Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of September.
Good morning, Springfield.
🏘️ Community
The Salvation Army will collect new or gently used coats at 1300 Liberty Street studios and at Greenfield Cooperative Bank locations from Oct.
1 to Oct. 16 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Donors unable to drop off can order coats online for delivery to the studios.
💼 Business
The state lottery is expanding its retail reach by installing lottery machines at over 50 Walmart & 150 Walgreens stores across the state, announced by executive director Mark Bracken.
The new installations will soon boost lottery sales for local players.
🎭 Culture
Big E Extra shared fresh details on New England’s state fair during a recent episode & featured exclusive interviews with Mellowship Entertainment about the scheduled musical acts.
The program covers venue highlights, food options, and upcoming entertainment.
Jay Jay French (of Twisted Sister) shared details of an upcoming concert at The Big E during a recent Big E Extra interview.
The event will add to the festive spirit at the state fair in West Springfield, with performance plans to be confirmed soon.
Eric Macsoud, a therapist with deep western Mass roots, will appear on Survivor today at 8 p.m. on CBS3 after years of applying for a spot (he grew up in Sunderland and still keeps ties with Northampton and Easthampton).
🎓 Education
Susan Goodman hosts Parenting Playbook this week and talks with Nicole Paris-Kro, director of *special education* at Longmeadow Public Schools, to give parents clear guidance on preparing special needs students for the high school to college transition.
🌲 Environment
Massachusetts trees are set to burst into color starting Oct.
1, with experts predicting peak brilliance around the Columbus Day holiday weekend. Weather forecasts warn that winds from an approaching nor’easter may drop some leaves earlier — so plan a visit to popular views like Mount Greylock.
🏥 Health
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns Springfield families that viral videos showing squishy toys being microwaved can lead to burns and injuries.
Officials advise buying only from trusted sellers + checking packaging for proper safety labels.
🏈 Sports
MassLive released a list of seven high school gymnasts to watch this fall, featuring athletes who earned top scores last season.
The gymnasts from teams (Minnechaug, Agawam, Hampshire Regional, Westfield, and Chicopee Comp) will compete in upcoming regional meets.
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