Potentially Fatal Bacteria Prompts CDC Warning Potentially Fatal Bacteria Prompts CDC Warning
Potentially Fatal Bacteria Prompts CDC Warning A potentially fatal bacteria confirmed in the United States has prompted a warning from federal authorities. Three cases of B. pseudomallei, which can become lethal if not treated, have been confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC has declared the bacteria endemic in the US Gulf Coast with the most recent case reported in Mississippi in January, Julia Petras of the CDC's National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, told HealthDay News. However, most of those exposed to the bacteria don't have symptoms and develop antibodies against it, s…
'Unimaginable' Death Of Mass Mother Sheds Light On Postpartum Depression 'Unimaginable' Death Of Mass Mother Sheds Light On Postpartum Depression
'Unimaginable' Death Of Mass Mother Sheds Light On Postpartum Depression WARNING: This article contains information related to suicide.  A family from Southeast Massachusetts is opening up the conversation surrounding mental health after a 36-year-old mother tragically took her own life following the birth of her twins.  Ariana Sutton, of Norton, was "a vibrant and devoted mother" who was "eagerly awaiting the arrival of her twins," a GoFundMe campaign reads. However, the twins' early arrival brought unexpected challenges that sadly pushed Sutton's mental health to the ultimate breaking point.  "Despite her relentless efforts …
Holyoke Lottery Winner Sees Connection To Her Mom In $1M Prize Holyoke Lottery Winner Sees Connection To Her Mom In $1M Prize
Holyoke Lottery Winner Sees Connection To Her Mom In $1M Prize Holyoke has a new millionaire after a woman won a seven-figure prize on a scratch-off lottery ticket last month, officials said.  Patricia Liardi won the $1 million prize as part of the $2,000,000 50X Cashword game. Liardi will walk away with $650,000 after electing to take the lump sum rather than the annuity payments, state lottery officials said.  Liardi noted her winning ticket was number 36, the same year her mom was born.  Liardi bought the ticket at Stop & Go at 399 Hillside Ave. in Holyoke. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning scratch-o…
'Worst Possible Outcome': Loved Ones Lament Over Death Of Lisa Hazard's Son 'Worst Possible Outcome': Loved Ones Lament Over Death Of Lisa Hazard's Son
'Worst Possible Outcome': Loved Ones Lament Over Death Of Lisa Hazard's Son Devastation and questions have spread across a community in Southeast Massachusetts after a father allegedly killed the young son of a Fall River woman who has been missing for years. George C. Scott III and his son were found dead after New Bedford Police responded for a well-being check at 1643 Philips Road on Friday morning, June 2, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  While officials did not release the boy's name, he was identified by the public as Dante Hazard – the son of Lisa Hazard who was reported missing in March 2019 when she was 29 years old. Missing since Mar…
8-Year-OId Son Of Missing Woman Found Dead Inside Massachusetts Home With Father 8-Year-OId Son Of Missing Woman Found Dead Inside Massachusetts Home With Father
8-Year-OId Son Of Missing Woman Found Dead Inside Massachusetts Home With Father LATEST REPORT: 'Worst Possible Outcome': Loved Ones Lament Over Death Of Lisa Hazard's Son Authorities are investigating after the young son of a missing Massachusetts woman was found dead alongside his father at their home in an apparent murder-suicide.  New Bedford Police found the duo after responding for a well-being check at 1643 Philips Road on Friday morning, June 2, the Bristol County District Attorney's Office reports. The father was identified as 53-year-old George C. Scott III while the 8-year-old boy was identified as the child of Lisa Hazard, who has b…
New Millionaire: Western Mass Man Wins Second-Chance Prize In Mass Lottery New Millionaire: Western Mass Man Wins Second-Chance Prize In Mass Lottery
New Millionaire: Western Mass Man Wins Second-Chance Prize In Mass Lottery The game is called "The Fastest Road to $1 Million," and for one Greenfield man, it was.  Ramiro Buenrostro was one of four second-chance drawing winners in the Massachusetts State Lottery for that game.  Buenrostro decided to take the one-time lump sum payout of $650,000 before taxes, so his road is a little shorter than promised. But still not a bad trip, considering it started with a losing ticket.  Buenrostro submitted his unlucky ticket — among 675,000 others — for the chance it could be chosen as one of four randomly selected for a cash prize. There were four $1 millio…
Central Mass Man Helps Save Friend After He Fell While Rock Climbing In NH Central Mass Man Helps Save Friend After He Fell While Rock Climbing In NH
Central Mass Man Helps Save Friend After He Fell While Rock Climbing In NH A 24-year-old Worcester County rock climber was able to help save his friend's life on Sunday, May 28, after his fellow climber slipped and fell nearly 50 feet on a rock face in New Hampshire, authorities said.  Peter Kittredge, 24, of Whitinsville, was climbing Cathedral Ledge in the Barber Wall area with Matthew Allen, 24, of New York, when Allen fell. His safety gear failed and he ended up tumbling five stories, New Hampshire Fish and Game Law Enforcement said.  Allen banged against the rock face on his way down and suffered serious but non-life-threatening injur…
