A second teen has died as a result of a stolen car pursuit that ended in a crash in Abington. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that a 16-year-old female died Thursday from her injuries. Her name has not been released. Authorities say that on Wednesday morning around 7:45, an Abington police officer spotted […]
An outdoor water ban is in effect for Abington and Rockland. The Abington and Rockland Joint Water Works says that the Massachusetts EPA issued a water supply emergency declaration on Friday because of low levels in water supply reservoirs. All outdoor watering is prohibited including the watering and irrigation of lawns and gardens, the filling […]
Officials have released the name of the teen killed in a crash Wednesday morning. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office has identified the deceased driver as 17-year-old Sebastian Hamilton. The crash took place shortly before 8 a.m. when Abington Police observed a Hyundai Santa Fe that had previously been reported stolen. They attempted to make […]
Abington Police are searching for a missing teen girl. Makaila Jordan was last seen at around 10 p.m. Sunday in the area of Trucchi’s. She is described as being approximately 5 foot 1 with straight brown hair, which is often worn in a bun, and hazel eyes with a nose piercing on the left side […]
Abington Police are asking residents in the Green St. area to please check their cars. They say home surveillance video captured 2 people who are suspected of breaking into cars around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday. The video can be viewed here. Black Bear Captured In Bourne
Abington’s Annual Town Election is set for Saturday. There is only one contested race on the ballot and that’s for Abington Selectboard. There are 2 seats open on the board and three candidates running for the 3-year term. They are William Cormier Junior, Daniel Eddy Junior, and Wendy Happel. No incumbents are running. The polls […]
An Abington man is facing charges after police say he was caught pouring gasoline on the Police Chief’s Cruiser. Police say that at approximately 9 a.m. Friday a Lieutenant noticed a male pouring gasoline on the cruiser which was in a marked spot designated for the Chief at police headquarters. The suspect, later identified as […]
For the first time, you, the fans have a chance to make your voice heard in the race for the 2025 Bill Wilhelm Award. Earlier this month, 10 semifinalists were announced for the 4th annual crown as the South Shore’s Most Outstanding Player. Now, you can cast your vote for which of the 10 is […]
This Sunday, 95.9 WATD announced the semifinalists for the 2025 Bill Wilhelm Award, recognizing the most outstanding high school football player on the South Shore. Announced during the Sports Exchange, airing every Sunday at 5 p.m., 10 student athletes from the area were included in the list of potential winners of the award’s second presentation. […]
Opening week of the 2025 high school football season is here, and it promises to be another successful campaign for the South Shore. The area returns tons of talent, with perennial powers reloading and a number of teams looking to surprise this fall. Deep playoff runs and Super Bowl appearances have been commonplace for local […]