Fitness Focus — Strength vs. Cardio: Finding the Right Balance

When it comes to fitness, both strength training and cardio are essential — but the key is knowing how to balance them for your goals and lifestyle. Strength Training:Strength work builds muscle, strengthens bones, and supports joint health. It boosts metabolism and improves functional fitness, making daily activities easier. Even short sessions, 2–3 times a … Continue reading Fitness Focus — Strength vs. Cardio: Finding the Right Balance

Hartford pair arrested after Multi-Town Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Crash

by: Laura Soukkavong Millbury, MA – Yesterday afternoon, officers from the Millbury Police Department responded to a shoplifting incident at The Shops at Blackstone Valley that escalated into a multi-jurisdictional vehicle pursuit. The incident began around 4 PM, when the suspect reportedly drove toward a Millbury Police cruiser, creating a dangerous situation for officers and … Continue reading Hartford pair arrested after Multi-Town Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Crash

Pittsfield Authorities Apprehend Suspect in Fatal February Accident

By: Laura Soukkavong Pittsfield, MA – The Pittsfield Police Department announced that 65-year-old William Gross was taken into custody without incident on Feb. 16 in connection with the fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred on Feb. 10. On Feb. 10, at approximately 11:33 PM, officers of the Pittsfield Police Department and emergency personnel responded to reports … Continue reading Pittsfield Authorities Apprehend Suspect in Fatal February Accident

25 Years to Life received for 1992 Strangulation Cold Case Murder

By: Laura Soukkavong Queens, NY – In 1992, reports state that police found Nadine Slade, a 15-year-old who was strangled with a bra tightly wrapped around her neck, being secured with a can opener in the bathroom of her apartment in Far Rockaway, which was shared with her mother. The case has been solved, and … Continue reading 25 Years to Life received for 1992 Strangulation Cold Case Murder

Police Investigate Unattended Death Near Tyngsborough Bridge

By: Laura Soukkavong Tyngsborough – Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was discovered Tuesday morning near the Tyngsborough Bridge. Officers were called to the area around 7:53 a.m. on Feb. 17 after receiving a report that a body had been found beneath the bridge. When they arrived, they located an adult … Continue reading Police Investigate Unattended Death Near Tyngsborough Bridge

Worcester Man Sentenced to Three Years for Illegal Reentry After Deportation

By: Laura Soukkavong Boston – A 49-year-old Dominican National who has been illegally residing in Worcester has been sentenced to three years in prison for illegally reentering the United States following deportation. U.S. District Court Judge Margaret R. Guzman imposed the sentence after Jose Luis Urena-Vazquez admitted to one count of illegal reentry. Following completion … Continue reading Worcester Man Sentenced to Three Years for Illegal Reentry After Deportation

Driver Cited After Late-Night Crash

By: Laura Soukkavong Dummerston, VT - On Tuesday, Feb. 17, at approximately 9:53 PM, troopers responded to a report of a single-car crash at the intersection of East-West and Black Mountain Road in Dummerston, Windham County, Vermont. The driver was identified as Anthony D. Horne, a 41-year-old resident of Wardsboro, VT. Troopers determined upon arrival … Continue reading Driver Cited After Late-Night Crash

Daily Horoscope — Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Wednesday brings movement. What felt tense earlier in the week begins to sort itself out, but not without effort. Conversations continue, plans adjust and hidden motives become easier to spot. Today rewards focus and steady thinking. Aries (March 21 – April 19)Energy levels rise and so does your impatience. A delay may test your temper, … Continue reading Daily Horoscope — Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Hartford Man Sentenced to 51 Years for 2023 Gas Station Shooting

By: Laura Soukkavong Hartford, CT – On Dec. 15, 2025, a Superior Court jury found Chan Williams-Bey, 30, of Hartford guilty of: Manslaughter in the First Degree with a Firearm (C.G.S. § 53a-55a) Assault in the First Degree (C.G.S. § 53a-59(a)(1)) Violation of Conditions of Release in the First Degree (C.G.S. § 53a-222) And was … Continue reading Hartford Man Sentenced to 51 Years for 2023 Gas Station Shooting

