A Look Back, Aug 23

H.S. Roundup: South Hadley football routs Northampton in season opener

SOUTH HADLEY — Before his captains walked to midfield for the coin flip Friday evening, South Hadley football coach Brian Couture asked what they wanted to do if they won the toss. With it being the first game of the season, he wanted to let his players have some control in the decision-making process. Worse […]

South Hadley honors 25th anniversary of 9/11 before opening kick-off

SOUTH HADLEY — Just before the Tigers kicked off their 2026 football season, the South Hadley community gathered at the field to take time to remember and reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Not only did an American flag hang high above the field from a fire truck ladder, but the players of the […]

A Look Back, Sept. 12

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Easthampton secures 36-18 opening win over Ware behind strong rushing attack

EASTHAMPTON — A balanced rushing attack coupled with a swarming defense led the Easthampton football team to a 36-18 season-opening victory over Ware, Friday night at Mountain View School. “We expected to come out with the win and we got the job done,” junior quarterback Patrick Larson said. Larson scored two touchdowns, while Taylan McColgan, […]

Ex-Amherst College student faces 20 charges after police find hidden bathroom camera

BELCHERTOWN — A 22-year-old man from Springfield faces charges of wiretapping and photographing unsuspecting nude individuals after he allegedly placed a secret recording device inside of an Amherst College bathroom.  Jovante Gonzalez, 22, a former student at the college, was arraigned today in Eastern Hampshire District Court. He was arrested on Thursday and charged with more […]