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UMass Amherst

Worcester
Police & Fire
Woman, 22, Killed In Multi-Car Crash On Mass Turnpike In Grafton: Police Woman, 22, Killed In Multi-Car Crash On Mass Turnpike In Grafton: Police
Woman, 22, Killed In Multi-Car Crash On Mass Turnpike In Grafton: Police A 22-year-old woman died after she was involved in a car crash in Worcester County that sprawled into a multi-car wreck on I-90, authorities said.  Claudia Lukas, of Longmeadow, was killed on Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Grafton after her Subaru and a Kia Sorento collided on I-90 and hit a center guardrail, State Police said. The cars came to a stop in the center of the highway and were hit by an oncoming vehicle.  The crashes caused a secondary wreck between two tractor-trailers and a box truck, authorities said. One of the trucks went through a guardrail and down an embankment. Multi…

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by Josh Lanier
Norfolk
Business
College Students Breathing New Life Into Local Massachusetts Businesses College Students Breathing New Life Into Local Massachusetts Businesses
College Students Breathing New Life Into Local Massachusetts Businesses A group of college students is helping small businesses in Massachusetts make a big impact before they've even crossed the stage and gotten their diplomas.  "Build You is my life," Founder and CEO of Build You Marketing Jake Ross said. "I am excited to continue this full-time after graduation and help the businesses we work with." Ross is the epitome of a self-starter. When the 21-year-old rising senior at Babson College saw the untapped potential that small businesses had, he decided to start his own digital marketing and PR firm.  Build You Marketing works by offering businesses an hour…

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by David Cifarelli
Worcester
Obituaries
Retired Worcester Asst. Principal, Harvard Grad Dies After Suffering Emergency On Vacation Retired Worcester Asst. Principal, Harvard Grad Dies After Suffering Emergency On Vacation
Retired Worcester Asst. Principal, Harvard Grad Dies After Suffering Emergency On Vacation A 74-year-old former Worcester Public Schools teacher and administrator died last week after suffering a medical emergency while on vacation in Mexico, a fundraiser said.  John McFadden, of Paxton, died Friday, March 3, after being airlifted from Cancun to UMass Medical Center in Worcester, his family wrote in a GoFundMe. They wrote McFadden suffered a stroke and took a hard fall, causing a traumatic brain injury. He underwent emergency surgery to relieve pressure on his brain.  They wrote he died surrounded by his family after returning to the United States.  The …

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by Josh Lanier
Hampshire Franklin MA
Obituaries
Grandmother Killed In Millers Falls Fire Was 'Most Caring, Nicest Person' Grandmother Killed In Millers Falls Fire Was 'Most Caring, Nicest Person'
Grandmother Killed In Millers Falls Fire Was 'Most Caring, Nicest Person' A family in Western Massachusetts is mourning the loss a 66-year-old woman who tragically lost her life in a fire earlier this week.  Janelle Verchot said her grandmother Judy Verchot, who worked at UMass Amherst for years, "was the most caring, nicest person," in an interview with Daily Voice.  Janelle said she was "extremely close" with her grandmother and often lived with her throughout her childhood.  "Every night when I was little, we would both sit in her chair in the living room watching crime shows and eating a bowl of ice cream," she said. "Other people always came first. She lov…

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by David Cifarelli
Somerset
Lifestyle
NJ Men Competing On 'The Bachelorette' NJ Men Competing On 'The Bachelorette'
NJ Men Competing On 'The Bachelorette' A pair of New Jersey bachelors will be competing on Season 19 of ABC's "The Bachelorette," which aired Monday, July 11. Erich Schwer and Tyler Norris are looking for love with two women featured on this season, Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia. Windey and Recchia, who competed are doubling up for Season 19 of the show. WARNING: The following story contains spoilers. Both Garden State natives reportedly made it to the hometown date portion, as reported earlier this year by entertainment news reporter Reality Steve. Schwer was spotted in Bedminster with Windey, while Norris was seen in Wild…

