FRCMedia – COVID-19

Change in Plans: Durfee Graduation Will Now Be Held In Person (VIDEO)

Keith Thibault May 28, 2020 Comments Off

Last week the state announced that local graduation ceremonies may be held in person, with restrictions, if they were scheduled after July 19. This year’s graduation at Durfee High School was originally slated to

Diocese of Fall River Preparing for Resumption of In-Person Masses (VIDEO)

Keith Thibault May 27, 2020 Comments Off

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker last week announced that during Phase One of the state’s re-opening plan, houses of worship could begin resumption of services right away, with restrictions. The Diocese of Fall River has

BREAKING: Fall River Unemployment Rate Skyrockets to 24.1% in April

Keith Thibault May 26, 2020 Comments Off

The number of unemployed across the country is on the rise as businesses have shuttered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The local unemployment rate in Fall River for April has risen more than four

Home Confinement During COVID-19 Leads to Concerns Over Increased Domestic Violence Claims (VIDEO)

Keith Thibault May 23, 2020 Comments Off

As more people spend more time at home, domestic abuse prevention advocates are concerned local police will see an increase in calls of domestic violence

Getting Food to People Unable to Leave Their Homes (VIDEO)

Keith Thibault May 23, 2020 Comments Off

State and local officials continue to deal with the issue of food insecurity in the time of COVID-19, as illness, combined with increased unemployment, has led more people needing assistance. Even with the increased