Manager of WLPZ denies claims that he restricts access to station
LEOMINSTER — Owen “Sonny” Levine, the station manager of WLPZ, says the claim made by former volunteers that the station denies access to the community is baseless. In a story published by News Link Live yesterday, former WLPZ volunteers Domenic Ciccone (who was fired) and Scott Lanciani said Levine had too much sway over the station, keeping Leominster residents off the air and denying access to potential volunteers who wanted to do shows that weren’t oldies or country-music based.
Read full storyCiting lack of access, area residents ask mayor to set up interim board of directors at WLPZ
LEOMINSTER — Citizens and area residents hoping to increase access to Leominster’s community radio station are asking the mayor to establish an interim board of directors at the station.
Read full storyAfter resigning from WPKZ, former Morning Kommute host welcomes a new start
FITCHBURG — Former WPKZ Morning Kommute Host Sean Sweeney is readjusting to a normal routine after resigning from his hometown station on March 26. “I feel relieved,” he said. “Not dealing with deadlines and promptness has lessened a bit of anxiety. Don't get me wrong, I loved what I did. I loved covering sports. I loved covering news. But this now has me at a regular bed time - I slept nine hours twice in a row this week - that hasn't happened since age 15.”
Read full storyFuneral Mass for Marine Capt. Ross Reynolds held in Leominster
LEOMINSTER — Following a procession from city hall, the flag draped casket of Marine Capt. Ross Reynolds was carried into St. Cecilia’s Church, where a funeral Mass was held in his honor.
Read full storyPublic wake for Marine Capt. Ross Reynolds held in Leominster
LEOMINSTER — A line of those looking to pay their respects to Marine Capt. Ross Reynolds wrapped around Leominster City Hall Monday afternoon where a public wake was held in his honor.
Read full storyLeominster holds candlelight vigil for Marine captain killed in NATO training exercise
LEOMINSTER — From the steps of Leominster City Hall, Congressman Jim McGovern (D-2nd District) gave the family of Marine Capt. Ross Reynolds a packet of statements that were entered into the congressional record in his honor as well as a flag flown over the country’s capitol the day of his passing.
Read full storyProcession for Fallen Marine Captain Ross Reynolds passes through Leominster
LEOMINSTER — Newscopters hovered above Gove Farm Saturday as a procession for Captain Ross Reynolds passed those who lined the streets in his honor. “I feel terrible about his passing. Nobody should die at 27,” said Peter Mason, a childhood friend of Capt. Reynolds. “It’s horrible, but I was taking the highway here and saw all the fire trucks and the overpasses and all the people lining the roads and it’s awesome.”
Read full storyCapt. Ross Reynolds’ passing during NATO exercise breaks his high school wrestling coach's heart
LEOMINSTER —James Sheehan, the former coach of the Leominster Blue Devils wrestling team is “heartbroken” over the loss of Capt. Ross Reynolds, a former high school wrestler who passed away during a NATO training exercise in Norway earlier this month.
Read full storyHost of K-Zone Morning Kommute resigns from WPKZ, alleging hostile work environment
FITCHBURG — Sean Sweeney, the host of the K-Zone Morning Kommute on WPKZ resigned Saturday. Sweeney alleges that management remained mum to his complaints as he was subjected to harassment from coworkers that at times made him fear for his safety.
Read full storyIn-situ photographer describes inspiration for recent exhibit at Vassar dubbed “Women R Beautiful”
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — The inspiration for photographer Ruben Natal-San Miguel’s recent exhibit at Vassar College, dubbed “Women R Beautiful,” was born of the serendipity of two tragedies.
Read full storyLocal singer-songwriter starts pandemic inspired coaching business
LANCASTER — Local recording artist and lifelong Seventh Day Adventist Kirosha Sidelca teaches songwriting from the donation collection and distribution center for the The House of Refugee, a faith based non-profit organization run by Adventist Community Services in South Lancaster.
Read full storyWorcester firefighter wife’s activism against PFAs in fire gear reforms the industry
WORCESTER — Topping the list of women not to be reckoned with is Diane Cotter. The proud wife of a longtime Worcester firefighter, Diane led a quiet life until her husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014.
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