Fire Destroys Home, Kills Pets: Central Mass Family Asks For Help Rebuilding Their Lives Fire Destroys Home, Kills Pets: Central Mass Family Asks For Help Rebuilding Their Lives
Fire Destroys Home, Kills Pets: Central Mass Family Asks For Help Rebuilding Their Lives A Uxbridge woman hopes the public will help her rebuild after her family lost everything in a fire on Monday, May 29.  Brianna Watson created a GoFundMe to help replace some of the items lost in the fire, including nearly all of the toys and things that belonged to her three young boys — ages 6, 4, and 1, according to her fundraiser.  So far, the campaign has raised just over $12,000 of its $20,000 goal from more than 150 donors.  Luckily, the family wasn't home when the fire started, she wrote. Unfortunately, the Watsons lost their beloved Saint Bernard dog Sloane, two cat…
COVID-19: 12 Symptoms Of Long COVID Revealed In New Study COVID-19: 12 Symptoms Of Long COVID Revealed In New Study
COVID-19: 12 Symptoms Of Long COVID Revealed In New Study A new study funded by the  National Institutes of Health is shedding light on one of the more complex aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic. So-called Long COVID is the term used for those who experience effects from their infection for months or more. The findings, released in the medical journal JAMA on Thursday, May 25, also identify 12 symptoms of Long COVID: Post-exertional malaise ( fatigue that worsens after physical or mental activity) Fatigue Dizziness Brain fog Loss of smell or taste Gastrointestinal symptoms Heart palpitations Thirst Chronic cough Chest pain Issues with se…
COVID-19: Businessman Admits Stealing $3.2M For Personal Use, Including Buying Nantucket Home COVID-19: Businessman Admits Stealing $3.2M For Personal Use, Including Buying Nantucket Home
COVID-19: Businessman Admits Stealing $3.2M For Personal Use, Including Buying Nantucket Home A man who owns a theme park and restaurant in New York has admitted to stealing over $3 million through federal COVID-19 aid with some of those funds used to buy a home on Nantucket. Long Island resident Donald Finley, age 61, of Roslyn, the owner of Jekyll & Hyde Restaurant in Manhattan and the Bayville Adventure Park in Nassau County, pleaded guilty to disaster relief fraud and wire fraud on Thursday, May 25. As stated in court filings by the US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Breon Peace: Between March 2020 and March 2021, amid the COVID pandemic, Finley fra…
Bear Escapes Capture After Breaking Into Garage In Region Looking For Grill Bear Escapes Capture After Breaking Into Garage In Region Looking For Grill
Bear Escapes Capture After Breaking Into Garage In Region Looking For Grill A black bear managed to "let itself out" of a garage and escape after breaking in in search of a grill that had been used earlier in the day. The incident took place in Hartford County at a home on Walnut Hill Road in Hartland on Sunday, May 21. State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection officials responded to the home, but by the time they arrived the bear had let itself out of the garage without assistance, said DEEP spokesman Paul Copleman. "It appears that the bear attempted to get to a grill in the garage that had been used earlier in the day," Copleman said. "No actions …
5,000 Flags Left On Veteran's Graves In Worcester Cemetery Ahead Of Memorial Day 5,000 Flags Left On Veteran's Graves In Worcester Cemetery Ahead Of Memorial Day
5,000 Flags Left On Veteran's Graves In Worcester Cemetery Ahead Of Memorial Day More than 150 volunteers paid tribute to American heroes by leaving 5,000 flags on veterans' graves at St. John's Cemetery in Worcester on Wednesday, May 24, in preparation for Veteran's Day on Monday.  Volunteers included members of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office, Civil Air Patrol, Blue Star Mothers of America, Worcester County Reserve Deputy Sheriff’s Association, East Side Post 201 American Legion, and Main South Post 341.  Unbelievable display of PATRIOTISM today at St John's Cemetery. 🇺🇸Over 150 volunteers from the WCRDSA, WCSO, East Side Post 201, Bl…
Man Sinking In Mud Saved Just In Time By 'Dream Team' Of Central Mass Officers Man Sinking In Mud Saved Just In Time By 'Dream Team' Of Central Mass Officers
Man Sinking In Mud Saved Just In Time By 'Dream Team' Of Central Mass Officers Three Shrewsbury police officers were honored on Wednesday, May 24, after they rescued a man who was sinking in mud and nearly drowned.  On Feb. 13, Justin Schmautz and his girlfriend were using remote-controlled boats at Flint Pond when one of the crafts got stuck in the mud just before noon. Schmautz didn't realize how deep the pond was, and so he waded into the muck to grab the boat.  The mud reached his shins, but within just a few seconds, he was shoulder deep in the frigid quicksand-like sludge with no way to get out. Schmautz started to panic. …