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Conway works to make public spaces accessible
CONWAY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Conway officials are working to ensure all town properties are adequately accessible. The town…
State announces $225k for western Mass’s outdoors
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced Wednesday $225,450 in grants to help communities across Western Massachusetts protect forests,…
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin
A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos, a well-known Nintendo game collector, that he had a box of Super Mario cartridges that had been sitting in storage for years. It stopped Ganos in his tracks.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
3 big questions to ask your aging parents
One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it's important to make time for them.
3 weeks ago in National, Trending
Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver
Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances
Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money.
3 weeks ago in Sports
CBS Sports president says there’s no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo’s future
CBS Sports president David Berson said Tuesday he does not have a timeline for a decision about Tony Romo's future. Romo, the network's lead NFL analyst, is on leave following his arrest last month in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure
Sir Rod Stewart will be unable to continue his "One Last Time" farewell tour following a coronary stent procedure and after postponing and canceling a few performances, a representative for the singer has confirmed.
I-91 fatality identified as Florence man
HATFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The 30 year-old who died in a car accident on I-91 Monday morning has…
Leisure Woods Estates raising rent
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Leisure Woods Estates in Orange will be charging tenants $28.54 extra per month after…
YMCA hosting back-to-school bash
GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Franklin County YMCA is working to support families in the back-to-school season. A…
Whately to debut new voting tabulator
WHATELY, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Town of Whately has purchased a new voting tabulator called an ImageCast ICP2,…
Orange’s West Main Street project open to public comment
ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — A public hearing will be held next Wednesday for Orange’s West Main Street Roadway…
Restorative justice program expands to Greenfield
NORTHAMPTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office partners with Communities for Restorative Justice, a community-based restorative…
30 year-old male dies in car accident on I-91 Monday
HATFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office shared details of a fatal crash that took place…
Gov. signs bill protecting access to books
BOSTON, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Governor Maura Healey signed a the “Freedom to Read Bill” Monday to prevent book…
Man killed in I-91 crash
A deadly crash shut down part of I-91 in Hatfield Monday morning. The Northwestern District Attorney’s Office says a 30-year-old…
Athol receives water security grant amidst nationwide cyberattacks
ATHOL, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The town of Athol has received a $40,000 state grant to update their cybersecurity…
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel announces debut album with Mr. Aron, ‘I’m So Happy’
Parents of toddlers everywhere, prepare yourselves. YouTube sensation and music teacher Ms. Rachel and her husband, Aron Accurso, will release their debut album, the 23-track "I'm So Happy," on Sept. 25.
3 weeks ago in Sports
LeBron James will play his first game with the 76ers against champion Knicks on NBA opening night
LeBron James will visit the New York Knicks on opening night and the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas. James' arrival in Philadelphia has made the 76ers must-see TV, and they are all over the NBA's biggest days of the season.
