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Law enforcement officials honor Western Massachusetts police officers killed in line of duty at Springfield ceremony"Day-to-day operations of police officers are filled with danger," Springfield Police Commissioner William Fitchet said, speaking about the risks local officers face while protecting and serving the public. Republican file photoWilliam Fitchet Springfield – An annual remembrance ceremony by the Western Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association was held Wednesday at Springfield Technical Community College to honor the region's fallen police officers. "There is no such thing as a routine stop," Massachusetts State Police Col. Marian J. McGovern, head of the statewide police force, told CBS3, media partner of The Republican and MassLive.com. "Certainly all of these members that we not only put on the memorial today, but (who) have been memorialized throughout the years, are a true testament to that reality," McGover... — The Republican Juror accused of stealing water, drinksThe foreman of a jury hearing a case in federal court in Springfield was dismissed after he was caught on surveillance video loading bottled drinks into his own vehicle. — The Boston Channel Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:52 PM Yesterday's top stories: Patriots 7th-round draft pick to be arraigned on felony charges, bankrupt Hostess to lay off 187 workers and moreHolyoke police arrested a Southwick man and charged him with drug and other offenses after he allegedly ran a red light near the intersection of Hampden and High streets. These were the most read stories on MassLive.com yesterday. If you missed any of them, click on the links below to read them now. 1) Patriots seventh-round draft pick Alfonzo Dennard to be arraigned on felony charges [Nick Underhill] 2) Bankrupt Hostess to lay off 187 workers in Connecticut; warns it may close all operations [Journal Inquirer of Manchester] 3) Holyoke police: Southwick man charged with drug, driving offenses after running red light [Conor Berry] 4) Feds: Jury foreman stole soft drinks belonging to aide of Con... — The Republican Mass. jury foreman dismissed after grabbing drinksThe foreman of a jury hearing a case in federal court in Springfield last week was dismissed after he was caught on surveillance video loading drinks that belonged to a U.S. congressman's aide into his own vehicle. — The Boston Globe Thursday, May 17, 2012 6:38 AM Mass. Unemployment Rate Drops To 6.3%New figures on Thursday show the state's jobless rate stood at 6.3 percent in April, down from 6.5 percent in March. — CBS Boston Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:58 AM
Springfield promised $300,000 from Massachusetts in additional tornado reliefMayor Domenic Sarno announced an interfaith service will be held June 1 to mark the tornado anniversary. View full sizeThe Republican | Don TreegerLt. Gov. Timothy Murray, left, announces $300,000 over three years for DevelopSpringfield to use in efforts to rebuild tornado-damaged areas of Springfield. On the right is Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno and in the rear (center) is Kevin Kennedy, Springfield's Chief Development Officer and a board member of DevelopSpringfield. Also in the rear (right) is board member Steven F. Bradley, Vice President of Government & Community Relations and Public Affairs for Baystate Health. Springfield – Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murphy has promis... — The Republican Mass. rape suspect indicted for alleged threatA Martha's Vineyard man already facing child rape charges has been indicted for allegedly trying to hire someone to kill a prosecutor and his alleged victim. — The Boston Globe Thursday, May 17, 2012 8:38 AM
Mass. still below nation's jobless rateState officials say Massachusetts added about 30,000 new jobs over the first three months of 2012 and they are hoping that trend continue will continue with the release of the April jobs report. — The Boston Channel Thursday, May 17, 2012 1:33 PM
Gorman On Toucher & Rich: Philadelphia Has No Answer For GarnettCeltics play-by-play man Mike Gorman joined 98.5 The Sports Hub's Toucher & Rich Thursday morning to talk about the C's Game 3 win, including the performances of Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett. — CBS Boston Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:35 AM
Family, friends remember Belchertown crash victim Ashley GoetzAmherst - Ashley Goetz wanted to write. In 2011, she left her job as director of marketing at a Minnesota retail firm, uprooted her life and moved to Easthampton to pursue a master's degree at the University of Massachusetts. At the time of her death she was working on two novels. read more — Daily Hampshire Gazette Thursday, May 17, 2012 5:00 AM 'Pow Wow' factor: Elizabeth Warren touted native roots in '84 cookbookElizabeth Warren was touting her claim of Cherokee heritage as early as 1984, according to a cookbook titled "Pow... — The Boston Herald Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:50 AM Celtics paint pretty picturePhiladelphia - Paul Pierce, on his way to a 24-point, 12-rebound game, slashed to the basket midway through the... — The Boston Herald Thursday, May 17, 2012 9:31 AM
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