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Springfield crews work to put out fire on Isabel Street
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield crews are working to put out a structure fire on Isabel Street Monday night. Minivan-motorcycle collision on Main Street in Springfield leaves two injured Springfield Fire Captain Drew Garrett shared on social media at approximately 8:30 p.m. that all companies have responded to a working fire located on 3 Isabel Street. Images shared show the home's porch heavily engulfed in flames. No information has been released regarding affected individuals or injuries at this time. 22News will provide updates as more information becomes available. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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9 hours ago
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Franklin County farm owner surrenders nearly 150 animals following investigation
METHUEN, Mass. (WWLP) – An investigation is ongoing as more than 140 animals from a property in Franklin County were surrendered. In a news release sent to 22News from MSPCA-Angell, a total of 147 animals, consisting of pigs, goats, chickens, geese, ducks, cattle, horses, donkeys, and dogs, were removed on April 16, and some have since given birth. The number of animals has put a strain on the non-profit organization. Ironman triathlon to bring thousands of athletes to Springfield area Due to the influx of animals at MSPCA, this weekend, the animal shelter is waiving the adoption fees for more than 100 of these animals, including pigs, goats, farm birds, and a young horse who was previously surrendered. 'This was a massive undertaking—we took in an entire farm at one time and moved it to Nevins,' said Mike Keiley, vice president of the MSPCA-Angell's Animal Protection Division. 'Obviously, following that kind of intake, our resources are really being pushed to the brink.' 'We need to find homes for a lot of these animals, and fast,' Keiley added. 'We typically see more cases of neglect in turbulent economic times, and, given what we're already seeing with the increasing costs of hay and feed, I expect more animals will need to come to Nevins soon, whether through owner surrender or related to Law Enforcement cases.' The adoptathon is being held on June 7 and 8 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Nevins Farm, located on 400 Broadway in Methuen. Online registration, additional information, and donation details can be found at 'We're fortunate to have both the staffing and expertise to make it work, not to mention the equipment needed to move so many animals at once, as well as the space they all need to thrive,' Keiley said. 'All told, we're hoping to adopt out about 120 animals in just two days. It's a huge goal, but it's what we need to do in order to be there for the next animals who need us.' WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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'Nobody expected us to have a tornado in Springfield, Massachusetts,' a look back at devastation 14 years later
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – It's been 14 years since one of the most destructive days in western Massachusetts. 'I watched the tornado come across my back porch and go to Island Pond Road. It took my plants and blew them inside my house,' said John Balsam of Springfield. Homes were completely destroyed, the roofs of schools were torn off, and few trees were left standing in some parts of the woods. An EF-3 tornado caused severe damage across western Massachusetts when it touched down on June 1st, 2011. Sunday marks 14 years since tornado hit in W. Mass. Sunday afternoon, bells rang at the old first church in the court square. The time was 4:38 p.m., that's when a tornado touched down in Springfield. Fourteen years since the devastation, some still remember where they were and what they heard as the tornado passed through Springfield. 'I came out and my neighbor beside me said, 'was that a tornado, because it just went really really fast?',' said Beverly Brown of Springfield. From Westfield to Charlton, it took weeks to clean up the debris and destruction left behind. Three people were killed and more than 30 were seriously hurt. As residents look back on June 1, 2011, they say they've taken away a few things. 'Just don't be surprised by what Mother Nature can do. Nobody expected us to have a tornado in Springfield, Massachusetts,' John Balsam of Springfield told 22News. 'Once I hear that noise that sounded like a freight train, I'll have an idea that it is a tornado,' said Beverly Brown of Springfield. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Rep. Orlando Ramos offers tie-tying lessons to Springfield students
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Representative Orlando Ramos is launching a new initiative to teach young men in Springfield Public Schools how to tie a tie. He and community mentors visited Putnam Academy on Friday morning to set students on the path to success. Ramos says that this is an important yet overlooked life skill and hopes to show students the importance of making a good impression. He told 22News, 'I hope they walk away with the experience of seeing people who look like them. And positive role models that are in the community, both in the private sector and the public sector, and learn about careers that they're not even aware of.' Ramos is a Putnam graduate and wanted to give back to the community there. He hopes to expand this initiative to all of Springfield's public schools, so that everyone can learn how to tie a tie. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Locals prepare for grilling season with hardware and tools
AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) – We've had a pretty wet spring, and that might have kept you from getting out and doing those outdoor projects. Of course, the weather needs to cooperate, but when it does, there are a lot of things you can be doing now. June starts this weekend, and warmer weather will be setting in soon. It's the time of year when people like to get outside and tackle tasks around the yard and house. And of course, in order to get out and do a lot of outdoor projects, the weather needs to cooperate. The rainy weather we've had this spring, especially on the weekends, has kept people from doing a lot of outdoor painting. Bob Parent, Asst. Manager at Rocky's Ace Hardware in Agawam, told 22News, 'People are questioning and getting ready, but they're waiting for a drier season. You need a couple two three days of dry time before you paint, so we're not seeing a lot of exterior staining and painting at this time.' People are looking to get outside and do some cleaning, and the bugs are out now, so insect sprays and bug zappers are pretty popular. It's also time to get ready for those summer cookouts. 'Right now grills are selling good and grill accessories, the charcoal and the tools for the grilling,' Parent adds. 'Right now is grilling season, and we can see that by the foot traffic in the grilling area.' And of course, there are plenty of lawn mowers available, but you may just have to wait for a dry day to get out and use them. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
