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Ice Hut Closes, Candidate Forums Top Local News

A new salon, which opened Tuesday on Mountain Avenue, also made headlines.

Ice Hut Seeks Buyer Ahead of Friday Closing

Springfield residents Pam and Matt Klein never imagined that they'd receive the outpouring of support that's come their way since announcing Monday that their Mountain Avenue side-business, The Ice Hut, is closing. 

Pool, Taxes, Downtown Redevelopment Dominate Candidates Forum

Democratic incumbents Mayor David Amlen and Deputy Mayor Richard Huber faced Republican challengers former Township Committeeman Jerry Fernandez and newcomer Diane Stampoulos Wednesday evening at the first of two candidate forums held this week in Springfield. 

Police: Overturned Auto Hits Utility Pole, Knocks Out Power

Springfield Police report a single-car accident late Thursday morning caused a brief power outage in the area.

Bridgewater Woman Gets 5 Years in Springfield Drug-Related Drugs

A Bridgewater woman convicted of selling lethal doses of heroin to a couple who died in Springfield in 2009 received a five-year prison sentence Friday but is free on bail pending an appeal, according to NJ.com. 

The Hair Bar Opens Tuesday On Mountain Avenue

Westfield resident Kimberly Baker has opened a new, full-service salon, The Hair Bar, at 761 Mountain Ave. in Springfield. 


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