The Valley Patriot, October, 2015, Edition #144 ~ Rivera Called “Oreo Cookie”
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AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH METHUEN POLICE ON SCHOOL THREATS ~ Rumors of a “Hit List”, Public Forums, School Investigations, and Having Cops in Every School
By: Tom Duggan – Oct. 25, 2015 At least three Methuen Public School students were arrested this week for threatening mass school shootings. The first, a high school student, the other two were 8th graders at the Tenney Middle School. In an exclusive interview with The Valley Patriot on Saturday, Methuen Police Chief Joe Solomon […]
Two More Methuen Students Arrested for Threatening to Shoot Up Another School
By: Tom Duggan – Oct. 23, 2015|7pm For the second time in two days, Methuen Public School students have been arrested for threatening to shoot up a school and kill other kids. (High School Student Arrested). This time it was two 8th grade students at the Tenney Middle School. Methuen police say they arrested the 8th grade […]
Does Chuck Takesian Hold the Key to Salisbury’s Sewer Problems?
IT’S NICE TO BE NICE… OR IS IT? THE NICE GUY CANDIDATE Salisbury Selectman Chuck Takesian is a nice guy, isn’t he? Everybody loves Chuck. It’s hard to find anyone with a bad word to say about him. When he dies people will give the old cliché that “everybody loved him, nobody had a […]
Haverhill Student Arrested for Bringing Gun, Knife to School
October 23, 20115|1:15pm HAVERHILL – Haverhill Superintendent James Scully said today that a student at the John Greenleaf Whittier Middle School was arrested for bringing a knife and an airgun to school. “The Haverhill Police were immediately notified and responded,” Scully said in a press release Friday morning. “The student was removed from the building and […]
Horror On TV These Days Is Scary Good ~ TV TALK WITH BILL CUSHING
By: Bill Cushing – October, 2015 If you’re a fan of scary things, love a good scary movie or a scary book to read, you’re not alone. Horror is a very popular genre these days, especially in the month of October and TV has taken notice. For decades, horror was the thing you were least […]
Stopping Addiction Before It Starts – IN YOUR CORNER WITH SENATOR IVES
By: Senator Kathleen O’Connor Ives – October, 2015 The State Senate recently passed additional reforms aimed at combatting the substance abuse epidemic in Massachusetts. Senate Bill 2020, which passed unanimously, focuses on prevention and early intervention, responsible pain management, expanded drug take-back programs by manufacturers, and reducing the number of opiate pills in circulation by […]
Methuen High School Student Arrested for Making Threats to Shoot Up School, Had Material “Glorifying Columbine”
By: Tom Duggan – Oct. 21, 2015|6pm A 16 year old Methuen High School Student was arrested on Tuesday after making threats to harm himself and others, including shooting up the school. Sources at the high school say that the student admitted he had attempted suicide the night before and made threats to other students. […]
Haverhill Business Woman, Former Mayoral Candidate Appointed to NECC Trustees
Haverhill business leader, Sally L. Cerasuolo – O’Rorke, was recently appointed to the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker. Cerasuolo – O’Rorke is the founder and president of Gold Leaf Fine Jewelry, Inc. which she established 30 years ago out of her home. Within 10 years, the business outgrew […]
Merrimack Valley Hospice Raises $125,000 at Game ON! Food, Wine, Beer Pairing and Silent Auction
Lawrence, Mass. – Over 350 sponsors and guests joined in the fun and placed their bids at Game On! Food, Wine, Beer Pairing and Silent Auction to benefit Merrimack Valley Hospice. The event was held at the Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown, MA. The silent auction offered over 100 packages including premium […]
Corrupt Former Blandford Selectman Robert Nichols Fined $12,500 for Conflict of Interest Law Violations
Selectman Nichols made misrepresentations to secure a Town contract for his own company Former Blandford, Massachusetts Selectman Robert Nichols was fined $12,150.50 by the Massachusetts Ethics Commission for illegally steering town money to his own consultant firm after pretending another contractor was unavailable to do work for the town. Nichols was arrested in 2011 for […]
Fundraiser for Methuen Woman with Cancer
Amanda DaSilva is a long-time resident of Methuen who is fighting Leukemia. She battled cancer in 2013, and underwent chemo, radiation and surgery. She is now fighting for her life and has been diagnosed with leukemia, which is a result of the aggressive treatment she had from her previous cancer. Amanda is a single mom of a […]
Haverhill Police/ATF Joint Task Force Arrest 19, Seize Weapons, Drugs in Raid on Tuesday
A total of 15 firearms were seized yesterday in Haverhill, including sawed off shot guns, assault rifles, and handguns, as well as a large quantity of illegal narcotics ranging from heroin, Oxycodone pills, marijuana, and cocaine. Haverhill Police with the assistance of the ATF, DEA, and MA State Police arrested 19 people on warrants Tuesday, resulting […]
Black Student Who Suffered Racial Slurs, Comments About Lynchings at Lowell High Says Administration Asked Him to “Move On”
School Committee Member’s Son Accused of Getting Special Treatment SEE VIDEO OF Nkimbeng SPEECH By: Tom Duggan, October 10, 2015 Black Lowell High School student Anye Nkimbeng was called a “nigger” in text messages by one of the losing candidates in the senior class presidential election, Tuesday, September 29th. Nkimbeng won the election. The text was […]
Paying Attention! with Tom Duggan – GUESTS: Nick DiZoglio, Al Kaprielian and Mike Gagaliardi (10-10-15)
Click here to download or listen on line Methuen School Committee Candidate Nick DiZoglio, Laborer’s Union Head Mike Gagliardi and Al Kaprielian all joined Tom today (10-10-15). Co-Host Paul Murano.