Good morning, Springfield.

Frannie, a once-fearful pit bull from Dakin Humane Society, now plays fetch and gets the zoomies with her foster family—an outcome of careful socialization and compassionate care.

Her steady progress shows how gentle guidance helps a once-confined pup trust the world.

Local tribute show Forever Young will perform Bob Dylan classics at 52 Sumner on Oct.

24 + the band, featuring local musicians like Peter Newland and Jami Delia, offers a fresh take on iconic songs for community sing-alongs.

A new report from the Massachusetts Attorney General found that Springfield and two other dioceses mishandled clergy abuse cases with 259 local survivors and 93 accused priests, and advocates urged lawmakers to extend the lookback period + remove the $20,000 claim cap.

Four WMass girls soccer games are scheduled this week with breast cancer awareness and Senior Night highlights.

Springfield Central meets Holyoke Monday at 4 p.m., Westfield hosts Belchertown Monday at 6:30 p.m., McCann Tech plays Smith Voc. Tuesday at 4 p.m., and Pope Francis plays Minnechaug Thursday at 6:45 p.m.

Week 4 high school field hockey games in Western Mass. saw top players like Kelsey Blais, Emma Brunette, and Kendall Reid deliver key saves and scores in wins and draws, with Westfield securing a 2-1 victory and East Longmeadow winning 4-1.

In week 4 Massachusetts high school football, Central Catholic edged Xaverian 52-51 with Caden Smith’s six touchdowns while Mansfield, Saint John’s, South Hadley and Springfield Central won games that set the stage for upcoming matchups, with Central set to face Methuen Friday.

In week four of high school football this weekend, East Longmeadow improved to a three and one record with a 43 to 36 win, Franklin Tech snapped a long losing streak with a 32 to 28 win, and Springfield International won its first game while Mahar + Putnam also triumphed.