Gordon Hayward recently made headlines when he talked about the 2018-19 version of the Celtics. While the C’s were extremely talented that season, things never meshed as they bowed out in the second round. There were some title hopes that year, but the C’s never...
SPRINGFIELD — Workers who replace and maintain equipment for the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission — including bridges over the wastewater tanks at Bondi’s Island in Agawam — say they are doing construction on a public works project and deserve more money under the state’s...
SPRINGFIELD — A group of Black pastors, politicians and others plan to follow through on threats to boycott an alternative African-American newspaper after the owner did not retract an article that referred to some as “Black Judases” and sycophants to white leaders.Outraged over an editorial...
With the Thunder downing the league-best Celtics, it was no surprise considering the state of the Oklahoma City roster. There’s plenty of talent there with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way, and the Thunder also have plenty of draft assets moving forward.But one of the most...
By Steve Pomper Happy New Year! Well, it could be happier for this cop who continues to be a warrior and to see herself as blessed despite what’s being done to her. Since November, I’ve been documenting the cruel workers’ compensation system gauntlet Washoe County (NV) has...
On August 10, 2016, Anthony Timpa called 911, provided his location and requested help. He said he had a history of mental illness, was off his medications and was very anxious. Another caller from the same location reported that a man was running up and...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1CLEVELAND — An officer has died on duty as a result of an unspecified medical emergency, News 5 Cleveland reported.Cleveland Police Department Officer Victor Claudio, 53, died Jan. 1 after a medical emergency occurred while he was at headquarters.“Our hearts are broken and...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A police sergeant died from a heart attack after working three 16-hour shifts in a row, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page.Sergeant Mike Russ, 56, was working at the Blue Cross Bowl in Finley stadium for three consecutive days,...
“Discretion is the better part of valor,” is a slight misquote of a line from Shakespeare’s Henry IV. If you want a full rundown of the Bard’s nuance, you can find it here. The phrase is modernly used to mean it is better to be...
By Joanna PutmanPolice1GOLDEN, Colo. — The Golden Police Department’s four-day work week pilot has concluded and preliminary results show promising trends, Colorado Community Media reported.The pilot began in July 2023 when all GPD employees had their work week reduced to four days of eight-hour shifts...