MountainOne Recognized With Multiple Industry Awards

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MountainOne announced the company is the recipient of six Gold Service Industry Advertising Awards (SIAA), a Bronze from the New England Financial Marketing Association (NEFMA), and a 5-Star Rating from BauerFinancial, Inc.
 
Service Industry Advertising Awards
In collaboration with the creative team at HATCH the Agency, MountainOne was awarded six 2023 Gold SIA Awards in the following categories: Digital Video (Desk of Mo: Self Care); Integrated Marketing Campaign (From the Desk of Mo); Outdoor (MountainOne Insurance Billboards); Radio Advertising (MountainOne Insurance: Yoga); Radio Advertising Series (MountainOne Insurance); and Total Digital Marketing Program (From the Desk of Mo).
 
The SIA Award program serves to recognize advertising excellence within the service industry. More than 1,000 entries were evaluated among a national panel of judges during the 2023 competition, with less than 200 in gold, silver and bronze awards distributed.
 
New England Fiancial Marketing Association "Neffie" Awards 
MountainOne received a Bronze NEFFIE Award in the Digital Marketing category from NEFMA for its Instagram launch in early 2023. The NEFFIE Awards recognize and celebrate outstanding achievement in various categories related to financial marketing.
 
MountainOne's award-winning 2023 Instagram debut leveraged its brand and the ongoing development of content to build an engaging social media presence. Posts feature its Mountaineers, community partners and events, local highlights, scenic landscapes, and a variety of brand-related and goat-themed content, including the popular #MotivationalMonday and #MoCrushMonday content categories.
 
Bauer Financial Star Ratings
For the 35th consecutive quarter, MountainOne has earned the highest 5-Star Superior rating for financial strength and stability from BauerFinancial, Inc. The rating is based on Dec. 31, 2023, financial data.
 
"We take great pride in each of these industry awards, particularly because they recognize excellence in several capacities," said Robert Fraser, President and Chief Executive Officer at MountainOne. "Congratulations to our hardworking team for these important recognitions -- and a special thanks to Mo, our MountainOne Spokesgoat, for being such a great inspiration."

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North Adams Police Charge 7 After Drug Investigation

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Police charged seven people after executing simultaneous search warrants on Eagle Street and Arnold Place.

On Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, members of the North Adams Police Department Detective Unit and Berkshire Law Enforcement Task Force executed search warrants at 212 Eagle Street Apartment 3 and 59 Arnold Place.

According to police, the search warrants were the result of a month-long investigation into a group of people from Springfield utilizing both residences as part of their heroin and cocaine distribution operation.

Police reported that during the search warrant execution at 212 Eagle Street Apartment 3, Giovanni Ramirez was taken into custody. Joanne Bentley and Chad Luczynski were also located in the apartment and will be charged as part of this investigation.

During the search warrant execution at 59 Arnold Place, Sandra Bunt, Raven Vanderburg, Jaiden Langford-Andrews and Angel Ortiz were all taken into custody.

Bunt's bail was revoked on a separate open case, and she is held without bail. Vanderburg is being held without bail for a probation violation on a separate case.

Langford-Andrews, Ortiz and Ramirez were all held without bail pending dangerousness hearings scheduled for later this week and early next week.

As a result of the investigation, the following evidence was seized:

  • Approximately 110 grams of cocaine
  • Approximately 2,323 bags of heroin (46 grams)
  • Approximately $6,817 U.S. Currency
  • Multiple functioning digital scales with residue

The following people were arrested and charged with the following:

Jaiden Langford-Andrews of Springfield:

  • Arrest Warrant
  • Trafficking Heroin 36-100 grams
  • Possessing with Intent to Distribute Cocaine
  • Conspiracy

Angel Ortiz, of Springfield:

  • Trafficking Heroin 36-100 grams
  • Possessing with Intent to Distribute Cocaine
  • Conspiracy
  • Giovanni Ramirez, of Springfield, Massachusetts:
  • Trafficking Cocaine 36-100 grams
  • Possession with Intent to Distribute Heroin
  • Conspiracy

Sandra Bunt, of North Adams:

  • Trafficking Heroin 36-100 grams
  • Possessing with Intent to Distribute Cocaine
  • Conspiracy

Raven Vanderburg, of North Adams:

  • Trafficking Heroin 36-100 grams
  • Possessing with Intent to Distribute Cocaine
  • Conspiracy

The following people were charged but not taken into custody:

Joanne Bentley of North Adams:

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