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Springfield leaders defend Haitians in SCOTUS brief, plan trip to Washington
12+ hour, 33+ min ago (785+ words) After months of defending Haitian residents in their city, Springfield leaders are traveling to Washington, D.C., to "beg" the U.S. Supreme Court to let them stay in the city and the nation. The Ohio city of 60,000 to the west of Columbus has…...
Despite its name, highly rated Springfield restaurant is closing
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (289+ words) SPRINGFIELD " A bar and grill is closing at the end of the month on Springfield's west side. Serving authentic Turkish delights and Mediterranean cuisine for three years, UGLY Restaurant at 2312 Wabash Ave. has been the spot for kabobs, wings and…...
New Bedford man pleads guilty to drug and firearms charges
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (401+ words) A 42-year-old New Bedford man was sentenced to 10-12 years in state prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking and enhanced firearms charges. New Bedford man pleads guilty to drug and firearms charges FALL RIVER " A 42-year-old New Bedford man was…...
New Bedford council OKs chief's appointment, saves rancor for mayor
3+ mon, 18+ hour ago (952+ words) NEW BEDFORD " Police Chief Jason Thody's confirmation meeting with City Councilors Dec. 16 went smoothly and ended with him being recommended for the job he's held for five months. There was none of the rancor that councilors showed over Mayor Jon…...
What’s the oldest building in New Bedford? It may surprise you.
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (732+ words) NEW BEDFORD " What's the oldest building in New Bedford? Well, there is some ambiguity. If you believe in Assessor records, which are generally short on ambiguity (tax bills are seldom ambiguous), the winner is 14 Tarkiln Hill Road. It was built…...