Merriam-Webster chooses their 2018 Word of The Year.
Mental Health Association of Springfield receives an acknowledgement.
Words that enjoyed “lookup spikes” in 2018.
Carbon monoxide danger rises in cold weather in the Valley.
4th Annual Ride to Remember Christmas party!
MGM Springfield and Spectacle Management submit bids to manage Symphony Hall.
Holland Cooke acknowledges Pioneer Valley Radio on RT America.
Longmeadow’s Jiffy Lube co-founder Stephen Spinelli, Jr. is the new president of Babson College.
Columbia Gas Co. doubles the price of gas for this winter.
Illegal hunting a problem in the Commonwealth.
Brad Shepard Today
Brad Shepard Today! Monday, December 17, 2018
West Springfield recreational marijuana shops remain complicated.
Christmas concert at St.Mark Armenian Church.
Backstage at “Home For The Holidays” at the Majestic Theater, with Ray Guillemette.
Longmeadow’s Brynn Cartelli signs with Atlantic Records.
Bluebird Estates in East Longmeadow is battling back a stomach virus.
Springfield Museums hold their annual Gingerbread Saturday!
Shopping is booming for the holidays at the Longmeadow Shops.
7500 wreaths placed by volunteers on the veterans’ gravestones in Agawam.
Ceramic Christmas trees are making a comeback!
Police and a passerby rescue an injured owl.
Easthampton Police Dog Gino turns 3!
Brad Shepard Today! Friday and the weekend, December 14, 2018
Kentucky Fried Chicken offers you a log with the aroma of fried chicken.
Chairwoman of Longmeadow Democratic Committee steps down.
Easthampton Police warn of thin ice.
Happy Holidays from TD Bank’s Denise Fleming.
Concerns arise over the condition of Springfield street lights.
Mohawk Trail Regional Schools received an anonymous $50,000 donation.
The Longmeadow Shops will soon sport a new restaurant.
Brad Shepard Today! Thursday, December 13, 2018
Enfield Square Mall sold at auction.
Hugo’s Cafe in Northampton closing after 50 years.
Agawam Fire Dept. receives two new fire trucks!
“Home For The Holidays” opens at the Majestic (with Cate Damon).
Fundraiser for the 9/11 monument at River Front Park ends.
The long saga of the Mater Dolorosa Church ends, as demolition begins.
Palmer High School student who threatened his school scheduled to return to court.
Hampden Savings Bank building up for sale- – could become retail cannabis location.
Efforts for non-renewal of East Longmeadow Town Manager Denise Menard.
Brad Shepard Today! Wednesday, December 12, 2018
State launches a holiday safe-driving initiative.
Springfield school crossing guard victim of a hit and run.
Jimmy Dean sausages recall.
Eversource announces rate increase.
The “Celtic Nutcracker” at the Academy of Music in Northampton.
Riverdale Shops and other shopping centers see holiday shopping kicking up.
Marijuana dispensaries still seeing long lines as well as out-of-state buyers.
Longmeadow Knights cheerleaders are going to a national competition at Disney World!
Gift cards and store closings!
Why are gas prices higher in our hill towns?
Opening night for “Home for The Holidays” at the Majestic Theater.
Brad Shepard Today! Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Section of Roosevelt Ave. closed today.
Several Springfield businesses are not renewing their liquor licenses.
A special birthday at a downtown restaurant, and YOU get the gift!
Jordan Goodman with a report on the retailers this holiday season.
David is a Salvation Army bell-ringer.
USPS, FEDEX, AND UPS mailing deadlines.
Hanukkah celebration in Longmeadow concludes.
Festival of Trees serves more than 100 trees for families.
Brad Shepard Today! Monday, December 10, 2018
Christmastime in Turners Falls! Much is happening!
Sears Hometown store in Hadley is closing in early January.
Southwick man is indicted on charges of sending threatening letters and packages to Springfield federal agencies.
Western Mass. holiday shopping moves into high gear!
Ski season is beginning! Ski day at Otis Ridge!
East Longmeadow celebrates its 65th annual tree lighting!
Porch pirates are after your holiday package deliveries.