Protective Order Violations Result in Lengthy Prison Term

By: Laura Soukkavong New Britain, CT – On Feb. 11, Jeremy Figueroa-Gerena, 35, of Enfield, was sentenced to 30-years in prison, suspended after 20-years served, followed by 25 years of probation by the Honorable Chris Pelosi of the New Britain Superior Court for charges from a 2024 sexual assault case in Southington. A jury found … Continue reading Protective Order Violations Result in Lengthy Prison Term

Defendant Barred from Serving as Medicaid Provider After Felony Plea

by: Laura Soukkavong Rocky Hill, CT – Darlene Shuff-Porter, also known as Darlene Daily, 66, of Middletown, was sentenced to three years in prison, execution suspended, followed by five years of conditional discharge for defrauding Medicaid by the Honorable Tracy Lee Dayton of the New Haven Superior Court, on Feb. 11. On Oct. 20, 2025, … Continue reading Defendant Barred from Serving as Medicaid Provider After Felony Plea

Troopers Execute Bench Warrant During Pawtucket Motor Vehicle Stop

By: Laura Soukkavong Central Falls, Rhode Island – At approximately 1125 hours, Rhode Island State Police arrested Johnjahhaas Delgado, age 31, of Dexter Street, in Central Falls, Rhode Island, on a bench warrant out of the Sixth Division District Court for: Failure to Appear for Arraignment for Failure to Stop for an Accident The original … Continue reading Troopers Execute Bench Warrant During Pawtucket Motor Vehicle Stop

Update: New York State Police Identify Suspect, Troopers in Rochester Shooting

By: Laura Soukkavong Rochester, N.Y – Benjamin Scism, age 33, of Accord, New York, has been identified by the New York State Police as the suspect involved in a recent trooper-involved shooting in the Town of Rochester. Mr. Scism has been charged with: Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree Menacing in the … Continue reading Update: New York State Police Identify Suspect, Troopers in Rochester Shooting

Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office Secures Guilty Verdicts in MassHealth Fraud Case

By: Laura Soukkavong Boston – Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office secured guilty verdicts following an eight-day jury trial against Fritz Gabriel, 71, of Milton, in connection with a scheme to defraud MassHealth, the state’s Medicaid Program, as well as charges related to illegal prescribing and the unlicensed practice of dentistry. On February 9, 2026, Mr. Gabrial … Continue reading Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office Secures Guilty Verdicts in MassHealth Fraud Case

Vaccaro Remanded to Saratoga County Jail on $200K Bail

By: Laura Soukkavong Malta, N.Y. – Shayne F. Vaccaro, age 22, has been arrested by New York State Police in connection with a stabbing that occurred on February 15, 2026, at a business in the Shops at Malta in the Town of Malta, Saratoga County. At approximately 2219 hours, Vaccaro ran toward the patrol vehicle … Continue reading Vaccaro Remanded to Saratoga County Jail on $200K Bail

Plattsburgh Man Arraigned in Town of Peru Court After Domestic Incident

By: Laura Soukkavong Peru, N.Y – On February 14, 2026, 26-year-old Kohen Laware, of Plattsburg in Clinton County, was arrested by New York State Police and charged with the following: Criminal Mischief Resisting Arrest Aggravated Family Offense At approximately 1614 hours, State Police were notified of a domestic dispute at a residence on Telegraph Road … Continue reading Plattsburgh Man Arraigned in Town of Peru Court After Domestic Incident

Menacing Complaint Leads to Charges in Village of Tupper Lake

By: Laura Soukkavong Tupper Lake, N.Y – The New York State Police charged Robert G. Weeks, age 67, of Tupper Lake, with the following: Menacing in the Second Degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree on February 15, 2026. At approximately 2153 hours, troopers responded to the area of Church Street in … Continue reading Menacing Complaint Leads to Charges in Village of Tupper Lake

