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šŸŒ± Two suspects caught after Holyoke Mall break-in; two still missing.

Holyoke, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Two suspects caught after Holyoke Mall break-in; two still missing.
  • How will Holyokeā€™s $1.6 million in new grants be spent?
  • Holyoke man accused after vehicle reported stolen and found in Chicopee

Also on today's calendar: AIC Homecoming; 90's v 2000's and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 64, low: 50.
  • Monday: Breezy with a stray shower, with a high of 70 and low of 40 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Two arrested after mall break-in in Holyoke (newportdispatch.com) ā€” Two suspects were arrested and two remain at large after an early-morning break-in at Holyoke Mall, where police responded to an alarm and caught part of the group fleeing. Holyoke officers charged two young men from Rowe and Greenfield with nighttime breaking and entering, larceny, and property defacement, while the Criminal Investigation Bureau continues to search for the remaining suspects.
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2. Holyoke one of several Mass. towns awarded downtown housing grants (westernmassnews.com) ā€” More than $1.6 million in state grants is coming directly to Holyoke to support downtown housing and local businesses, with ten awards secured through the stateā€™s One Stop for Growth program. Mayor Joshua Garcia and state officials gathered on High Street to highlight how the funding will help close financial gaps for small businesses and fuel efforts to transform the downtown experience.
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3. Man arrested in stolen vehicle case in Chicopee (newportdispatch.com) ā€” A Holyoke resident was arrested in Chicopee after police found him in a vehicle reported stolen out of Holyoke, parked at a childrenā€™s dental office. Officers say the driver lacked a valid license and allegedly had a bag containing what appeared to be crack cocaine, leading to multiple criminal charges.
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4. The Civil Rights Story You've Probably Never Heard: Marty Dobrow on Original City, Original Sin (rss.com) ā€” Holyoke residents can look forward to Halloween events at Wistariahurst Museum, highlighted in a new local podcast episode that also covers Dean Tech student partnerships and regional veterans funding. The show then shifts to an interview about a new civil rights history book, tying national struggles to Western Massachusetts connections.
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5. Holyoke Dam fish elevators passed 470,407 American shad during the 2026 migration (energiesmedia.com) ā€” Holyokeā€™s Robert E. Barrett Fishway helped 470,407 American shad and thousands of other migratory fish bypass the Holyoke Dam during the 2026 spring run. The story explains how Holyoke Gas & Electricā€™s fish elevators balance hydropower generation with restoring a critical migration route on the Connecticut River, turning a once impassable industrial barrier into a closely monitored ecological passageway.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is road construction on US-20 reported at...
    There is road construction on US-20 reported at 7:00 PM. "overhead cables being removed" (Nextdoor )
  • There is road construction on I-90 W ā€¢ Mass Pike...
    There is road construction on I-90 W ā€¢ Mass Pike reported at 9:00 PM. (Nextdoor )
  • Cherry Hill Programs, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Holiday Retail Assistant Manager- Holyoke Mall at Ingleside in Holyoke. Apply here.
  • Gap posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate (Early Morning) - Holyoke Mall in Holyoke. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Holyoke here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" ā€” A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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