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Longmeadow, MA

Mass-Born Actress Loses Emmy To HBO Castmate Mass-Born Actress Loses Emmy To HBO Castmate
Mass-Born Actress Loses Emmy To HBO Castmate A Massachusetts-born actress just missed out on claiming her first Emmy on Monday night, Jan. 15, but many critics believe she'll have many more opportunities to win the winged statuette.   Meghann Fahy, from Longmeadow in Hampden County, was one of five actresses nominated for their roles in season two of "The White Lotus." This was her first nomination.  Fahy lost the award to her co-star Jennifer Coolidge, the only holdover from the first season of the darkly comedic HBO drama.  Related: Meghann Fahy Wins SAG Award For Role In "White Lotus" Aubrey Plaza and&n…
'Beautiful Soul Inside, Out': Springfield Mom Of 3 ID'd As Woman Killed In Longmeadow Crash 'Beautiful Soul Inside, Out': Springfield Mom Of 3 ID'd As Woman Killed In Longmeadow Crash
'Beautiful Soul Inside, Out': Springfield Mom Of 3 ID'd As Woman Killed In Longmeadow Crash The Springfield woman killed earlier this month when she was thrown from her car on I-91 in Hampden County before being hit by an oncoming vehicle has been identified as a mother of three young children.  Jemyliana Vargas, 21, was a passenger in a 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit that crashed into the back of a 2019 Dodge Ram truck just before 3 a.m. on May 7 in Longmeadow just past the Enfield, Connecticut, border, Massachusetts State Police said.  The impact ejected Vargas onto the northbound lane, where she was struck by at least one oncoming vehicle, officials said.  The Volkswagen driver — a 29…
Woman Killed In Western Mass Wreck Was Thrown From Car, Hit Multiple Times: Police Woman Killed In Western Mass Wreck Was Thrown From Car, Hit Multiple Times: Police
Woman Killed In Western Mass Wreck Was Thrown From Car, Hit Multiple Times: Police A Springfield woman killed in a Sunday crash, May 7, crash in Hampden County was thrown from her car on I-91 before being hit by multiple vehicles, authorities said.  Massachusetts State Police have not released the name of the woman believed to be in her early 20s who was killed in the early morning crash in Longmeadow.  Investigators said a 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit crashed into the back of a 2019 Dodge Ram truck just before 3 a.m., which caused the car to tumble along the northbound lane of the interstate. The female passenger was thrown from the vehicle near mile marker 0.2, wher…
One Killed In Early Morning Crash On I-91 In Western Massachusetts: Police One Killed In Early Morning Crash On I-91 In Western Massachusetts: Police
One Killed In Early Morning Crash On I-91 In Western Massachusetts: Police One person has died in an early morning multi-car crash on a major highway in Western Massachusetts, according to authorities. State Troopers in Hampden County responded to the crash on I-91 North in Longmeadow just before 3 a.m. on Sunday, May 7, Massachusetts State Police said on Twitter. At 2:55 AM Troopers responded to Rt 91 north in Longmeadow, just inside the Conn. line, for multiple vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality and 3 others injured. All 3 northbound lanes closed as investigation continues, traffic being diverted at Exit 49 in Enfield, Conn. — Mass State Police (@Mass…
Duo Nabbed For Breaking, Entering Western Mass Home Duo Nabbed For Breaking, Entering Western Mass Home
Duo Nabbed For Breaking, Entering Western Mass Home Two men have been arrested for allegedly breaking into a Western Massachusets home with masks on. The Hampden County incident took place around 7:50 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24 in Longmeadow on Converse Street. According to the Longmeadow police, officers responded to the home for a report of two suspects breaking into the home. The victims contacted 911 after being alerted by security cameras that suspects had entered their home, police said. Two officers located one suspect in the immediate area who attempted to flee. After a brief chase, he was taken into custody, they added. While searc…
Man, Woman -- Both Age 25 -- Killed In Wrong-Way CT Crash Man, Woman -- Both Age 25 -- Killed In Wrong-Way CT Crash
Man, Woman -- Both Age 25 -- Killed In Wrong-Way CT Crash A 25-year-old man and woman were killed after crashing into another vehicle while allegedly driving in the wrong direction on I-91. The crash took place in Hartford County around 12:35 a.m., Friday, Sept. 23 in Windsor. According to the Connecticut State Police, A Nissan Altima was traveling northbound on I-91 in Windsor, when the vehicle ran head-on into a Kawaski Tracer. Both the Nissan's driver, Dominique Loiselle, of Brighton, Massachusetts, and the passenger, James Bowen, of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, were pronounced dead at the scene, state police said. The driver of the Kawaski, 34…
