The Holyoke News was founded April 13, 1878, by Hon. W.H. Phillips, who removed to the city from Pittsfield, where for nearly six years he was publisher of the Pittsfield Sun, having previously founded the Hoosac Valley News, at North Adams, and having also owned and published the Adams Transcript, in the same town. He is the oldest editor in actual service west of the Connecticut River, having weilded the editorial pen over thirty continuous years. He was educated at Williams College, is a practical printer, has filled minor town-offices, and was elected to the State Senate from the North Berkshire district in 1874. The Holyoke News is independent in politics, and carries a free lance in both political and local topics.