Solo Weekend in North Conway: Enjoy the White Mountains on a Budget

By Tiffany Williams - From hiking trails to scenic drives, a solo traveler can explore North Conway, New Hampshire, without breaking the bank. Here’s a practical guide for a weekend getaway. Nestled in the heart of the White Mountains, North Conway offers stunning mountain views, outdoor activities, and small-town charm. Solo travelers can experience a … Continue reading Solo Weekend in North Conway: Enjoy the White Mountains on a Budget

Joint Operation by Boston Police Department and Massachusetts State Police Leads to Arrest in Child Exploitation Investigation

By: Laura Soukkavong Boston, Ma – Members of the Boston Police Department Human Trafficking Division and Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC), alongside the Massachusetts State Police High-Risk Victim Squad, executed a search warrant on Friday, Feb. 13 at 45 Peterborough Street, Apartment 34. As a result of a lengthy investigation and evidence obtained, it led … Continue reading Joint Operation by Boston Police Department and Massachusetts State Police Leads to Arrest in Child Exploitation Investigation

Millville Winter Parking Ban Effective 8 P.M. Wednesday

By: Laura Soukkavong Millville, Ma - The Town of Millville has declared a Winter Parking Ban effective 8 P.M. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, through 10 P.M. on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. Residents are asked not to park on streets during this period so that the Department of Public Works and snow plows can safely … Continue reading Millville Winter Parking Ban Effective 8 P.M. Wednesday

New York State Police: Suspect Crashes Into RTS Bus During Rochester Traffic Stop

By: Laura Soukkavong Rochester, N.Y – At approximately 1054 hours, on February 17, 2026, Troop E Community Stabilization Unit members attempted to conduct a vehicle and traffic stop for vehicle and traffic law violations in the city of Rochester. The suspect, identified as David Robinson, 42, of Rochester, failed to stop and ran a red … Continue reading New York State Police: Suspect Crashes Into RTS Bus During Rochester Traffic Stop

Winter Parking Ban Takes Effect Wednesday Afternoon in Worcester

By: Laura Soukkavong Worcester, Ma - The City of Worcester has declared a Winter Parking Ban effective at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. All municipal parking garages will be free of charge for vehicles entering after 10 a.m. on Feb. 18 and will remain free until the ban is lifted. Event rates will … Continue reading Winter Parking Ban Takes Effect Wednesday Afternoon in Worcester

Troopers Respond to Domestic Dispute, File Felony Charges in Salina

By: Laura Soukkavong Salina, NY – At approximately 2145 hours, on February 16, 2026. The New York State Police responded to a report of a physical domestic dispute in the Town of Salina, Onondaga County. Upon the arrival, a female victim was located by troopers who reported she had been assaulted and forcibly raped inside … Continue reading Troopers Respond to Domestic Dispute, File Felony Charges in Salina

Five Injured, Church Destroyed in Oneida County Blast

By: Laura Soukkavong Boonsville, NY – An investigation continues by the New York State Police after an explosion occurred on Monday morning at the Abundant Life Fellowship Church on the 4900 block of State Route 12 in Boonsville, Oneida County. At approximately 1023 hours, first responders were dispatched to reports of a gas odor inside … Continue reading Five Injured, Church Destroyed in Oneida County Blast

Vermont State Police Arrest Hancock Man on Second-Degree Murder Charge

By: Laura Soukkavong HANCOCK, Vermont – On the morning of Tuesday, February  17, 2026, the Vermont State Police arrested Tanner Leary, age 23, of Hancock, after he turned himself in at the VSP Barracks in New Haven. Leary is charged with Second Degree Murder in connection with the shooting death of 45-year-old Howard Doyle on … Continue reading Vermont State Police Arrest Hancock Man on Second-Degree Murder Charge