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LEEDS — None of the more than 1,000 employees dismissed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs last week work at the VA Central Western Massachusetts Health Care System that serves veterans, according to Sarah Robinson, spokesperson for the Leeds-based medical center.

SHELBURNE — The Cultural Council has awarded $6,955 in grants to fund a range of projects and programs in the arts, humanities and sciences in 2025.

ATHOL — A Franklin County Superior Court judge on Wednesday sentenced a man to serve 4 to 4½ years in state prison in connection with the 2023 rape of a child in Athol, according to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office.

HAWLEY — The Hawley Volunteer Fire Department is issuing a reminder to residents to check that their carbon monoxide detectors are functional, as well as clear snow away from vents, following a response to a gas buildup in a home Sunday night.

With inclement weather expected, multiple events planned for Saturday, Feb. 15, have been postponed.

ORANGE — The Honey Farms convenience store and gas station at 167 Daniel Shays Highway in Orange recently sold a $1 million scratch ticket and will receive a $10,000 bonus for it, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.

ORANGE — The spaghetti supper fundraiser held at Orange American Legion Post 172 on Saturday, Jan. 11, generated $500 for the North Quabbin Dog Park.

ORANGE — A Greenfield man won a $1 million prize in the Massachusetts State Lottery’s “$1,000,000 Merry & Bright” $5 scratch ticket game with a ticket he bought at the Orange General Store.John Swan was joined by his wife, Tracy, when he claimed his...

As he gets ready to deliver presents next week, Santa Claus will cruise through Franklin County this weekend with two parades, all while collecting last-minute letters up in Bernardston.Both parades will be held on Saturday, Dec. 21, with festivities...

ORANGE — A photo shoot for dogs last weekend generated at least $325 for the North Quabbin Dog Park.Photographer and dog owner Kirsten Spencer snapped images of at least 40 canines. The cost was $15 for a minimum of one photo. Dog owners can get more...

GILL — The Selectboard has approved a contract with Commonwealth Electric Technologies to install 44 LED lights in Town Hall.Per the contract, the total project cost is $4,152. An Eversource incentive of $500 that expires at the end of the calendar...

GREENFIELD — The Upper Pioneer Valley Veterans’ Services District will honor the military community with its annual Veterans Day parade and ceremony on Monday, Nov. 11.Starting at 10 a.m. at Greenfield Middle School, the Veterans Day parade will...

TURNERS FALLS — Several weeks after the power canal was drawn down, FirstLight Hydro Generating Co. has refilled the canal.The power canal was initially scheduled to start refilling with water on Sept. 28 following FirstLight’s annual maintenance. The...

NORTHAMPTON — A South Hadley man was sentenced to serve five to seven years in state prison after admitting in Hampshire Superior Court Tuesday that he stole more than $100,000 in goods from antique businesses in Northampton and Deerfield in 2023,...

GREENFIELD — In the first of several events to raise money for the 2025 Independence Day fireworks, the Greenfield Recreation Department will host an Adult Dodgeball Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Greenfield Middle...

GREENFIELD — Franklin County’s YMCA will host its annual Healthy Aging Fair, a free event dedicated to promoting wellness for adults ages 60 and up, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.This year’s fair will include free functional fitness...

TURNERS FALLS — The Fifth Street Bridge over the canal, also known as the Green Bridge, will remain closed until Friday, Oct. 25, as maintenance work being conducted by the state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) continues.According to a post on...

LEVERETT — An apple pie bake-off and a pumpkin carving/decorating contest, along with 20 arts and crafts vendors, will be part of the Leverett 250th Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 20, a culminating event for the town’s 250th anniversary year.From 1 to...

GREENFIELD — The Greenfield Public Library is hosting a photography exhibit called “The Towns of Franklin County” through Nov. 30.The exhibit features pictures from each of the 26 municipalities in Franklin County. The images, illustrating the...

TURNERS FALLS — The Cool Rides Car Show cruises back to Franklin County Technical School on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.This is the 12th year that Franklin Tech has hosted the event at its 82 Industrial Blvd. campus, with a two-year hiatus...

GREENFIELD — Emerging local filmmakers will take the spotlight this weekend as part of The LAVA Center’s fourth annual film festival. All films were made by current residents of Massachusetts, with more than half of them hailing from western...