Local News for the Pioneer Valley
Local news feeds and links for the Pioneer Valley and Western Massachusetts, organized by county and town.
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- Franklin County News Feeds and Links
- Hampden County News Feeds and Links
- Hampshire County News Feeds and Links
Regional Newspapers
- The Valley Advocate – this free weekly is mostly about entertainment (movie reviews, what music is playing where, plus a large personals section). But they also feature Heather Brandon’s Urban Compass blog, which examines issues in Springfield, and Stephanie Kraft and Maureen Turner do a decent job reporting on issues relevant to the local area.
WWLP Channel 22 News (Springfield)
- Many Americans lack retirement funds
March 11, 2010The percentage of Americans with little to no retirement savings grew for the third straight year.
- Women hit hard by recession
March 11, 2010More men are losing jobs during this recession than women. But, Carla Oleska of the Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts told 22News that the recession has been tough for women too.
- Goodhines will run for DA
March 11, 2010James Goodhines threw his name in the running for District Attorney at the Hall of Justice on Thursday.
WGGB Channel 40 News (Springfield)
- Authorities search for missing inmate
March 11, 2010
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WGGB) — Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating an inmate that was reported missing Thursday morning. - Westfield Sportsmen’s Club plead no contest to charge related to boy’s death
March 11, 2010
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) — One of the defendants charged in the shooting death of a young boy settled their charges Thursday. - Cities and Towns Brace for More Local Aid Cuts
March 11, 2010
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) — Cities and towns across the commonwealth are bracing for more local aid cuts.
CBS 3 News (Springfield)
- Club Settles Charges In Boy’s Uzi Death
March 11, 2010
A Massachusetts sporting club has settled charges in the accidental death of an 8-year-old Connecticut boy who shot himself with an Uzi during a 2008 gun fair at the club. - Westfield Mother Outraged Over Son’s Killer’s Possible Sentence
March 11, 2010
22 year old Wilfredo Pabon pleaded guilty to a stabbing that killed 24 year old Westfield man, Christopher Washburn. But Pabon’s not facing a murder charge. - South Hadley WWII Vets Head To D.C
March 11, 2010
As time goes on, the number of living World War II vets is getting smaller. Many of them have never visited a memorial built in their honor, until now.
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