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Joy Russell

<html><head></head><body>Joy Russell<br /><br />Holyoke, MA - Joy A. Russell, 81, of Holyoke, MA, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026. She was born in Northampton, MA on January 1, 1945.<br /><br />Joy graduated from Amherst High School and Nor ...

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H.S. Roundup: Goalkeeper Xzavies Rosario shines for South Hadley boys soccer in 0-0 draw

SOUTH HADLEY — South Hadley goalie Xzavies Rosario didn’t have the best view of the ball with about 12 minutes left in a scoreless tie against Monument Mountain. After a South Hadley defender got called for a yellow card, the Spartans set up for a direct kick a little over 20 yards from the net. [&hellip;]

Question 6: Pioneer Valley land trusts back Massachusetts ballot measure to fund conservation

Massachusetts has pledged to conserve 40% of its natural lands and waters by 2050. On Election Day, voters will decide whether to designate a portion of sales taxes to fund this cause. Question 6 would allocate revenue from sales tax on sporting goods, recreational vehicles and golf courses into a “Nature for All Fund” to [&hellip;]

Neal touts record, Milleron pitches change in heated 1st Congressional District debate

CHICOPEE — Democratic U.S. Rep. Richard Neal accused his independent opponent, Nadia Milleron, of having ties to a MAGA-aligned group, while Milleron said the charge against her is a lie. The exchange was one of many heated moments during a debate Wednesday ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Neal’s allegation stems from the fact that [&hellip;]