Wilbraham News

A weekly farmers' market is set to be staged in the parking lot of Hampden Bank at 2005 Boston Road, following endorsement from the Board of Selectmen.

By JO-ANN MORIARTY jo-ann.moriarty @newhouse.com WASHINGTON - A Wilbraham couple whose daughter and son-in-law are in Iraq serving a second tour of duty after the Army extended their service commitments is ...

Kevin Euber was taking out the trash at around 8 o'clock yesterday morning on Sumner Avenue when he heard tires squealing across the road.

By JO-ANN MORIARTY jo-ann.moriarty @newhouse.com WASHINGTON - A Wilbraham couple whose daughter and son-in-law are in Iraq serving a second tour of duty after the Army extended their service commitments is ...

Mosquito season is underway and West Nile Virus has been reported in two Massachusetts communities.

Celina M. Richardson was called safely home in the early hours of Tuesday, July 15, 2008, surrounded by the care and comfort of her loving family.

The federal government is preparing to seize a $49,000 account from convicted loanshark Albert B. Calvanese.

By JOHN APPLETON jappleton@repub.com WILBRAHAM - When the show stops at Circus Smirkus, Molly K. Butler goes to work.

The Board of Selectmen has endorsed an application by the Parks & Recreation Department for $500,000 in state Division of Conservation Services funds to renovate the Spec Pond recreational complex.

Local news from abc40 The high cost of college puts higher education out of reach for many students.

Local news from abc40 The high cost of college puts higher education out of reach for many students.

Thanks to a friendly competition between two high schools, the YMCA's Scantic Valley branch in Wilbraham has new picnic tables for its summer program.

By PATRICK JOHNSON pjohnson@repub.com SPRINGFIELD - Former Springfield police officer and union president Robert C. Jacobean was found dead at his home last night, officials said.

By FRED CONTRADA fcontrada@repub.com NORTHAMPTON - After a plea for leniency from the victim, a Hampshire Superior Court judge sentenced Wilbraham contractor Cameron Belcastro to three years probation today for ...

Police announced Monday they have arrested four teenagers in connection with a June 18 knifepoint robbery at the Louis and Clark Drug Store.

Selectmen have voted to appoint two Fire Department captains. They are Peter L. Nothe, a 21-year town firefighter and the brother of Fire Chief Francis W. Nothe, and William E. Manseau, who has been responsible ...

Aspiring entertainers take note: A performing-arts program is coming to town. This summer, youngsters looking to beat the heat and improve their social skills can sign up for Performing Arts Programs Inc.

The project is said to continue through the summer and fall of 2008, according to the Department of Public Works.

A locally based supermarket chain celebrated the opening of a new location. Big Y opened its doors at 2035 Boston Road in Wilbraham.

By DAN RING dring@repub.com BOSTON - The state Senate voted 36-0 today to approve sweeping legislation that boosts energy conservation and encourages use of alternative sources such as wind, solar and hydrogen ...