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3 days ago
- Entertainment
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Bestselling crime authors in town as Bolton's dark history will be explored
Bestselling crime writer Shari Lapena will be in Bolton to celebrate National Crime Month. Bolton Library will be marking the month with a whole host of intriguing activities. Fans of mystery are invited to dive into a world of crime literature and local history. Highlights include Shari giving a thrilling talk on her new book 'She Didn't See it Coming' on Wednesday, July 16 at 2pm. (Image: Bolton Library and Museums) The Canadian author is known for her page-turning thrillers which keep readers guessing until the very end. She has visited the library before. READ MORE: Bolton Library sheds light on the darker side of the town's past She is best known for her 2016 thriller novel The Couple Next Door, an international bestseller. Also appearing during the month of crime will be Trevor Wood. He will discuss his latest edge-of-your-seat novel 'The Silent Killer' on Thursday 19th June 1pm. The intriguing darker chapters of Bolton's history will be discovered as the archives are opened up and showcased during behind the scene tours with the library's knowledgeable archivists on Tuesday 24th June 11am, 1pm and 6pm. The 1838 murder of Scotch traveller, George Henderson, on Winter Hill may be one of those discussed. He had set off early one morning across the cloud-shrouded hill, but never arrived at his destination. Later that day, a young boy found him moaning in a ditch, grievously injured by a gunshot to his head, which hours later claimed his life. The man charged with his murder was acquitted, so it's a crime that remains unsolved to this day. For more information and to book free tickets go to Eventbrite or ring 01204 332853.
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12-02-2025
- Climate
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Rock salt shortage could impact local road conditions
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A nationwide rock salt shortage could leave Massachusetts with icy and snowy roads. Road salt demand is extremely high across the country, leaving local authorities in Massachusetts struggling to keep the roads clear. Springfield seeks more funds for road repairs The northeast is bracing for another round of winter weather on Wednesday, which would be the third snow event in less than 10 days. This comes as salt suppliers are facing high demand across the country. 22News spoke with Trevor Wood at West Springfield DPW to understand why demand is so high. 'These little one-inch, two-inch snowstorms take a toll on the salt,' Wood said. 'If you're having four or five-inch snowstorms, you're just plowing. These two-inch storms are just knocking it down with salt, so that's why it's just taking so much.' 700 tons of salt for a town like West Springfield may only last one or two snowstorms. West Springfield started pre-treating roads with liquid ice melt to combat the high salt demand. Even with these precautions, some areas have resorted to outside help. 'We're just kind of calling contractors in just to plow all the snow off, even if it is two inches, and then we'll salt after the fact,' Wood said. 'This time of year we're kind of just letting the snow kind of snow first.' If winter storms keep hitting areas that are ill-equipped, like Florida and Texas, salt demand could stay high through the winter. If you're unable to find regular road salt in your area, some people are using water-softener salt to keep ice and snow off their driveways. 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.
