Springfield School Committee expresses support as Dinnall takes the helm
SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield School Committee officially welcomed incoming Superintendent Sonia Dinnall at the July 11 committee meeting.
Neal decries assassination attempt, conspiracy theories
SPRINGFIELD — In the wake of the July 13 assassination attempt on former President and current Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Richard Neal (D-Springfield) called for Americans to “ratchet down the rhetoric” and a cease the spread of conspiracy theories.
Local man to stage his own one-man play
SPRINGFIELD — When store detective Ken Harris was on the lookout for shoplifters at retailers in Springfield and Enfield, he was also taking mental notes and writing a one-man play about what he saw. The 47-year-old actor and playwright is now taking the stage, portraying all 10 characters in his comedic and dramatic production of “Foes of a Minimum Wage Guard.”
The Farmer’s House: ‘high quality’ food for ‘hard working’ Forest Park
SPRINGFIELD — A new restaurant has opened in the heart of Forest Park. The Farmer’s House at 600 Belmont St. promises “a delicious and inviting dining experience for families.”
Springfield City Council approves first step to help injured officer
SPRINGFIELD — On July 9, the City Council took the first step to provide additional funding to a seriously injured, now retired, police officer.