Sunday, February 5, 2017

Stories Of The Past Week

Trump administration has 'Dreamer' worried for the future

Cases heard in Berkshire Superior Court

State removes piles of rail ties in Holyoke fire chief called 'hazard,' site of 2015 blaze (photos)

Ward 7 elected officials set neighborhood meeting in Holyoke

Ward 2 officials want to hear from residents at neighborhood meeting in Holyoke

Ward 6 neighborhood meeting set in Holyoke with Councilor Kevin Jourdain

Building commissioner to inspect inside of closed Mater Dolorosa Church in Holyoke as Diocese seeks emergency demolition

Diocese violating building codes by failing to maintain Mater Dolorosa Church in Holyoke, emergency demolition denied: inspector

Nonprofit wants to buy closed Mater Dolorosa Church in Holyoke, but Diocese says sale unlikely

Interior of Mater Dolorosa Church

Dog sitter looking for driver after Shih Tzu killed in alleged hit-and-run

Club Scout: Bon Appetit Burlesque expanding horizons

WMass regional director for state DCR reportedly resigns after porn found on office computer

Mayors, Activists Respond To Trump's Sanctuary City Crackdown

$19.6 million potentially at stake if Holyoke defies President Donald Trump on sanctuary city order

Seen@ SPARK's Holyoke Soup crowdfunding event at The Waterfront Tavern

Problem Property Group making a difference in Holyoke

Action Ambulance takes over emergency medical services in Holyoke

Holyoke man sentenced to state prison in gun case; ran from officers trying to conduct pat frisk

Minor fire extinguished at Valley Mill Wire; Holyoke Fire Department says working sprinklers, alarms contained blaze

Super Bowl LI, Patriots vs. Falcons: Hazen Paper of Holyoke again makes gameday program shine

Devin Roman admits shooting man 5 times on day of Holyoke St. Patrick's Road Race

Police unions, city fine-tuning random drug testing in Holyoke

Holyoke Police Officers help raise money for veterans

RadioPlasma: City Councilor Nelson Roman shares his story


Schools

RadioPlasma: High School Principal, Stephen Sullivan, talks about the redesign of HHS

Between the Lines: What Do You Expect From Holyoke?

Girls Basketball Game of the Week: No. 3 Northampton, No. 4 Holyoke clash in league duel

Holyoke senior Cameron Correia named Western Mass. Boys Cross Country Runner of the Year

Holyoke proposes new high school programs


Lauraine Joensen's 30 points leads No. 3 Northampton girls basketball over No. 5 Holyoke (photos)


Holyoke girls basketball star Callie Cavanaugh breaks city scoring record (photos)

Sunday, January 29, 2017

Stories Of The Past Week

Peace over violence theme of activities planned at Holyoke High School

St. Patricks parade committee’s citizenship award makes history

State blows another deadline as 'significant hazard' of railroad ties remain piled in Holyoke (photos)

Rail ties piled in Holyoke set for Jan. 30 removal, state says; city officials skeptical, want 'hazard' hauled

'Brownout' effort of Councilor Diosdado Lopez fails as Holyoke Council rejects pay cut for Mayor Alex Morse

HCC welcomes Royal as its new president

‘Mini Golf in the Library’ Offers Opportunities for Business Promotion

Massachusetts Sen. Eric Lesser takes new post as Gateway Cities Caucus chair

8 options costing $3.1 million to $32.5 million for school headquarters presented to Holyoke Council

Buying 57 Suffolk St. for Holyoke school offices in $3.1 million-$4.7 million plan among options

3 people taken to hospital following crash on Cherry Street in Holyoke, police say

Nuestras Raices will train 100 for farming careers in Holyoke with $800,000 federal grant

Welcome to farming career, Nuestras Raices in Holyoke says

Money collected for victims of deadly Holyoke fire getting disbursed by Greater Holyoke Chamber Centennial Foundation

Fire victims to get shares of $103,908 relief fund in 2-3 weeks, says Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse

Western Mass. Boys Basketball Top 20: Minnechaug, Holyoke enter top 10

Chicopee, Holyoke to create urban street gardens to reduce storm water

High St, Holyoke


Bistro at Gateway City Arts opens for weekday lunches in Holyoke multi-activity space (photos)

2 Holyoke men deny drug, illegal weapon charges in Berkshire court

Person suffers minor injuries after attempting to take knife from relative with mental health issues, Holyoke police say

CareerPoint training programs help prepare qualified applicants for jobs

Help for Holyoke pledged by Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi, President Christina Royal of Holyoke Community College

Holyoke mills attracting new businesses

'We always need food' Nuestras Raices official says in launching farmer training in Holyoke

Holyoke Winter Festival begins Feb 8th

Emergency demolition of Mater Dolorosa Church in Holyoke recommended: engineer

'Financially foolish bishop' will fail in bid to raze Mater Dolorosa Church in Holyoke, says church group member

'We need to be aware of potential financial impact' if Holyoke deemed sanctuary city: Council President Kevin Jourdain

Mayor Alex Morse vows Holyoke will defy President Donald Trump on sanctuary city order

Views of Holyokers sought on proposals to redesign 'high school experience'

Providence Behavioral Health adds in-patient 'step-down' unit to addiction services

Victims of fire on Main St. in Holyoke feel forgotten

Springfield & Holyoke: 2 cities on different sides of the ‘sanctuary city’ issue

Holyoke Hummus Company opens on High St.

