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Dog Friendly Music Festival In Oxford This Sunday

August 8, 2018 | Comments Off on Dog Friendly Music Festival In Oxford This Sunday

THE LAKE 940 AUDIO: Jody Melanson of Dog Orphans on Route 16 in Douglas tells Mike Roberts about this weekend’s dog friendly music event in Oxford.   Calling all dogs, and their owners! The 6th Annual Dog Orphans Sounds For Hounds Music Festival is this Sunday at Singletary Rod & Gun Club, 300 Sutton Avenue in Oxford. Jody Melanson explains, “it’s going to be a great event, with 3 live bands, a beer hut and dog massages.”  Bring your dog on a leash and treat them to a day of fun for them and their human companions.  The fun begins at 12 noon and wraps up at 5:30PM. While your pooch is getting pampered, enjoy the sounds…

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Webster’s National Night Out 2018 [PHOTOS]

August 7, 2018 | Comments Off on Webster’s National Night Out 2018 [PHOTOS]

THE LAKE 940 thanks the Webster Police Department, Webster Fire Department, Webster EMS and all of the area first responders for the jobs that they do day in and day out to keep Webster a safe place to live and work. The Webster Police Department hosted National Night Out on Tuesday, August 7th as a free community event.  Members of the town were greeted with a lot of free food, fun and prizes, with music provided by Webster’s Local Radio Station, The Lake, AM 940. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the…

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Serious Motor Vehicle Accident On East Main Street In Webster

August 6, 2018 | Comments Off on Serious Motor Vehicle Accident On East Main Street In Webster

Webster Police are currently diverting eastbound traffic on East Main Street near McDonalds after a serious motor vehicle accident was reported on Monday afternoon.  Police say westbound traffic is flowing slowly. Police suggest detouring through Lincoln Street and avoiding the area if possible for the near future. More information will be updated as it is available.   This is the scene outside McDonald's right now. Does anybody know what's going on? Posted by Becky Cane on Monday, August 6, 2018

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State Police Arrest Worcester Man On Gun Charges In Sturbridge

August 6, 2018 | Comments Off on State Police Arrest Worcester Man On Gun Charges In Sturbridge

On Sunday, August 5th at 1:30AM, Massachusetts State Police arrested a Worcester man on Route 84 in Sturbridge after a motor vehicle stop. Troopers pulled over a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee on Route 84 eastbound for motor vehicle infractions.  Further investigation revealed that the operator, 23 year old Miguel Portela of Worcester, was unlicensed to operate a motor vehicle and he was placed under arrest. An inventory of the vehicle prior to towing led to the discovery of a Smith and Wesson .40 caliber handgun with a fully loaded, large capacity magazine. Portela was transported to the State Police Barracks in Sturbridge and charged with carrying a loaded firearm, possession of a large capacity weapon…

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Stolen Wheelchair Returned To Paralyzed Dog In Southbridge

August 5, 2018 | Comments Off on Stolen Wheelchair Returned To Paralyzed Dog In Southbridge

UPDATE:  Tammy and Blue’s owner have told us that the wheels have been returned! In a post on Facebook, Anna says “Our wheels were returned thank you everyone who helped get them back and thank you to whoever returned them were so happy to see them in our yard this morning.” Original story below. Good morning our wheels were returned thank you everyone who helped get them back and thank you to whoever returned them were so happy to see them in our yard this morning Posted by Anna Mach on Sunday, August 5, 2018 Yesterday, shortly after the tornado was ripping apart Webster, we got a message with a very sad story from Tammy Christian.  She…

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Cleanup Begins After Webster Tornado [PHOTOS]

August 5, 2018 | Comments Off on Cleanup Begins After Webster Tornado [PHOTOS]

The cleanup has begun throughout Webster and parts of Dudley after an EF-1 tornado with winds of up to 110 miles per hour tore through downtown on Saturday morning. Luckily, only one person was treated for minor injuries when a tree fell on her car as she was driving on Main Street. Main Street was blocked off as first responders dealt with flooding and damage, and residents looked on as the roof of at least one building was torn off. This is what the area looked like according to Google Street View in 2015. In total, three buildings were condemned, including the old Webster Music and Photo Mart building, which has been empty for several…

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National Weather Service Confirms Tornado In Webster

August 4, 2018 | Comments Off on National Weather Service Confirms Tornado In Webster

The National Weather Service is investigating a tornado that touched down on Main Street in Webster on Saturday morning.  Meteorologists confirmed the tornado on Saturday afternoon, but they are still surveying the damage and may take another day or two to determine wind speeds and path of the storm. A Tornado Warning was issued for parts of Northeastern Connecticut, Southern Worcester County and Northern Rhode Island from about 9:30 to 10:45 this morning. Michelle Hart told THE LAKE 940, all of a sudden just before 10AM it “Sounded like a train” was coming down Prospect Street.  “It became very windy with lots of heavy rain.” Severe damage could be seen at the market on Main…

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Tornado Warning Issued For Parts Of MA, RI, CT

August 4, 2018 | Comments Off on Tornado Warning Issued For Parts Of MA, RI, CT

A Tornado Warning has just been issued for the immediate Webster area. The National Weather Service in Boston/Norton has issued a * Tornado Warning for… Northeastern Windham County in northern Connecticut… Northeastern Tolland County in northern Connecticut… Southeastern Worcester County in central Massachusetts… Northwestern Providence County in Rhode Island… * Until 1000 AM EDT. * At 935 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Woodstock, CT or moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD…Tornado. SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * This dangerous storm will…

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Southbridge Man Arrested After RI Home Invasion

August 4, 2018 | Comments Off on Southbridge Man Arrested After RI Home Invasion

In the early morning hours of August 2nd, The Coventry, RI Police Department responded to a 911 call regarding a home invasion at 30 Parker Street.  A female resident heard noises in her home, and confronted a male inside, who forced her out of his way and ran from the scene. No injuries were sustained as a result from the assault, but the homeowner did report several items were stolen from the home, including prescription medications, jewelry, and a laptop. As a result of an investigation, police found a first floor window had been broken by the suspect, and blood was located in the area.  A vehicle believed to be involved in the incident was abandoned…

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Grand Opening Of Big Belly Cafe In Webster

August 4, 2018 | Comments Off on Grand Opening Of Big Belly Cafe In Webster

Bring your appetite for an all day celebration that any foodie would be happy to take part in.  It’s an all you can eat smorgasbord at the grand opening of the new Big Belly Cafe in Webster. The new restaurant at 144 Gore Road has taken over right where My Brothers’ Place left off after Barry Henley passed the torch onto Wendy Young to feed hungry diners in the area. On Saturday, August 4th the Big Belly Cafe will be open for breakfast, serving a wide variety of omelets, pancakes, French Toast and more, from 7AM to 11AM, with a quick break in the excitement for the grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:45, followed…

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