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Former Andover Resident Jay Leno Falls Down 60-Foot Hill, Hits Head On Rock Former Andover Resident Jay Leno Falls Down 60-Foot Hill, Hits Head On Rock
Former Andover Resident Jay Leno Falls Down 60-Foot Hill, Hits Head On Rock Former Tonight Show host Jay Leno is again making headlines for an accident that left him bruised and battered, according to reports.  Leno, age 74, a native New Yorker who grew up in Massachusetts, is recovering from injuries sustained from falling down a 60-foot hill and hitting a rock while trying to make his way to a restaurant in Pennsylvania, the comedian told TMZ in an interview on Tuesday, Nov. 19.  In his interview with the outlet, Leno, seen with an eyepatch and bruised face, explained that he had been trying to take a shortcut to the restaurant from his hotel about 30 m…
Donations For Famed TikToker Nearly Killed In 4-Car Crash In Mass Nears $100K Donations For Famed TikToker Nearly Killed In 4-Car Crash In Mass Nears $100K
Donations For Famed TikToker Nearly Killed In 4-Car Crash In Mass Nears $100K Support for Joey Calcavecchia, better known as The Roaming Foodie on TikTok, continues to grow as more than 1,500 people have donated to a fundraiser to help him following a violent crash on I-93 earlier this week in Andover.  Calcavecchia, of New Hampshire, was involved in a four-car pileup just before 1 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14, on I-93 northbound near exit 42, state police said. Paramedics rushed multiple people to area hospitals for treatment.  Police are investigating the crash, but initial reports say a deer on the road likely caused the pile-up.  Calcavecchia…
Drunk Driver Kills Methuen Woman, Critically Injures Man In Hit-Run Andover Crash: Police Drunk Driver Kills Methuen Woman, Critically Injures Man In Hit-Run Andover Crash: Police
Drunk Driver Kills Methuen Woman, Critically Injures Man In Hit-Run Andover Crash: Police An elderly Methuen woman was killed and an elderly man is in critical condition after a drunk driver rear-ended their car in a hit-and-run crash in Andover on Saturday, Dec. 30, authorities said.  Constantino Quispe, 76, and Luzmila Medina Quispe, 75, both of Methuen, were in the backseat of a 2009 Honda Fit hatchback traveling on I-495 north, south of Exit 99, when a 2014 Ford Edge sedan crashed behind them, Massachusetts State Police said.  The hatchback was pushed across the breakdown lane and hit a guardrail. Jaymee K. Miller, 32, of Lawrence, later identified as the sedan's …
$1M Lottery Payday: Lawrence Woman Plans To Help Her Family With Winnings $1M Lottery Payday: Lawrence Woman Plans To Help Her Family With Winnings
$1M Lottery Payday: Lawrence Woman Plans To Help Her Family With Winnings A Lawrence woman said she feels thankful and blessed to have won a $1 million jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery, and she wants to spread those feelings to her loved ones.  Maria Acevedo Valdez won the seven-figure payday playing the “$10,000,000 Premier Cash” $20 scratch-off game.  She opted to take the lump sum payment of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  She wants to use that money to help her family, she told lottery officials.  Valdez bought the ticket at Mobil (Energy North Inc.) at 139 River St. in Andover. The store will r…
New Update: Man Raped Child He Knew At His Belmont Home Multiple Times: DA New Update: Man Raped Child He Knew At His Belmont Home Multiple Times: DA
New Update: Man Raped Child He Knew At His Belmont Home Multiple Times: DA Update: A judge on Monday, Dec. 4, ordered Rick Powell held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing set for Friday.  Original: A 59-year-old Belmont has been arrested and charged with raping a child he knew, taking photos of the girl, and distributing them online, authorities said. He was arrested in the midst of a suicide attempt while trying to evade capture, reports said.  Rickland Powell was charged with two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, distributing obscene matter to a minor, four counts of aggravated rape of a child, four counts of rap…
Company At Fault In Explosion That Killed Father Of 2 In Newburyport: OSHA Company At Fault In Explosion That Killed Father Of 2 In Newburyport: OSHA
Company At Fault In Explosion That Killed Father Of 2 In Newburyport: Osha After an investigation, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration found that a Newburyport pharmaceutical company could have prevented the death of one of its employees if it had followed safety protocols. The federal agency suggested $300,000 in fines.  Jack O'Keefe, 62, of Methuen, was killed when a pressure vessel exploded at a Seqens plant in May, partially tearing the roof off of the building.  Photos from the explosion show pieces of large machines thrown hundreds of feet outside of the building.  We expect to remain on scene throughout the day, and lik…
Baby Girl Dies Days After Single-Car Crash In Andover Baby Girl Dies Days After Single-Car Crash In Andover
