Good morning, Springfield.

Air Force veteran George Harvey celebrated his 99th birthday on Wednesday at a local Senior Center in Southwick with airmen from the 104th Fighter Wing (who also noted the upcoming F-35 jets arriving at Barnes Air National Guard Base).

Western Mass Hilltown Hikers is hosting a guided tour of the historic Chester Granite Works on Sunday, Sept.

27 at 1 p.m. Visitors will walk a new path, learn about the local granite industry (including the largest historical stone cutting saw), and may donate to help preserve the site.

A Massachusetts State Lottery player claimed a $500,000 winning ticket from the $500,000 Frenzy scratch game sold at Family Farms in Leominster on Friday.

State officials said at least 1,125 prizes worth $600 or more were claimed on Thursday, including 19 in Springfield.

About 10,605 Char-Broil electric grills have been recalled due to a grounding wire issue that can cause an electric shock; Springfield residents with grills showing product codes 2510, 2511, or 2512 should stop using them and contact Char-Broil for a free repair kit (available for both full-size and tabletop models).

William Watson III threw for and ran in key touchdowns as UMass beat Stonehill 36-14 on Saturday, giving the Minutemen a 3-0 record for the first time since joining the FBS in 2011.

UMass will head west to play Sacramento State next Saturday.

Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suarez walked a career-high five in six innings to help earn a 4-2 win over the Rays, and he said he managed to limit damage.

His next start will serve as both a tune-up & postseason audition.

Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras said his bruised right hand feels better today (he can squeeze better than yesterday) but remains sidelined pending further tests.

He hopes to return before the playoff game on Sept. 29 if his recovery continues.

On Friday, Sept. 18, Springfield Central quarterback Jahir Charles (a sophomore) threw for 203 yards and three touchdowns to lead his team to a commanding win over North Attleboro.

The Golden Eagles will prepare for their next game against Xaverian.