Lynch talks Mountain Park Casino at Holyoke Public Library

Group working to preserve the Mater Dolorosa Church

Saturday, January 21, 2017

Stories Of The Past Week

Holyoke St. Patrick’s parade committee honors 2017 Gallivan award winner

Two people in the hospital after condo fire in Holyoke

Daniel P. Curran Irish Night to feature traditional meal, music, awards

Oakdale Trolly - 1930s

'Holyoke Memories' calendar at Highland Hardware & Bike Shop on sale to help JERICHO (photos)

Massachusetts judge rules it's illegal for police to send informant into private club to do drug deal

Meeting an Emergency Need – Holyoke Medical Center to Unveil New ER This Spring

City leaders proposing changes to Holyoke fire ordinances after deadly New Year’s Day fire

Springfield, Holyoke on list of top 100 most dangerous cities

Chipotle contributes to fundraiser to help Holyoke fire victims

Voters could oust Holyoke officials in recall process proposed by Councilor Nelson Roman

Monday’s high school sports: Murrays boost Amherst boys basketball past Holyoke

Holyoke Rotary Gives Helene Florio Distinguished Service Award

Greater Holyoke Chamber to Hold Book Drive at Networking Event

HFF closes $33.3 million sale of Holyoke Crossing in western Massachusetts

Winner of contest to design Grand Colleen float

Massachusetts mayors join coalition urging Congress to keep Obamacare

2 firefighters injured, 11 families evacuated after fire in Holyoke

Holyoke City Council discuss potential staffing issues within the fire department

Businesses treat victims of New Year's Day Holyoke fire to family meal

'Trying to do it right' Holyoke Councilors say in discussing provision of relief funds to fire victims

Relief fund, building safety plans sent to Holyoke Council committee prompted by deadly New Year's Day blaze

Teachers to pitch ideas for projects at 1st 'Holyoke Soup' geared to schools

Ghost Hit Recording studio opens in former Holyoke mill

Ward 3 Holyoke meeting scheduled for Feb. 1 to include developer seeking South Street zone change

Holyoke's 'Father Sully' - Francis X. Sullivan - remembered for devotion to church, community: Viewpoint

Social Security Administration cutting back on mailing paper statements

Emergency housing in works for tenants displaced by Holyoke fire at 395 Main St.

High levels of carbon monoxide forced residents out of Holyoke apartments

Electrical malfunction cause of blaze that displaced 11 families from Holyoke apartment complex

‘I Love Wine’ Event on Feb. 10 to Benefit Wistariahurst

Heating assistance dollars going further this year

No promises made about more funding as Holyoke officials, firefighters discuss truck brownouts

Holyoke working to address safety concerns in city apartment buildings

Monitoring system failed during deadly fire in Holyoke

All Western Mass. Division I Boys Cross Country 2016: Holyoke, West Springfield receive four first-team selections

Communication Breakdown Occurred Before Holyoke Fire

MLK Day Youth Conference on Radio Plasma

Saturday, January 14, 2017

Stories Of The Past Week

Funds Pour In To Help Victims Of Deadly Holyoke Fire - Donate Here



Holyoke fire victims receive pleasant surprise from Springfield Thunderbirds

Holyoke firefighters’ union demanding more funding

Alarm system at fatal fire site was installed in 2011 -- but what happened after that?

Medical marijuana company, Peter Pan, Hu Ke Lau combine to provide Holyoke fire victims with dinner and a night out

Guidance counselor to be honored at Holyoke St. Patrick’s parade

Seen@ The 63rd annual Holyoke Grand Colleen Pageant

Holyoke Police arrest suspect for stealing car after chase into Chicopee

Seen@ The Hope for Holyoke Recovery Support Center Legislative Breakfast

Former Opioid Addicts Help Each Other In Massachusetts Program

Springfield, Holyoke, Pittsfield among 15 Massachusetts communities getting anti-gang violence grants

New President Arrives At Holyoke Community College

Holyoke mayor wants to make his city a recreational pot hub

Holyoke, home to 1.5M square-feet in vacant mill space, 'needs to capitalize' on marijuana, says Mayor Alex Morse

Donation helps early childhood development program in Holyoke

Boys Basketball Scoreboard for Tuesday, Jan. 10: Holyoke edges No. 13 East Longmeadow

Western Mass. Boys Basketball Top 20: Holyoke, Mount Greylock enter rankings

Professor who played with Dizzy Gillespie, Liza Minnelli to speak at Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast in Holyoke

Water contamination concerns continue in Westfield

Goodnow Award Watch: Holyoke’s Callie Cavanaugh leads the way in first list

Memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. honored in Holyoke

Holyoke Chamber to Honor Candidates, Elected Officials on Jan. 25

'This matter closed' Massachusetts attorney general assures Holyoke Council on Open Meeting Law complaint