Baby Girl Dies Days After Single-Car Crash In Andover A 1-year-old girl who was critically injured in an Andover crash on Friday, Nov. 24, has died, police announced on Monday.  The crash happened just after 3:30 a.m. when a 2017 Toyota Camry lost control on I-495, careened through the median, and hit a tree, Massachusetts State Police said. Related: Baby In Critical Condition Following Andover Crash The child was taken to Lawrence General Hospital and then airlifted to a Boston hospital, police said.  The 33-year-old driver suffered minor injuries in the crash. The woman and child were from Nashua, New Hampshire.  No …
(UPDATE) Baby In Critical Condition Following Wreck In Eastern Mass (UPDATE) Baby In Critical Condition Following Wreck In Eastern Mass
(Update) Baby In Critical Condition Following Wreck In Eastern Mass Update: The 1-year-old girl died on Monday at a Boston hospital several days after the Friday, Nov. 24, crash in Andover. No charges have been filed against the 33-year-old driver. Click here for more information.  Original: A 1-year-old baby suffered life-threatening injuries in an early morning single-vehicle wreck on I-485 in Andover.  The crash happened just after 3:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 24, when a 2017 Toyota Camry lost control, drove through the median, and hit a tree, Massachusetts State Police said.  The infant was rushed to Lawrence General Hospital in critical …
No Charges For Driver Who Killed 5-Year-Old Girl In Andover: DA No Charges For Driver Who Killed 5-Year-Old Girl In Andover: DA
No Charges For Driver Who Killed 5-Year-Old Girl In Andover: DA A tractor-trailer driver who killed a 5-year-old girl from Andover in May will not face any criminal charges, prosecutors announced on Friday, Nov. 17.  Sidney Olson was on her way to art class with her mom when she was hit and killed by the truck while crossing the street at Elm Square on May 9. She died at the scene, according to authorities. Related: Family Mourns 'Bright-Eyed' Little Girl Killed Crossing Street In Andover The Essex County District Attorney's Office, which investigated the incident, said the driver could not have seen the girl before he hit her.  “The investigative fi…
Andover Dealer Who Caused OD Death, Bragged About Drugs' Strength Gets 5 Years: DA Andover Dealer Who Caused OD Death, Bragged About Drugs' Strength Gets 5 Years: DA
Andover Dealer Who Caused OD Death, Bragged About Drugs' Strength Gets 5 Years: DA A 28-year-old man who sold drugs to an Andover 20-year-old who died after taking them will spend the next five years in prison, authorities announced on Wednesday, Sept. 20.  Joseph Comeau, 28, pleaded guilty to intimidation of a witness and manslaughter in the death of Max Durham in 2019, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said. The prosecutor's office asked for a sentence of eight to 10 years in jail.  Police said Durham purchased drugs from Comeau on Dec. 6, 2019, in Manchester, New Hampshire. During the deal, Comeau bragged about how powerful the drugs were. Though he…
Mass Town Among Top 10 'Hottest' Real Estate Markets In Nation, New Report Says Mass Town Among Top 10 'Hottest' Real Estate Markets In Nation, New Report Says
Mass Town Among Top 10 'Hottest' Real Estate Markets In Nation, New Report Says Although they may not be necessarily saving money, future Massachusetts homeowners are neglecting properties closer to Boston in favor of a suburb that is now among the top 10 "hottest" markets in the nation, according to a new report from Realtor.com. The Essex County town of Andover has taken the No. 4 spot on Realtor.com's list of the top 10 "hottest zip codes" in the US, according to the new report from late August.  The annual rankings are determined by taking into account both the market demand, determined by the number of unique viewers per property on Realtor.com's website; an…
These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Essex County: Report These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Essex County: Report
These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Essex County: Report The school year is starting off on a positive note for these Massachusetts schools that out-performed neighboring institutions, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering several key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Essex County” report: No. 1 - Saugus: Pioneer Charter School of Science II No. 2 - Andover: Andover High School No. 3 - Marblehead: Marblehead High School No. 4 - Lynnfield: Lynnfield High School No. 5 - Manchester: Manchester Essex Regional High School All five Essex County schools …
Severe Weather, Flash Floods Snarl Eastern Mass Roads Severe Weather, Flash Floods Snarl Eastern Mass Roads
