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Thursday, September 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Springfield police arrested six people in a months-long drug investigation that led to a search of a Lowell Street home early this month—where officers seized a loaded gun, large amounts of cocaine and fentanyl, and over $8,000 in cash—and five suspects now face gun and drug charges. Western Mass News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The African Hall Committee of Springfield Museums announced that Vanessa Ford will receive the Ubora Award and students Saryah Brantley and Elijah Ballard Deon will receive the Ahadi Youth Award at a ceremony at the Museums on Sept. 20 at 6 p.m.—tickets are on sale. BusinessWest
- ➤ A Springfield man is launching a new tabletop game today that shows his Puerto Rican heritage. Army veteran Luis Rodriguez, CEO of Hyperagaua Studios, said Luturas—whose name blends Spanish words for light and creatures—features simple play and cultural designs and is seeking over $17,000 on Kickstarter to reach stores and online. Western Mass News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Springfield Technical Community College named Mary Lou Vredenburg as dean of the School of Liberal and Professional Studies effective July 7 and Miah Dreger as dean of the School of STEM effective Aug. 4 — both leaders bring extensive academic experience and a strong focus on student success. Their appointments underscore the college’s commitment to bolstering higher education in the community. BusinessWest
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Springfield officials are worried about trash piling up at the Dollar Tree in East Forest Park and about $8,000 in fines that the store has owed. Councilor Tim Allen said Dollar Tree promised to hold its managers accountable + officials will meet today to check progress. Western Mass News
- ➤ The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office announced a $10 million settlement with Schweb Partners LLC after it delayed repairs at Springfield Gardens apartments that caused mold, pests, and collapsed ceilings and left over 1,200 tenants living in unsafe conditions from 2020 to 2024. The settlement bars the company—which is based in New Jersey—from owning or managing real estate in Massachusetts going forward. NewsRadio 560 WHYN
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the Massachusetts health department confirmed that a woman in her 60s got West Nile virus in Essex County—she is the second person to test positive this year after a woman in her 70s was exposed in Middlesex County, and officials raised the risk in several communities because many mosquito samples tested positive. MassLive
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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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