Front row, from left: Patrick McLaughlin, Jason Sibley, David Kirchner, Danielle Glasier, Katie Shove, Jocelyn Fairfield, Grace Julieano. Second row: Jacob Levesque (Grand Knight Council 230), Jeff Hiltpold (Council 103 Basketball Coordinator), George Anderson (District Deputy). Missing from photo: Ahna Balcom.
Local Youths Advance in Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Eight local boys and girls have earned the right to compete at the Western Mass regional of the Knights of Columbus free throw shooting contest.
Patrick McLaughlin, Jason Sibley, David Kirchner, Danielle Glasier, Katie Shove, Jocelyn Fairfield, Grace Julieano and Ahna Balcom advanced in their age groups from a field of 15 competitors at Crosby Elementary School.
The winners are eligible to compete at the March 9 regional competition at St. Thomas the Apostle School in West Springfield.
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Three Taken to Hospital After Pittsfield Shooting
iBerkshires Staff
PITTSFIELD, Mass. -- Three people were taken to the hospital Sunday evening after a shooting near the intersection of Linden Street and Francis Avenue, police said.
According to a news release from Pittsfield Police, it received multiple 911 calls at 6:43 p.m. reporting a shooting at the location.
"PPD officers responded to the area and located evidence of a shooting, including shell casings," the release read.
Three people were taken to Berkshire Medical Center, police said. The interesection was temporarily closed while police investigated.
Pittsfield Police ask anyone with information about the shooting to call 413-448-9700. Information also can be provided anonymously by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411).
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