Good morning, Springfield.

Donations from the Coats for Kids drive delivered two van loads + a big box of new coats to the local Salvation Army Tuesday, easing winter costs for families.

Local drop-off sites remain open for contributions.

Big Y Foods and Instacart announced new in-store kiosks + online ordering powered by FoodStorm that let customers customize meals, catering, and delivery from Springfield's West Springfield store as the chain marks 90 years of service.

Stop & Shop's online services are restored today after a cyber incident disrupted digital ordering and coupon use over several days.

The grocery chain thanked staff and customers for their patience.

Freedom Credit Union announced Maureen Buxton as its new branch officer in Chicopee; she will oversee operations, business development and member services.

Buxton brings 34 years of banking experience (from New Valley Bank and Westfield Bank) and aims to reconnect with the community.

State transportation officials announced a $130M federal grant that will improve Springfield’s Union Station rail service to eventually link to Boston by 2030.

Governor Healey and Mayor Sarno said the funds will upgrade tracks + signals and boost local economic opportunities.

Across five high school teams, standout players drove Western Massachusetts girls volleyball victories last week, with Lenox’s junior Evelyn Julieano, Frontier’s Avah Spearance, East Longmeadow's Autumn Brockett, Easthampton's Brooke Skowron, and Renaissance’s Kelly Tousignant delivering key stats + propelling team successes ahead of the postseason.

Monty Tech senior captains Lukas Segur and Tyler Albero led the Bulldogs to a sectional title at Ludlow Country Club with a 337 (ahead of Franklin County Tech and Lenox) at the DIII West Championship.

The win sets up a state tournament slot Monday at Stockbgirdge Golf Club.

Twelve high school football teams from Western Mass are in playoff contention after Week 6 based on the latest MIAA power rankings.

Teams such as Springfield Central, Minnechaug and Westfield now meet the minimum requirements with three weeks remaining in the season.

Western Mass girls soccer leagues crowned multiple champions this fall — with Pathfinder Tech, Lee, Smith Voc and Hopkins Academy winning their respective divisions as teams in Kurty/Fielding, Grieve, Coombs, Central and Bi-County staged competitive finishes ahead of regional tournaments.