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May 2, 2023

$164 million in federal funding secured for reconstruction of Holyoke Veterans’ Home

(Western Mass News - Maria Wilson) The federal government has awarded millions of dollars to be used for a new...
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April 25, 2023

State Sen. John Velis Discusses Mental Health Issues at Student Government Meeting

(Westfield State University News) State Sen. John Velis, D-Westfield, visited with Westfield State University’s Student Government Association (SGA) on Tuesday with an...
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April 19, 2023

New fleet of F-35A aircraft to be stationed at Barnes Air National Guard in Westfield

(22 News WWLP - Kate Wilkinson) Barnes Air National Guard Base will be receiving a new fleet of F-35A aircraft,...
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April 19, 2023

F-35A fighter jets will be based at Barnes in Westfield

(WAMC Northeast Public Radio - Paul Tuthill) The U.S. Air Force has selected locations to base its newest fighter jets...
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April 19, 2023

Getting Answers: Sports betting revenue on the rise in Massachusetts, MGC reports

(Western Mass News - Kristin Burnell) We’re digging deeper into the revenue collected from sports betting in Massachusetts. The latest...
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April 19, 2023

Westfield airbase getting new squadron of F-35A fighter jets

(Daily Hampshire Gazette - James Pentland) The Air Force has chosen Massachusetts Air National Guard’s 104th Fighter Wing in Westfield...
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April 18, 2023

Barnes Air National Guard Base will get F-35 fighters, ensuring long-term presence

(MassLive/The Republican - Jim Kinney and Cynthia Simison) The Air Force will base 18 of its $78 million, latest-generation F-35...
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April 14, 2023

Getting Answers: State leaders, locals react to massive catalytic converter theft ring

(Western Mass News - Kristin Burnell) Following the round up this week of seven men from western Mass. accused of...
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April 13, 2023

Agawam Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery extends visiting hours

(22 News WWLP - Nick DeGray)  Visiting hours at the Agawam Veterans Memorial Cemetery have been extended to dusk, according...
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April 12, 2023

New veterans’ secretary focused on improving trust, communication after Holyoke Soldiers’ Home tragedy

(Spectrum News - Amanda Keane) The deaths at the Holyoke Soldiers Home during the COVID-19 pandemic were a devastating tragedy....
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