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by Cecilia Levine
Somerset
Lifestyle
Two 'The Bachelorette' Contestants Spotted Filming In New Jersey Two 'The Bachelorette' Contestants Spotted Filming In New Jersey
Two 'The Bachelorette' Contestants Spotted Filming In New Jersey WARNING: This story contains spoilers for Season 19 of "The Bachelorette." There must be something in the water for New Jersey contestants on this season of "The Bachelorette," airing in July. Both Garden State natives on this season of the show made it to the hometown date portion, according to entertainment news reporter Reality Steve. Erich Schwer was spotted in Bedminster with Gabby Windey, while Tyler Norris was seen in Wildwood with Rachel Recchia, Reality Steve says. Rachel Recchia and Gabby Windey.ABC/Craig Sjodin Windey and Recchia, who competed are doubling up for Season 19 …

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by Cecilia Levine
Hampshire Franklin MA
Police & Fire
UMass Amherst Student Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Crash UMass Amherst Student Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Crash
UMass Amherst Student Seriously Injured In Hit-Run Crash Police are appealing to the public for help in finding the driver of an SUV who failed to stop after striking a student on the UMass Amherst campus. The incident took place around 10:15 p.m. Monday, March 21, as the 20-year-old man was walking in a crosswalk, said Laurie Loisel, spokeswoman for the Northwestern District Attorney's Office. According to police investigators, the student was crossing Massachusetts Avenue in a crosswalk near Sunset Avenue, having nearly reached the other side, when a white or silver-colored SUV traveling eastbound at a high rate of spee…

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by Kathy Reakes
Brookfield
News
FBI Issues Nationwide Alert For Missing College Student From New England FBI Issues Nationwide Alert For Missing College Student From New England
FBI Issues Nationwide Alert For Missing College Student From New England A nationwide alert has been issued by the FBI for a college student from New England who mysteriously disappeared nearly two decades ago. Maura Murray was a 21-year-old UMass Amherst nursing student in 2004 when she went missing minutes after crashing her car off Route 112 in Haverhill, New Hampshire. Investigators said that Murray was last seen on surveillance footage on the day of her disappearance on Feb. 9, 2004, at an ATM machine wearing dark jeans and a jacket, prompting the FBI to create a Violent Criminal Apprehension Profile for her near the 18th anniversary of her going missing. …

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by Zak Failla
Hampshire Franklin MA
News
Suspect In Custody After Shelter-In-Place Order Given At UMass Amherst Suspect In Custody After Shelter-In-Place Order Given At UMass Amherst
Suspect In Custody After Shelter-In-Place Order Given At UMass Amherst A shelter in place was issued at UMass Amherst after an armed man was reportedly on campus. The incident took place Tuesday, Oct. 26, according to Ed Blaguszewski, executive director of Strategic Communications at UMass. An all-clear was issued shortly after a campus emergency alert was sent to staff and students, reported 22News. The original message said: “Hostile armed person reported near UHS. Shelter in place and stay indoors. Wait for an all-clear signal.” Blaguszewski told 22News a suspect is in custody.   “UMass Amherst Alerts: All clear. Party is in custody. Resume no…

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by Kathy Reakes
Worcester
News
Reports Of Black Students Receiving Racist Emails Under Investigation At UMass Reports Of Black Students Receiving Racist Emails Under Investigation At UMass
Reports Of Black Students Receiving Racist Emails Under Investigation At UMass UMass Amherst is reporting an increase in racially motivated anti-Black incidents, according to a statement by the university’s vice-chancellor. In a message sent to students on Thursday, Sept. 23, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Diversity Officer Nefertiti Walker, said a racist email was sent to numerous Black-centered student groups on campus on Friday, Sept. 17. The university is investigating the email which was reportedly sent from a non-student account and signed “UMass coalition for a better society." The content of the email, Walker said, was “vile, blatantly racist, and violently offens…

