Good morning, Springfield.

A pair of lottery players claimed $1M scratch ticket prizes on Friday from tickets sold at 200 Food Mart in Quincy and Village Liquor + Mini Mart in Baldwinville.

A Timber Wolf win brought $470,915, and at least 14 winning tickets were recorded in Springfield.

Ramps on Route 5 in West Springfield will be closed for repairs later this week, and officials advise drivers to follow posted detour signs (expect delays) and plan alternative routes.

Candidates and local officials gathered at Sheriff Nick Cocchi’s annual cookout on Aug.

20 to discuss priorities for upcoming elections and ways to address community needs — candidates like Elizabeth Dionne and Councilor Michael Fenton explained plans to tackle fiscal and regional challenges.

Westover Air Base is scheduled to begin training exercises later this week (which may increase noise and restrict certain routes) and could disrupt nearby residents.

Local officials are monitoring the situation and will provide instructions as needed.

Springfield officials urge drivers to slow down near school zones as back-to-school season approaches; they stress careful driving today & over the coming weeks to protect students.