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Tour Henry Knox’s ‘Noble Train of Artillery’ Route Beginning June 19th

Tour Henry Knox’s ‘Noble Train of Artillery’ Route Beginning June 19th

One of the most iconic operations of the Revolutionary War was the transport of artillery and military munitions from Fort Ticonderoga and Crown Point to Boston by Col. Henry Knox. In the dead of winter, the “Noble Train of Artillery” was floated south on Lake George. After a heavy snowfall, the guns were pulled by sled from Lake George to Albany after crossing the Mohawk and Hudson rivers, and then hauled over the Berkshires to Boston.

At Boston the guns were placed on Dorchester Heights by George Washington’s army in March ... Read more

Dennis W. Vertanen

MARQUETTE, MI – Dennis W. Vertanen, beloved husband, father, papa, entered into the presence of his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 9th, 2022, at the Michigan Veterans Home D.J. Jacobetti, surrounded by his loving family. He entered into the ... Read more

Springfield schools superintendent departs early amid calls

The Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools is retiring effective Friday, amid growing calls for his resignation. Daniel Warwick was slated to retire June 28th, but moved to depart earlier after audio of him disparaging a school committee member ... Read more

Springfield PD, mayor detail aftermath of shootings that lef

A police officer is recovering after being shot multiple times in Springfield, Massachusetts Wednesday night. Authorities say the shooting was one of several, occurring during and after an investigation in the area of Mason Square. Also injured were ... Read more

Superintendent turnover: 3 big districts make important changes

Superintendent turnover continued its rapid clip over the last week with major changes in three larger districts.

Keith Posley resigned as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools after having led the district since 2018. Posley stepped down just days after state and federal officials expressed concerns about delayed financial reporting, according to multiple news reports. A district regional superintendent, Eduardo Galvan, was immediately named interim leader.

On the hiring front, Kimberlee Armstrong was named super ... Read more

Rhyne Howard Selected to 2024 USA Basketball 3x3 Women’s N

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Rhyne Howard has been named to the 2024 USA Basketball 3×3 Women’s National Team, which will compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, it was announced by USA Basketball on Wednesday.

The roster, which ... Read more

Brink, Howard, Burdick and Van Lith chosen for US 3x3 basket

Cameron Brink, Rhyne Howard, Cierra Burdick and Hailey Van Lith will represent the United States in 3x3 basketball at the Paris Olympics this summer. Brink, Burdick and Van Lith led the U.S. to a gold medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Burdick was als ... Read more

Springfield police officer shot in face, leg being treated i

THE BUILDING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IS INVESTIGATING THERE. SPRINGFIELD POLICE HAVE IDENTIFIED THE OFFICER INJURED IN A SHOOTING WEDNESDAY NIGHT. OFFICER NESTOR SANTOS WAS SHOT IN THE FACE AND THE LEG AND HE’S CURRENTLY IN THE HOSPITAL WITH A BULLET ... Read more

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