Welcome Father Ephraim Peters, assigned to St. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church.
Brad Shepard Today! Friday and the weekend, December 7, 2018
New marijuana coffee!
Infant ibuprofen brands have been recalled.
Westfield Seniors holiday events, with Tina Gorman.
Chicopee driver drives drunk and leaves a trail of trash.
South Hadley private home Christmas decorations raise funds for food pantry.
Western Mass. farmers receive awards.
Turkey hunter who shot fellow hunter in the back receives sentence.
Bright Nights visitors receive invitation to see winter animals at the Forest Park Zoo.
MGM Springfield now offers bus service from YOUR HOME to MGM Springfield!
Secret Santa is paying shoppers’ layaway bills at Springfield’s Walmart.
Brad Shepard Today! Thursday, December 6, 2018
Deval Patrick will NOT run for president in 2020.
Mass. tax rate anticipated to drop in the next year.
No more gold coins at the Big Y.
Thoughts on hearing loss with Gary Winn of New Ears Affordable Care.
Chicopee Walmart 10-car accident.
Ware Board of Selectmen investigates complaints against the town manager.
Holyoke High School grad and Smith College freshman wins high Girl Scout Honor.
Burkhart, Pizzanelli P.C. accounting firm collects coats for children.
Gourmet Food Solutions of Springfield has closed and is auctioning off their equipment.
Brad Shepard Today! Wednesday. December 5, 2018
National Day of Mourning.
New $1 drink for the holidays from Applebee’s – The Dollar Jolly!
110 Grill about to open at the Holyoke Mall.
Springfield City Council continues its efforts to create “Welcoming Community” ordinance.
Longmeadow School Committee not renewing school superintendent’s contract.
From east to west, Massachusetts lawmakers mark the beginning of Hanukkah.
Longmeadow officially declared “a dementia-friendly town.”
Food Bank of Western Mass. ranks #9 in the country!
Holland and Ware see a huge outbreak of car break-ins!
Brad Shepard Today! Tuesday, December 4, 2018
State’s Bald Eagle population increasing.
Friendly’s closes Sumner Avenue location.
Who illegally shot and killed a deer in a residential neighborhood?
Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni presents another gun buy-back.
Dave Ratner closes Dave’s Soda and Pet City on Carew Street.
Free Christmas concert at Symphony Hall featuring the Army National Guard Band.
Dunkins offering afternoon $2 espresso drinks!
Winter Wonderland at the Big E Storrowton.
Brad Shepard Today! Monday, December 3, 2018
East Longmeadow Police warn of chimney inspection scam!
Marijuana dispensaries have had their social media accounts disabled.
Christmas tree report (with Carl Bailey of Squire Farms).
Agawam Colleen Coronation for 2019.
Murder defendant violates release conditions by going shopping on Black Friday.
Longmeadow Police mourn the loss of a veteran officer.
Cop On Top in Chicopee!
Lights of Love at the Ronald McDonald House.
ISO New England predicts enough power to get through the winter.
Hanukkah is underway!
Brad Shepard Today! Friday and the weekend, November 30, 2018
Holyoke traffic barriers.
Dunkins warning customers their DD Perks customers may have had a security breach.
Chicopee Superintendent of Public Works seeks job restoration.
Developer plans housing and retail project for Main Street Springfield.
Longmeadow Pipeline Awareness Group oppose gas metering station location.
East Longmeadow resident collects children’s books for Christmas.
Springfield police officer suspended after pleading “not guilty” to nine criminal charges.
Amherst works toward changing the name of the Lord Jeffery Inn.
Don’t throw them away… you can recycle your old broken Christmas lights!
Springfield Thunderbirds shave their mustaches for cancer awareness!
Brad Shepard Today! Thursday, November 29, 2018
Mass. Pike pothole alert!
MGM Springfield votes NOT to unionize their security force.
Springfield welcomes Hot Oven Cookies!
Ashley Tresoline and Bella Foodie!
Last CityStage show is set for December 7, 2018.
Water warning for Agawam.
Dakin Humane Society presents a $5.00 “Fill-a-Bag” special!