Severe Weather, Flash Floods Snarl Eastern Mass Roads Good luck trying to get anywhere quickly, eastern and central Massachusetts roads and highways are experiencing serious flooding issues in the wake of heavy thunderstorms.  Flash flood and tornado warnings were put into effect for Suffolk, Norfolk, Worcester, Essex, and Middlesex Counties on Tuesday, August 8, according to the National Weather Service, and communities across the region suffered road flooding and closures. Between two and three and a half inches of rain fell, according to Mass511, with the area from Bellingham to Brookline experiencing the highest rainfall totals. Flash flo…
(Update) Officials ID Man Killed By Train In Andover (Update) Officials ID Man Killed By Train In Andover
(Update) Officials ID Man Killed By Train In Andover Update: The man hit and killed by an Amtrak train on Thursday afternoon, July 27, has been identified as 85-year-old Zhongli Zhang, the Essex County District Attorney said.  Original: A man on foot was hit and killed by a Maine-bound Amtrak train as he crossed the tracks in Andover on Thursday afternoon, July 27.  The man was struck around 4:30 p.m. at 10 Railroad Street near the intersection with Essex Street, the Essex County District Attorney said. The man's name was withheld until investigators can speak with his next of kin.  Authorities said the man was trespassing whe…
Grim Anniversary: Mass Police Hope To Find Answers In 50-Year-Old Slaying Grim Anniversary: Mass Police Hope To Find Answers In 50-Year-Old Slaying
Grim Anniversary: Mass Police Hope To Find Answers In 50-Year-Old Slaying Police have renewed their call for information on the death of a teenage girl whose body was found in Essex County 50 years ago this week.  Judith (Merenda) Cadorette, age 19, was found in Andover near the ramp from Route 93 South to Route 133 West on July 6, 1973, Massachusetts State police said. She was last seen at a Holiday Inn in Tewksbury four days earlier.  The road near where she was found runs directly through Tewksbury.  Despite the time, police haven't given up hope. Investigators renewed their call for tips and information on Thursday, July 6, on the gr…
Drunk Andover Woman Crashes Car, Damages Property In Billerica, Dashes Drunk Andover Woman Crashes Car, Damages Property In Billerica, Dashes
Drunk Andover Woman Crashes Car, Damages Property In Billerica, Dashes A woman with a history of driving under the influence was arrested after she knocked down a telephone pole with her car, officials say.  The 33-year-old woman, of Andover, crashed her 2022 Honda Accord into a telephone pole on Sunrise Avenue in Billerica while driving with an open container on Thursday, June 29 at approximately 10:30 p.m., according to the Billerica Police Department.  The telephone pole was knocked down in the crash.  The woman then ran away from the scene of the accident, police say. The woman was charged with the following:  OUI, second offense Op…
These Massachusetts Towns Among Top 10 Safest Nationwide, Report Says These Massachusetts Towns Among Top 10 Safest Nationwide, Report Says
These Massachusetts Towns Among Top 10 Safest Nationwide, Report Says Crime creates an emotional and financial toll on a community, but three Massachusetts towns are among the least impacted by illegal activity, a new report found.  Seven of the nation's 10 safest towns are found in New England, including three in Massachusetts, according to an annual report by Money Geek that analyzes the costs of crime to rank the safest and least safe US towns.  Andover, in Essex County, was ranked among the top-safest towns in the nation, coming in at the number three spot.  The town has a crime cost per capita of $51. This stands in stark contrast to the …
Serious Injuries Reported Following Car Crash On I-93 North In Andover: Police Serious Injuries Reported Following Car Crash On I-93 North In Andover: Police
Serious Injuries Reported Following Car Crash On I-93 North In Andover: Police At least one person was airlifted to a local hospital following a serious car crash on a major Massachusetts Highway, according to authorities.  State Troopers responded to the crash on I-93 North at I-495 in Andover on Sunday night, May 14, Massachusetts State Police report. The crash involved a car that hit the back of a tractor-trailer.  Troopers on scene, motor vehicle crash with life-threatening injuries, Rt 93 north at Rt 495, Andover. MedFlight has landed on the highway at the crash site and both sides of Route 93 are closed at this time. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/G47mm…
Family Mourns 'Bright-Eyed' Little Girl Killed While Crossing Street In Andover Family Mourns 'Bright-Eyed' Little Girl Killed While Crossing Street In Andover
Family Mourns 'Bright-Eyed' Little Girl Killed While Crossing Street In Andover The family of a 5-year-old girl who was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer as she crossed a street in Andover on Tuesday, May 9, said losing her has left an "impossible void" to fill in their lives. The family of Sidney Mae Olson said she was a "bright-eyed, energetic girl with springy curls." The young girl was struck as she and a family member crossed Elm and Main streets around 5:15 p.m., the Essex District Attorney's Office said. She was pronounced dead at the scene.  Earlier Report: 5-Year-Old Killed By Tractor-Trailer In Andover Crosswalk: Report Sidney's family…
