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Westfield, MA

Man In Wheelchair Hit, Killed In Western Mass Crash Man In Wheelchair Hit, Killed In Western Mass Crash
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. 
$100,000 Lottery Ticket Sold In Western Mass $100,000 Lottery Ticket Sold In Western Mass
$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…
Western Mass Dispensary Abruptly Closes Western Mass Dispensary Abruptly Closes
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…