Springfield
Morning News
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A portion of Feeding Hills Road in Southwick remained closed after a car crashed into a utility pole Monday morning—knocking it down, scattering wires and leaving over 200 Eversource customers without power—and the driver suffered minor injuries. Western Mass News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ BusinessTalk, a new podcast series by BusinessWest, featured an August 18 interview with Emily Carlson, owner of We Do Travel Right, who switched from teaching to travel — a change sparked by pandemic losses — and explained why travel agents remain vital in the internet age. BusinessWest
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Northampton man is facing charges for allegedly driving drunk and crashing his truck in Hadley over the weekend when his vehicle hit a tree, a utility pole, several mailboxes, and a steel gate—authorities arrested him after a roadside sobriety test showed signs of impairment. Western Mass News
- ➤ On Sunday night, Springfield police responded to a call on Cedar Street after a stabbing that left one man dead and another injured, with the injured man treated for non-life-threatening wounds at Baystate Hospital. Western Mass News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Libertas Academy Charter School had its first day in the new building on Monday & students learned in updated classrooms as teachers welcomed the change. Western Mass News
- ➤ School resource officers are getting ready for the school year by learning extra skills and building strong bonds with students and parents—helping to protect and mentor children. Their work will improve safety and trust at local schools. Western Mass News
- ➤ Libertas Academy Charter School celebrated its first day in a new building Monday as 6th and 9th graders began classes (6th graders were the first to use the facility). The remaining grades will start later this week before all students gather on Friday, and teachers as well as administrators are excited about the new chapter. Western Mass News
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1-4 p.m. — Carriage House at The Barney — $40-$50 — Experience a blend of history, music, and nature in a vibrant garden setting with a historic tour and a silent auction.
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Brimfield Outdoor Antiques Show
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Latino Arts Festival 2025
5-8 p.m. — Springfield Museums — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant arts and cultures of Latin America with music, exhibitions, and hands-on activities.
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Crochet Club Drop-In
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North East Toy Show
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The Big E 2025
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Eastern States Exposition — $16+ — Experience 17 days of agricultural fun, live concerts, and cultural experiences from across New England.
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The Big E Parade Featuring MCV
6:00-7:00 p.m. — The Big E — Ticketed event — MCV makes a festive debut in The Big Parade at the Eastern States Exposition.
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Cole Swindell Live Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Big E — Tickets available — Experience country music star Cole Swindell with special guest John Morgan at The Big E.
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