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Newly Minted Millionaire: Central Mass Man Wins $2.64M In Lottery Newly Minted Millionaire: Central Mass Man Wins $2.64M In Lottery
Newly Minted Millionaire: Central Mass Man Wins $2.64M In Lottery A Worcester County man said he would fund his children's college and buy himself something very special with his massive lottery win over the weekend.  Kevin Connor, of Rochdale, won $2.64 million in the MegaBucks Lottery on Saturday, Aug. 24.  The winning numbers were 5-6-8-9-24-32. He was the only person to guess all of the numbers correctly.  Related: $15 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Lynn Connor was on vacation with his family in Maine and didn't realize he'd won.   “I woke up Sunday morning, picked up my phone, went right to the app, and beel…
Wannabe Willy Wonka Of Accused Drug Dealers Found Hiding Under Leicester Deck: Police Wannabe Willy Wonka Of Accused Drug Dealers Found Hiding Under Leicester Deck: Police
Wannabe Willy Wonka Of Accused Drug Dealers Found Hiding Under Leicester Deck: Police A suspected drug dealer who police said was carrying nearly every type of narcotic just short of Fizzy Lifting Drink was arrested early Friday morning, May 26, hiding under a deck in Leicester.  An 18-year-old man — who police did not name — was arrested with marijuana and illegal weed edibles, LSD, methamphetamines, and MDMA, Leicester police said. He also had a large amount of cash and a pistol he didn't have a license for.  The man sealed his fate while driving down South Main Street around 12:30 a.m., where police said they saw him violating several motor vehicle law…
Viral Video Shows Twin Saving Choking Brother At Central Mass Middle School Viral Video Shows Twin Saving Choking Brother At Central Mass Middle School
Viral Video Shows Twin Saving Choking Brother At Central Mass Middle School A video of a 12-year-old Worcester County girl using the Heimlich maneuver on her choking twin brother has made the two viral stars.  Amelia Loverme said she didn't think about what to do and just acted when she saw her brother Charlie choking on a piece of cheese in the lunchroom of Leicester Middle School earlier this month.  The 12-year-old wrapped her arms around Charlie, and with a few quick, sharp blows, she dislodged the immobile mozzarella. Within seconds, the story changed from horror to hero.  "It was just instinct," Amelia Loverme told CBS News. "I didn't really know what to do…
Rabid Fox: Central Mass Police Warn Residents To Keep Kids, Pets Inside Rabid Fox: Central Mass Police Warn Residents To Keep Kids, Pets Inside
Rabid Fox: Central Mass Police Warn Residents To Keep Kids, Pets Inside Leicester police said the public should take precautions as they hunt down a rabid fox.  The department made a Facebook post on Monday afternoon, May 15, asking residents of Bottomley Avenue and Brown Street to keep their kids and pets inside as animal control searches and attempts to capture or kill the animal.  Anyone with information should contact animal control officials at (508) 892-7010 Ext 8 immediately.  ****Families in the Bottomley Ave/Brown St area. Please keep your children inside as the Leicester Police and the Leicester Animal Control locate and secure a rabid fox.**** …
Child Rape: Middle School Teacher Accused Of Assaulting Minor, Central Mass DA Says Child Rape: Middle School Teacher Accused Of Assaulting Minor, Central Mass DA Says
Child Rape: Middle School Teacher Accused Of Assaulting Minor, Central Mass DA Says A Worcester County middle school English teacher is on administrative leave after he was accused of raping a child, authorities said.  Todd Peloquin, 52, of Leicester, was arrested earlier this month and charged with aggravated rape, two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, and one count of indecent assault and battery on a child over 14, among other crimes, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said. He has pleaded not guilty in the case.  Peloquin taught at Charlton Middle School, school officials said, but he is not accused of assaulting a …
Central Mass Car Fire Could Cause Issues For Drivers Central Mass Car Fire Could Cause Issues For Drivers
Central Mass Car Fire Could Cause Issues For Drivers A car fire in Leicester could cause delays for driver's Friday commute as firefighters are asking commuters to avoid the area.  First due for a car fire on Stafford Street in Leicester this afternoon. @LeicesterMAFire @ctfirephoto @mikesacconetv #breakingnews #carfire #leicester pic.twitter.com/unc91bkwrg — Paul (@pauls612) March 10, 2023 The fire started in the 700 block of Stafford Street after 3 p.m. It's unclear if the fire is out, but firefighters have asked people to avoid the area until otherwise instructed.