5-Year-Old Killed By Tractor-Trailer In Andover Crosswalk: Report 5-Year-Old Killed By Tractor-Trailer In Andover Crosswalk: Report
5-Year-Old Killed By Tractor-Trailer In Andover Crosswalk: Report Multiple people in a crosswalk at the time of a tractor-trailer crash, but one person was struck and killed, officials say.  911 calls reported that a pedestrian had been hit by a tractor-trailer at the intersection of Elm and Main Streets at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, according to the Andover Police Department.  The pedestrian, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was 5 years old, according to an updated story by Daily Voice. The other people who were in the crosswalk at the time of the incident were not hit by the vehicle but were taken to a local hospital as a…
FOUND: 86-Year-Old Woman Who Left Andover Hotel Wearing Pajamas, Police Say FOUND: 86-Year-Old Woman Who Left Andover Hotel Wearing Pajamas, Police Say
Found: 86-Year-Old Woman Who Left Andover Hotel Wearing Pajamas, Police Say Andover Police have found a missing 86-year-old woman who apparently left a hotel in her pajamas the night before.  Ann Mador left the LaQuinta Hotel on foot sometime between 9:15 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, according to police.  Missing Elderly Female! Ann Mador left the LaQuinta on foot sometime between 9:15pm and 11:30pm. If seen, please give us a call at 978-623-3500. Posted by Andover MA Police Department on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Mador, who is not familiar with the area, was said to be wearing a purple coat or pink pajamas. Police said Mador was found Wednesday m…
Hip New Ramen Restaurant Spices Up Andover's Dining Scene Hip New Ramen Restaurant Spices Up Andover's Dining Scene
Hip New Ramen Restaurant Spices Up Andover's Dining Scene It started with a soft launch, but a brand-new authentic Japanese restaurant left a strong impression on its first few diners.  "This will be my regular ramen spot," said North Andover resident Alex Ura about Akita Ramen, which opened on Thursday, March 23 at its location on Main Street in Andover.  Ura and his wife arrived 20 minutes after the restaurant opened its doors on the day of its soft launch. He had kept his eye on the restaurant's progress since seeing a sign in the building's window months ago.  Akita Ramen's opening day offered excited patrons a limited men…
Three Massachusetts Towns Named Among Top 10 Safest In The Country: Study Three Massachusetts Towns Named Among Top 10 Safest In The Country: Study
Three Massachusetts Towns Named Among Top 10 Safest In The Country: Study It's safe to say it! Massachusetts is home to some of the safest towns in the entire country. MonkeyGeek conducted a study that ranked the top 15 safest small cities and towns in the United States by Crime Cost per Capita. Four of the top 15 communities were Massachusetts towns, with three of them landing in the top 10. They were Andover (3), Arlington (5), Needham (9), and North Andover (14). "MoneyGeek analyzed crime statistics and quantified the cost of those crimes to identify the safest and least safe small cities and towns — those with 30,000 to 100,000 residents," the site said. It…
Parking Bans In Effect For These Eastern Mass Towns Ahead Of Winter Weather Parking Bans In Effect For These Eastern Mass Towns Ahead Of Winter Weather
Parking Bans In Effect For These Eastern Mass Towns Ahead Of Winter Weather Massachusetts is facing the fallout of a "significant" winter storm that is causing communities to batten down the hatches and enact parking bans.  Between four and 11 inches of heavy snow, along with hazardous travel conditions, are expected in parts of eastern Massachusetts through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service Boston.  Winter storm watch upgraded to winter storm warning generally north of I-90 with the exception of northeastern MA east of I-95 where an advisory is in effect. Advisory also in effect for areas south of I90 and west of I495 away from the coast. …
Andover Father Was Depressed When He Shot 12-Year-Old Son, Wife To Death: DA Andover Father Was Depressed When He Shot 12-Year-Old Son, Wife To Death: DA
Andover Father Was Depressed When He Shot 12-Year-Old Son, Wife To Death: DA A man who shot and killed his wife and son at their Merrimack Valley home earlier this month was struggling with his mental health, investigators determined.  Andrew Robinson was depressed and "seeking treatment for physical and mental health issues" when he shot and killed his wife Linda and son Sebastian at their Andover home on Thursday, Feb. 9, the Essex County District Attorney's Office reports.  Investigators also learned that Andrew was prescribed medication for his conditions. Police had never been called to the house before, the office continued. “Unfortunately, we …