Driver Under Influence Crashes Into House In Connecticut, Police Say Driver Under Influence Crashes Into House In Connecticut, Police Say
Driver Under Influence Crashes Into House In Connecticut, Police Say An allegedly impaired driver is facing charges after crashing his car into a Connecticut home. State police in Tolland County were called just before 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, with reports of a car crash at a home in Somers, located near Springfield Road and Bugbee Lane. Troopers determined that the 35-year-old driver, Nathan Benis, of Longmeadow in Hampden County, Massachusetts, had failed to obey a stop sign and drove across both lanes of Springfield Road. His 2018 Audi A4 then drove across the home’s front lawn before striking a brick wall and slamming into a parked car, police sai…
Suspect At Large After Armed Robbery At CVS In Western Mass Suspect At Large After Armed Robbery At CVS In Western Mass
Suspect At Large After Armed Robbery At CVS In Western Mass Police are searching for a man who robbed a CVS in the region for drugs. In Western Massachusetts, Longmeadow Police said the suspect targeted the store on Longmeadow Street at around 6:45 p.m. Thursday, May 5. He reportedly entered the store and passed a note to the pharmacist that implied he had a weapon and demanded prescription pills. He then fled the store with an undisclosed amount of medication, police said. Nobody was injured in the robbery. The suspect is described as a Black male, between 5-foot-2 inches and 5-foot-6-inches tall, with a thin build.  Police said he w…
Police Issue Alert For Suspicious Man Seen Walking On Residential Property In Longmeadow Police Issue Alert For Suspicious Man Seen Walking On Residential Property In Longmeadow
Police Issue Alert For Suspicious Man Seen Walking On Residential Property In Longmeadow Homeowners in Western Massachusetts are being advised to be on high alert after a suspicious man was caught on camera approaching a home and fleeing when approached by a homeowner. In Hampden County, a Longmeadow resident living on Converse Street had a curious encounter with a stranger shortly after 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 24 as he walked on her property and up to her front door. Police said that when he was confronted by the homeowner, the suspicious man proceeded to quickly run away and speed off in a Chevy Tahoe (pictured above). In the photo, the suspect can be seen wearing a dark…
Hampden County Man Sentenced For Placing Firebomb At Jewish Nursing Home, Lying To FBI Hampden County Man Sentenced For Placing Firebomb At Jewish Nursing Home, Lying To FBI
Hampden County Man Sentenced For Placing Firebomb At Jewish Nursing Home, Lying To FBI A Western Massachusetts man will spend years behind bars after being sentenced for placing a lit firebomb at the entrance of a Jewish nursing home and lying to the FBI about it, federal authorities announced. Hampden County resident John Rathbun, age 37, of East Longmeadow, has been sentenced to five years in prison and three years of supervised release after being convicted by a federal jury for attempting to bomb the facility on April 2, 2020, and later lying to investigators about his whereabouts that day. US Attorney Rachael Robbins said that on the morning of April 2, 2020, Rathbun ass…
Police Issue Warning On Coyote Sightings In Region Police Issue Warning On Coyote Sightings In Region
Police Issue Warning On Coyote Sightings In Region A police department has issued a warning after reports of several coyote sightings in a Western Massachusetts town. The Longmeadow Police Department in Hampden County said they have received an influx of calls regarding sightings, but remind residents they can't do anything about them unless they are posing a danger to residents or pets. While normally fearful of people, coyotes are most frequently seen during mating season (January-March) and when juveniles start leaving the family pack (September-November).  During that time, the department said they can sometimes be spotted c…
Narcotics Investigation In Connecticut, Massachusetts Leads To Major Gun, Drugs Seizure Narcotics Investigation In Connecticut, Massachusetts Leads To Major Gun, Drugs Seizure
Narcotics Investigation In Connecticut, Massachusetts Leads To Major Gun, Drugs Seizure A lengthy narcotics investigation in Connecticut and Massachusetts concluded when members of law enforcement arrested three individuals, seized 16 firearms, 15,000 packets of heroin, and almost one kilogram of fentanyl. The investigation focused on Geovanni Saldana, age 28, of Springfield, Massachusetts, as he traveled to Hartford, Connecticut, Massachusetts State Police said. Detectives learned he would be traveling back to Springfield with a significant amount of narcotics, Massachusetts State Police said.  When he was placed under arrest on I-91 in Longmeadow on his return t…
