DA’s office confirms 60-year-old South Deerfield man killed by train

02-25-2025 12:51 PM

SOUTH DEERFIELD — A 60-year-old man from South Deerfield was killed Monday after he was struck by a northbound Amtrak train, according to Northwestern District Attorney’s Office spokesperson Laurie Loisel.


Ashfield Lake Youth Ice Fishing Derby aims to inspire love of the outdoors

02-24-2025 1:25 PM

ASHFIELD — A record high of 60 kids took to the ice Sunday morning for the annual Ashfield Lake Youth Ice Fishing Derby, according to Ashfield Rod & Gun Club President Jack Shea.


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My Turn: Real fraud starts with knee-capping watchdogs
02-24-2025 8:16 PM

On Jan. 28, the Gazette published an article headlined “Trump order sows confusion, fear across the Valley, beyond.” Journalism like this is crucial to understanding how this administration’s actions will impact all of us. But it’s important to look a little deeper.

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One year on, Bernardston custom apparel biz growing
02-20-2025 11:07 AM

BERNARDSTON — From her home on Shaw Road surrounded by rolling fields and horse stables, Melissa Murphy crafts custom embroidered apparel for local businesses.

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Margaret A. (Villeneuve) Jarvis Montague , MA - Margaret "Peggy" Jarvis entered eternal rest on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after 86 years full of life! Peggy was born in Montague on September 28, 1938, ... remainder of obit for Margaret A. Jarvis

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Shelburne, MA - Janie L. (Miller) Churchill, 76, passed away on February 9, 2025 after a lengthy illness. She would have been 77 years old on February 14, 2025. She was born on February 14, 1948, the daughter of Raymond and Ellen (Purin... remainder of obit for Janie L. Churchill

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Buckland, MA - Joseph Glenn Schmidt, 93, passed on February 20, 2025. Glenn was born at home in Ansonia, CT on January 14, 1932, son of the late Lincoln and Lillian (Haaf) Schmidt. He graduated from the Charles H Pine Manual Training S... remainder of obit for Joseph Glenn Schmidt

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Alice "Jeanne" Pelletier Greenfield, MA - Alice "Jeanne" Pelletier, 86, formerly of Greenfield, MA, died Sunday 2/9/25 with her family by her side. She was born in Montague, MA in May 1938, the daughter of Valerian and Leah Chagnon. Jea... remainder of obit for Alice Pelletier

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