster Man Charged With Impersonating A Police Officer
A Webster man was in court this week pleading not guilty to using flashing blue lights on his vehicle while driving through traffic. The Telegram & Gazette reports Aaron Bates was charged with impersonating a police officer and disturbing the peace. The offense took place back in January when a witness saw Bates passing traffic…
Read MoreNo Credible Threat At Southbridge High School
Southbridge Police have put out an alert after being contacted about a social media post that has gone viral. There is a post from “Ray Andres” being circulated indicating that he intends to bring a gun to school and do harm. The school mentioned is “SHS.” Police say it appears the post originated in another…
Read MoreDouglas Man Arrested For Threat Over Potholes
Police have arrested a Douglas man for allegedly threatening to kill a town administrator over not filling potholes near his home. Douglas Police Chief Nick Miglionico shared the information with us, charging 57 year old Paul Keddy with threatening to commit murder after Keddy called Highway Superintendent John Furno last week to complain about the…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting Set For New Uxbridge Fire Station
The community is invited to visit Uxbridge Fire Department’s new headquarters on Saturday, April 21st at 10AM for a ribbon cutting and open house event. The station will be open during the day to allow residents an opportunity to visit and see the station. According to a post on social media, “There are still many punch…
Read MoreWebster Hoops For Hopes Program Returns Tonight
The Webster Police Department has announced their popular ‘Hoops 4 Hope’ Summer youth program is back by popular demand making a special Winter appearance for school vacation week. Webster youths ages 13 to 17 can join join Officers on February 22nd through February 24th from 7 to 10PM at the Park Avenue School for great…
Read MoreThree Men Arrested in Worcester on Drug and Gun Charges
A motor vehicle stop on Southbridge Street in Worcester on Tuesday, February 20th led to the arrest of three men on gun and drug charges. Trooper Benjamin Grasso and Trooper Paul Aten were on patrol on Southbridge Street in Worcester when they stopped a 2006 Nissan Altima for a motor vehicle violation. When the troopers…
Read MoreWater Main Repair In Southbridge
The Southbridge Water Department conducted a water main repair on Worcester Street at the intersection of Olney Ave on Wednesday, February 21st from 7AM to 3:30PM. The Southbridge Police Department asked residents and visitors to avoid the area and to plan accordingly as traffic backed up in that vicinity throughout the day.
Read MoreWebster Lake Featured On Ellen Show
Did you see 6 year old Nate Seltzer on Ellen on Tuesday? He is a young geography expert that can identify bodies of water just from photographs. This was his second time on the program, and he was able to identify Webster Lake, by it’s shortened name Lake Chaubunagungamaug. Does anyone actually call it that? To…
Read MoreBay Path Awarded $165,415 Skills Capital Grant
On Friday, February 16th, The Baker-Polito Administration awarded $2.3 million in Skills Capital Grants to seven high schools throughout Massachusetts that will use the funds to purchase new industry-standard equipment, in a variety of fields, so students are better prepared for college and careers. Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School in Charlton was awarded $165,415…
Read MoreWebster Police Search For Hit-And-Run Vehicle
Have you seen this vehicle? The Webster Police Department is investigating a hit and run accident that occurred on Mechanic Street at around 9PM on Saturday, February 17th. The suspect is a dark colored Ford Explorer, likely with front passenger side damage, similar to the vehicle in the poster above. The vehicle struck the victim’s…
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