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TIC Invites Public To Recorded Performance Of Their Upcoming Play
by Dan McCready | Apr 19, 2024 | News
The Talking Information Center is inviting the public to come down to a recorded performance of their next radio play on Tuesday night. Communications Director Elizabeth Collins tells WATD News that the show features an amazing cast and crew. Seating is...
Vets Drive Thru Gets Donation As Veterans Voice Celebrates 10th Anniversary
by Dan McCready | Apr 19, 2024 | News
Veterans Voice Radio celebrated their 10th Anniversary on WATD Thursday night and Jennie Babcock, Co-chair of the Plymouth County Suicide Prevention Coalition, was on hand for a special announcement. Veterans Voice Host Gregg Brasso read a letter from the...
Cruz Discusses Special Hockey International Event
by Dan McCready | Apr 18, 2024 | News
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about the upcoming Special Hockey International in Rockland.
Norfolk County Sheriff Discusses HOPE Program
by Christine James | Apr 18, 2024 | News
Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott speaks with WATD's Christine James about their Heroin and Opioid Prevention Education Program or HOPE Center.
Scenes From The April 2024 Food Drive Thru
by Dan McCready | Apr 18, 2024 | News
Cars were lined up all the way down Enterprise Dr. in Marshfield on Thursday April 11, 2024 for the Veterans Food Drive Thru. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPOJpvBqmO4
Dump Truck Roll Over Causes Traffic Jam On Route 3
by Dan McCready | Apr 18, 2024 | News
Crews were called to the scene of dump truck crash in Weymouth. Massachusetts State Police say that at 9:40 a.m. Thursday the Norwell Barracks responded to reports of a dump truck rolled over onto its side on Route 3 North. The crash caused a large amount of debris to...
Early Morning Armed Robbery At Norwell Store
by Dan McCready | Apr 17, 2024 | News
An investigation is underway following an early morning armed robbery at a Norwell Store. Norwell Police say that at 4:17 a.m. Wednesday they responded to the 7-Eleven at 95 Washington St. for a report of an armed robbery. The police were told that three males entered...
Marshfield Community Media To Hold Golf Fundraiser
by Christine James | Apr 17, 2024 | News
Jonathan Grabowski, Executive Director of Marshfield Community Media, speaks with WATD's Christine James about their upcoming "Tee Up to Gear Up" fundraiser.
Norwell Police Investigating Crash On Main St.
by Dan McCready | Apr 17, 2024 | News
A vehicle is being sought following a crash in Norwell. Norwell Police say that at 7:21 a.m Wednesday, officers responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Main St. in the area of May Elm Ln. and Winter St. The crash took place when an unknown vehicle was...
WATD Hosts Forum For Marshfield Select Board Race
by Christine James | Apr 17, 2024 | News
WATD held a political forum on Tuesday night focusing on the race for Marshfield Select Board with incumbent James Kilcoyne and challenger Eric Kelley. Moderator and WATD News Anchor Christine James, was joined by Jonathan Grabowski from Marshfield Community Media....
Over Nine thousand Plymouth Voters Set to Vote by Mail for May 18th Town Election
by Bobbi Clark | Apr 17, 2024 | News
In Plymouth, over nine thousand people have requested vote by mail ballots, and in-person early voting begins on May 9th…this, in the lead-up to the town election on May 18th. WATD's Bobbi Clark has more… Town Clerk Kelly McElreath says there were many voters…...
Hanover Girls Lacrosse Starts Hot in League Title Pursuit
by Quinn Kelly | Apr 15, 2024 | News, Sports News
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE After romping through the first two legs of the Division 3 tournament, the Hanover girls lacrosse team bowed out in a high-scoring loss to Medfield in the Elite Eight. It was a disappointing end to a successful...
A Look At The History Behind Patriots’ Day
by Dan McCready | Apr 15, 2024 | News
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the history behind the Patriots' Day Holiday.
Boston Police Search For Missing Plymouth Teen
by Dan McCready | Apr 15, 2024 | News
A search is underway for a missing teen from Plymouth. Boston Police say 17-Year-Old Hakim Boyles was last seen at about 5 a.m., on April 2 in the area of 50 Park St. in Dorchester. Police say Boyles suffers from autism and is described as a black male, about 5 feet 6...
Political Forum Live on WATD for Marshfield Select Board This Tuesday
by Mariel Reed | Apr 14, 2024 | Election News, News
Join us Tuesday night for a WATD political forum from 7 to 8 pm. This race is for the Marshfield Select Board. Incumbent Select Board Member James Kilcoyne is facing a challenge from Eric Kelley. Moderator Christine James, will be joined by Reporter Charles...
Child Rescued From Whitman Chimney
by Dan McCready | Apr 11, 2024 | News
A Whitman child was rescued after being trapped in a chimney. Fire Chief Timothy Clancy says that crews responded to an incident at 143 Harvard St. shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday after receiving a 911 call for a 10-year-old child that had climbed out a second floor...
Plymouth Wraps Up Town Meeting After 2nd Night
by Dan McCready | Apr 9, 2024 | News
Plymouth Town Moderator Steven Triffletti gives WATD's Dan McCready a recap of Town Meeting.
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