Cheshire News

The Hoosac Valley Leo Club has started its annual fund-raising drive for the Create-a-Dream project for this Christmas season.

Airman Francis Alibozek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Alibozek of 53 East Hoosac St., has been assigned to a unit of the Continental Air Command at Mitchell Air Force Base, N.Y., for training and duty as a roads and grounds specialist.

As Richard Alcombright gets ready to take the highest seat in the city next year, officials from other North Berkshire towns are anxious to see how the loss of 26-year incumbent Mayor John Barrett III will impact the way the rest of the state views the area.

Veteran Adams Police Officer Alan C. Vigiard, 45, was arrested last week and charged with possession of child pornography.

The Adams-Cheshire Regional School District took a big step Monday toward finalizing a plan to deal with the mothballed Adams Memorial Middle School.

Michael J. Hagen sold property at 49 Richmond Lane for $133,000 to Travis B. Fachini, Pamela J. Scirbona Edward C. Waryjasz, Teresa J. Waryjasz and Waryjasz Teresa J Revocable Trust sold property at 2 Overlook Terrace for $195,000 to Michael J. Hagen, Megan R. Hagen Cheshire Oct.

The following cities and towns have provided information on trick or treat activities.

For most drivers, the additions rumble strips to the local highways probably went unnoticed.

Don't forget!! BeCreative BarCamp launches at 5:30 at the Berkshire Museum tonight.

John Barrett has WWMDs -- weapons of Western Mass. destruction. Fortunately for us, he's not hiding them.

The Berkshire Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2009 Francis H. Hayden Memorial Award.

Constance E. Hagen and Eugene M. Hagen sold property at 145 Friend St., Adams, for $135,000 to Jared J. Filiault and Allison Clairmont.

Constance E. Hagen and Eugene M. Hagen sold property at 145 Friend St. for $135,000 to Jared J. Filiault, Allison Clairmont Laurie Gillis sold property at 15 Kerr Ave.

As All Hallow's Eve approaches, the towns of North County are getting ready for their streets to be flooded with witches, ghouls, spooks, specters and ghosts all out in search of sweet treats and sometimes wicked tricks.

Obituaries Josephine Singelis, 88 Moses Haile, 100 What's Playing Movie schedules and times Sports Bazaars Nov.

Alfred Diesz, aviation fire control technician with the U.S. Navy, has been promoted to Airman Second Class, it was learned by his parents, Mr.

Staffers from U.S. Sen. John Kerry's office will visit Berkshire County next week to host "office hours" for residents, business owners and local officials to voice their concerns and ask questions.

Artist William Oberst fell in love with the Berkshires as a teenager, but it wasn't until the end of July that the former art professor and his wife were able to move to the city -- called by the burgeoning arts community they've watched grow during their trips to North Adams Open Studios over the last few years.

The following cases were heard in Northern Berkshire District Court on Tuesday: * Emily A. Breda, 23, of Church Street in Cheshire, admitted to sufficient facts on charges of attempting to commit a crime and driving with a suspended license.

Yes, I was one of the thousands of ramblers Monday to ascend and descend the foliage-lined, muddy and stone-packed trails leading to the summit of the highest peak in Massachusetts.