On today’s show Tom talks about Massachusetts State Auditor, Diana Dizoglio’s efforts to get a ballot question on the November presidential ballot, that if successful would allow her to audit the state legislature, giving her access to all their expenses which would in turn make them public record. What are legislature hiding? Also, does it […]
PDF of the July, 2024 Edition of The Valley Patriot
By: Ken Willette – 6/24 To inspire a nation suffering from unprecedented economic turmoil, FDR once declared: “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” If Biden ever got caught in a hot mic moment of complete honesty, he might counter by saying,” The only political tool I have left is fear.” […]
By: Ted Xenakis – 6-24 We all know that expression about the hypocrisy of those who criticize someone else for doing the same thing as those who criticize. It’s a case of the Pot Calling the Kettle Black. It’s the classic case of Do What I Say and Not as I do. Well, we […]
With exorbitant costs of living, increased grocery prices and the end of pandemic-era supports in 2023, 1 in 3 Massachusetts adults reported household food insecurity, according to the latest annual statewide study from The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), with the overall number increasing to nearly two million food insecure adults in the Commonwealth. […]
SALEM, Mass. – Gym and health teacher Darren Benedick, 42, of Salem was arraigned in Newburyport District Court on Wednesday afternoon following a sting operation in which he allegedly made plans to meet an underaged girl for a sexual encounter, apparently unaware that the person he was communicating with online was not a 14-year-old […]
By: Bill Cushing 6-24 From time to time, my column will feature questions asked by readers regarding the world of TV. Feel free to email me with any questions you may have about TV at BillsTVTalk@gmail.com, and I’ll do my best to answer you and may feature your question in a future column. Here’s […]
BOSTON – A Guatemalan man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to unlawful reentry. Wilson Hernandez-Bautista, 34, plead guilty to one count of unlawful reentry of a deported alien. U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton scheduled sentencing for Oct. 3, 2024. Hernandez-Bautista was indicted by a federal grand jury December 2023. Hernandez-Bautista […]
Owner of Tax Preparation Company fled the United States after being indicted and remained a fugitive for 19 months BOSTON – A Lawrence woman pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to separate fraudulent schemes that targeted banks and the Small Business Administration (SBA). Luz Paulino, 42, pleaded guilty to one count of bank […]
Cusick accepted free ski trips from water meter manufacturer and its distributor Newburyport Department of Public Services Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Thomas Cusick has paid a $13,000 civil penalty for violating the conflict of interest law by accepting free ski trips from a water meter manufacturer and its distributor. Cusick admitted the violations and waived […]
Defendant previously convicted of domestic assault and restraining order violations BOSTON – A Lawrence man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for illegally reentering the United States after being deported. Brayan Zepeda, 33, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Julia E. Kobick to eight months in prison, to be followed by one year […]
6-22-24 BOSTON – An indictment was unsealed this week in federal court in Boston charging former Massachusetts State Senator Dean Tran and his sister for allegedly attempting to cover up a sham job offer from the sister’s company to Tran. Tran, 48, of Fitchburg, was indicted on one count of obstruction of justice and one […]
Defendant was involved in multistate cocaine and fentanyl conspiracy BOSTON – A former Corrections Officer was sentenced to probation yesterday in federal court in Boston for his role in a large-scale drug trafficking conspiracy involving cocaine, fentanyl and other controlled substances. Gregorit Sanchez, 29, of Haverhill was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley […]
6-14-24 The Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed legislation to boost support for hundreds of thousands of individuals across the state who have served in the United States military, including nearly 30,000 women veterans. Because the bill differs from the House Bill passed last month, both chambers will now move to reconcile the differences before sending the […]
ORDER YOUR FLAG HERE The Exchange Club of Lawrence and the Andovers will offer its 6th Annual Field of Honor, displaying nearly 500 American Flags on the North Andover Town Common. The Valley Patriot newspaper is proudly sponsoring this event to help the community. Again, this year, individuals are encouraged to dedicate a flag […]