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by Kathy Reakes
The Berkshires
Schools
UMass Amherst Professor ID'd As Woman Who Hit Baby Stroller While Allegedly Driving Drunk UMass Amherst Professor ID'd As Woman Who Hit Baby Stroller While Allegedly Driving Drunk
UMass Amherst Professor ID'd As Woman Who Hit Baby Stroller While Allegedly Driving Drunk The driver of a vehicle who was charged with Operating Under the Influence after hitting a baby stroller has been identified as a UMass Amherst professor. Earlier report - Police: Amherst Woman Driving Drunk Charged After BMW Hits Baby Stroller Tammy Haut-Donahue, age 43, of Amherst, was arraigned and released on her own recognizance on Tuesday, May 18, for driving under the influence and allegedly hitting a baby stroller with her car in Hadley on Monday, May 17. The incident took place around 2:30 p.m., Monday, when Hadley Police said Haut-Donahue, driving a black BMW struck…

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by Kathy Reakes
Hampden
Schools
COVID-19: 10-Plus Students Suspended For Violating Protocols At UMass COVID-19: 10-Plus Students Suspended For Violating Protocols At UMass
Covid-19: 10-Plus Students Suspended For Violating Protocols At UMass Several students at UMass Amherst have become the latest to serve suspensions for allegedly violating COVID-19 protocols at the height of the post-holiday surge in new infections. A spokesperson for the school said that more than 10 students who gathered in small and large groups in early March in violation of UMass’ COVID-19 protocols will face temporary suspension for their actions. In February, UMass instructed students not to gather outside of homes or dorms, outside of meals as the pandemic was spiking over the winter. At the time the students being punished gathered, UMass was operati…

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by Zak Failla
The Berkshires
News
Know Her? Police Issue Alert For Woman Wanted For Questioning In Western Mass Know Her? Police Issue Alert For Woman Wanted For Questioning In Western Mass
Know Her? Police Issue Alert For Woman Wanted For Questioning In Western Mass Do you know her? The UMass Amherst Police Department said the person pictured above is being sought for questioning in connection with an ongoing investigation. Specific information regarding the investigation was not released. Anyone with information is asked to call the UMass Amherst Police Department at 413-545-2121. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
Hampshire Franklin MA
Police & Fire
Right-Wing Extremist Kicked Out Of UMass Is Arrested For Hoax Bomb By BLM Sign Right-Wing Extremist Kicked Out Of UMass Is Arrested For Hoax Bomb By BLM Sign
Right-Wing Extremist Kicked Out Of UMass Is Arrested For Hoax Bomb By BLM Sign A local man who was kicked out of UMass Amherst last year for being racist was recently arrested after planting a fake bomb alongside a Black Lives Matter sign in New York. Louis Shenker, 22, who told police that he lives in Amherst, called Brooklyn Police around 3 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5, to arrange for his surrender, according to the Daily News. Shenker has also lived in  Longmeadow. Shenker may have filmed himself leaving the fake bomb. Shenker was expelled from UMass in 2018 after taunting participants of a rally against white supremacy, racism, and Donald Trump, according to a l…

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by Kristin Palpini
Hampshire Franklin MA
News
UMass Amherst Shortcut Avoiding Route 9 Traffic Could Be Closed To Commuters UMass Amherst Shortcut Avoiding Route 9 Traffic Could Be Closed To Commuters
UMass Amherst Shortcut Avoiding Route 9 Traffic Could Be Closed To Commuters The backroads to UMass Amherst may soon be shut off to many commuters as Hadley looks to address speeding on the residential roads. Knowing how to avoid traffic on Route 9 in Hadley is a sign of a true local, but the popular West Street, North Lane, and Cemetary Road route to and from UMass could be made slower or closed off to commuters. A recent traffic study found that most motorists do not obey the 30 mph speed limit in the area of the shortcut, according to the Daily Hampshire Gazette. The shortcut, from the Coolidge Bridge to UMass, passes through residential and farmland and. The r…

