Aprell May Munford

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HOLYOKE — Jayden Hildigunnarsson has been named Outstanding Vocational Technical Student of the Year for excelling academically, while also managing practical vocational training. With a 3.78 GPA, Hildigunnarsson, a senior at Holyoke High School Dean Tech Campus, received an annual award for showing outstanding skill, leadership and dedication in his vocational field.

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HOLYOKE — Angileynis “Angie” Aponte-Morales, a fifth grader at Morgan Elementary School, emerged victorious in a student chef competition with her sausage soup which she says is one of her favorite meals her mother makes. For her version, she said she wanted the soup, “The Party of Salchichón,” to be a “party,” the school district said. Angie secured first place with 80 votes. Kendol Cruz claimed second place, while Kayliannie Arenas took third.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Aprell May Munford

HOLYOKE — Angileynis “Angie” Aponte-Morales, a fifth grader at Morgan Elementary School, emerged victorious in a student chef competition with her sausage soup which she says is one of her favorite meals her mother makes. For her version, she said she wanted the soup, “The Party of Salchichón,” to be a “party,” the school district said. Angie secured first place with 80 votes. Kendol Cruz claimed second place, while Kayliannie Arenas took third.

1 week ago | masslive.com | Aprell May Munford

WEST SPRINGFIELD — The West Springfield Town Common has earned Level I Accreditation from the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program. The program is said to be the only global initiative that recognizes arboreta, collections of trees and shrubs, at various levels. The award shows the town has met standards for arboreta and botanic gardens. To celebrate, a special event will be held on Earth Day, April 22, at 11 a.m. on the Town Common.

1 week ago | masslive.com | Aprell May Munford

Holyoke — Holyoke Police arrested a city man this month for alleged child abuse. Officers Justo Pagan and William LeBrun arrested Nicholas Rodriguez, 26, on April 2. Rodriguez had outstanding warrants from Hampshire Superior Court, Holyoke Police Chief Brian Keenan said in a statement Tuesday. At about 10 p.m. April 2, Pagan and LeBrun were assisting with a loose manhole cover on Maple Street when they located a car registered to Rodriguez.