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School districts preparing in case of coronavirus spread

WESTFIELD- As more cases of the COVID-19 virus, commonly known as coronavirus, are presumptively confirmed in the northeast, local school districts are...

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Hospitals, CDC preparing for community spread of coronavirus in U.S.

WESTFIELD- After a week of rapidly increasing spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) across the globe, local hospitals are beginning preparations for...

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Two Westfield Tech shops split $200,000 grant award

WESTFIELD – Westfield Technical Academy was awarded a Skills Capital Grant of $200,000, which will be split evenly between the school’s Allied...

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Franklin Avenue teacher is a ‘Breakfast Champion’

WESTFIELD – Franklin Avenue Elementary School third grade teacher Julie Neuser was surprised to receive a 2020 Teacher Champion Award from Project...

Baystate Noble continues to fight opioid crisis with state funding

WESTFIELD – Baystate Noble Hospital is making strides in combatting the local opioid epidemic, with help from area organizations and earmarks from...

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Faces of Carson: Syrus’ story

Redefining your identity can be a difficult or frightening experience, especially if you lack a strong support system. Fortunately, at BHN, Syrus...

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New vape sale regulations affect local business

BOSTON- Local store owners continue to feel the impact of the 2019 vaping ban and new regulations that restrict some vape product...

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Faces of Carson: Mara’s story

Mara’s son, Evan, was barely scraping by in school. His ADHD made schoolwork difficult, and his anxiety caused him to struggle with...

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Westfield Tech nursing assistant class honored

WESTFIELD – Seven Westfield Technical Academy Allied Health seniors marked their certifications as Certified Nursing Assistants in a moving ceremony that included...