Route 12 in Webster was closed for a short time on Tuesday evening near K-Mart while the Webster Fire Department was on the scene of a fire at a small home located at 85 Worcester Road. Mutual aid was called in from Dudley. According to records, the mobile style home is 2 bedrooms and 672 square feet. The Lake 940 has learned at a 90 year old woman lives in the home and was able to get out safely. On social media, a neice of the resident thanked the firefighters and person who called the fire in, saying that her aunt “had no idea what was going on.” Firefighters reportedly found her sitting on the…
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Shortly after noon on Tuesday, another school bus accident on the icy roads of Sutton was reported. This time it was a smaller Ford Van that went off the road and hit a telephone pole on Dodge Road. The vehicle was transporting pre-schoolers at the time of the accident. One student, the bus driver and bus monitor were all transported to UMass Medical Center with various injuries. We have asked Sutton’s Superintendent of Schools, Theodore Friend, if he stands by his decision to have classes today. So far he has decided not to respond to our questions. Many parents we spoke with think closing schools, or at least delaying classes while road crews treated the…
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The early morning freezing rain did not lead to any school cancellations or delays in the area. In this Sutton neighborhood the roads were icy enough to cause several spinouts, leading to a school bus with about 20 students on it, to slide down the hill on Peach Tree Drive, ripping out a mailbox and crashing into another car. Cheryl Kearney Katz says she heard people yelling outside of her house and started to record a video. It was then posted on Facebook. Luckily there were no injuries reported. A sand or salt truck was dispatched to the scene and both vehicles were able to drive away after the accident. Do you think school should…
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The Massachusetts Hazardous Materials Response Team assisted the Aubrn Fire Department on Monday night identifying an unknown powder substance at Wendy’s located at 688 Southbridge Street. Shortly after 6 PM authorities were dispatched to the restaurant for a reported person overdosing in the bathroom. It was later reported the person was in cardiac arrest. On arrival crews treated and transported the person by ambulance to the hospital. An unknown powder substance was also found at the scene. The HAZMAT team along with the Board of Health were called to the scene. A mix of illegal substances were identified. The restaurant was closed for about four hours and has since reopened. The substances were contained to…
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The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles are making their way to Super Bowl LII on February 4th. With all the hype surrounding game day, you can count on scammers being eager to take advantage of fans. Paula Fleming from the Better Business Bureau of Massachusetts and Rhode Island tells us, “Since there is such a high demand for playoff tickets, BBB anticipates a high increase in ticket scams. Scammers use these opportunities to lure consumers into purchasing counterfeit tickets that will unfortunately affect many sports fans.” The BBB warns those participating in the celebration of the big game to play defensively when purchasing tickets, hotel rooms, and even NFL merchandise. Coming across tickets to…
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Do you know this person? The Oxford Police Department is looking for help from the public in identifying the man in this photo. He is wanted in connection with theft and assault at Walmart last night. He was last seen leaving Walmart parking lot in a gray Honda element. If you have information please contact the Oxford Police Department at (508) 987-0156.
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This morning between 5:30 and 5:45, an unidentified male reportedly broke into several motor vehicles that were left unlocked in the area of Shepard Road and Wallace Road in Sturbridge. The suspect was described as wearing dark clothing, either a hooded sweatshirt or a black winter cap, and was of medium build. The suspect was operating a black Honda or Toyota sedan. The Sturbridge Police is seeking the assistance of the residents who may have information on the suspect or the vehicle he was operating, Please call the Sturbridge Police Department at (508) 347-2525.
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The flu has been particularly widespread this Winter, leading many churches in the area to change their normal routines to try to battle the outbreak of the virus. Catholic dioceses around the country have released guidelines in an effort to keep parishioners healthy. Nearby Bishops have sent out advisories on how people should protect themselves against exposure to influenza. This includes waving instead of shaking hands during the traditional sign of peace, and also passing on drinking from the chalice during communion. It is also recommended to wash your hands before and after church, or even bring hand sanitizer with you to use before or after mass. Another tip, try to keep your hands away from your…
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The Thompson Historical Society is raising funds to replace the 114 year-old Spanish-tile roof on the Ellen Larned Museum. This building has served the citizens of Thompson for more than a century and is now in need of a roof. The building, listed on the National Historic Register, was constructed in 1902 through the efforts of Ellen Larned, famed historian and first female member of the prestigious Connecticut Historical Society. The funds will be used to remove the current roof, salvage the usable tiles, repair and replace the underlayment and reinstall the tile, replacing damaged or non-usable tiles. This project will insure the building can be used for generations to come. According to a post…
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Oxford Fire, Police and EMS were on the scene of a possible vehicle rollover on Route 395 South between Exits 4 and 5 on Saturday afternoon. Traffic heading south was very slow for several hours after the initial accident. First responders were on the scene treating the occupant of the vehicle for minor injuries. Witnesses say the truck somehow jumped over a guardrail.
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