Dalton Fire Department Responds to Injured Hiker

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DALTON, Mass. — Firefighters helped rescue a woman who fell 25 feet off a ledge on Tuesday night. 
 
The Fire Department responded at about 7:30 p.m. to a report of an injured hiker in the area of Mountain Drive. 
 
Dalton paramedics requested air medical transport and the Western Mass Technical Rescue Team because of the steep terrain. 
 
Firefighters began extracting the injured person while Pittsfield Engine 3 established a landing zone. Dalton Ambulance transported the patient to a medical helicopter that landed in a park off Dalton Division Road. 
 
LifeFlight transported the patient to Baystate Medical Center in Springfield for "traumatic injuries." 
 
The patient was listed in stable condition. 
 
Cheshire Fire Department provided coverage for the town while Dalton firefighters worked on the rescue operation.
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Dalton CRA Tournament Crowns Six Champions

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DALTON, Mass. — The 30th annual CRA Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament delivered an outstanding weekend of youth soccer, featuring exciting competition, dramatic finishes, and an incredible showcase of talent from teams throughout the region.
 
With more than 140 games played over the weekend, the tournament once again demonstrated why it has become a special tradition for youth soccer in the Berkshires and surrounding communities.
 
The weekend featured competitive matchups across eight divisions, with several championship games providing unforgettable moments. Both U14 Dan McMahon Cup championships were decided by penalty shootouts, with the U14 Girls final going all the way to the ninth shooter before a champion was crowned. The U12 Girls Division 1 championship was equally dramatic, as Dalton Blue scored an incredible goal in the final minute to capture the title.
 
The champions and runners-up for the 30th Annual CRA Just for Kicks Soccer Tournament were:
 
U12 Boys Division 1: Champion – Northampton; runner-up – Williamstown
U12 Boys Division 2: Champion – Williamstown; runner-up – Dalton Warriors White
U14 Boys Dan McMahon Cup: Champion – Northampton; runner-up – Pittsfield Soccer Club
U12 Girls Division 1: Champion – Dalton Blue; runner-up – Williamstown
U12 Girls Division 2: Champion – North Adams; runner-up – Pittsfield Soccer Club
U14 Girls Dan McMahon Cup: Champion – Lenox Soccer Club; runner-up – Dalton
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