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PHOTO COURTESY ST. JOHN'S South Hadley native Ryan Horstman delivers for St. John's this season.

South Hadley’s Ryan Horstman signs with Seattle Mariners

Monday, June 17, 2013

As he promised shortly after being drafted, Ryan Horstman is about to start his professional baseball career. The Seattle Mariners website reported Monday that Horstman, a left-handed pitcher from South Hadley whom the Mariners took in the fourth round of the First-Year Player Draft earlier this month, had officially signed. Terms of his deal were not disclosed. Horstman, who starred … 2

Weekend local baseball: Northampton earns comeback win in Mickey Mantle play

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Northampton responded to a four-run deficit by scoring 14 times unanswered and won 14-4 at home Sunday in Mickey Mantle baseball action. Charlie Ferrera earned the win on the mound and helped himself with two hits, including a double, and an RBI. Chris Soderberg (one RBI), Kyle Warren and Bryce Bolotin also had two hits. Ben O’Connor had a three-run triple in the … 0

Local city and town government meetings coming up this week

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Amherst TODAY: Select Board, 11 a.m., Town Hall TUESDAY: Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund Subcommittee, 10 a.m.; Shade Tree Committee, 4 p.m.; Planning Board and Housing and Sheltering Committe, 7 p.m.; Select Board, 7 p.m., all at Town Hall WEDNESDAY: Town Meeting Coordinating Committee, 5 p.m., Town Hall; Human Rights Commission, 5 p.m., North Common; LSSE Commission, 7:30 p.m., Police Community Room FRIDAY: … 0

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Friday’s local baseball: Pettengill Insurance walks off with win

Friday, June 14, 2013

It took a run in the bottom of the seventh inning, but Endy Sanchez earned the win in his no-hitter for Pettengill Insurance in American Legion action Friday. Sanchez struck out 10 as Post 260 defeated Longmeadow 2-1 in South Hadley. Nate Flachs (2-for-3) led off the seventh … 0

Recent Amherst Regional graduate Kieran Presley will play in both the Boston Lax Massachusetts All-American game and the 13th Annual Shrine Chowder Bowl Football Classic next week. CAROL LOLLIS

Amherst’s Kieran Presley chosen for football, lacrosse all-star games

Friday, June 14, 2013

Kieran Presley has earned not one, but two more opportunities to showcase his talents at the high school level. The recent graduate of Amherst Regional has been selected to participate in a pair of all-star games next week. … 0

Paul Plummer of Brookfield has been named the new principal of the Michael E. Smith Middle School in South Hadley. JERREY ROBERTS

Paul Plummer named principal of South Hadley middle school

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

SOUTH HADLEY — Paul Plummer of Brookfield has been named the new principal of the Michael E. Smith Middle School pending successful contract negotiations. He will replace former middle school principal Erica Faginski-Stark, who in July will become … 0

Around South Hadley: Falls Fest Planned for July 27

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

South Hadley FallsFest on July 27 will feature food, music and crafts at Beachgrounds Park. Sponsored by the South Hadley Neighborhood Association, the event is part of a campaign to revitalize the Falls area, the oldest neighborhood in town. “We want to promote the town and the falls … 0

GAZETTE FILE PHOTO Jordan Page, of South Hadley Pettengill Insurance Post 260, pitches to Easthampton last year. The American Legion baseball season started last week.

American Legion baseball teams begin quest for postseason

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

For most high school baseball players the summer started last week with the opening of the American Legion season. It will be difficult for any team to repeat the success Pettengill Insurance Post 260 experienced last season. After … 0

Paul Plummer, the only candidate for principal at South Hadley High School, fields a question during an interview with the School Board and members of the community Monday at the school. JERREY ROBERTS

Principal finalist Paul Plummer interviews in South Hadley

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

SOUTH HADLEY — Paul Plummer, the sole finalist for principal of Michael E. Smith Middle School, emphasized hearing from students, faculty and the community as his administrative philosophy during an interview Monday night with the School Committee. Plummer … 0

Business to Business: Sandra Costello, chief hugger and photographer at Sandra Costello Photography in South Hadley

Sunday, June 9, 2013

NAME: Sandra Costello JOB TITLE, COMPANY: Chief hugger and photographer, Sandra Costello Photography, South Hadley WEBSITE: http://sandralovesyou.com AGE: 42 WHEN THE BUSINESS STARTED: 2011 WHAT YOU DO: I am a wedding and portrait photographer for people who want … 0

AREA MEETINGS

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Amherst TODAY: Hampshire County Retirement Board, 9 a.m, 99 Industrial Drive; Dickinson Local Historic District Commission, 3 p.m., Town Hall; RSDPB Subcommittee, Governance Core Issues Committee, 5 p.m., Middle School; Select Board, 6 p.m., Middle School TUESDAY: Disability Access Advisory Committee, 11:30 a.m., Stavros Center; Agricultural Commission, 7 … 0

South Hadley seniors Justin Pontz, left, and Alec Plotnikiewicz hug after their loss to Longmeadow in the Western Massachusetts Division 2 final Saturday at Chicopee Comprehensive High School.JERREY ROBERTS

South Hadley falls short in Division 2 boys lacrosse final

Saturday, June 8, 2013

CHICOPEE — Allowing a goal in the final seconds of a quarter is disappointing. Having it happen twice can be demoralizing. The South Hadley boys lacrosse team saw Longmeadow score with a single second remaining in the first … 0

TJ Fitzell, center, and the South Hadley boys lacrosse team are in the Western Massachusetts Division 2 championship game for a fifth straight season. The Tigers play undefeated Longmeadow at 5 p.m. Saturday at Chicopee Comp.

South Hadley seeks to knock off undefeated Longmeadow in Division 2 lacrosse finals

Friday, June 7, 2013

After falling twice to top-seeded Longmeadow in the regular season, South Hadley now faces its toughest postseason test yet in the Western Massachusetts Division 2 Boys Lacrosse Tournament. Second-seeded South Hadley (16-5) will play undefeated Longmeadow (22-0) in … 0

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