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by Kristin Palpini
Hampshire Franklin MA
News
Funky Massachusetts Town Eyes Art Tax On Construction Projects Funky Massachusetts Town Eyes Art Tax On Construction Projects
Funky Massachusetts Town Eyes Art Tax On Construction Projects A Massachusetts town known for its out-of-the-box programs and solutions to local and national issues is eyeing the creation of an art tax. If approved, town-funded construction projects would include an additional fee for the purposes of promoting, creating, acquiring, and maintaining public art in Amherst. Amherst residents will get a chance to comment on the proposed bylaw on Sept. 14, at 6:30 p.m., during the Town Council virtual meeting. Town Council could vote on the bylaw - the “Percent for Art” bylaw - as soon as Sept. 21, according to a town announcement. Amherst is already k…

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by Kristin Palpini
Hampden
News
5 Takeaways From Last Night's Congressman Neal v. Mayor Morse Debate 5 Takeaways From Last Night's Congressman Neal v. Mayor Morse Debate
5 Takeaways From Last Night's Congressman Neal v. Mayor Morse Debate Real issues were at the heart of last night’s debate between candidates seeking to represent Massachusetts’ First Congressional District - which includes Hampden and Berkshire counties as well as large sections of Hampshire and Franklin counties. U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and challenger Holyoke Mayor Alex Morse faced off in their first hour-long debate. Another is planned for Aug. 20. Among the topics were COVID-19, campaign donations, Trump’s taxes, and whether either candidate is adequately present in the district. Here are five takeaways from last night’s debate: 1. Corporate Money Neal …

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by Kristin Palpini
Hampden
News
Holyoke City Councilors Seek To Oust Mayor Morse With A Recall Vote Holyoke City Councilors Seek To Oust Mayor Morse With A Recall Vote
Holyoke City Councilors Seek To Oust Mayor Morse With A Recall Vote A group of Holyoke City Councilors is seeking to oust Mayor Alex Morse with a recall vote. City Councilor Mike Sullivan said, on Tuesday, Aug. 11, that he will be filing an order that would allow Holyoke residents to launch a recall petition that would set up a vote on whether to keep Morse as mayor. Morse, 31, is facing criticism since news broke earlier this week that he had dated students, 18 years and older, while a professor at UMass Amherst. Morse is running for Congress against longtime incumbent Richard Neal. Sullivan said the recall filing will be co-sponsored by City Councilors L…

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by Kristin Palpini
Mahwah-Ramsey
Obituaries
TRIBUTE: Mahwah Mourns Beloved Coach, Dad Ian Sklar, 44 TRIBUTE: Mahwah Mourns Beloved Coach, Dad Ian Sklar, 44
Tribute: Mahwah Mourns Beloved Coach, Dad Ian Sklar, 44 The Mahwah community is rallying for the family of a local coach and father who died earlier this month. Ian Sklar, 44, who died on Nov. 11, was being remembered as a "valued and loved coach," devoted husband and loving father of two. More than $78,000 had been raised for his wife, Mindy, and kids, 11-year-old Brandon and 9-year-old Reese, as of Thursday on a GoFundMe. His love for the kids of our community was evident on and off the field/court. He will be missed and remembered by all that he touched. RIP Coach. A Rockland County, N.Y. native, Ian attended Clarkstown South High School and…

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by Cecilia Levine
Ramapo
Obituaries
Rockland County Native Ian Sklar Dies, 44 Rockland County Native Ian Sklar Dies, 44
Rockland County Native Ian Sklar Dies, 44 The community is rallying for the family of a Rockland County native who died earlier this month. Ian Sklar, 44, of Mahwah, died on Nov. 11. He was being remembered by his community as a "valued and loved coach," devoted husband and loving father of two. More than $78,000 had been raised for his wife, Mindy, and kids, 11-year-old Brandon and 9-year-old Reese, as of Thursday on a GoFundMe. His love for the kids of our community was evident on and off the field/court. He will be missed and remembered by all that he touched. RIP Coach. A New City native, Ian attended Clarkstown South High Sch…

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by Cecilia Levine