LOCAL NEWS
Oxford Police Need Help Identifying Suspect
The Oxford Police Department is looking for assistance identifying this male. He is accused of using a stolen debit card at several locations in the throughout Worcester county. Please call Officer Gagner at Oxford Police at (508) 987-0156 if you know his name or whereabouts.
Read MoreMediterranean Marketplace Founder Ed Hyder Dies
He was a local icon in the area, Edward Hyder, the founder of Worcester’s Mediterranean marketplace has passed away at the age of 67. Hyder opened Ed Hyder’s Mediterranean Marketplace on Pleasant Street in Worcester in 1975. The store specialized in hard to find meats, cheeses, spices, oils, hot sauces and prepared foods. On Facebook…
Read MoreCrews Respond To Webster Rollover
Webster Fire, Police and EMS responded to a vehicle on it’s roof into a stream with one person trapped inside. Police officers arrived on Monday night, just after 8PM to the scene at Boyden Street Extension. They were able to gain access to the patient. EMS provided medical treatment while Fire & Rescue crews from Engine…
Read MoreNative Grill & Wings In Oxford Abruptly Closes
Looks like the glass is empty for Native Grill & Wings in Oxford. We were informed from an anonymous source that the restaurant closed for good today giving no warning to employees. There are several servers, bartenders and other staff members out of a job. The person we spoke with told THE LAKE 940 the…
Read MoreNY Man Arrested In Connection To MA Forgery Scheme
On Thursday February 1st, at approximately 9PM, Trooper’s Ethan Hillman and Benjamin Gelb of the Massachusetts State Police Barracks in Sturbridge stopped a Honda Accord on Route 84 eastbound in the town of Holland, for traveling with its high beams on affecting heavy traffic. The driver was a 23 year old male from Brooklyn, New…
Read MoreRemembering The Blizzard Of 1978 – 40 Years Later
THE LAKE 940 AUDIO: Meteorologist Mark Rosenthal chats with Mike Roberts on the 40th Anniversary of the Blizzard of 1978. This week, residents of Webster (who are old enough) will remember exactly where they were 40 years ago. February 6th and 7th, 1978 when the “Great Blizzard of ’78” hit New England. It paralyzed the…
Read MoreAuburn Police Arrest 2 On Credit Card Fraud
On February 1st, just before 8PM Officer K. Chipman was on patrol in the area of Toys R Us in Auburn when he observed a lone, dark colored sedan with New York plates parked in the far corner of the lot with no lights on, despite the fact that there were numerous other parking spots…
Read MoreWhere To Find Girl Scout Cookies Today!
Looking for Girl Scout Cookies? Get on over to Marty’s Liquors on 119 West Main Street in Dudley today (Saturday, February 3rd) from 12 noon to 3PM! Kristina Mariea tells The Lake 940 the Dudley Brownie Troop 30499 will be braving the cold weather to sell the cookies starting at $5 per box. (Specialty cookies are $6)…
Read MoreWorcester Police Arrest Charlton Man For Drug Distribution
On Friday, February 2, 2018, members of Worcester’s Neighborhood Response Team were set up in the Main South portion of the city, conducting surveillance near 30 Chandler Street, a known area for loitering and drug activity. With a supervisor monitoring the area, he observed what appeared to be a drug transaction take place. The suspected…
Read MoreDog Found In Uxbridge Looking For Owner
Do you recognize this pup? It was found a short time ago in the area of Calumet Court in Uxbridge. If you recognize it, or are it’s owner you are asked to call Uxbridge Police at (508) 278-7755. Animal Control Officer Sullivan will be able to help you.
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