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Springfield Cuts Ribbon on 'Field of Dreams'

After a false start at the hands of Mother Nature last Thursday evening, the Springfield community finally had a chance to celebrate the ribbon cutting at its new athletic complex at Jonathan Dayton High School. 

CVS Shoplifter's Loaded Pockets Hamper Escape, Police Say

A CVS shoplifter was located Friday night in an adjacent parking lot nearly with his pants down as he attempted to transfer stolen shampoos, conditioners and soap from his pockets to a parked car, police said.

Dayton Football Blasts Bound Brook for First Win

The Jonathan Dayton High School football team took on Bound Brook under the lights Friday night on the new turf field and scored the team's first win of the season, with the Bulldogs besting the Crusaders 55-28.

Garbage Truck Fire on Caldwell Place Extinguished

A garbage truck fire that began before noon Wednesday on Caldwell Place was extinguished by Engine 4 (Tour 1), according to the Springfield Fire Department.

Speedy Mart Sells $10K Winning Mega Millions Ticket

While no one won the top prize in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing, a ticket redeemable for $10,000 was sold at the Welsh Farms Speedy Mart located at 160 Mountain Ave.

Springfield Woman's Son Stole $170K From Her IRA, Prosecutor Says

A Springfield widow's son siphoned more than $170,000 from her individual retirement account over the course of about seven years, Acting Union County Prosecutor Grace H. Park announced Tuesday.