Plans for new fire, police facilities move forward
Seeing it as the only way to get the process moving and make progress, Holyoke City Council members voted at the Tuesday, May 16, meeting to work with University of Colorado engineering student
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Sammy Swindell is a three-time World of Outlaws and five-time Chili Bowl champion. —Photo by Max Dolder, HardcoreRaceFans.com
Sammy Swindell races a winged sprint car. Lucas Oil 360 ASCS Spring Nationals will be held for the first time at the Phillips County Raceway in Holyoke Sunday, May 28. —Photo by SprintCarNews.com
Sammy Swindell headlines national tour stop at PCR
Phillips County Raceway’s event of the season is slated for Sunday, May 28, with an evening packed full of races, ranging from micro sprint cars to trucks.
Apsyn Kinnie, pictured at right, takes a turn kicking the punching bag at last Tuesday’s self-defense class hosted by Holyoke Fitness Club. Mario Ortiz observes each kick, offering suggestions to improve its effectiveness. —Johnson Publications
Locals learn martial arts, self-defense
Two self-defense classes were hosted by Holyoke Fitness Club this month, May 9 and 16, providing a free opportunity for community members age 13 and older to learn some valuable life skills.
Giving audience members the comedy they craved, Jerry Brandt and Amber Schroetlin play up the drama when a gun is pulled out by a murderer in the play within a play performed at the Holyoke High School auditorium last weekend. —Johnson Publications
The show must go on!
What this play within a play was lacking in good writing, acting skills and sound effects was made up with plenty of comedy.
Governor’s wish list won’t be addressed in special session
After more than a week of speculation, Gov. John Hickenlooper Friday, May 19, put to an end the idea that he might call lawmakers back for a special session.