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Police & Fire
Man In Wheelchair Hit, Killed In Western Mass Crash
A 76-year-old, wheelchair-bound man was killed over the weekend after being hit in a Hampden County crosswalk. The man, who was not identified, was crossing Kellog Street in Westfield around 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8. when he was struck, the Hampden District Attorney's Office said. Paramedics took him to Baystate Medical Center, where he later died of his wounds, police said. The driver of the car remained at the scene. The crash remains under investigation.
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$100,000 Lottery Ticket Sold In Western Mass
It's a long, lucky weekend for one Bay Stater after they won $1 million playing in the Massachusetts State Lottery. The winner correctly guessed all five numbers in the "Mash Cash" drawing. Those numbers in Saturday's drawing, Aug. 31, were 2, 8, 19, 29, 33. It was the biggest jackpot of the day. Related: Doubling Up — Mass City Scores Second Major Lottery Win In Week The winner's name was not released. They bought the winning ticket at Union Mart at 420 Union St. in Westfield. The store will get a $1,000 bonus for the sale. Click here to see the 308 people who w…
Business
Western Mass Dispensary Abruptly Closes
A cannabis dispensary in Westfield has closed with little notice. Heka opened Sergeant Thomas Dion Way in 2021. Reports said a sign hung on the front door reads: "Thank you for your past support. We will miss all of you. Enjoy life. Be safe.” The store sold recreational and medicinal marijuana. Western Mass News reported that Heka dispensary employees have complained of unsafe and "potentially dangerous growing practices" at the company. They did not detail any of those alleged incidents. Reports said the store's management had been involved in yearslong l…
Police & Fire
Wanted Man Threatens To Kill Springfield Police Officers During Bust
A 25-year-old man wanted on gun and heroin trafficking charges made this worse for himself when police went to arrest him early Friday morning, June 28, after he threatened to kill the officers, authorities said. Kenen Monsanto-Maldona, of Westfield, was arrested on several felonies just before 1:30 a.m. at a hookah bar in Springfield, police said. Springfield officers spotted Monsanto-Maldona at Le Souk Hookah Lounge at 1 Worthington St. He was wanted on three outstanding warrants, authorities said. When officers went to put in handcuffs, Monsanto-Maldona kicke…
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Legendary Mass Rocker Dead At 56
Jon Wysocki, a founding member and former drummer of the band Staind died over the weekend at 56. The Massachusetts native was born in Hampden County, where he would later meet the other members of the five-times-platinum group. He died on Saturday, March 18, due to complications with his liver, Variety reported. The band announced his death on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Staind (@staindofficial) According to Variety, Wysocki was born in Westfield and would later go on to meet the…