Springfield, MA
News
COVID-19: Pioneer Valley Reports 300-400 New Cases Per Day COVID-19: Pioneer Valley Reports 300-400 New Cases Per Day
Covid-19: Pioneer Valley Reports 300-400 New Cases Per Day Reports of between 300-400 new COVID-19 incidents per day have been recorded in the Pioneer Valley since the weekend - and Tuesday’s totals kept the trend going. There were 379 new COVID-19 infections reported in the Pioneer Valley on Tuesday, Dec. 22, according to the most recent state data. On that same date, there were 5 COVID-19-related deaths in the three counties. Among the Pioneer Valley counties, Hampden is the most populated and has experienced the most incidents and deaths. Of the 379 new cases reported, 306 were in Hampden County. Below are the latest COVID-19 numbers per count…

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by Kristin Palpini
Worcester, MA
News
COVID-19: 300-Plus New Incidents Reported In Worcester Area COVID-19: 300-Plus New Incidents Reported In Worcester Area
Covid-19: 300-Plus New Incidents Reported In Worcester Area Another 335 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Worcester area on Monday, Dec. 21. According to the most recent state data, with the added 335 cases, Worcester County has experienced 36,764 COVID-19 infections since the pandemic began. There were 5 COVID-19 related deaths on Monday in Worcester County, bringing the total number of people lost to the disease locally to 1,411. Below are the latest COVID-19 numbers per county as well as a recounting of new cases reported over the last three days per county. NEW CASES, DEATHS Berkshire 37 new cases of COVID-19 infection reported - for a…

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by Kristin Palpini
Springfield, MA
News
COVID-19: 300-Plus New Cases Reported In Pioneer Valley COVID-19: 300-Plus New Cases Reported In Pioneer Valley
Covid-19: 300-Plus New Cases Reported In Pioneer Valley Another 333 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Pioneer Valley on Monday, Dec. 21. According to the most recent state data, most of the new infections happened in Hampden County - which reported 290 new cases on Monday. There were 4 COVID-19 related deaths on Monday in the Pioneer Valley. Below are the latest COVID-19 numbers per county as well as a recounting of new cases reported over the last three days per county. NEW CASES, DEATHS Berkshire 37 new cases of COVID-19 infection reported - for a total of 4,581 reported COVID-19 incidents since the start of the pandemic - 3 new dea…

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by Kristin Palpini
Worcester, MA
News
COVID-19: Over 1,100 New Cases In Worcester County Over Weekend - Local Data COVID-19: Over 1,100 New Cases In Worcester County Over Weekend - Local Data
Covid-19: Over 1,100 New Cases In Worcester County Over Weekend - Local Data Over the weekend, Worcester County reported more than 1,100 new cases of COVID-19 infections. Meanwhile, Hampden County's total deaths since the pandemic began reached more than 1,000, and nearly 660 new COVID-19 cases were reported over the weekend - Dec. 19-20 - in the Pioneer Valley. There were 1,116 new COVID-19 cases reported in Worcester County over the weekend, according to Massachusetts Daily COVID-19 Dashboard. There were 14 new COVID-19-related deaths in Worcester County over the weekend as well. Nearby, there were 12 deaths in Hampden County, 3 in the Berkshires, 2 in Hampshire…

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by Kristin Palpini
Amherst, MA
News
COVID-19: Weekend Incident Reports Per County - 600 New Cases In Pioneer Valley COVID-19: Weekend Incident Reports Per County - 600 New Cases In Pioneer Valley
Covid-19: Weekend Incident Reports Per County - 600 New Cases In Pioneer Valley Over the weekend,  nearly 660 new COVID-19 cases were reported over the weekend - Dec. 19-20 - in the Pioneer Valley.  Meanwhile, Hampden County had its 1,000th COVID-19-related death since the pandemic began. New cases were reported in Hampden County - 544; Hampshire County - 80; and Franklin County - 35, according to Massachusetts Daily COVID-19 Dashboard. There were 14 new COVID-19-related deaths in the Pioneer Valley over the weekend as well. Nearby, there were 12 deaths in Hampden County, 3 in the Berkshires, 2 in Hampshire County, and none in Franklin County. Statewi…

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by Kristin Palpini
Springfield, MA
News
More Than 1,000 Hampden County People Have Died Due To COVID-19 More Than 1,000 Hampden County People Have Died Due To COVID-19
More Than 1,000 Hampden County People Have Died Due To Covid-19 Over the weekend, Hampden County had its 1,000th COVID-19-related death since the pandemic began. Meanwhile, nearly 660 new COVID-19 cases were reported over the weekend - Dec. 19-20 - in the Pioneer Valley. New cases were reported in Hampden County - 544; Hampshire County - 80; and Franklin County - 35, according to Massachusetts Daily COVID-19 Dashboard. There were 14 new COVID-19-related deaths in the Pioneer Valley over the weekend as well. Nearby, there were 12 deaths in Hampden County, 3 in the Berkshires, 2 in Hampshire County, and none in Franklin County. Statewide there were mor…

