Good news if you didn’t win Powerball last night. Nobody else did either. That means Webster’s Powerball fever is growing. Wednesday’s jackpot will be worth at least $440 million. The winning numbers drawn last night were 28-36-41-51-58 with Powerball number 24. If Powerball isn’t your game, the Mega Millions jackpot has also risen to $343 million. The next jackpot for that game will be held on Tuesday night. Remember when you had to drive to Labonte’s or Rollie’s in Thompson just to play Powerball?
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This is probably not something residents of Webster and neighboring Oxford want to hear. A Sutton company has applied to move their biomedical waste transfer station to 56 Worcester Road in Webster. The Telegram & Gazette reports there was a lawsuit involved with United Medical Waste Management and Webster’s Board of Health earlier this year. After a Worcester Superior Court Judge decided the board was required to vote on the application, it was determined that the company’s proposal does not pose a danger to public health for residents. It probably does not mean that you’d like to see the constant convoy of trucks delivering up to 49 tons of waste per day in your backyard. The…
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After the deadly fire in The Bronx, NY this week, Auburn’s Fire Department is reminding local families if you are ever involved with a fire at your home, don’t forget to close the door behind you after exiting the building. They call it a “life safety reminder” that will give other people time to escape the flames and help to slow fire growth. It was reported the door was left open in the New York tragedy that took the lives of 12 people.
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The Webster area has struggled to get out of the single digits all week, add some snow to that and things are getting messy. There’s a chance of some snow over the last weekend of 2017, and Connecticut State Police are reminding drivers to take it a little slower when the weather is so cold. This morning on Twitter they shared a photo of a car that slid off the road and up a barrier. “Snow is falling in several areas across the state, and it might not be heavy or sticking to all surfaces, but….. with these very low temperatures roads still may be slick. Reduce your speed.” was the message from earlier today. Luckily,…
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Introducing Webster’s brand new radio station! We’re THE LAKE 940. We start every hour with the latest news, and then give you 9 SONGS IN A ROW commercial free. Songs you know by artists you love like FLEETWOOD MAC, BILLY JOEL, JOURNEY, ELTON JOHN, EAGLES, CHICAGO, BEE GEES and more! You asked for it, and we’ve delivered. Webster’s Greatest Hits are more than the same few songs over and over again. We are playing thousands of songs that will help you feel good and bring back memories. In the coming weeks we are adding even more LOCAL content both on the radio and on our brand new website Lake940.com. If you’d like to be a…
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Webster Fire and EMS first responders were called to the scene of an early morning rollover in town. At 5:35 this morning crews were dispatched to Genevieve Lane for reports of a motor vehicle accident. No injuries were reported, but icy roads and temperatures near zero might have lead to the crash. This page will be updated with details as they become available.
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If you have plans to celebrate at a local restaurant or bar this weekend, Southbridge Cab & Livery wants you to be safe. They are offering free taxi rides home to residents of Southbridge, Sturbridge and Charlton. Charlton Police don’t want you to begin 2018 with an OUI arrest. If you plan on drinking, plan on a designated driver. If you need a safe ride home from a local bar or restaurant, you are urged to call (508) 764-2500. This offer is valid Saturday, December 30th and Sunday December 31st from 9PM to 1AM from any bar or restaurant in Southbridge, Sturbridge or Charlton. If you live in Webster, Dudley or Oxford another company is…
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A bitter cold snap is on it way! Even though there’s no snow in the immediate forecast, you’ll still want to protect yourself and your home from the single digit temperatures, and below zero wind chills. Here are some helpful hints to keep the frigid weather out of your home. To prevent pipes from freezing, set your thermostat to 60° (or higher). Anything below may not be warm enough. If you are able to, consider adding antifreeze to your heating lines. Also check your univents to ensure that outside dampers are fully closed and keep your indoor heaters and vents clear so that the warm air is able to circulate properly. If you have a circulator pump, make…
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December 22nd was not a very good day for 47 year old Tina Boutilette of Woodstock, CT. The Connecticut State Police Troop D have announced she was involved in a domestic violence incident where she was arrested after striking a male twice in the face and shoving him into a car. She was also charged for interfering with an officer and breach of peace. After she was released on $2,500 bond on December 23rd at 1:54PM, she was arrested a second time at 3:48PM for violating a protective order involving the original victim. After her second arrest she was charged with violation of a protective order and held on a $15,000 cash or surety bond and transported…
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The North Brookfield Police Department responded to a home on Ward Street yesterday at around 11am for a reported armed home invasion. Two men armed with handguns and wearing ski masks entered the home and tied up the home’s three occupants. The suspects stole five handguns, cash and other small items. One of the suspects was believed to be a white male, tall and heavy set. The other suspect was possibly Spanish, shorter than the first man with a stocky build. The suspects were heard to be leaving in a vehicle with a loud exhaust. One victim was able to free herself, then the other victims and call 911. This incident is being investigated by…
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