65th Anniversary of June 9, 1953 Worcester Tornado

Most of us remember the June 1, 2011 tornadoes that ripped through Springfield, Brimfield and Southbridge that killed 3 and injured hundreds, but there is a chance you might not have been born 65 years ago when the 1953 Worcester Tornado hit the area on June 9, 1953. Just before 4:30PM, the tornado touched down…

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Local Toys R Us/Babies R Us Stores Are Closing

It has been a rough few months for retailer Toys R Us and Babies R Us.  The company will be closing 182 stores across the country starting in February and ending in April.  Fourteen of those stores will be in New England. Going out of business sales will begin in the coming weeks.  This means toy…

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