Police Find Dumped BMW Linked To Husband Accused Of Killing His Wife, Mom of 4, In Central Mass Police Find Dumped BMW Linked To Husband Accused Of Killing His Wife, Mom of 4, In Central Mass
Police Find Dumped BMW Linked To Husband Accused Of Killing His Wife, Mom of 4, In Central Mass The manhunt for a 33-Worcester County man stretched on into its third day, but searchers said they've found his car and plan to search the area where it was located Tuesday morning, Oct. 24.  Aaron Pennington is wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Breanne Pennington in their home on Cherry Street in Gardner on Sunday, Oct. 22, Massachusetts State Police said. Officers knew something was amiss when the couple's four young children walked to a neighbor's home because they couldn't find their dad, and they could hear their mom crying in her room, authorities said.&n…
(Update) Woman Killed In Central Mass ID'd; Husband Remains On Run: Police (Update) Woman Killed In Central Mass ID'd; Husband Remains On Run: Police
(Update) Woman Killed In Central Mass ID'd; Husband Remains On Run: Police Update: Police identified the woman killed in Worcester County on Sunday morning, Oct. 22, and continue to ask the public for help to track down the suspect in the case.  Breanne Pennington, 30, of Cherry Street in Gardner, was IDed as the woman killed at her home over the weekend. Aaron Pennington, her husband, is a suspect in the slaying, Massachusetts State Police said.  Troopers said he is likely driving a 2013 BMW 320 with a Massachusetts veterans plate 8A30, but Aaron Pennington may have changed the license plates to: Texas: DTZ3103 California: 6CWN728 Original: Polic…
Rite Aid Will Close Stores In Mass, Connecticut After Filing For Bankruptcy Rite Aid Will Close Stores In Mass, Connecticut After Filing For Bankruptcy
Rite Aid Will Close Stores In Mass, Connecticut After Filing For Bankruptcy Rite Aid, the pharmacy giant that filed for bankruptcy on Sunday, Oct. 15, plans to close 154 underperforming stores nationwide, according to a new filing. Some of those closures will be in Massachusetts and Connecticut.  Related: Why Is Rite Aid Filing For Bankruptcy? Rite Aid announced earlier this week that declining sales and rising debt forced the company's hand in filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The chain has more than 2,100 stores nationwide, and reducing rent costs will play a large part in bringing its balance sheet back into the black.  The only store in Massachusetts…
Coke, 'Shrooms, Cash: 3 Busted In Central Mass After Police Respond To Home Invasion Call Coke, 'Shrooms, Cash: 3 Busted In Central Mass After Police Respond To Home Invasion Call
Coke, 'Shrooms, Cash: 3 Busted In Central Mass After Police Respond To Home Invasion Call A call for a possible home invasion in Worcester County led police to arrest three people on drug charges, authorities said Wednesday, Sept. 27.  Izaiah Roberts, of Boston, Candelario Espino, of Roslindale, and a third unnamed suspect face multiple felony charges following their arrest Tuesday night, Milford police said.  Officers were called to Shadowbrook Condominiums on Shadowbrook Lane in Milford around 9:15 p.m. to reports that men were breaking into a home there, Milford police said.  Police arrived in under three minutes and found the trio, along with 58 gra…
Community Rallies Around Central Mass Family Who Lost Home, Cars In Overnight Fire Community Rallies Around Central Mass Family Who Lost Home, Cars In Overnight Fire
Community Rallies Around Central Mass Family Who Lost Home, Cars In Overnight Fire Authorities still aren't sure what sparked a Worcester County fire early Sunday morning, Sept. 24, but the repercussions are clear. A family of four has "lost everything," and their community is coming together to help, a fundraiser for them said.  The fire began at 45 Chace Hill Road in Sterling just before 3:30 a.m. Crews were delayed in reaching the scene because of poor cell phone reception in the area,  WCVB reported. But when they arrived, they did so in force. Fire departments from multiple cities — Leominster, Clinton, and West Boylston — joined in the fight to douse the flames, and…
2 Charged With Killing Grandfather of 9 During Fitchburg Home Invasion: DA 2 Charged With Killing Grandfather of 9 During Fitchburg Home Invasion: DA
2 Charged With Killing Grandfather of 9 During Fitchburg Home Invasion: DA Two Worcester County men have been indicted on charges of breaking into a 62-year-old's home on July 28 and fatally shooting him, officials said.  Thomas E. Martin, 45, of Fitchburg, and Christian Collins, 37, of Worcester, face charges of murder, home invasion, armed assault in a dwelling, assault with a dangerous weapon, and possession of a firearm without an FID card, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said.  Police were called to Michael Parks' Fitchburg home on Marshall Street just before 9:30 p.m. to reports of gunshots. They found Parks bleeding from …
