Tagged: Whitman

Whitman Police Investigating After Car Thefts From Dealership

September 29th, 2023 | Whitman

Whitman Police are investigating after cars were stolen from a local dealership. Chief Timothy Hanlon says shortly after 4 a.m. Thursday Brockton Police told them about an investigation into a crash involving a white Ford Explorer on Crescent St. An initial investigation determined that the car involved had been stolen from a dealership on Temple […]

Hornstra Farms Purchases Peaceful Meadows

August 30th, 2023 | Whitman

It was announced on Tuesday that John Hornstra, of Hornstra Farms in Norwell, purchased Peaceful Meadows in Whitman.   The winning bid was $1.75 million but Hornstra told the South Shore’s Morning News that won’t be the last of the expenses.   Hornstra says it will also be a while until it is fully operational. […]

Peaceful Meadows Closing Down Whitman Location

July 10th, 2023 | Whitman

Peaceful Meadows in Whitman is closing. JJManning Auctioneers announced on their Facebook page that the family is voluntarily selling after 61 years. They say there are four auction properties selling individually: the Ice Cream Shop including the Real Estate and the business; over 50 acres of agricultural land; a single family home across the street; […]

Whitman Woman Pleads Guilty To Killing Of Daughter

June 2nd, 2023 | Whitman

A Whitman woman, Shaniqua Leonard, indicted for killing her two-and-a-half year old daughter, Lyric Farrell, changed her plea to guilty in Plymouth Superior Court on Wednesday. WATD’s Charles Mathewson was in the courtroom and files this report.

Pedestrian Struck By Train In Whitman

May 31st, 2023 | Whitman

An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was struck by a commuter rail train in Whitman. MBTA Transit Police say that at around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday a female, between 16 to 19 years old, intentionally entered the right of way approximately 1,000 yards south of Whitman Station and was struck by an outbound MBTA commuter […]

Police Find Owner Of Marine Corps Ring

May 31st, 2023 | Whitman

An update to a story we reported regarding a Marine Corps ring. Whitman Police say the ring was found on Monday in the Town Park during the Memorial Day Parade. Police now say that Lt. Dan Connolly reached out to a local recruiter who was able to identify a local Marine who was in the […]

Marine Corps Ring Found In Whitman

May 30th, 2023 | Whitman

Whitman Police are trying to find the owner of a Marine Corps ring. Police say the ring was found on Monday during the Memorial Day Parade in the Town Park. Anyone with information is being asked to call Whitman Police at 781-447-1212.

Search Continues For Missing Hanson Teen

May 24th, 2023 | Whitman

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in the search for a missing teen from Hanson. Whitman Police say 13-year-old Kie McCormack ran away from New Bedford on May 16 and has not been found. Police say she has ties in Hanson, Whitman and surrounding towns. Anyone with information is being asked to contact the […]

Whitman-Hanson Baseball Joins the Sports Exchange

May 15th, 2023 | Whitman

Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE Currently ranked #6 in Division 2, the Whitman-Hanson baseball team is in great shape as eyes across the Commonwealth turn towards the playoffs. The Panthers are 11-3 thus far on the season under first year head coach Matt Henriksen. After a disappointing campaign last season, Whitman-Hanson […]

Winter’s Winners: Norwell Remains Atop Rankings

February 8th, 2023 | Whitman

It’s time for Week 2 of our Winter Winners list; a ranking of the top all-around athletic programs on the South Shore. Norwell sat as the area’s top school based on last week’s Power Rankings. Could the Clippers maintain their position in Week 2? Did new schools rise up the ranks this week? Find out […]