SHELTON — Michael Serke, 40, carries with him the ultimate gift every day. Serke, a husband and father of three, contracted COVID-19 in early December 2021, with complications that kept him hospitalized for 11 months, six of which were on advanced life support. His...
When the forecast calls for record-breaking temperatures, the kind that turn the weather app warnings deep red and push the limits of what a window unit air conditioner can do, those in the know brace themselves. Extreme heat means extreme electricity demand, and that...
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – Known as the City of Homes, Springfield’s many historic houses typically bring pride to residents, but it could be costing them more money over time. “We really need to step in and make sure that the citizens here in Springfield get...
James Wood’s mother struggled with addiction, and he often found himself adrift, not knowing what day or month it was. “I didn’t understand how time worked,” he said. When James was 14, his mother died of pneumonia, and he entered California’s foster care system. As a...
(Mass Appeal) – May is Military Appreciation Month – a time to raise awareness and encourage celebration and appreciation of those who serve — or have served — in the U.S. Armed Forces. One local organization, the Springfield Partners for Community Action, is...