Top Honors: These Massachusetts Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award Top Honors: These Massachusetts Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award
Top Honors: These Massachusetts Schools Recipients Of Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award When it comes to overall excellence, these Massachusetts schools are at the top of the class, and they have the hardware to prove it. Seven schools in the Bay State are among just 353 across the country to receive the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award from the US Department of Education. The annual awards recognize high-performing public and non-public schools, as well as those making strides in closing “achievement gaps” among student groups. “Their leaders not only articulate a vision of excellence and hold everyone to high standards, they stay close to the real action of teaching a…
Sierra Outdoor Clothing, Gear Store Opening In Central Mass This Weekend Sierra Outdoor Clothing, Gear Store Opening In Central Mass This Weekend
Sierra Outdoor Clothing, Gear Store Opening In Central Mass This Weekend A national outdoor apparel and equipment retail chain will open a new location in Worcester County later this week.  Sierra specializes in outdoor gear, equipment, and sporting goods and will host a grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 23, at Northborough Crossing on Shops Way.  Festivities begin at 8 a.m. with games, giveaways, and prizes. Mix104.1’s Karson Tager of Karson & Kennedy will be at the store's opening from 8 until 10 a.m. They will also be giving away a $100 gift card in the week leading up to the grand opening on their radio show.  Sierra is owned by …
Man Charged With Central Mass Murder From 2013: DA Man Charged With Central Mass Murder From 2013: DA
Man Charged With Central Mass Murder From 2013: DA A 42-year-old Fitchburg man has been charged in the shooting death of Shaun Hibbard in 2013.  John Yang was arraigned on a murder charge on Tuesday, Sept. 12, and he is being held without bail, the Worcester County District Attorney's Office said. He'll return to court on Oct. 18.  Hibbard, who was 33 years old when he was killed, was shot just after 4 a.m. on Aug. 3, 2013, on 46 Forest Street. Investigators said Yang and Hibbard had gotten into an argument in front of Hibbard's car parked at Forest and Charles Streets.  Hibbard banged on several doors after he'd been shot, …
Woman, 62, Killed In Fire ID'd; Investigators Say Central Mass Blaze Started In Kitchen Woman, 62, Killed In Fire ID'd; Investigators Say Central Mass Blaze Started In Kitchen
Woman, 62, Killed In Fire ID'd; Investigators Say Central Mass Blaze Started In Kitchen Fire investigators say the three-alarm fire that killed a 62-year-old woman in Worcester County on Thursday, Sept. 7, started on the kitchen stove, authorities said.  Jacqueline "Jackie" Doherty died in the 92 Fern Street blaze in Athol that began just before 10 a.m., the State Fire Marshal's Office said. A second person in the home was taken to an area hospital and is recovering from their wounds. Their name and the extent of their injuries were not released.  Dan Plourde, a friend of Jackie's, said she was a brilliant woman who worked at Schepens Eye Research Institute. She…
Man, 25, Woman, 58, ID'd As 2 Killed In Central Mass Crash Man, 25, Woman, 58, ID'd As 2 Killed In Central Mass Crash
Man, 25, Woman, 58, ID'd As 2 Killed In Central Mass Crash Police have identified the two people killed in a motorcycle versus car crash in Worcester County on Thursday morning, Sept. 7, that closed a road for several hours.  The crash happened on Route 20 (Southbridge Street) in Charlton around 11 a.m. when a 2008 motorcycle hit a 2015 Subaru Legacy as it turned onto the road, the Worcester District Attorney's Office said.  Joseph Tomlin Jr., 25, of Sturbridge, was identified as the man driving the motorcycle.  Diane Dwyer, 58, of Webster, was a passenger in the Subaru Legacy, officials said.  Sturbridge Road was closed for n…
Woman Dies In Athol House Fire; Investigators Believe Blaze Began In Kitchen Woman Dies In Athol House Fire; Investigators Believe Blaze Began In Kitchen
Woman Dies In Athol House Fire; Investigators Believe Blaze Began In Kitchen A woman was killed in a three-alarm blaze in Worcester County Thursday afternoon, Sept. 7, authorities announced.  The fire was reported just before 9:45 a.m. at 92 Fern Street in Athol, the state Fire Marshal's Office said.  Related: Woman Killed In Athol Fire ID'd; Fire Investigators Determine Cause Of Blaze Authorities have not released the victim's name, but Athol Town Manager Shaun Suhoski said she was a beloved community member and active in her church and neighborhood. Firefighters believe the blaze began in the kitchen, but they are still investigating the fire's origi…