Earlier today, approximately 4,000 customers in Dudley were in the dark due to a National Grid power outage. The Dudley Police Department is reminding drivers that if you come across a traffic signal that is not working, to treat it as a 4 way stop. Due to the power outage, Shepherd Hill and Dudley Middle School will be releasing students at 12:30pm today. Power has been restored to some, but not everyone as of 12:15PM on Monday. No word yet on what caused this outage.
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The family of a Grafton girl who went missing in Sturbridge in August of 1993 is holding a vigil today, 25 years after her remains were found. Holly Piiranien was 10 years old at the time. She and her brother had been visiting her grandparents in Sturbridge when it is believed she was murdered. Reports at the time said that she and her brother had gone to a neighbor’s house to look at puppies. One of her shoes was found by the side of a road that day, but it wasn’t until 2 months later, on October 23rd, 1993 when Piiranien’s remains were found by hunters in nearby Brimfield. No one has ever been charged with…
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Just after midnight on Thursday, October 18th, Massachusetts State Police conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 84 in Sturbridge, which led to the arrest of three people for trafficking in heroin. A Honda CRV was spotted speeding and repeatedly drifting over lane markings, according to police. Shortly after being pulled over, police determined the driver, 27 year old Juan Jaquez of Lynn, or his occupants could confirm who owned the vehicle. With the help of K-9 Boomah, approximately 2.5 kilograms of a substance believed to be heroin was located inside the vehicle. Troopers additionally located and seized approximately $850 in cash. Jaquez and his two passengers, 38 year old Yanet Lopez Mendoza and 49…
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A 5 year old boy, who was reported missing from Webster 2 years ago, was found safe thousands of miles away this week. Police say Matthew Hale was taken by his mother, without permission, in September of 2016. Authorities in Orange County, Florida arrested his mother, 40 year old Christina Hale, and charged with kidnapping. A Massachusetts court granted Matthew’s father full custody of him and police issued a warrant for Christina Hale’s arrest in June of 2017. Deputies conducted surveillance on a home in Conway, Florida after a tip was received by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children noting the mother and child were living there. The boy was found to be…
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Just after 3PM on Wednesday, October 17th, fire crews dispatched to a 2 alarm fire at 24 Poland Street in Webster. The Webster Fire Department says they performed an aggressive interior attack and encountered heavy fire in the first floor kitchen. The fire spread into the second floor and was made its way into the attic before it was extinguished. The fire is believed to have started in the dishwasher while it was running. Mutual aid from Dudley, Douglas, Oxford and Southbridge assisted on the scene, while Sutton covered Webster’s station. The owner of the property and his pet dog were both able to leave the building before first responders arrived. Companies are on…
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Residents of Massachusetts who plan to vote in the November 6th election this year will have until Wednesday, October 17th to register. You can either register online at the Secretary of State’s website, or at your local town clerk’s office. In the 2018 mid-term election, incumbent Governor Charlie Baker is being contested by challenger Jay Gonzalez. For U.S. Senate, incumbent Elizabeth Warren is running against challenger Geoff Diehl and Shiva Ayyadurai. There are also a few ballot questions, including items that would require nurse-to-patient ratios in Massachusetts hospitals and repeal anti-discrimination protections for transgender people. To find your local polling place, and to view a copy of the ballot, click here. The voter registration deadline in…
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At 7:30 on Monday evening, October 15th, Southbridge Police were dispatched to 115 High Street for an argument between neighbors involving a firearm. As police began to investigate, they found 2 males with visible bruising on their faces and one of the men bleeding from his eye socket. The 2 men claimed they were assaulted by another tenant from the building. Police say, while speaking to one of the men, a Kel-Tech rifle that was being concealed inside of a blanket was recovered inside the apartment on the couch. Officers determined 20 year old Chase Keller of Spencer was attempting to hide the rifle from officers. Police also found live rounds of .22 caliber ammunition…
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Looking for a job? Need some extra cash for the upcoming holidays? Choice1Temps, located at 131 Main Street in Webster is hosting a job fair on Tuesday, October 16th from 9AM to 12Noon. Whether you are in-between jobs, interested in new opportunities or just looking to fill up some of your free time and make more money, the area’s premier staffing agency has openings for you. There are hundreds of positions open throughout Central Massachusetts, Northern Connecticut and Southern New Hampshire. Shifts of 8 and 12 hours each, include machine operating, warehouse, assembly and more. Entry level and skilled placement jobs are ready to be filled locally. If you have a resume’, bring it with…
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It’s not even Halloween yet, but it is almost time to start thinking about Christmas. The United Church Of Christ Federated reminds us that now is the time for needy local families to sign up for their annual giving tree. Residents of Webster or Dudley who may need a little help ensuring Santa makes a stop at their homes may sign up for the church’s giving tree. If your child is 12 years old or younger and lives with you, you are eligible to sign up. Sign up dates will be held at the church from 9AM to 11AM, located at 4 Church Street in Webster on the following dates: October 16, 18, 23, 25…
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Hot Costumes has been located in downtown Webster for over a dozen years, and if you haven’t gone into the 175 Main Street location yet, you’re missing out. If you have shopped there in the past, it is time to go back to see what’s new. Not only are they one of the areas only year-round costume, prop and accessory shops, they offer more than just Halloween costumes. The store specializes in party decor, including balloons in all shapes and sizes, paper goods and more. This will be Victoria Jewell’s 7th Halloween working in the store, her 3rd Halloween as an owner, and first year as solo owner. As you can imagine, October is one…
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