Lenox teacher survives bombings with help from her students
LENOX – While there were many local Berkshire County marathoners who raced in the tragic race on Patriot’s Day, there was one special runner who had a caring and concerned…
Morgan House owners raise money for marathon bombing victims
LEE – A family that barely escaped tragedy at this year’s Boston Marathon is raising a substantial amount of money for victims of the attack. James Loring was running in…
New job possibility for Lenox’s Federspiel
LENOX – After almost 14 years on the job, it looks like Town Manager Gregory T. Federspiel will be stepping down from his post to take another position. Town Manager…
More than 15 Berkshire residents attend Boston Marathon
BOSTON – Two bombs struck near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, causing an awful end to the annual celebration. The blast killed three and injured more…
‘Intentionally-set’ Curtis fire causes $500,000 in damage
LENOX – The Thursday night fire at the Curtis was “intentionally-set,” according to a recent statement from fire officials. A press statement released by Jennifer Mieth, public information officer for the Massachusetts…
Lenox to look at options for The Mount
LENOX – With the fear of a looming $4 million balloon payment waiting over her organization, Susan Wissler, the executive director of The Mount, has begun to look outside of…
WTBR gives high school students a chance to go on-air
PITTSFIELD – 89.7 WTBR is a radio lover’s dream. “This is not your typical high school station,” said Larry Kratka, student advisor at WTBR. Operating out of Pittsfield’s Taconic High…
Lenox lacks candidates
LENOX – As local ballots are beginning to shape up around the county, some towns face the prospect of several open positions without a single candidate. In Lenox, the Democratic…
Lenox School Committee to look into district’s future
LENOX – The school committee wants to take the next couple of years to explore a variety of options for Lenox Public Schools. “The way things are set up right…
Lee Public Schools to hire interim superintendent
LEE – In order to ensure a quality candidate as a long-term replacement for Lee Public Schools Superintendent Jason P. McCandless, the school committee is looking to hire an interim…