Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.
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🎭 Culture
The Springfield Museums will host the Spellbound gala on Oct.
22, reopening the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum after restoration; guests can explore new exhibits like Visions of the Supernatural and enjoy tarot readings and live-entertainment as tickets priced at $100 must be purchased by Oct. 15.
🏥 Health
A recent report shows that seasonal vaccine shots have declined across the state as fewer residents get their COVID-19 and flu injections this season.
Public health officials warn this trend may reduce community protection — they advise residents, especially those at risk, to consult their providers.
📰 Real Estate
Marcus & Millichap brokered the sale of an industrial warehouse at 193, 207, 217 & 225 Liberty St. in Springfield for $1,075,000.
The 47,344 sqft building, built in 1926 and recently vacated after a shutdown of cooler spaces, will be renovated by its new owner-user.
Owner Cesar Ruiz announced that Wyckoff Country Club’s 110-acre golf course in Holyoke will become an upscale residential community with 126 homes planned to ease the housing shortage.
The golf season ends Nov. 1 with all events cancelled & engineering studies underway.
🏈 Sports
Chloe Scott leads Longmeadow girls volleyball by posting impressive assists + introducing a new pregame line dance that unites her team.
The senior setter, committed to Gettysburg College next fall, guides her team in final regular-season matches against top Western Mass. opponents.
Pope Francis clinched the Smith League title with a 1-0 win over Ludlow Tuesday after Gavin Grandmont scored the game-winning goal in the 67th minute.
Ludlow, now winless in three straight games, will host Belchertown on Thursday while Pope Francis plays West Springfield on Friday.
On Monday, Oct. 12, high school sophomore Keishalee Guzman reached 500 assists in a comeback win over Frontier, finishing with 13 assists as her team rallied from a 0-2 start.
The team now prepares for a home game against South Hadley today.
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