Division 3 wrestling: Ben Galica of Hampshire Regional wins sectional title

NORTHFIELD - Hampshire Regional senior Ben Galica added another win to his already impressive season Saturday, as he earned his first championship at the Western Massachusetts Division 3 Wrestling Tournament at Pioneer Valley.

Frankie Weir, Nate Ghareeb pile up wins for Hampshire Regional wrestling

WESTHAMPTON - Frankie Weir has already wrestled his way into the 100-win club at Hampshire Regional. With a strong postseason, teammate Nate Ghareeb can do the same.

Kudos to Goshen for use of grant

GOSHEN - The town's effective use of $500,000 in state funds for road and drainage improvements has earned the state's praise.

Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray recognized Goshen this week for the town's responsible and effective management of a $500,000 MassWorks Infrastructure Program grant.

Run for Tara grant leads to education on eating disorders

WESTHAMPTON - The parents of a former Southampton woman who died from complications related to anorexia are working to ensure that area students are better armed than she was to fight eating disorders.

Eileen A. Fuller, loving mother, grandmother

GOSHEN - Eileen A. (Paquette) Fuller, 74, longtime resident of Goshen, passed away on Jan. 17, 2012, at Health Alliance Hospital in Leominster.

Eileen was born Dec. 22, 1937, in Northampton, daughter of the late Edward and Stella (Checkowski) Paquette.

Harry C. Pegg Jr., WWII veteran

GREENFIELD - Harry Claybaugh Pegg Jr., 88, of Greenfield, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Baystate Franklin Medical Center.

Born July 15, 1923, in Uniontown, Pa., to Harry C. Pegg and Bessie Harden, he attended local schools in Pennsylvania.

Hilltown fire departments win grants for equipment

WORTHINGTON - Seven area fire departments Monday received grants ranging from $1,500 to $2,000 that will go to buy boots, tools, pumps and protective clothing.