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18 hours ago in Local
Heart-shaped remembrance for 10th anniversary of fatal school bus accident
SHELBURNE FALLS, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — This year marks the tenth anniversary since the passing of Plainfield’s nine year…
18 hours ago in Local
Montague residents approve feasibility study for merging elementary schools
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Montague residents approved the $1.75 million funding for a feasibility study on renovating Sheffield…
18 hours ago in Local
Fatal accident on I-91 northbound Thursday
WHATELY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — One person was killed in a automobile accident on Thursday afternoon. The deadly crash…
18 hours ago in Local
Hay-filled truck catches fire in Northampton
NORTHAMPTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Northampton firefighters were able to contain a hay fire off Hockanum Road Wednesday night.…
18 hours ago in Local
21 year-old motorcyclist identified in fatal crash
FLORENCE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The 21 year-old motorcyclist who died as a result of injuries from a crash…
2 days ago in Local
Montague updating Housing Production Plan
MONTAGUE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Town of Montague is beginning an update to its Housing Production Plan and…
Entertainment News
12 hours ago in Entertainment
Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case
Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.
19 hours ago in Entertainment
Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart
The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson described as a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Hometown of ‘Addams Family’ creator becomes ghoulish Halloween destination
Before there was "The Addams Family," there was Westfield. Cartoonist Charles Addams, who created the eccentric, fictional family, drew inspiration for his signature macabre style from the elegant Victorian homes, historic cemetery and other landmarks of his New Jersey hometown.
2 days ago in Entertainment
South Carolina police close investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death after coroner’s ruling
Police in South Carolina have closed their investigation into the overdose death of actor Hayden Panettiere following a coroner's finding that it was accidental. The decision was based on the medical examiner's determination as well as the findings of the investigation, Greenville police said Wednesday in a statement.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California
The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
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