Springfield
Morning News
Sunday, September 21st, 2025
Good morning, Springfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday morning, the first annual Springfield Ballers On the Move 5k run took place at Van Horn Park in Springfield to support local youth athletes by promoting academic achievement and wellness—families enjoyed extra activities including music, games and an all-star basketball game. Western Mass News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A local mom reported a near miss on a busy Hadley road—she urged drivers to slow down to prevent a repeat incident. Western Mass News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ West Springfield officials issued a water use restriction today — the measure is set to manage water supplies as officials monitor demand. Western Mass News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ At The Big E on East Road, Sassy introduced its Sass Me S’more—a sweet potato stuffed with marshmallow, chocolate and graham cracker topped with butter—and fairgoers are sampling the new blend of sweet and savory flavors. MassLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ South Hadley football beat Agawam 16 to 6 on Friday night at Memorial Field—Lincoln Belsky and Noah Hambley combined for 32 carries for 181 yards and one touchdown to give the Tigers a 2 to 0 start to the season. MassLive
- ➤ On Friday, four high school boys’ soccer players scored multiple goals as regional matches recorded standout performances — the daily report highlights top stats from these games. MassLive
- ➤ Ludlow boys soccer earned its first win of the season on Friday by beating West Springfield 2-0, handing the defending champions an upset in a key match. MassLive
- ➤ Smith Voc's football team defeated Ludlow on Sept. 19 as its offense gained over 300 yards—scoring four touchdowns during the game. MassLive
- ➤ Ava Lightcap led Friday’s field hockey stats with 10 saves—she was the top performer in the daily regional update on field hockey, reflecting competitive play in local high school matches. MassLive
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New England Grooming Show
12 PM – 9 AM — MassMutual Center — Registration required — A must-attend event for pet professionals featuring competitions to enhance your grooming skills.
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Shooting for Success
10 AM – 10 PM — Holyoke Community College — Community event — A transformative 3v3 tournament and career exploration experience empowering youth through sports.
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Springfield and South Windsor Kennel Club AKC Fast CAT
7:30 a.m. - 4:25 p.m. — Showcase For Dogs — Find the premium for the exciting 2-day AKC Fast CAT event featuring dogs in competition.
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