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by Kristin Palpini
Worcester, MA
News
COVID-19: Positive-Test-Rate Spikes - Twice As High As Summertime Average COVID-19: Positive-Test-Rate Spikes - Twice As High As Summertime Average
Covid-19: Positive-Test-Rate Spikes - Twice As High As Summertime Average The daily COVID-19 positive test rate has shot up to 4 percent in Massachusetts - a stark change from the 2 percent - or under - rates that the state enjoyed for much of the summer. More than 4.8 million COVID-19 tests have been administered in Massachusetts since the start of the pandemic. In the most recent weekly COVID-19 town-by-town state data, there were 40 communities listed as high-risk for the virus’ spread. The data was reported on Oct. 7. The week prior, there were 23 communities considered high-risk. The places where COVID-19 is spreading the fastest are in the Northeastern p…

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by Kristin Palpini
Hartford, CT
Police & Fire
Stolen Cars From MA, CT Suburbs Keep Winding Up In Hartford Stolen Cars From MA, CT Suburbs Keep Winding Up In Hartford
Stolen Cars From MA, CT Suburbs Keep Winding Up In Hartford Stolen cars from all around the area keep winding up in Hartford. On Friday, Sept. 18, Hartford Police said they have recovered another five stolen vehicles and one stolen firearm. The recovered cars are from Simsbury Storrs Berlin West Hartford Longmeadow, MA. The gun was stolen from Glastonbury, police said. All of the cars that were stolen were taken with the key fob left inside, police said. In addition to the recovered autos, police made four arrests including a missing juvenile and a parole violator, police said. Connecticut and Massachusetts have been hit all year long by a w…

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by Kristin Palpini
Springfield, MA
News
5 Takeaways From Last Night's Congressman Neal v. Mayor Morse Debate 5 Takeaways From Last Night's Congressman Neal v. Mayor Morse Debate
5 Takeaways From Last Night's Congressman Neal v. Mayor Morse Debate Real issues were at the heart of last night’s debate between candidates seeking to represent Massachusetts’ First Congressional District - which includes Hampden and Berkshire counties as well as large sections of Hampshire and Franklin counties. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and challenger Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse faced off in their first hour-long debate. Another is planned for Aug. 20. Among the topics were COVID-19, campaign donations, Trump’s taxes, and whether either candidate is adequately present in the district. Here are five takeaways from last night’s debate: 1. Corporate Money Neal …

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by Kristin Palpini
Springfield, MA
Politics
WATCH: Congressman Neal, Mayor Morse Debate Tonight, Monday, Aug. 17 WATCH: Congressman Neal, Mayor Morse Debate Tonight, Monday, Aug. 17
Watch: Congressman Neal, Mayor Morse Debate Tonight, Monday, Aug. 17 U.S. Rep. Richard Neal will debate challenger Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse Monday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. They are both running as Democrats to represent Massachusetts’ 1st Congressional District. The district includes Hampden and Berkshire counties as well as large sections of Hampshire and Franklin counties. The primary election will be Sept. 1 to see who will represent the Democrats on the November ballot. The hour-long debate will be the first between the two politicians. It will be moderated by veteran newsman Ray Hershel. The event was organized by The Republican and MassLive, New England P…

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by Kristin Palpini
Worcester, MA
News
Risk Level For Contracting EEE, West Nile In Western Mass, Worcester Is Low For Now Risk Level For Contracting EEE, West Nile In Western Mass, Worcester Is Low For Now
Risk Level For Contracting EEE, West Nile In Western Mass, Worcester Is Low For Now The risk of contracting mosquito-born EEE or West Nile Virus is low in Western Massachusetts and Worcester County, but surrounding communities are starting to see the threat level rise. The risk level of someone contracting EEE in Western Massachusetts and Worcester County range from remote to low, according to the most recent information from the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Resources. However, nearby Franklin County is starting to show signs of a surge. The communities of New Salem, Wendell, Athol, and Orange are at threat level "moderate." The risk rank goes like this: Remot…

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by Kristin Palpini
Amherst, MA
Business
The Richest Of Them All? Western Mass Town Makes List of MA's Wealthiest Places The Richest Of Them All? Western Mass Town Makes List of MA's Wealthiest Places
The Richest Of Them All? Western Mass Town Makes List of MA's Wealthiest Places A Western Massachusetts town has made it onto the list of the 30 most wealthy communities in the state. Compiled by The Boston Business Journal, most of the communities on the list are from the Boston area. Deerfield is the lone community west of Worcester to rank among the most affluent places in Massachusetts. It is ranked the 14th most wealthy place in Massachusetts. The list is based on median household income; in Deerfield, it’s about $124,500. Across the state, the median household income is around $77,000. In Franklin County, where Deerfield resides, the median is even lower: $57…

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by Kristin Palpini