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Tornado Confirmed In Massachusetts As Severe Storms Batter Northeast Tornado Confirmed In Massachusetts As Severe Storms Batter Northeast
Tornado Confirmed In Massachusetts As Severe Storms Batter Northeast A fast-moving round of severe storms swept through the Northeast, spawning a rare tornado in New England and leaving a trail of downed trees, power outages, and canceled events in its wake. The National Weather Service confirmed that the twister touched down in Holden, Massachusetts, located northwest of Worcester, late Saturday afternoon, Sept. 6, as part of an intense line of storms that moved across about a dozen states. It was rated an EF-1 twister, the second weakest of the six levels on the Enhanced Fujita damage scale. Radar detected the tornado around 4:07 p.m., along with a clear …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Mass Middle School Librarian Shared Child Porn; Had Box Of Kids’ Items, Costumes: DOJ Mass Middle School Librarian Shared Child Porn; Had Box Of Kids’ Items, Costumes: DOJ
Mass Middle School Librarian Shared Child Porn; Had Box Of Kids’ Items, Costumes: DOJ Federal prosecutors say a Longmeadow Public Schools middle school librarian is facing child pornography charges after a months-long undercover investigation. Scott McGinley, 55, of Holyoke, Massachusetts, is accused of distributing child sexual abuse material in an online group called “Little boyz only.” Authorities say that during conversations with undercover officers posing as fellow users, McGinley allegedly disclosed his sexual preference for “boys age 2-12” and “especially 4-7.' The US Attorney for Massachusetts prosecutors say McGinley told the undercover officer he had “students” wh…

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by Josh Lanier
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Massachusetts Native Killed In Crash Into Pennsylvania Yard: Coroner Massachusetts Native Killed In Crash Into Pennsylvania Yard: Coroner
Massachusetts Native Killed In Crash Into Pennsylvania Yard: Coroner A Massachusetts native driver was killed after veering off a roadway in Pennsylvania — crashing into a yard in Lancaster County, the coroner announced on Friday, July 25. Edward Roberts Jr., 39, of Middletown originally from Holyoke, Massachusetts, was identified as the victim by the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office. Emergency responders were called to the area of 2316 Old Philadelphia Pike in East Lampeter Township at 1:11 a.m. Friday for a two-vehicle crash, officials said. When a coroner investigator arrived, they found Roberts deceased in a yard near the scene. He was pronoun…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
111 Cocaine Vials Seized During Property Check In Mass, Police Say 111 Cocaine Vials Seized During Property Check In Mass, Police Say
111 Cocaine Vials Seized During Property Check In Mass, Police Say A Holyoke property check meant to crack down on street-level drug dealing led to the arrest of a man allegedly carrying more than 100 vials of cocaine, police said. Officers were conducting a quality-of-life check on South Bridge Street around 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, when they encountered a man later identified as Richard Cokotis, 43, of Chicopee, according to Holyoke Police Chief Brian Keenan. Cokotis told officers he had a knife. While removing it, officers felt something else in his pocket they suspected was drugs. “Officers recovered approximately 111 vials of suspected cocaine and m…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
TD Bank Closing Six MA Banks Among Dozens Along East Coast: Find Out Where TD Bank Closing Six MA Banks Among Dozens Along East Coast: Find Out Where
TD Bank Closing Six MA Banks Among Dozens Along East Coast: Find Out Where TD Bank is closing nearly 40 branches along the East Coast as part of a broader restructuring plan. TD Bank will shut down 38 locations in 11 states and Washington, DC, a spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice on Thursday, Mar. 13. The branches will be closed by Thursday, June 5. The Canadian bank with US headquarters in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, cited shifting customer habits and a focus on digital banking as reasons for the closures. "We are focused on building the bank of the future by evolving our model and enhancing capabilities to improve the customer experience," the spokespe…

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by Chris Spiker
News
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Norfolk County How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Norfolk County
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Norfolk County A quick-moving Nor'easter brought accumulating snowfall throughout the region Sunday night, Jan. 19 into Monday morning, Jan 20. Here's a rundown of totals from the National Weather Service. New York Nassau County 2 ENE Roosevelt 4.1 inches 1018 PM 01/19 Public Syosset 4.0 inches 1000 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter East Williston 3.9 inches 1015 PM 01/19 Public 1 W Plainview 3.9 inches 1250 AM 01/20 Public 1 ESE East Meadow 3.8 inches 1117 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter 1 ENE Glen Cove 3.8 inches 0817 AM 01/20 Public  Sea Cliff 3.6 inches 1042 PM 01/19 Public Plainview 3.2 inches 081…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Crafting Trouble: Joann Declares Bankruptcy For Second Time In Less Than 12 Months Crafting Trouble: Joann Declares Bankruptcy For Second Time In Less Than 12 Months
Crafting Trouble: Joann Declares Bankruptcy For Second Time In Less Than 12 Months Arts and crafts retailer Joann is declaring bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year, officials said. Joann filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a Delaware court, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The chain known for sewing and other craft materials said the move will help facilitate a sale to maximize the business's value. Interim CEO Michael Prendergast said the bankruptcy declaration was necessary despite the chain's efforts to drastically improve its financial health. "Since becoming a private company in April [2024], the Board and management team h…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
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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by Josh Lanier