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Edwin Abar, longtime Westfield State University professor, remembered as...
Abar, founder of the Communications Department at Westfield State and a long-time Kiwanis Club member, died at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center after a short illness. Edwin J. Abar...
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Springfield Roman Catholic Diocese raises $437,000 to help tornado victims
"The storm brought out the potential in the city. There is still hope here," said Eric Griffin, whose apartment was destroyed by the tornado. Republican file photos06.01.2011 | SPRINGFIELD - Damage in...
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Western Massachusetts tornado recovery reaches 3-month mark
In Springfield, Monson, Brimfield and other cities and towns hit by the tornado, homes and business are being repaired or rebuilt, emergency shelters have been closed and donations are pouring in to...
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Westfield's Sons of Erin Club to remember 9/11 victims
The memorial service may draw a representative from the White House. Photo by Mark M.Murray / The RepublicanPatrick Murphy stands next to the memorial set up at the Sons of Erin in Westfield. The...
View ArticleThe reconstruction of Westfield's Pochassic Street Bridge expected to begin...
Closure of the bridge has forced residents and all motorists to detour to Notre Dame Street to access neighborhoods. WESTFIELD - The state Department of Transportation is seeking bids for the...
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Westfield's Senior Citizen Tax Program offers seniors property tax relief
The program allows seniors, age 60 and over who meet income guidelines, to volunteer their services in municipal and school offices two hours per week from November through June. WESTFIELD – The...
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Westfield State University welcomes 1,144 freshman in Class of 2015
Help Out Our Town will involve 250 students, primarily freshmen, engaged in various beautification projects around the city. File photo | The Republican WESTFIELD – Westfield State University is...
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Westfield's Pioneer Valley Energy Center expects to complete permit process...
Construction could begin next spring with a 2015 completion date. Photo by Dave Roback / The RepublicanMatthew A. Palmer, chief operating officer of EMI Power System makes a point during an editorial...
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Springfield children enjoy summer science program
The robotics program provided a mix of educational enrichment, challenges and good old summer fun for nearly 145 participants. Photo by Mark M.Murray / The RepublicanLooking over one of the cars at...
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9/11 10th Anniversary: Westfield native Tara Creamer remembered
On Sept. 11, Tara's father, Jim Shea, will be in New York City to mark the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. Watch video WESTFIELD – Tara Shea Creamer was, in the words of her father,...
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9/11 10th Anniversary: F-15 pilot Dan Nash recalls response
Nash now flies with the 104th Fighter Wing in Westfield. The Republican | Greg Saulmon08.20.2011 | WESTFIELD - Lt. Col. Dan Nash stands with one of the Air National Guard 104th Fighter Wing's F-15...
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Westfield's Chapman Playground rehabilitation set to begin
Work at the playground must be completed by June 30. WESTFIELD - The Chapman Playground neighborhood can expect work to begin later this month on a nearly $1 million rehabilitation of the recreational...
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Westfield Athenaeum seeks volunteer photographers to assist with community...
Archivist Kate M. Deviny wants people to take pictures of life in Westfield over one week that will be part of the Athenaeum's archives. staff photo by John SuchockiKate Deviny, archivest at the...
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Westfield State University students participate in HOOT Day community service...
Help Out Our Town is a community service project sponsored by the college's Kiwanis Circle K Club. The Republican | Michael S. GordonWestfield State University students volunteer to help clean up the...
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Flood warning in effect for rain-weary Western Massachusetts
Today's chance of precipitation is 70%, with a tenth to a quarter inch of rain possible. The Republican | Greg Saulmon09.07.2011 | SPRINGFIELD - At Riverfront Park Thursday morning, steps leading from...
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Westfield police seek assistance in search for missing woman Susan Care
The woman, 37-year-old Susan M. Care, was reported missing to police three weeks ago and since then, police say they haven't found any leads into the disappearance. Susan Care An update to this story...
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Westfield City Council considers tax incentive to attract new Gulfstream $20...
Two other tax packages are being negotiated to attract a new machine shop and senior assisted living complex to Westfield. WESTFIELD - City Councilors have agreed to meet Sept. 14 to consider details...
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Westfield police searching for two women, Susan Care and Michelle Wilga,...
Westfield police said there is no indication that the two missing persons cases are related. Westfield police photosFrom left: Susan Care and Michelle Wilga Update: Michelle Wilga has been located,...
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Western Massachusetts cities see 16 percent cut in federal anti-poverty grants
The block grants can be used to help fund anti-poverty agencies, rehabilitate or build new affordable housing and improve roads, parks and sidewalks in low-income neighborhoods. File photo / The...
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Missing woman, Michelle Wilga, turns up unharmed,say Westfield police
Police located Michelle Wilga, but are still looking for another missing woman, 37-year-old Susan Care. Westfield police photosFrom left: Susan Care and Michelle Wilga. Wilga was located unharmed...
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