A small section of Dudley and Webster is without power on Sunday afternoon after reports of a blown transformer. National Grid estimates approximately 600 customers are without power as of 12:15PM and service should be restored in the next 2 hours.
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A new peer recovery center for those battling addiction will open in Webster on Monday, August 20th. The Opening The Word Peer Recovery Center is holding an open house at from 5 to 8 PM at 10 Mechanic Street. If you, or someone you know, would like to learn more about the new facility, the public is invited to join the peer recovery coaches and mentors who will answer any questions that you may have. The center is run in conjunction with The Church of the Reconciliation as an outreach ministry focused on supporting the recovery of individuals who suffer from substance abuse disorder. Pastor Janice Ford, who is a member of the Webster Opiate Task…
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A 27 year old man with ties to Fitchburg and Dudley, accused of hitting and dragging a state trooper while fleeing a traffic stop on Chase Avenue in Webster on Friday, has been arrested by police. The trooper was treated and released for minor injuries at a local hospital. At least 1 helicopter was sent to Webster to help the search for the green 2008 Honda Pilot, owned by the passenger, a 40 year old Dudley woman. A ‘Be On The Lookout’ was also issued for all surrounding police departments. The pair, later identified as Cory Peterson and Jessica Crutchley of Dudley, were captured on South Street in Fitchburg around 6PM according to State Police. Both, also…
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Ownership of the Pawtucket Red Sox have made it official. The team is moving to Worcester and changing their name from the Paw Sox to the Woo Sox. As first announced yesterday, when Guy Glodis spilled the beans a little too early, the major announcement and rumors were correct. On Friday, August 17th, The Pawtucket Red Sox signed a Letter of Intent to build an innovative downtown ballpark in Worcester that would be scheduled to open in 2021. PawSox Chairman Larry Lucchino signed the letter in a ceremony at Worcester’s City Hall with Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, Mayor Joe Petty, and City Manager Ed Augustus. The project is subject to the approval of the Worcester…
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UPDATE: Fitchburg Police have made an arrest. Details can be found here. Massachusetts State Police units are currently searching for suspects and a vehicle that fled a motor vehicle stop on Chase Avenue in Webster. As the driver fled, the sport utility vehicle dragged the Trooper who had pulled it over for a short distance. The Trooper stopped the SUV, with a male driver and female passenger, in the area of 26 Chase Avenue in Webster at approximately 12:25 PM on Friday, August 17th. While the Trooper was on foot at the side of the car, the vehicle accelerated away and dragged the Trooper for a short distance. The vehicle then fled on Chase Avenue…
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On Thursday night, August 16th at around 9:30 PM, Officer Michael O’Leary of the Webster Police Department was patrolling the area when he observed a license plate with no registration sticker affixed to it. Once the plate was looked up, he found the registration was reported stolen and had been revoked due to insurance cancellation. After pulling the vehicle over and approaching the driver, a scale and money was found stuffed between the driver’s seat and center console. As a result of an investigation, the driver, 36 year old Randy Murhammer of Falmouth and was identified as Randy Murhammer, and Kevin Wood, of Dudley were found to be in possession of a small baggie containing a white powder,…
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The Dudley Police Department’s Facebook page reports a mail scam has been showing up in residents’ mailboxes this week. It was reported to the Town Assessor’s office on Thursday afternoon. A Dudley resident received an official looking piece of mail with a request for payment of an $86 service fee to obtain a copy of their current grant deed and property assessment profile. The letter and information in the letter did not come from the town of Dudley, and you are encouraged not to submit payment to them or give them any of your personal information. The Secretary of State website says, a copy of your deed may be obtained from the Registry of Deeds…
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Are the Pawtucket Red Sox officially moving to Worcester? According to a post on Facebook, former State Senator and former Worcester County Sheriff Guy Glodis sure makes it seem that way. All it took was a picture of a ‘W’ Red Sox hat with this caption to cause a stir, “Big announcement coming tomorrow, and celebration party hosted by Tim Murray and the Worcester Chamber tomorrow at the Ballot Box (4-8pm).” The Ballot Box is Glodis’ bar located in Kelly Square in Worcester. Nothing official on the Worcester County Chamber of Commerce’s website or Facebook page yet. There has been many months of speculation about the minor league baseball team’s future in Rhode Island. We’ll…
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On Monday, August 13th, just after 5:30AM a 2 alarm fire was reported at 32 West Dudley Road in Dudley. At 0541 hours today an alarm was transmitted for a possible building fire at number 32 West Dudley Rd. When firefighters arrived the blaze was already well involved in the attic and roof. Mutual aid arrived and an aggressive interior attack was made by responders. The Dudley Fire Department says a third alarm had to be sounded because of water supply issues in the area. Mutual aid was utilized from Southbridge, Charlton, Quinebaug, Webster, Douglas, and Webster EMS. The fire is currently under investigation by the state fire marshal’s office. More photos from the scene…
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We first learned about Tommie Lee Goddard after he turned himself in to Southbridge Police on August 2nd after he was charged in several break-ins. On Friday, August 10th Detectives from the Southbridge Police Department showed up at his apartment at 115 High Street with a search warrant, due to an ongoing investigation of breaking and entering into motor vehicles. Detectives also had an arrest warrant issued by Dudley District Court for his apprehension for committing numerous motor vehicle breaks and the subsequent larceny of property. As a result of the search warrant, Goddard was immediately taken into custody on the arrest warrant without incident. Several items were also secured as evidence which were believed…
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