Springfield City Council extends pawn broker moratorium; approves MSBA bond authorization
SPRINGFIELD — The City Council unanimously voted to extend the moratorium on licensing new pawn brokers until June 30, 2028.
Springfield officials want further legal action against Garcia Market after drug bust
SPRINGFIELD — Following a two-year operation that put an end to illicit drug trafficking at the Garcia Market on 344 Orange St., the city is looking for ways to prevent the illegal activity from happening again.
‘Iconic’ Forest Park grandstand gets $4 million renovation
SPRINGFIELD — When officials gathered on a beautiful sunny day at Walker Memorial Grandstand inside Forest Park on June 16, they spoke of the field’s historical greatness and its ability to make one feel like they played in the major leagues.
Armbrook Village residents team up with sophomores for oral history project
WESTFIELD — At the completion of the second year of the “Past Meets Present” project, Westfield High School 10th graders who had teamed up with residents of Armbrook Village came to the assisted living community for a wrap-up and lunch with their new senior friends.
‘No Kings’ protesters in Westfield join nationwide demonstrations
Edwin Kellogg brings a sense of history to the rally.Reminder Publishing photo by Marc St. Onge WESTFIELD — On Saturday, June 14, No Kings Westfield joined movements in the region and across the country in protests. According to organizers, the Westfield demonstration...
Wyben Parade theme for 2025: ‘Farming for America’
WESTFIELD — The Wyben Parade Committee has announced that “Farming for America” will be the theme of its 74th Annual Fourth of July parade and that the committee is adding a new event on the nation’s birthday — a family kickball game.