Founded in 1975 by two Vietnam veterans unsatisfied with their civilian jobs, American Auto Body in Leominster grew from an unfunded startup into a regional repair business built on reputation and family leadership.
Woburn man arrested after giving false name, fleeing Winchendon police during traffic stop
A 22-year-old Woburn man gave a false name to police during a traffic stop in Winchendon for speeding, fled the scene, and was arrested after his Dodge Challenger got stuck on ice behind a Front Street home; police later reported the car was unregistered and that brass knuckles and open alcohol containers were found inside the vehicle.
Gas line rupture prompts evacuation at Milford elementary school
Woodland Elementary School in Milford was evacuated this morning after a gas line was struck during snow removal.
Southbridge man arrested after AR-15-style rifle, explosives seized in residential warrant search
A 46-year-old Southbridge man is facing 10 charges after police executed a search warrant at his residence and seized a Glock 19 with three loaded magazines, a pump-action shotgun, multiple grenade-style explosive devices, MDMA, and more.
Townsend firefighters rescue man trapped inside burning home
Townsend firefighters rescued a man trapped inside his burning residence on Burgess Road Sunday morning. He was transported to a hospital, and the residence sustained significant damage, including a partial collapse.
Clinton man beaten, choked unconscious by roommate who jumped through window as police arrived
A 29-year-old Indiana man was arrested in Clinton after police say he assaulted his roommate, vandalized his residence, and jumped through a window as police arrived on scene, then admitted to having a Beretta handgun, which police later located in his room.
Leominster City Council shoots down zoning change sought for self-storage facility on Jungle Road
The Leominster City Council voted unanimously to deny a zoning petition sought for a self-storage facility at 21 Jungle Road, saying the proposed change would affect MU1 parcels citywide.
Jaffrey man arrested in Winchendon after girlfriend reports he was armed and following her
A New Hampshire man upset over Snapchat exchanges he found on his sleeping girlfriend’s phone, allegedly followed her home to Winchendon with a gun in his truck that police discovered after she called 911. He was arrested on firearm charges and, though found dangerous, released on bail.
Somerville man arrested for threatening landlord with knife after trash complaint
A 48-year-old Somerville man was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon after police say he threatened his landlord with a knife when confronted about a complaint that he was smoking marijuana and throwing trash into the parking lot.
Fitzsimmons’ defense team introduces surveillance footage of fiancé breaking into her residence
Kelsey Fitzsimmons’ defense team filed a motion Thursday that included surveillance video they say shows her fiancé forcing entry into her home while she was hospitalized. The motion also alleges he later used her laptop to steal $5,000 from her personal bank account and access her medical records.