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Newly Minted Millionaire: Western Mass Man Has Wholesome Plans For His Big Payday Newly Minted Millionaire: Western Mass Man Has Wholesome Plans For His Big Payday
Newly Minted Millionaire: Western Mass Man Has Wholesome Plans For His Big Payday A Chicopee man is the latest gambler to collect a massive jackpot by playing the Massachusetts State Lottery's new Christmas-themed scratch-off games.  Timothy Mortell won $1 million in the “$2,500,000 Merry & Bright," a $10 scratch-off game. Related: Taunton Man Lands $1 Million Payday On New Scratch-Off Game Mortell chose to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  He said he plans to share the winnings with his mom and invest the rest.  Mortell bought the winning ticket at Yazzy’s Market at 810 Meadow St. in Chicopee. The…

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Business
Anheuser-Busch To Cut 200 Jobs At Mass. Facility Anheuser-Busch To Cut 200 Jobs At Mass. Facility
Anheuser-Busch To Cut 200 Jobs At Mass. Facility Anheuser-Busch has alerted state officials that it plans to eliminate nearly 200 jobs at a facility in Medford later this year, reports said.  The brewer plans to transfer its AB One wholesaler on Riverside Avenue to Quality Beverage, which already has distribution locations in Chicopee, Auburn, and Taunton.  “We are working with Quality Beverage to ensure a smooth transition for our operations, including fully supporting our local teams, and as part of this ongoing transition, we expect that some opportunities will be made available for Boston employees with the Quality Beverage …

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$1M Lottery Jackpot: Stop For Snacks Lands Western Mass Woman Massive Check $1M Lottery Jackpot: Stop For Snacks Lands Western Mass Woman Massive Check
$1M Lottery Jackpot: Stop For Snacks Lands Western Mass Woman Massive Check A hungry daughter helped a Hampden County woman land a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Amy Kowal, of Chicopee, won the seven-figure check by playing the “$4,000,000 Lion’s Share,” a $10 scratch-off ticket. Two $4 million grand prizes and three $1 million winners remain in circulation.  Kowal chose to take the lump-sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  She said she stopped and bought the ticket because her daughter was craving Doritos so Kowals stopped to grab a bag.  Kowal bought the ticket at Pride Market at 167 Ch…

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Western Mass Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Alleged Drunk-Driving Crash Western Mass Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Alleged Drunk-Driving Crash
Western Mass Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Alleged Drunk-Driving Crash Police have identified a 59-year-old Hampden County man as the victim in an alleged drunk driving crash last week.  James Menard, of Chicopee, was killed on Thursday, July 25, after another driver crashed into his car along Memorial Drive in Chicopee, pinning him inside, the Hampden District Attorney's Office said. A passenger in Menard's car suffered minor injuries in the crash. Related: Driver Was Drunk When He Caused Crash That Killed Chicopee Man, Police Say Firefighters cut him from the car and rushed him to an area hospital, but doctors could not save Menard's life. …

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Driver In Fatal Chicopee Crash Under Influence At Time Of Wreck: Police Driver In Fatal Chicopee Crash Under Influence At Time Of Wreck: Police
Driver In Fatal Chicopee Crash Under Influence At Time Of Wreck: Police A Hampshire County man was drunk when he crashed into a vehicle in Chicopee, killing the driver and injuring the passenger, authorities said in an update.  Andrew Wilkins, 37, of South Hadley, was charged with operating under the influence of alcohol, Chicopee police said on Tuesday, July 30. Police were called to a two-car crash on Memorial Drive Thursday night, July 25. Wilkins was attempting to leave the scene when they arrived, authorities said.  An officer stopped him while another helped the driver of the second vehicle, who was trapped inside the wreckage.  Firefight…

