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Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Monson Savings Bank donated $2,000 to the Miracle League of Western Massachusetts as part of its 2025 Community Giving Initiative to support a safe baseball program for children with disabilities in the Springfield area—check was handed to league officials by the bank's senior vice president. BusinessWest
- ➤ Freedom Credit Union in Springfield is renewing its summer fundraiser to support the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts until Aug. 31 by inviting donations of non-perishable food, personal care items, or cash. The food bank serves about 124000 people a month through nearly 200 food pantries and meal sites—efforts that build on last summer’s donations. BusinessWest
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Nexstar Media Group, owner of WWLP in Springfield, will buy Tegna Inc. for $6.2 billion and take on its debt, adding Tegna's Hartford stations WTIC and WCCT to its portfolio. The deal will boost Nexstar's reach — while regulators review if the merger meets broadcast rules. MassLive
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Springfield man fled from police in a stolen car and now faces charges — authorities are investigating his escape. Western Mass News
- ➤ A man was arrested in Springfield for two groping incidents that occurred over the past two months. Western Mass News
- ➤ Three teens were arrested in Springfield Tuesday morning for a stolen vehicle from Chicopee that was involved in a gun call, and police located them in the woods off Lionel Benoit Road—using a K9 unit. Western Mass News
- ➤ A 20-year-old Springfield man—Maliki Da’Quan Richardson—fleed from police after stealing a car near Wendy’s on Park Street just after 9:00 p.m., rammed a cruiser, lost control at Bear Hole, and was arrested shortly after. Western Mass News
SHOP NEWS
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Flora & Fauna: Historic Carriage House Tour & Garden Party Fundraiser
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
All Day — Brimfield Town Hall Annex — Entry fee varies — Explore the largest antique and collectibles market in the U.S. with thousands of dealers.
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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
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — Make-It Springfield — Free, Donation, or Supporter options — Connect with fellow crafters in a welcoming crochet community.
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North East Toy Show
5 PM – 5 PM — MassMutual Center — Affordable options for families and businesses — Celebrate the creativity and joy of specialty toys at the premier East Coast showcase.
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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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Object-Oriented Programming in C# Training
9 a.m. — Healthforce CPR BLS ACLS PALS AHA Training Center — $1750 — Dive into C# programming through expert-led, hands-on classes in Springfield.
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