Holyoke PeoplesBank robber sentenced to 7 to 9 years in state prison

HCC Offering Exploratory Bilingual Culinary Training to Native Spanish Speakers

Helene Florio to receive Dwight Distinguished Service to Holyoke Award

Seen@ The St. Patrick's Committee of Holyoke's 2017 Grand Marshal's Reception

Saturday, January 7, 2017

Stories Of The Past Week

3 dead after Holyoke apartment fire


Electrical issue caused Holyoke fire that killed 3

Deadly fire leads Holyoke union president Chad Cunningham to seek removal of Fire Chief John Pond

Holyoke Fire Chief John Pond dismisses union president's criticism, reiterates response to deadly fire 'outstanding'



A mother's choice: Holyoke fire survivor talks of tossing daughter, jumping from 3rd floor window

Holyoke Mayor's Fire Relief Fund



Gofundme set up to pay for funeral expenses of Trevor Wadleigh, victim of deadly Holyoke apartment fire

Editorial: Good news for Valley bicyclists

Sergeant David O’Connell Found Dead At Home

Holyoke flags flying at half-staff to mourn police sergeant

Ice skaters take to Community Field in Holyoke (Photos)

Pickup truck crash on Route 202 in Holyoke slows morning commuters

CareerPoint offering new program for youth with disabilities

Holyoke, Chicopee joining regional effort to reduce stormwater

Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Wistariahurst present beautiful music in beautiful setting

Citizens calling for changes to medical marijuana regulations

HCC soccer player recognized by National Junior College Athletic Association

Suspect arrested after police chase from Holyoke to Agawam

STCC Veteran's Club donates to Soldiers' Home in Holyoke

$120,000 approved for 3 new Holyoke police cars

Candidates begin election campaigns for Holyoke mayor, City Council, clerk, treasurer, School Committee

'Writing Change' on Holyoke's RadioPlasma

E. Denis Walsh

Saturday, December 31, 2016

Stories Of The Past Week

Holyoke police deliver gifts on Christmas to children in need

Retired Holyoke Police Detective Dennis Egan gets ready to hang up Santa suit after 30 years

Former church parishioners meet outside church to celebrate Christmas

Firefighters put out fire at three-family home in Holyoke

Police getting 3 new cars in Holyoke but funding dispute blocks purchase of 3 more

Fire destroys Southampton home

“Bishop of Holyoke” Father Francis X. Sullivan has died

Holyoke man who admits guilt in death of 19-month-old said 'I hate this ---- baby,' prosecutor says

Holyoke Facility Serves as a Unique Safety Net for Veterans

Fentanyl being traded on 'dark web,' shipped by mail to U.S., report says

Mayor Alex Morse running for reelection in Holyoke as 2017 ballot to include 4-year term for mayor, smaller City Council

Ice skating path opens for season at Holyoke's Community Field

Holyoke standoff leads to arrests, gun charges

Boys basketball scoreboard for Wednesday, Dec. 28: Holyoke upends No. 13 Agawam & more (photos)


Callie Cavanaugh scores 31, No. 3 Holyoke girls basketball tops No. 11 Minnechaug (photos)

Friends of Holyoke Public Library plan mini-golf fundraiser

Dean Tech students to restore Santa’s sleigh

Elevator at Holyoke apartment building out of order

Panhandling limits getting additional look by Holyoke City Council

Sears to close Enfield Square Mall store, 3 Massachusetts locations

Holyoke Police Sgt. David O'Connell dies at age 54

Water main break flooded and closed road in Holyoke

Sunday, December 25, 2016

Stories Of The Past Week

Christmas Eve and Christmas 2016: What's open, what's closed, mall hours and more

Holyoke police investigate Waldo Street shooting; suspects at large

2 arrests made in death of man shot in camper in Holyoke

Holyoke police describe fatal shooting as botched robbery after $50 marijuana purchase

$2 million recommended for new Holyoke public safety radios as aged current system keeps crashing

$2 million OK'd for new public safety radio network in Holyoke

Passion for coral-growing in Holyoke could blossom into aquaculture farm (photos, video)

Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Makes Two Donations

Marijuana dispensary among Northampton businesses to co-sponsor bike share program

New tax rate in Holyoke increases average homeowner's bill $48, cuts business rate but not enough, chamber members say

State reduces Holyoke tax rate (by pennies, but still)

Two men injured after stabbing in Holyoke

Holyoke remembering Officer John DiNapoli, 17 years later

$50,000 donated to Holyoke Soldiers' Home thanks to motorcycle run, fundraisers

$1.5 million borrowing approved to rebuild Pouliot Pool in Holyoke, with help from $400,000 state grant

Holyoke artist’s work on display at Tower Square

PVTA unveils new electric buses in Holyoke

Renovation coming for campus center at Holyoke Community College

Restaurant review: Schermerhorn's Seafood Restaurant


One-horse open sleigh back in action at Holyoke Merry-Go-Round after repairs, overhaul planned (photos)

The Delaney House to prepare holiday dinners for pick-up

Toy for Joy: Donors sending in their contributions on Christmas eve