Webster Tower Returned With Help Of Social Media

With the help of social media, the tower segments that were reported stolen on Friday from Spahl’s Garage on Lake Parkway in Webster have been returned. THE LAKE 940 spoke with Richard Spahl on Saturday and we told him we would try to help get them back.  In less than 24 hours since our original…

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GET YOUR LOCAL ON: Webster Selectman Randy Becker

On May 7th the voters of Webster re-elected Randy Becker to serve on the Board of Selectmen for his second (and final) term.  Randy is also the Chairman of the Board at MAPFRE Insurance and gives us some insight as to what is going on at the old Woolworth’s building in town.  He also invites…

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Tornado Watch Issued For Webster

The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the immediate Webster area, including as far north to Worcester, Fitchburg and as far south as Putnam and Willimantic.  It does not include Rhode Island at this time.  The rest of the area is in a Severe Thunderstorm Watch. It will stay in effect until…

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Firefighters Host Family Fun At Memorial Beach In Webster

THE LAKE 940 AUDIO: Deputy Fire Chief Chris Jolda tells Mike Roberts about this weekend’s Tri-State Firefighters Meet located at Memorial Beach in Webster.   Bring the entire family for day of fun, excitement and learning as the Southern New England Fire Apparatus Association and the Webster Brotherhood of Firefighters invite you to the annual Tri-State Firefighters…

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Oxford Police Arrest Burglary Suspect

The Oxford Police Department has announced the arrest of a burglary suspect after many residents reported their vehicles had been broken into. Police say they have recovered many of the stolen items, if your vehicle was broken into recently between the Webster town line or anywhere near Main Street you are asked to call Officer…

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Election Day In Webster

MONDAY EVENING UPDATE: For a recap of election night results click here. Today, May 7th, is Election Day in Webster.  Not only will voters get to decide which candidate will sit on the Board of Selectmen for the next 3 years, there will also be 5 questions regarding changing the town charter.  More information on…

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GET YOUR LOCAL ON: Carole Marchand, Recreation Director

Carole Marchand, lifelong resident of Webster and owner of Marchand Insurance, was hired as the town’s Recreation Director last November.  Carole has been involved with various committees over the years and is always looking to add new and exciting local events for families to enjoy. Now that the weather is getting nicer, you can expect…

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3 Alarm Fire Destroys Oxford Home

At 3:16PM on Saturday, April 28th the owner of the home at 30 Wheelock Street in Oxford called 911 to report a fire in a bedroom of the home.  Oxford’s Police and Fire Departments arrived within minutes and began to fight the flames.  In a press release, Deputy Fire Chief Jon Belanger said the fire…

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GET YOUR LOCAL ON – Heidi Hoover – The Hair Studio

Heidi Hoover, owner and hair stylist at The Hair Studio, located at 257 Main Street in Webster has been in business since 2007.  She has over 30 years of experience to styling, cutting and coloring hair and keeping up with the latest hairstyles.  Heidi has seen a lot of businesses come and go downtown.  She…

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Webster Police Remember Officer With Roadside Marker

The Webster Police Department, along with family and friends of Officer Mike Lee, placed a cross in his memory at the 11.2 mile marker on Route 395 South in Auburn on Monday morning.  This was the scene of the fatal car crash that claimed his life last October. Officer Lee was only 38 years old…

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