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What to know about Jaloni Cambridge, Ohio State's star in March Madness
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (176+ words) Jaloni Cambridge and the third-seeded Ohio State women's basketball team start their NCAA Tournament with a first-round matchup against 14th-seeded Howard Bison on March 21. The Buckeyes entered March Madness with a 26-7 record after finishing fifth in the Big Ten. Here's…...
Springfield's Bunn Commercial acquired by Chicago company
1+ week, 2+ day ago (149+ words) SPRINGFIELD -- A Chicago-based foodservice equipment company has completed the acquisition of one of Springfield's oldest companies. Ali Group announced March 12 has taken control of the privately-held Bunn Commercial, LP, which has been helmed by five generations of the Bunn family....
Despite its name, highly rated Springfield restaurant is closing
1+ week, 2+ day ago (92+ words) UGLY Restaurant, a popular Springfield spot for Turkish and Mediterranean food, is closing its doors March 31. Despite its name, highly rated Springfield restaurant is closing SPRINGFIELD " A bar and grill is closing at the end of the month on Springfield's…...
New Bedford Election Commission needs new member after resignation
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (296+ words) NEW BEDFORD " Election Commissioner Donald R. Gaudette Jr. has resigned from the New Bedford Election Commission, and Mayor Jon Mitchell has stated he intends to nominate a Democrat to fill the seat. The four-member commission is supposed to be politically balanced…...
New food truck coming to Springfield. See what's on the menu
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (334+ words) SPRINGFIELD " A new food truck is rolling in to town this spring. Husband-wife duo Richard and Krista Kinison plan on opening Rumble Road Kitchen. An expected opening date for the food truck is slated on April 1. The Kinison's bring 15 years…...
Somerville eastern Mediterranean restaurant is one of best in the US
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (519+ words) Sarma, Somerville's iconic hot spot for savory Eastern Mediterranean food, has gained local recognition and accolades with its eight-time James Beard-nominated co-owner and chef Cassie Piuma. But this week, it's making national headlines. According to USA Today's 2026 Restaurants of the…...
Waterfront Springfield home sells for more than $1.6M in December
2+ mon, 10+ hour ago (453+ words) SPRINGFIELD " A Lake Springfield house with over 700 feet of manicured shoreline sold in December of last year, capping out 2025 as both the most expensive home sold last month, but also last year. Sangamon County is known for its affordable housing…...
Springfield-area Mexican restaurant closing its doors in October
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (245+ words) SPRINGFIELD " There will soon be one less spot to get Mexican food from in the Springfield area. Ma's Sabores, a family-style Mexican restaurant at 321 N. Main St. in Chatham, has been open since 2022, serving casual street food fare. Owned and operated…...
Feast of the Blessed Sacrament gets underway in New Bedford: Food, bands, folk dancing
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (543+ words) NEW BEDFORD " The city's North End was alive with joy and tradition on Thursday, July 31, as the city officially opened the 109th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, the largest Portuguese feast in the world." This iconic celebration unites the local community…...
Cleanup of Dodge County train derailment continued into the weekend, containing leaking cars and monitoring air quality
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (149+ words) LOWELL " A weekend update on the Dodge County train derailment gave progress on cleanup and air quality. A Canadian Pacific Train derailed in the town of Lowell just after 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, between Maiden Lane Road and the village of Reeseville....