Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 14th of December.
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🏘️ Community
Dozens gathered to honor veterans at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery yesterday morning during the Wreaths Across America event.
Attendees laid wreaths and listened to a ceremony that recited every veteran's name (no sign-up was required).
On Dec. 5, Hilltown Lions Club volunteers at One Bromley Road in Huntington donated $1,000 from their fundraising to support the Community Ambulance Association’s project to buy a FEMA trailer for emergency personnel accommodation +they also engaged in holiday events distributing turkeys and gift cards+.
💼 Business
On Dec. 1, a player at MGM Springfield bet $8.80 on 'Coin Trio' and won $15,376, part of more than $12.9 million in jackpot payouts in July.
The casino — home to over 1,500 slot machines — has paid out more than $100 million this year.
🏈 Sports
Marc-Andre Gaudet scored the go-ahead goal as the Springfield Thunderbirds beat the Utica Comets 3-2 on Saturday night at Adirondack Bank Center, with a crucial third-period surge.
The team will continue their pre‑holiday road trip Wednesday at PPL Center.
MassLive has released the Western Mass.
Boys Swimming Super 7 roster for the 2025-26 season, featuring top athletes from the Minuteman and Patriot leagues, including standout swimmers from East Longmeadow, West Springfield, Belchertown, Springfield Central, Ludlow and Minnechaug (each expected to boost their team’s performance).
The Chicopee Comp boys basketball team won 86-49 over their rival in a season opener at the Mullins Center on Friday, Dec.
12 (senior Brody Fay led with 23 points). They now prepare to face tough Valley League teams like Springfield Central next.
On Friday night, Minnechaug hockey scored a 12-0 win at Olympia Ice Center in West Springfield as eight players contributed, including a hat trick from senior captain Jake Moore *showing strong team depth*.
The Falcons will face Ludlow on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 8:30 p.m.
🎉 Springfield Events
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New England's Funniest Comedy Showcase
8-11 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticketed event — Experience a night of big laughs and fresh voices from New England's top comics.
Harlem Globetrotters
7-8:30 p.m. — MassMutual Center — Tickets from $46 — Experience the unforgettable antics and incredible basketball skills of the Harlem Globetrotters.
ROAR! New Year's Eve Showcase
6-9 p.m. — MGM Springfield — Ticket required — Enjoy a night of laughs with local comedians as you countdown to 2026.
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