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Teen Accused Of Killing Man In Western Mass While Out On Bail: DA Teen Accused Of Killing Man In Western Mass While Out On Bail: DA
Teen Accused Of Killing Man In Western Mass While Out On Bail: DA The 19-year-old accused of killing a 38-year-old Hampden County man last month was out on bail at the time of the fatal shooting, authorities said.  Luis Rodriguez, of Chicopee, is charged with murder in the July 9 slaying of Dexter Ortiz, the Hampden District Attorney's Office said. Rodriguez was arrested on July 10 on motor vehicle charges and had his bail revoked in two other narcotics cases he is facing.  Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the 50 block of West Street in Holyoke just after 11:20 p.m. They found Ortiz with a bullet wound and two others sufferin…

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(UPDATE) Police Searching For Woman Missing For Days In Western Mass (UPDATE) Police Searching For Woman Missing For Days In Western Mass
(Update) Police Searching For Woman Missing For Days In Western Mass Update: Chicopee police say they have found Brenda Pike.  Original: Chicopee police are asking for the public's help in finding a woman who has been missing since Thursday, July 4.  Brenda Pike, 62, was last seen leaving a home in Chicopee and hasn't been spotted since. She is believed to be driving a red 2008 Chrysler Town and Country van with the Connecticut license plate BN30439.  Anyone who spots Pike or her van should immediately contact Chicopee detectives at 413-594-1740. 

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Chicopee Woman ID'd As Victim In Fatal CT Hit-Run Crash Chicopee Woman ID'd As Victim In Fatal CT Hit-Run Crash
Chicopee Woman ID'd As Victim In Fatal CT Hit-Run Crash A 40-year-old Hampden County woman was identified as the victim of a fatal hit-and-run crash Wednesday night, June 19, in Hartford. The car that hit her was later found abandoned and on fire.  Lutricia Daniels, of Chicopee, was walking along Main Street at 11:55 p.m. when a Honda Accord slammed into her and sped away, Hartford police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene.  The Honda was seen speeding south on Main Street after the crash, and Connecticut State Police said they found the car engulfed in flames and unoccupied on I-384 a short time later.  Hartford police a…

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Prostitution Sting: 8 'Johns' Busted Trying To Pay Springfield Cops For Sex Prostitution Sting: 8 'Johns' Busted Trying To Pay Springfield Cops For Sex
Prostitution Sting: 8 'Johns' Busted Trying To Pay Springfield Cops For Sex Springfield police arrested eight men who tried to pay an undercover officer for sex earlier this week.  The sting operation was held on Wednesday, May 22, after residents in the South End neighborhood complained about seeing prostitution and lewd acts taking place in the open during daylight hours, police said. They also reported seeing violence and drug activity.  Related: 5 Busted In Springfield Prostitution Sting Each of the eight men arrested was charged with paying for sexual conduct. Any additional charges will be included with the men's names.  David Viger, 51, of …

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2 Men Plead Guilty To Raping Children In Western Mass In Separate Cases 2 Men Plead Guilty To Raping Children In Western Mass In Separate Cases
2 Men Plead Guilty To Raping Children In Western Mass In Separate Cases Two Hampden County men who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting children in separate cases were sentenced to more than a decade in prison each, authorities said on Wednesday, May 22.  Thomas Ciccolini, 48, of Chicopee, admitted on May 9 to eight counts of aggravated rape of a child, two counts of posing a child in a sexual act, indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, and possession of child pornography, the Hampden District Attorney said.  He was sentenced to 12 to 14 years in prison. The prosecutor asked for up to 18 years.  Roberto Vasquez, 41, of Springfie…

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Third Suspect Busted In Fatal I-391 Shooting In Western Mass Third Suspect Busted In Fatal I-391 Shooting In Western Mass
Third Suspect Busted In Fatal I-391 Shooting In Western Mass Police have arrested a third person they say was involved in the fatal shooting of Guyton Winspeare on a stretch of I-391 in Holyoke two months ago, authorities said.  Miguel Dones, 21, of Springfield, is charged with murder and a slew of drug offenses after police found narcotics and an AR-15-style rifle in his car during a traffic stop, the Hampden District Attorney said.  He was being held on a $25,000 cash bail, but that could change after he is indicted on the murder charge on Monday, May 20, authorities said.  Dones is the third person police have connected to the…

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