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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mary Rawls from Greenfield Cooperative Bank was named Community Action Pioneer Valley's Volunteer of the Year at an event on April 11. She has worked with CAPV's VITA program since 2020 and also helped Big Brothers Big Sisters and other groups using her skills to serve local residents. BusinessWest
- ➤ After their owner was killed in a murder-suicide in March 2024, two rescue dogs (Spanky, Darla) who suffered trauma spent a year in a shelter before finding their forever home on April 14 with a Massachusetts couple, Mike Pollock and Karen Roy, who vowed to care for them in Loren Marino's memory. MassLive
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A driver left I-91 on Thursday and crashed into nearby woods—he was the only one in the car and was hospitalized with serious injuries but is expected to survive. Western Mass News
- ➤ In Springfield, a woman was burned by sulfuric acid when a container opened on a sorting machine at an Indian Orchard post office — hazmat teams were called because the label was illegible — and she was taken to the hospital where she is expected to be okay. Western Mass News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court reinstated a first-degree murder conviction for Luis Gomez in the 2018 shooting death of Jesus Flores in Springfield—finding that the trial judge abused his discretion by reducing the charge to second-degree murder; Gomez now faces a life sentence. NewsRadio 560 WHYN
- ➤ Elizabeth Botelho from Ludlow was caught on camera illegally dumping over 1.5 tons of trash on Moxon Street (on two days) and now faces a criminal complaint and a $500 fine, with Mayor Domenic Sarno calling the act despicable and disgusting. NewsRadio 560 WHYN
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ TommyCar Auto Group announced its 2025 Tom Cosenzi Scholarship—open to two graduating high school seniors from Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties—to support academic success and community service. The winners will receive a $2,500 award while applications remain open until May 31. BusinessWest
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Springfield Sheraton Easter Brunch
10 AM - 2 PM — Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel — Reservations required — Enjoy mouth-watering dishes and free photos with the Easter Bunny.
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Veterans Support Group Meeting
3-4 p.m. — OCA Veterans Support Center — Free entry — Engage in a supportive environment designed for veterans in recovery.
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Live Music from John Prout
1-4 p.m. — Great Awakening Brewing Co — Free entry — Enjoy live music while sipping on a variety of craft beers and fresh food.
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Empower Your Finances Workshop
1:30-3 p.m. — Springfield Armory National Historic Site — Free entry — Equip yourself with skills and strategies for financial independence.
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ROAR! Comedy: Corey Rodrigues
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of laughs with national touring comedian Corey Rodrigues.
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Northeast Large Scale Train Show
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Better Living Center, Eastern States Exposition — $10 per day, $18 for 2 days — Explore model railroads, railroad art, and the rich history of railroading.
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2025 Preservation Awards
7-8:30 p.m. — Springfield Performing Arts Ventures, Inc. — Cost information not specified — Celebrate the efforts of individuals and organizations dedicated to restoring Springfield's historic structures.
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Mother’s Day Bottomless Brunch at Union Station
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Springfield Union Station — $5 – $46 — Enjoy a delightful array of bottomless cocktails and a lavish brunch spread with chef-attended stations.
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EASTEC Manufacturing Trade Show
8 AM - 5 PM — Eastern States Exposition — Check website for details — Discover cutting-edge manufacturing technologies and strategies at this major trade show.
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ROAR! Comedy: Aaron Chen
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Fun experience — Enjoy an exciting night of laughter with Aaron Chen, a rising star in comedy from Australia.
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