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Springfield Easter Bunny Hop makes sure kids have fun even in pandemic Updated Apr 03, 3:35 PM; Posted Apr 03, 3:35 PM 5 The COVID pandemic has changed a lot about kids lives in the past year, but one thing hasn’t changed - holidays are fun, and a bunch of people at the Elks Club on Tiffany Street made sure that this Easter was still fun for kids at a drive-through Easter celebration Saturday afternoon. Called the Easter Bunny Hop, The Elks, the Springfield Police Department’s Forest Park C3 Unit and Springfield Together organized the reverse parade. While mom and dad drove the family c...

Hampden County Sheriff’s Department delivers toys to families in need this Christmas Updated Dec 18, 2020; Posted Dec 18, 2020 Ludlow - Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi stands with Santa Claus. The pair display gifts which will be given to children in need in Western Massachusetts. Facebook Share LUDLOW — Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi often partners with community organizations, political leaders and businesses to find funding or create programs to help people struggling with addiction, mental illness and poverty. This holiday season, as many families struggle with illness or job...

Community outreach continues as ‘difficult year’ for Springfield police draws to close, commissioner says Updated Dec 17, 2020; Posted Dec 17, 2020 Carla Ambrose, widow of fallen Springfield police officer Kevin Ambrose, speaks with Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood during the dedication ceremony for the newest location of Christina's House on Union Street. The house is dedicated to the memory of her husband. (Don Treeger / The Republican) Facebook Share By Cheryl Clapprood | Springfield Police Commissioner It’s no doubt been a difficult year for everyone, including ...

Cheryl Clapprood: Springfield police support community in season of giving (Guest viewpoint) Updated Dec 17, 2020; Posted Dec 17, 2020 In November, more than 100 members of the Springfield Police Department participated in No-Shave November to raise awareness for cancer, raising more than $6,000. Some of the funds were donated to Christina’s House. Shown here at the presentation are, from left, Sgt. Brian Elliott, officers Thomas Hervieux and Greg McCain, Lt. Erwin Greene, officers Gizenia Rivera, Joe Gentile and Michael Goggin, Commissioner Cheryl Clapprood, Lt. Jeffrey Martucci and Jes...

Police C3 and Forest Park teachers hand out Xmas cheer in drive-thru Holiday Stocking Giveaway Updated Dec 12, 2020; Posted Dec 12, 2020 Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl Claprood, Mayor Dominic Sarno and Santa passed Christmas stockings through car windows Saturday during the Holiday Stocking Giveaway at the Elks Lodge on Tiffany Street. Facebook Share Despite the cold, grey, rainy Saturday afternoon dozens of police officers, teachers and regular Springfield citizens turned out to pass out nearly 600 gift-filled Christmas stockings to invited students from Forest Park schools.  Call...