Valley Advocate
A new leash on life: Hadley father leaves corporate world to start dog training business with son
HADLEY — Fewer people are having kids — they’re having dogs. That shift, among other factors, led Hadley resident Paul Phifer from negotiating a $1 billion federal deal to becoming a dog trainer. He…
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8mA life of showing up: Denise Devine is the Gazette's 2026 Person of the Year
HADLEY — Whether you’re going through a tragedy or are in need of support, everyone needs a hero at times in life. Denise Devine has been that for many in the Hadley community through her fierce activism supporting students, families and those in need. “She’s kind of my hero, she’s done a lot for her community, […]
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9mAmherst won't intervene in ICE operations, despite calls for stronger protections
AMHERST — Residents fearful of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity pressed town leaders Monday to do more to protect immigrants, arguing that documenting arrests is not enough. “What town residents need to know is whether as a matter of policy, the town will take action against immigration agents and authorities who are acting beyond their […]
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6mOutdoor track: Ella Hoogendyk wins MSTCA West Heptathlon for third consecutive year
SOUTH DEERFIELD — For the third straight year, Ella Hoogendyk of Northampton High School won the MSTCA West Heptathlon on Tuesday. Hoogendyk finished with 4,133 points at Frontier Regional High School. The senior put a nice bow on the overall performance, finishing with a personal best (2:20.02) in the 800-meter. The run was good for […]
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5mMIAA baseball: Hopkins runs out of steam, suffers 6-1 loss to Georgetown in Div. 5 state semis
MILFORD — The No. 3 Hopkins Academy baseball team’s postseason run came to a close after a 6-1 loss to No. 2 Georgetown in the MIAA Division 5 state semifinal round on Tuesday night at Fino Field. After getting out to an early lead, the Golden Hawks couldn’t hold on as the bats went cold and […]
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2mSports Briefs: Paul Appleby excels at Amherst Golf Club Senior Club Championship
The Amherst Golf Club held its Senior Club Championship last weekend and four different trophies were awarded. Paul Appleby took home half of the hardware, winning the Rocking Chair Net Senior Club Championship with a net 64 and the Roy Gage Trophy for low net for players over 65. Deron Estes won the Shumway Trophy […]