20-Year-Old Killed After Jeep Crashes Into Trees On Massachusetts Roadway, Police Say 20-Year-Old Killed After Jeep Crashes Into Trees On Massachusetts Roadway, Police Say
20-Year-Old Killed After Jeep Crashes Into Trees On Massachusetts Roadway, Police Say A 20-year-old Massachusetts man was killed after his Jeep ran off the roadway and into a line of trees, authorities said. The crash took place in Worcester in Northborough around At 8:55 a.m. Sunday, May 22 on Route 290. A preliminary investigation indicates that Elijah Pye, age 20, of Leicester, was driving a 2007 Jeep Wrangler was eastbound on Route 290 taking exit 30A when, for reasons still under investigation, the Jeep ran off the roadway on the left side and struck several trees, said Massachusetts State Police. Pye, from the Cherry Valley area of Leicester, was removed from the vehi…
COVID-19: New England Woman Admits To Role In Pandemic Fraud Scheme COVID-19: New England Woman Admits To Role In Pandemic Fraud Scheme
Covid-19: New England Woman Admits To Role In Pandemic Fraud Scheme A Massachusetts woman admitted to stealing unemployment funds while she was a teenager during the COVID-19 pandemic. Worcester County resident Destinee Snay, age 20, of Leicester, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for securing cash earmarked for those in need with co-conspirator William Cordor. At the time of the scheme, Snay was 19 years old.  Earlier story - COVID-19: Massachusetts Woman, Man Charged For Pandemic Scheme Prosecutors said that between June 2020 and October 2020, Snay and Cordor schemed to file false and fraudulent claims for unemploym…
Two Residents Of MA County Claim $1 Million State Lottery Prizes Two Residents Of MA County Claim $1 Million State Lottery Prizes
Two Residents Of MA County Claim $1 Million State Lottery Prizes Two residents of a Massachusetts county have claimed $1 million state lottery prizes. Worcester County residents Ralph Whitney Jr., of Upton, and Paul Morris, of Leicester, both claimed their lottery prizes in late March, Massachusetts Lottery reported.  Whitney won his prize in the lottery's "The Fastest Road to $1 Million” instant ticket game, the lottery said. The mechanic purchased his ticket at Honey Farms, located at 113 Main St. in Upton, after he went there to help his wife when her car broke down there, according to the announcement. Morris won his prize in the “Ma…
Bail Denied For Massachusetts Father Accused Of Stabbing Man Who Was In Bed With His Daughter Bail Denied For Massachusetts Father Accused Of Stabbing Man Who Was In Bed With His Daughter
Bail Denied For Massachusetts Father Accused Of Stabbing Man Who Was In Bed With His Daughter A Massachusetts father accused of breaking into a Worcester County home and stabbing a man in bed with his daughter will stay behind bars after being denied bail by a judge. Officers from the Dudley Police Department responded to a Dudley Southbridge Road residence at approximately 10:50 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7, during which he ran into two residents of the home. Police said that during the incident, Jeffrey Sprague, age 40, of Leicester in Worcester County, encountered a 19-year-old woman and 39-year-old man who suffered knife wounds to his face, neck, chest, and arms. According to polic…
COVID-19: Massachusetts Woman, Man Charged For Pandemic Scheme COVID-19: Massachusetts Woman, Man Charged For Pandemic Scheme
Covid-19: Massachusetts Woman, Man Charged For Pandemic Scheme A 26-year-old man and teenage woman in Massachusetts are facing charges for their alleged roles in a scheme to secure unemployment funds during the COVID-19 pandemic, authorities announced. The Department of Justice is charging Leicester resident Destinee Snay, 19, with one count each of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, after co-conspirator William Cordor was charged with four counts of wire fraud, and four counts of aggravated identity theft in April for alleged fraud during the pandemic. It is alleged that between June and October last year, Cordor and Snay conspired with others to file f…
Local Meal-Delivery Service Dad's Keto Kitchen Gets Rave Reviews For Flavorful, Healthy Food Local Meal-Delivery Service Dad's Keto Kitchen Gets Rave Reviews For Flavorful, Healthy Food
Local Meal-Delivery Service Dad's Keto Kitchen Gets Rave Reviews For Flavorful, Healthy Food A home-based “keto bakery” has moved into a professional kitchen and started a meal and baked goods delivery service specializing in healthy foods that fall within the scope of a high-protein, low-sugar diet — in fact, it is 100 percent sugar-free. Dad’s Keto Kitchen in Oxford is a delivery-only service for Southern Worcester County that is similar to other meal-box subscription plans. The menu is based on the “ketogenic” diet which seeks to reduce inflammation and unnecessary weight gain through proper food selection. The menu is high-protein and low-carb with no gluten and reduced sugar.…
COVID-19 Cases Spike In 2 School Districts; See District-By-District Incident Rates COVID-19 Cases Spike In 2 School Districts; See District-By-District Incident Rates
Covid-19 Cases Spike In 2 School Districts; See District-By-District Incident Rates Two local school districts experienced COVID-19 flare-ups over the last week, according to the most recent state data. On Thursday, Jan. 28, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released how many COVID-19 incidents were reported by students and staff from Jan. 21-27. Most of the Central and Western Massachusetts, as well as the Berkshires, had school districts where no COVID-19 incidents were reported that week. However, Shrewsbury and Hampden-Wilbraham school districts each reported 12-15 students and faculty that had become il…