Hampden News

The Massachusetts Democratic Party chair John Walsh has asked the Office of Campaign and Political Finance to investigate an alleged financial scheme that channeled campaign funds to Andover republican Paul Adams, among others, through a Marlborough Republican group.

WILBRAHAM - Members of the Hampden-Wilbraham School Committee met Wednesday night with public safety officials in the two towns to determine the steps needed to utilize the new Minnechaug Regional High School as an emergency shelter.

WILBRAHAM - Nominations are being sought for induction into the Minnechaug Alumni Hall of Fame.

The Can-Am League announced that the contract of Newark Bears infielder Peter Fatse has been sold to the Baltimore Orioles.

EAST LONGMEADOW - A plan by National Grid to improve reliability and service to the town does not have residents or officials convinced.

CHICOPEE, Mass - A *WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY* is in effect for all of Franklin, all of Berkshire, western Hampden, and western Hampshire county until 1 PM.