Greta Jochem is the Investigations Editor at The Springfield Republican. She focuses on a range of topics including health and wellness, juvenile justice, and crime and justice, often exploring themes related to public education, mental health, and consumer health. Greta's work has been featured in The Berkshire Eagle, Greenfield Recorder, MassLive, and NewsBreak.
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Greta Jochem's coverage primarily focuses on local government, crime, and community-related issues in Massachusetts. She regularly covers evolving stories such as lawsuits, community initiatives, and political developments within the state.
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By: Greta Jochem
The Youth Action Board is made up of current and formerly homeless youth.
Multiple lines from state Rep. Nicholas Boldyga's campaign advertisements are word-for-word the same as a prior ad U.S. Rep. Richard Neal ran. Boldyga says his ad is "a parody."
By: Namu Sampath, Greta Jochem
In recent years, land acknowledgements have become increasingly common at college and cultural events and they can be found on organizations’ websites. As they’ve become more prevalent, there’s also been criticism.
By: Greta Jochem
Ruiz had initially planned to turn the property into a sports complex, part of his proposed new home for the International Volleyball Hall of Fame, which is on Dwight Street.
In July 2026, his significant other was using his car while Officer Cruz was at work. She failed the breath test, which notified authorities, and the POST Commission learned of the issue.
“People have forgotten — people think this is dead,” said Verne McArthur, a Springfield resident. “They are surprised this is still going on.”
Smith says the change will allow the college to give more families childcare benefits they can use at other providers. But many parents are worried there are not enough openings in the area.
By: Greta Jochem
Activists rallied outside a Springfield homeless shelter, concerned about what they said are poor conditions, while the nonprofit operator defended its standards and processes.
By: Greta Jochem
“I could bear this if he died of cancer,” she said. “I could bear it if he got hit by a car. What I can’t bear here today and right now is that his life was taken by the COs,” she said.
School officials confirmed hackers demanded a ransom in September.