Know Him? Police Ask Public's Help In Locating Larceny Suspect Wanted In Region Know Him? Police Ask Public's Help In Locating Larceny Suspect Wanted In Region
Know Him? Police Ask Public's Help In Locating Larceny Suspect Wanted In Region An alert has been issued by police investigators as they seek the public's attention in identifying and locating a wanted man in Western Massachusetts. The Longmeadow Police Department released new photos of a suspect who is wanted in connection to a larceny investigation. In the photos, the suspect can be seen wearing a light-colored hoodie, mask, and dark shorts. No other identifying information has been provided by investigators. Anyone with information regarding the suspect has been asked to contact the Longmeadow Police Department tip line at (413) 567-3311 ext. 9157 or detectives at…
House Fire Breaks Out In Western Mass House Fire Breaks Out In Western Mass
House Fire Breaks Out In Western Mass A two-alarm fire broke out in a Western Massachusetts home early on Thursday morning that crews were able to contain to a basement, officials said. First responders were dispatched to a basement fire in Hampden County, on Converse Street in Longmeadow, at around 1:35 a.m. on Thursday, May 20, following a call from WestComm Regional Dispatch. Officials said that crews responded to the scene and found the fire in the basement of the residence, which was quickly knocked down. The home sustained smoke and water damage in the incident. The fire caused a temporary closure of Converse Street in L…
'Hidden Gem' Restaurant Stands Out For Authentic Cuisine, No-Frills Atmosphere 'Hidden Gem' Restaurant Stands Out For Authentic Cuisine, No-Frills Atmosphere
'Hidden Gem' Restaurant Stands Out For Authentic Cuisine, No-Frills Atmosphere In Chicopee, off the beaten path, in between a driving school and an accounting firm is a “hidden gem” restaurant that has local foodies buzzing. Cana Korean Restaurant stands out, just not from the street. In online reviews, diners praise Cana for its authentic cuisine and knowledgeable staff who serve up a varied menu in a no-frills atmosphere. Menu standouts at Cana include Spicy Chicken Bulgogi, Shumai (shrimp dumplings), Kimbap, Sweet and Sour Pork, Donkatsu (“deep-fried pork in a crispy coat served with Korean style coleslaw”), Yakisoba, sweet potato noodles, and Stone pot Bibim-Ba…
Western Mass Eatery Emerges As Go-To Destination For Italian Cuisine After One Year In Business Western Mass Eatery Emerges As Go-To Destination For Italian Cuisine After One Year In Business
Western Mass Eatery Emerges As Go-To Destination For Italian Cuisine After One Year In Business Just ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the Valley’s most popular fine-dining restauranteurs opened a little Italian spot in Longmeadow. Posto by The Federal is located in The Longmeadow Shops and serves “old-school new Italian” dishes. While Posto and The Federal share the same executive chef, Michael Presnal, Posto is more casual than the Agawam fine-dining destination. Whereas The Federal does service with elegance on white lenient, Posto does service with elegance on newspaper tissue printed to look like vintage news articles. Since opening in October 2019, online reviews have pra…
Two Victims, One Arrest Following Workplace Shooting, Interstate Chase Two Victims, One Arrest Following Workplace Shooting, Interstate Chase
Two Victims, One Arrest Following Workplace Shooting, Interstate Chase A suspect has been arrested and two victims were taken to the hospital after a workplace shooting and interstate highway chase that happened earlier this morning, Tuesday, Sept. 22. The suspect was arrested around 9:30 a.m. on I-91 in Longmeadow near the Connecticut-Massachusetts border. He has not been identified beyond being a Massachusetts male. There were two victims in the shooting at a 105 Edwin Road logistics company, police said. The men received non-life-threatening injuries, said South Windsor Police Sgt. Marc Celeverdon during a 1 p.m. press conference Tuesday, Sept. 22. One ma…
Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank To Close Up To 500 Stores Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank To Close Up To 500 Stores
Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank To Close Up To 500 Stores Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank will close up to 500 stores and lay off 20 percent of its corporate workforce, the California-based company has announced.  Massachusetts and Connecticut combined have more than two dozen such stores. The company has not announced a timeline for closure. Although the company is yet to name which stores are subject to closure: Connecticut has Men’s Wearhouses and Jos A. Banks in over 12 communities including West Hartford, Danbury, Milford, Enfield, Meriden, Glastonbury, and Fairfield. In Massachusetts, shops for Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank can be…