Two studies show an increase in highway crashes in legal marijuana states.
Vandals damaged the memorial park for two murdered Springfield Police officers.
Berkshire East in Charlemont is open for the skiing season!
Brad Shepard Today! Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Berkshire museum works on building improvements.
Mayor Sarno and the City Council at odds over an immigration ordinance.
Inspirational event for women at the Springfield Chamber of Commerce (w/Maureen Sullivan).
Easthampton’s Eagles Sports Bar changes its name.
Starbucks unveils a new holiday drink.
Mass. State Police set up a Thurs.-Fri. sobriety checkpoint.
T.J. O’Connor Animal Control receives a $12,000 grant for pet neutering.
Mass. gas prices drop – again!
Chicopee Comp threatens to close bathrooms unless they can get “vaping” under control.
Brad Shepard Today! Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Hash Brown driving.
Bright Nights 5K Road Race postponed.
Leicester Board of Selectman have a special meeting to figure out how to deal with traffic at the new pot shop.
Wilbraham Police need your help to identify a shoplifting suspect who threatened a Loss Prevention Officer.
Strong opening weekend for Bright Nights!
Local Christmas tree farms are getting busy!
Tolland Police note the beginning of deer hunting season.
This holiday season, beware of “porch pirates.”
Agawam Clerical Workers members contribute care items to Holyoke Soldiers’ Home residents.
Brad Shepard Today! Monday, November 26, 2018
Westfield on Weekends holiday season happenings: DecemberFest!
Holyoke Holiday Market returns!
Christmas tree shortage may or may not affect Western Mass.
Holland and Wales are the latest towns for car thefts and car break-ins.
Monson commemorates and supports its “Hometown Heroes.”
Black Friday recreational pot sales.
Melha Shriners unveil their “Fez-tival of Trees!”
Thanksgiving Day, 2018
Hello to all of our listening family at Pioneer Valley Radio!
Just a moment and a quick note, in lieu of a morning program today and tomorrow, to wish everyone all the joy and happiness this day is designed to bring.
The time-honored sentiments apply, but they are coupled with my gratitude for being a part of this wonderful adventure in communication and information here in our home.
Please take time, (as I will today, tomorrow and the weekend) to enjoy the relaxation and convivial nature inherent in this celebration.
Please exercise judicious drinking, and eat to your heart’s content!
The holiday season is truly underway, and with it comes a great deal of effort and work and preparation.
Don’t overdo, be safe, and bask in the joy and comfort of friends and family.
I will return with a new program Monday morning.
My toast to you! (clink)
Brad
Brad Shepard Today! Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Agawam woman is connected to her newborn at Boston Children’s Hospital by King Ward Bus Company.
Easthampton City Councillor opposes public use of cannabis.
City Council committee recommends pay raise for the mayor and the council.
Northampton Mayor Narkewicz buys the first weed at the new pot shop.
West Springfield tax rate actually goes down!
Elderly Chicopee man struck by private plow truck will live; driver is charged.
Mercy Medical Center welcomes Dr. Aleksandra Ogrodnik.
Bright Nights lights up today! Big celebration and music!
DO NOT EAT ANY ROMAINE LETTUCE! THROW IT OUT!
Dakin Humane Society holds Black Friday: “It’s a Small World!”
Long-closed Getty gas station on Route 9 on Russell Street in Hadley has been sold.
Brad Shepard Today! Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Price of a Thanksgiving dinner is down for the first time in years!
22nd Boys and Girl’s Club of West Springfield Holiday Tour is on!
Another Western Mass. sobriety checkpoint this weekend.
Loved ones honored at Cooley Dickinson Hospital’s Trees of Love.
UMass Hockey team collecting for food, clothing and healthcare.
Agawam Police are stuffing a cruiser for a local food bank!
Rappers produce a lewd video at Cindy’s Drive-In.
Northampton Mayor plans to be the first to buy recreational marijuana.
Former Peter Pan Bus Terminal on Main Street being torn down.
ACLU sues Holyoke and its Mayor.
Bright Nights at Forest Park tree-lighting features music from Richie Mitnick and Brad Shepard!