Scholarship Named After Student, Mother Killed In Andover Murder-Suicide Scholarship Named After Student, Mother Killed In Andover Murder-Suicide
Scholarship Named After Student, Mother Killed In Andover Murder-Suicide A scholarship has been created in honor of a 13-year-old student who attended Saint John's Preparatory in Danvers who died in an apparent murder-suicide last week.  The Sebastian and Linda Robinson Scholarship Fund was made to honor the lives of the son and mother who were found shot to death at their Andover home on Thursday, Feb. 9.  Investigators labelled the incident as an apparent murder-suicide after it was determined that Andrew Robinson, Sebastian's father, shot both his son and wife before taking his own life. “Obviously, we know the how; we’re trying to figure out …
Wrong-Way Mass Driver Gets To New Hampshire Before Arrest: Police Wrong-Way Mass Driver Gets To New Hampshire Before Arrest: Police
Wrong-Way Mass Driver Gets To New Hampshire Before Arrest: Police An intoxicated woman drove from Massachusetts to New Hampshire - all while driving against traffic.  Michelle Valdez, of Andover, was arrested in Salem, New Hampshire on Wednesday, Feb. 15 after driving north on I-93 in the southbound lanes in a Jeep Grand Cherokee, according to the New Hampshire State Police.  Massachusetts State Police alerted New Hampshire officials of the dangerous driver's route around 2:45 a.m. shortly before she crossed over the New Hampshire state line from Methuen. Police found Valdez's vehicle stopped in the interstate's left breakdown lane near Exi…
'Heartbroken' Community Honors Andover Student Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide 'Heartbroken' Community Honors Andover Student Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide
'Heartbroken' Community Honors Andover Student Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide More than 2,000 St. John's Preparatory community members came together to mourn the death of a sixth grade student who was tragically shot and killed at his Andover home this week.  A prayer service for Sebastian Robinson and his family was held at St. John's Mahoney Wellness Center on Thursday evening, Feb. 9. The service allowed school members to honor the 12-year-old's life and impact on the community as well as offer a safe space for people to cope. "Sebastian was well-known in our middle school for his creativity, his passion for learning, and his presence as a kind and gentle soul," …
'Well-Loved' Student Found Shot To Death With Parents Inside Andover Home 'Well-Loved' Student Found Shot To Death With Parents Inside Andover Home
'Well-Loved' Student Found Shot To Death With Parents Inside Andover Home Authorities are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after three family members were found shot to death at an Andover home this week.  Andover Police responded to a home at 48 Porter Road after receiving a call around 3:21 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker reports. Responding officers found three people inside the home who were all dead after being shot. They were later identified as a 12-year-old Sebastian Robinson, his 55-year-old Linda and 56-year-old father Andrew, who died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, Tucker reports. Therefo…
'Jay Leno's Garage' Canceled, Ends Westchester Native's 30-Year-Run On NBCUniversal 'Jay Leno's Garage' Canceled, Ends Westchester Native's 30-Year-Run On NBCUniversal
'Jay Leno's Garage' Canceled, Ends Westchester Native's 30-Year-Run On Nbcuniversal As popular comedian Jay Leno recovers from a motorcycle crash, CNBC is canceling a television show focusing on his classic car collection.  Earlier Report - Jay Leno Breaks Bones In New Incident Involving Classic Vehicle  "Jay Leno's Garage," which has been on the air since 2015, will be canceled by the network, ending the former Tonight Show host's 30-year-run of having a show on an NBC channel, according to multiple reports.  The reality show, which features Leno's classic car collection and also includes interviews with famous guests, was canceled after a large schedule shift at CNBC, …
Westchester Native Jay Leno Breaks Bones In New Incident Involving Classic Vehicle Westchester Native Jay Leno Breaks Bones In New Incident Involving Classic Vehicle
Westchester Native Jay Leno Breaks Bones In New Incident Involving Classic Vehicle Popular comedian Jay Leno is yet again recovering from injuries sustained from an incident related to a classic vehicle: this time, a motorcycle. Earlier Report - New Rochelle Native Jay Leno Jokes About Himself In Stand-Up Return After Burn Injuries (Video) Leno, the 72-year-old former host of the Tonight Show, broke several bones on Tuesday, Jan. 17 when he was thrown from his vintage 1940 Indian motorcycle, according to multiple reports.  The comedian said that he was riding down a road when he smelled a gas leak and tried pulling over to assess the situation. However, he chose the wro…