Warren News

Twenty-six years ago, Mark A. Avis' neighbor told him he should join the local American Legion, Merrill L. Simonds Post 130.

A former Shrewsbury contractor convicted of larceny last month for fleecing a city man in a home improvement scam has been sentenced to four months in jail - a sentence that was greatly reduced thanks to an $18,000 restitution check written by Commerce Bank & Trust Chairman David G. 'Duddie' Massad.

This update focuses on national sovereignty. America's sovereignty continues to be threatened by the United Nations and potential plans for a North American Union.

Setti Warren joins several aides in a lighter moment with US Senator John Kerry during the 2004 presidential campaign.

Sturgis Library will host a ceremony to rededicate the historic Lothrop Bible at 3 p.m. Saturday at the library, Route 6A, Barnstable.

The owner of a German shepherd that was bitten by a rat in front of a police officer has been charged with animal cruelty.

By JOHN APPLETON jappleton@repub.com BRIMFIELD - Concerned about the potential impact on their town if a casino is built in neighboring Warren or Palmer, selectmen have appointed a committee to keep track of developments and work at protecting the town's interests.

I think a gaming bill will be before the Legislature this fall and will likely have enough votes to pass.

Five people have been burned from their North Street home Thursday after an early morning two-alarm fire broke out as a result of the improper installation of a dryer vent, according to the fire department.

Five people have been burned from their North Street home Thursday after an early morning two-alarm fire broke out as a result of the improper installation of a dryer vent, according to the fire department.

Police have filed charges against a 22-year-old woman they say took - then re-deposited - nearly $15,000 from accounts at a bank where she worked as a teller Katie Cone of 36 Curtis Ave., Warren, is to be arraigned Sept.

Five people have been burned from their North Street home Thursday after an early morning two-alarm fire broke out as a result of the improper installation of a dryer vent, according to the fire department.

Jacqueline M. Meattey, 72, of 14 East Main Street, died on Friday, August 21, 2009 at the Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol.

A.J. Oleksak may have changed partners, but the result remained the same. Two months after he won the Berkshire Hills Pewter Cup with Jim Reed, the 23-year old returned with Pete Alminas in tow and claimed Wahconah's Little Brown Jug yesterday.

Local candidate Terrance P. Ingano was named school superintendent in a unanimous vote of the School Committee last night.

Three new teachers were appointed unanimously by the School Committee last night, with each appointment made on the recommendation of Superintendent J. Franklin Farrell.

Take the MassPike west until it drops into the Connecticut River Valley around Hadley on down to Southwick, and you land at the home of one of Massachusettsa TM little-known historic crops.

By NANCY H. GONTER ngonter@repub.com WARREN - The man who spearheaded an unsuccessful recall of two Planning Board members said voters are sending a message to the board members to treat people with more respect.

Local man Terrance P. Ingano was named one of three finalists for the school superintendent's post by the School Committee last night, along with Elizabeth A. Zielinski of Ludlow, assistant superintendent of the Quaboag Regional School District in Warren; and Jane M. Furey of Great Barrington, a middle school principal for the Berkshire Hills ...

By SUZANNE McLAUGHLIN smclaughlin@repub.com SPRINGFIELD - School Superintendent Alan J. Ingram Wednesday removed High School of Commerce principal C. Stephen Collins from his job after an internal investigation showed that Collins allowed 10 seniors to graduate in June who had not fulfilled their graduation requirements, according to a news release ...