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The Great Barrington Fire Department unveils a memorial to the Sept. 11 terror attacks that includes part of a warped I-beam from the World Trade Center. The acquisition of the beam was a multi-year effort initiated by the late Andy Moro, former commander of American Legion Post 298 in Housatonic, and was carried on by the Legion's second vice commander, John Morris. Hundreds attended the ceremony and unveiling on Friday evening.

08:24AM / Saturday, September 12, 2026Print Story | Email Story BOSTON?— The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) launched its 13th annual Safe Streets Smart Trips High School Video Contest, inviting students across Massachusetts to use their creativity to help promote safer travel on the state's roads.

11:26PM / Friday, September 11, 2026 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Emma Wixsom struck out eight of the nine batters she faced in Friday’s opener of the Berkshire Fall Frenzy as the host Force 12-and-under travel softball team beat the Greylock Thunder, 14-0, in three innings. Wixsom was credited with a perfect game in the contest, which was ended by the tournament’s run rule.

The Berkshires have seen numerous rallies against hate, racism and discrimination over the past 25 years but Muslim Americans continue to be targeted because of the actions of the 19 terrorists from four other countries. iBerkshires Staff 07:00AM / Saturday, September 12, 2026Print Story | Email Story WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Dozens of Muslim Americans were among people killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

11:26PM / Friday, September 11, 2026 PITTSFIELD, Mass. – Emma Wixsom struck out eight of the nine batters she faced in Friday’s opener of the Berkshire Fall Frenzy as the host Force 12-and-under travel softball team beat the Greylock Thunder, 14-0, in three innings. Wixsom was credited with a perfect game in the contest, which was ended by the tournament’s run rule.

iBerkshires.com Sports 12:24AM / Friday, September 11, 2026Print Story | Email Story LEE, Mass. – Lee High football fans can always look forward to hearing the public address announcer add a little something extra each time the Wildcats make a first down. They did not get to hear that too much in Thursday’s season opener. Instead of making first downs, Lee just kept scoring touchdowns.

iBerkshires.com Sports 12:22AM / Friday, September 11, 2026Print Story | Email Story PITTSFIELD, Mass. – The Monument Mountain boys soccer team Thursday started strong and finished stronger in a dominant, 5-0 win over Pittsfield at Kirvin Park. Nico Pazmino scored a pair of goals, and Sean Collins had a goal and an assist as the Spartans finished the first week of the season with a win and a tie.

11:13PM / Friday, September 11, 2026Print Story | Email Story ADAMS, Mass. – Chase George carded a 40 on Friday to lead the Hoosac Valley golf team to a 165-184 win over Mount Everett at Forest Park Country Club. Brayden Clark and Ethan Moran each finished at 41, and Zach Mongeon carded a 43 to round out the scoring for the Hurricanes. Mount Everett was led by Brady Carpenter with a 44. The Eagles (0-3) play Monument Mountain at Wyantenuck on Tuesday.

12:18AM / Friday, September 11, 2026Print Story | Email Story SOUTHWICK, Mass. – Sara Isby had 10 kills Thursday to lead the Lenox volleyball team to a 3-0 win over Southwick. Isby also served six aces and pulled up five digs in the 25-16, 25-16, 25-16 win. Bella Baltazar filled the stat sheet as well, passing out 10 assists while picking up five kills and four aces. Olivia Ackerman helped Baltazar direct the offense, providing eight assists to go with her six digs.

09:59AM / Friday, September 11, 2026Print Story | Email Story SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Sophomore Jadah Stevens Thursday scored five goals to lead the Mount Everett girls soccer team to a 7-2 win over Putnam Vocational. Violet Charter scored the other two goals and assisted on one of Stevens’ strikes. Tessa DiGiovanni also had an assist. Amelia Manoli earned the win in goal, stopping 10 shots. Mount Everett (1-0) is at Smith Academy on Saturday. Print Story | Email Story