Miranda Davis
Kansas Reflector
Kansas City, MO, United States
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Protests at University of Kansas show culture shift on campus sexual violence
LAWRENCE — For two nights this week, hundreds of outraged students showed up at a University of Kansas fraternity house, demanding answers. With signs reading “no mercy for rapists” and “hold frats accountable,” the students crowded the fraternity’s lawn and chanted from its steps, protesting an alleged sexual assault at the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity house […] → Read More
‘The right words at the right time’ Bishop visits Greenfield church
GREENFIELD — For the first time since the Episcopal churches Saint James and Saint Andrews merged into one church, the combined congregations were visited by the Western Massachusetts Bishop.Bishop Douglas Fisher presided over Sunday’s service at the... → Read More
Police chiefs group backs Dodge
MONTAGUE — The Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association offered its support for Montague Police Chief Charles “Chip” Dodge, calling the police union’s concerns about Dodge a “witch hunt” into his private medical affairs.The association, representing... → Read More
Internal investigation of Montague Police Department begins
MONTAGUE — The investigation into the Montague Police Department has formally began, according to town officials at Monday night’s Selectboard meeting. The town chose APD Management, based in Tewksbury, which specializes in law enforcement internal... → Read More
Elizabeth Warren well received at Greenfield town hall
GREENFIELD — There wasn’t a rock concert in Greenfield Middle School Sunday afternoon. Instead, the lines of people snaking around the building and the palpable excitement in the crisp air were a sign of Senator Elizabeth Warren’s town hall-style... → Read More
Montague acting police chief formally appointed
MONTAGUE — Montague Police Department Acting Chief Chris Bonnett was formally appointed to the job at Monday night’s Selectboard meeting that also saw the authorization of a contract for an internal investigation into the town’s police department.“We... → Read More
DA: Montague can’t rejoin task force while Dodge remains police chief
MONTAGUE — Montague will continue to be excluded from the district attorney’s anti-crime task force while Charles “Chip” Dodge — who is in recovery for opioid addiction — remains the Montague police chief, according to Northwestern District Attorney... → Read More
In Turners Falls, Brick House looks to future with new head
TURNERS FALLS — A familiar face has been named the new Brick House Community Resource Center executive director. Dana Lee Mengwasser, who has been with the Resource Center for three years now, is the first executive director the Brick House has had... → Read More
Warwick bans Roundup, feeding geese
WARWICK — A ban of the chemical pesticide known as Roundup was passed by a lively crowd of 75, along with five other measures at Warwick’s Special Town Meeting on Monday night.The ban was the final measure of the night, passed with 30 yes votes and 19... → Read More
Montague Police Union upset with newspaper article, chief’s comments
MONTAGUE — The Montague Police Union has registered displeasure with comments made by Police Chief Charles “Chip” Dodge suggesting one of them may have stolen drugs from the town’s prescription drug drop box program.The union — representing the... → Read More
Gill plans to hire acting police chief for full-time role
GILL — Acting Police Chief Chris Redmond was hired as the full-time chief by the Gill Selectboard on Monday night.Redmond’s hire is subject to contract negotiations with the town. He has served as acting chief since Sept. 1., when former Police Chief... → Read More
Searched called off for dangerous suspect who eluded police in Old Deerfield
DEERFIELD — State Police, and Deerfield and Northampton police have discontinued their search for a person who fled a traffic stop early this morning and is believed to be dangerous.At 3:30 p.m., the Deerfield Police Department posted an update to... → Read More
In recovery, Montague Police Chief Chip Dodge was focus of AG probe
Montague Police Chief Charles “Chip” Dodge has been receiving treatment for prescription painkiller addiction for several years while an officer and then chief of the department — something he says has made him better at his job and improved his... → Read More
Police chief hopes sharing his story helps others snared by painkillers
MONTAGUE — For Charles “Chip” Dodge, the opioid addiction crisis plaguing the country hits home.The Montague police chief became addicted to oxycodone after receiving a prescription for the painkiller to treat a foot injury he incurred on the job. He... → Read More
Gill-Montague School Committee finalizes mascot task force
TURNERS FALLS — The Gill-Montague School District’s Logo/Nickname Task Force has been finalized, and will begin meeting on Oct. 24.The list includes four alumni, five community members, one staff member and one student.On Tuesday night’s School... → Read More
Gill-Montague schools owe Feds $900K
TURNERS FALLS — Due to a five-year billing mistake, the Gill-Montague Regional School District owes the federal government more than $900,000 in past Medicaid reimbursements the district should not have collected.Superintendent Michael Sullivan... → Read More
Furry friends: Mutts and Mimosas promotes good energy between dogs, humans
WHATELY — It was a dog’s day out at the Quonquont Farm & Orchard in Whately where dogs and their owners brunched at the fifth annual Mutts and Mimosas fundraiser for the Dakin Animal Shelter.The shelter’s executive director Carmine DiCenso said he... → Read More
Garlic festival shares message of sustainability
ORANGE — Thousands came to the Quabbin this weekend to see garlic planting and cooking demonstrations and get some lessons on environmental sustainability.The Garlic and Arts Festival, which ran both Saturday and Sunday, draws about 10,000 people over... → Read More
Muslim attorney speaks at Interfaith Council
GREENFIELD — Several hot topics and the state of affairs in general for Muslims in America brought civil rights attorney Tahirah Amatul-Wadud to the Interfaith Council of Franklin County on Thursday at the Second Congregational Church.Amatul-Wadud, a... → Read More
Paper mill CEO: Company wants former workers to get paid
TURNERS FALLS — The CEO of the Turners Falls Paper Company said on Wednesday that the company is working to ensure all workers will be paid for their time, though he is unsure of when that would happen. David Mika, who spoke to The Greenfield Recorder... → Read More