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Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
First responders host Public Safety Day in South Hadley
SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (WWLP) – The South Hadley Police Department brought the community together on Sunday to learn about who first responders are and how they keep the public safe. 'Officer Tebo and some of our other members started working on this about a year ago to celebrate the 150th year of the South Hadley Police Department,' said South Hadley Police Chief Jennifer Gundersen. Change in command of 655 Regional Support Group at Westover base From police cars to fire trucks, construction equipment, and even a helicopter, law enforcement agencies and their partners from across the state got to show off their unique specialties at the Public Safety Day. 'We get to show off some of the great things we do,' Gundersen said. 'We get to show off our comfort dog Murphy, we get to show off our drone program. Our fire district has some great apparatus. Our tow vendor's here, State Police and the various things they do.' Chief Gundersen told 22News that this event allows them to build meaningful relationships within the community. 'I think that when someone is in a critical incident, especially children, if they've had the opportunity to meet the first responders, the police, the fire, see people in uniform, maybe it may make a critical incident less scary for them,' Gundersen said. Not only could the public meet the first responders and see their equipment, but there was a table where parents could get involved with their child's safety. The Mount Holyoke Masonic Lodge in South Hadley provided parents with the opportunity to use the MyChip program, a thumb drive of information that helps law enforcement if a child is lost or missing. 'Their weight, their height, their description, any identifying marks, they'll have their DNA,' said Michael Hogan of the Mount Holyoke Masonic Lodge. Parents that participated with their children went home from the Public Safety Day with the thumb drive in hand, but others may be skeptical with where their child's information goes. 'The local police department doesn't have it, it's not put on the web anywhere,' Hogan said. 'The parent is the only person, or significant other, their legal guardian, are the only people that would have that information. So everything is very, very safe.' MyChip is also looking to expand their services for the elderly generations as well, looking out for the safety of all. 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.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Families of the fallen Westover based air crew return to memorial site 36 years later
SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (WWLP) – The families of the fallen crewmen were back at the memorial site at Skinner State Park Friday evening. Their visit marks the first time back since 1989. Some of them traveled from as far as Washington State and New Jersey. May 27th will mark 81 years since a Westover-based air crew with 10 aboard a B-24 crashed shortly after takeoff during a training exercise. The crash took place on the South Hadley side of Mt. Holyoke. All ten service members of the United States Air Force were killed. 'I can remember my first grade in school. One of my classmates asked me why my father wasn't there, and that was the first time I asked my mom why I didn't have a father,' shared Clyde Dechert, Son of Sgt. Wilburn H. Dechert. 2nd Lieutenant Talbot Malcom Jr's family was also in attendance, 'I'm honored to come and represent our family with Laurie and my daughter-in-law Jenn,' shared Valerie Macfie. Some of the men who dedicated their lives to service were as young as 21 years old during the time of the crash.'He's always been a picture and a name, but when this happened here, this monument was put up…this brought closure, and it also brought in a weird way some of him back to life,' shared Clyde Dechert, Son of Sgt. Wilburn H. Dechert. 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.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rocky's Ace Hardware opens new store in South Hadley
SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (WWLP) – Rocky's Ace Hardware opened up its newest location in South Hadley. A ceremony on Friday celebrated the launch of their newest store, located at 501 Newton Street. The new store replaces Rocky's previous location in the South Hadley plaza. The larger 10,000-square-foot building includes a 2,000-square-foot garden center with live plants, soil, and supplies. And they got an expanded grilling section.. ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Marketing Director Brian Bowler told 22News, 'Outdoor cooking is not just for the summertime, but it's a perfect time to get ready for it. It's a year-round occasion, and we've got expanded sections and all the best accessories that go with whatever type of grilling you're doing.' This store is just one of Rocky's Ace Hardware's 50 locations in nine states. There will be another family-friendly event held at the store on Saturday. People will be able to enjoy food samples from the grill, power tool demonstrations, games, and giveaways. 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.
Boston Globe
16-03-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Hijjah Allen-Paisley, Cathedral girls' basketball end its Division 4 reign with third trophy in a row
'It definitely felt surreal,' Allen-Paisley said. 'I believed we were going to win, but for it to actually happen, it just feels really good. 'It was sweet. I don't want to leave my freshmen, but I have to do it. I love the ride that we got here.' Cathedral senior Hijjah Allen-Paisley was too quick for the South Hadley defense Sunday, like on this drive baseline. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe She was not alone. Junior Tamia Darling notched 16 points and senior Malani Smith 14 as the Panthers (19-5) presented coach Clinton Lassiter with his seventh title in the past 10 years — a feat no other current coach can boast. Malden Catholic boys' coach John Walsh had six entering Sunday's Division 2 final, but lost to Somerset Berkley, 65-44. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Here's — Graham Dietz (@graham_dietz) Advertisement South Hadley was outmatched from the start, with Allen-Paisley netting 6 points and Cathedral taking a 30-17 lead into halftime. Still, Lassiter felt South Hadley was ready to make a run. 'They stayed poised,' Lassiter said. 'They know their stuff, and they stay committed. We were up by 13, but they were right there. So they were in the game without being in the game, so to speak. They just missed some opportunities.' The chief threat was sophomore Cora Dean, who collected 21 points, the only Tiger in double figures. Cathedral's Tamia Darling drives to the bucket during the Division 4 girls' basketball state final. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe But in the end, it was Darling who stepped forward with her work on the boards. She challenged the South Hadley post players with ferocity and had double digits in rebounds in the first half. 'I know I'm strong and I know that I can get to the basket, so I feel like there's no one stopping me from doing that,' Darling said. 'That's really where my confidence comes from. I've always been a rebounder my entire life, and it's just easy. Just grab the ball.' Advertisement Cathedral will not be able to repeat, because the Panthers are moving up to Division 3 next season. But Lassiter is savoring this moment. 'Four years ago, I called it the daycare center, because we had all babies,' Lassiter said. 'It was all freshmen, like seven or eight freshmen. And now they've grown up.' D4 champions. What a run for Clinton Lassiter. — Graham Dietz (@graham_dietz) Cathedral 68, South Hadley 37 at Tsongas Center, Lowell South Hadley (22-4) 7 10 15 5 — 37 Cathedral (19-5) 14 16 21 17 — 68 SOUTH HADLEY — Taylor Bullough 0 1 1, Olivia Athas 1 0 2, Ava Asselin 1 1 3, Cara Dean 8 2 21, Kate Phillips 4 2 10. Totals 14 6 37. CATHEDRAL — Anixia Bizcaino 0 2 2, Hijjah Allen-Paisley 5 6 20, Keyona Raines 2 0 5, Jahmya Simeon 1 0 2, Tamia Darling 5 6 16, Malani Smith 5 0 14, Leilani Benson 2 0 4, Karilyn Perez-Guerrero 1 0 2, Kristina Dallas 2 0 4. Totals 23 14 69. 3-pt. goals: SH Cara Dean 3; C Hijjah Allen-Paisley 4, Keyona Raines, Malani Smith 4. South Hadley senior Ava Asselin (left) has her hands full against Cathedral senior Malani Smith during Sunday's Division 4 final. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe Cathedral senior Leilani Benson (center) splits the South Hadley defense inside as she goes up for 2 in the first half Sunday. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe
