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Westfield man sentenced on child porn charges

Friday, May 10, 2013

SPRINGFIELD (AP) — A Westfield man has been sentenced to 3 ½ years in prison for possessing thousands of images and videos of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct on his computer. Richard Starr of Westfield was also sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court to 10 years of probation upon release and ordered to pay $3,800 in restitution. The 56-year-old Starr pleaded guilty in February to possession of materials involving … 0

Bird Sightings

Friday, May 10, 2013

The Audubon Society has reported a variety of recent bird sightings in western Massachusetts. Common species reported in small numbers this week were ruby-throated hummingbirds, great crested flycatchers, yellow-throated vireos, red-eyed vireos, blackburnian warblers, northern parulas, redstarts, chestnut sided warblers, scarlet tanagers and bobolinks. Regular, but uncommon, species seen included common loons, American … 0

Westfield couple charged with abusing teen

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

WESTFIELD (AP) — Two Westfield residents were arraigned on charges that they sexually abused a 14-year-old girl, raped her and used her to create pornography. Nathaniel Justin Lami, 31, and Leonne Anne Vieu, 22, were ordered held on bail at their arraignment Tuesday in Westfield District Court on charges of statutory aggravated rape of a child, lascivious posing or exhibiting of a child … 0

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Boy could lose arm after bite by family dog

Thursday, April 4, 2013

WESTFIELD (AP) — Authorities say an 8-year-old Massachusetts boy is in danger of losing his arm after being bitten by the family dog. Police say the Westfield boy was taken to a Westfield hospital after being bitten Tuesday afternoon, then was transported to a Springfield hospital for additional … 0

Former Holyoke Catholic soccer coach Michael DuPont arrested for sexual exploitation of a child

Thursday, March 21, 2013

CHICOPEE — A former Holyoke Catholic girls soccer coach has been arrested on charges of sexual exploitation of a child, WWLP Channel 22 News reported Thursday. Michael DuPont, 36, formerly of Westfield, now of Chicopee, was arrested Thursday morning at his home, the television station reported on its … 0

Debra Labombard of Southampton admits to stealing from Westfield church

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

SPRINGFIELD — A Southampton woman has been sentenced to three months in jail after pleading guilty to stealing $4,000 from a Westfield church, even though the church’s pastor asked that she be spared time behind bars. Debra Labombard pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing the money from the altar … 0

Westfield man pleads guilty to child pornography charge

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

SPRINGFIELD (AP) — A Westfield man has pleaded guilty to having tens of thousands of pictures and images of children engaged in sexual conduct on his computers. Richard Starr pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in Springfield to a single charge of possession of materials involving the sexual … 0

Westfield couple finds ways to relish retirement

Sunday, February 3, 2013

WESTFIELD — The downtown farmers market may be a distant memory during these cold days of winter, but zucchini relish fans can purchase the homemade concoction directly from the couple who created the delicacy that has gained a faithful following. Carmel-Ann and Raymond E. Lariviere are spending their … 0

Cyclist struck and killed by SUV near Westfield State University

Monday, January 14, 2013

WESTFIELD (AP) — Authorities say a 60-year-old man riding his bicycle near Westfield State University has died after being struck by an SUV. Police say Howard Beardslee was taken to Noble Hospital after he was struck at about noon on Sunday where he was pronounced dead. Beardslee was … 0

Bird Sightings

Friday, December 28, 2012

The Audubon Society has reported a variety of recent bird sightings in western Massachusetts. The only area Christmas Count held this past weekend was the Westfield Area Count. A total of 64 species was recorded, including three bald … 0

Valley Views: Local photographers aim their cameras outdoors

Sunday, December 2, 2012

STANDING BLUE HERON Stanley Park, Westfield Photograph and text by Madeline Catania of Agawam I was trying to capture an image of a heron in Stanley Park when he flew away. So with my camera and tripod in … 0

Westfield house fire kills 92-year-old man

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

WESTFIELD (AP) — A 92-year-old Westfield man pulled from his burning home by firefighters has died. Deputy Chief Patrick Kane says the victim died at a hospital later Monday after firefighters used a ladder to rescue the man who was found unconscious on the second floor of the … 0

High school, college soccer coach identified as bicycle crash victim in Westfield

Thursday, November 8, 2012

WESTFIELD (AP) — The 86-year-old man who died from injuries suffered when he was hit by a pickup truck while riding his bicycle in Westfield has been identified as a successful area high school and college soccer coach. Police say John Kurty was injured when he was struck … 0

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