![]() Lanesborough Woman's Bravery Key to Solving 40-Year-Old MurderDavid A. Morrison, 65, pleaded guilty Tuesday in District Court in Pittsfield, Mass., to the kidnapping of Laura Sheridan in 1981 and, in Bennington Criminal Division Court, to the murder of 32-year-old Sarah Hunter of Manchester in 1986. North Adams Structure Fire Escalates to All-Call Freezing TemperaturesWhile the property was determined to be unoccupied, the extreme cold caused water applied by crews to freeze. Pittsfield Firefighters Contain North St. BlazeThere were no reported civilian or firefighter injuries. Fire damage was limited to the exterior of the building and mild smoke damage to the first-floor unit of 664 North. North Adams Man Charged on Two Counts of MurderA city man was arraigned on Wednesday on two counts of first-degree murder in connection with an alleged arson at a Francis Street home on Monday. Create an Ad: Whitney’s FarmThe holiday season is here, and Whitney's Farm, located on Route 8 in Cheshire, has merchandise and food that can put you in the festive spirit. Two Dead in Fatal North Adams FireTwo people died in Monday morning's fire on Francis Avenue. Teen Arrested for Possessing Gun, Breaking Into CarsPolice have arrested a 13-year-old for breaking and entering with a stolen, loaded firearm. 17-Year-Old Charged for October Murder of Brodie SlonskiA 17-year-old has been charged with the October murder of another 17-year-old over vapes. Second Defendant Charged in Taconic Teen MurderJaequan Spratling, 18, was arrested on Thursday evening by police and is being charged with murder and attempted armed robbery. State Police Arrest 56 in Child Porn OperationNearly a third of the 56 people arrested last week on child pornography charges were in Berkshire County. Cheshire Police Chief Arrested on Sex Solicitation ChargesThe town's police chief has been placed on paid administrative leave after being arrested Thursday night on charges of soliciting sex for a fee. One Incumbent Returns to Pittsfield School CommitteeThe next School Committee will have a couple of familiar faces, but largely new representation. Williams Receives Another Racial Harassment ReportA Williams College student has reported an incident of racial harassment on a public street late Saturday night, according to a campus-wide email from school officials. Swatting Incident Forces Berkshire School LockdownBerkshire School was placed on lockdown on Monday following a suspected swatting incident. Fatally Shot Juvenile Found In Pittsfield Car AccidentThe investigation remains active. As more information becomes available, it will be released. North Adams Man Killed In Stamford Motorcycle AccidentThe accident is still under investigation. Williams Students Reportedly Harassed on Main StreetWilliamstown Police and Williams College security are investigating two reports of students being harassed on Main Street over the weekend. Driver Seriously Injured in Pittsfield AccidentA woman was taken to Bay State Medical Center on Monday after a rock crashed into the windshield and her car went into a ravine. Stamford Man Held on Assault ChargesA Stamford man was ordered held in custody pending trial on domestic violence charges. Pittsfield Fire Contained to KitchenA small kitchen fire forced a Strong Avenue family to flee their home on Monday evening. No Serious Injuries Reported in Hazmat Incident at Williamstown ChurchWilliamstown Fire Chief Jeffrey Dias said the department was called at about 2 p.m. after a number of people participating in a tag sale reported minor breathing issues. DA's Office Seeks Extradition of Child Abuse SuspectA former The Bible Speaks pastor was arrested in the state of Florida for two counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 from 1980. Bullet Misses Sleeping Lanesborough ResidentResidents near the Pontoosuc lakeside are being asked to review their security cameras after a bullet went through a home near Baglee Avenue. Pittsfield Native Identified as Beating VictimA former Berkshire County man died Aug. 16, five days after being viciously beaten by juveniles in a park in Burlington, Vt. |
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