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Does Ed Perry See His Shadow On Groundhog Day?
Ed Perry makes his post-Groundhog Day prognostication. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ats42tBtjM
Man In Custody Following Police Chase In Wareham
A Wareham man is facing charges following a police chase. Wareham Police say that shortly before 5 p.m. Friday an officer attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop with a white sedan on Minot Ave. The driver, identified as 35-year-old Lovell Johnson, allegedly failed...
Ye Olde WATD Ruler Takes Snow Measurement For February 3
Snow fell on the South Shore on February 3, 2025 so Dan McCready headed outside once again to take a measurement with Ye Olde WATD Ruler. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmptDFj-RKo
Brockton Homeless Center To Open
The new Smith Family Housing Resource Center and Yawkey Hall has opened in Brockton to serve the homeless. WATD's Tom Gorman explains. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWCz48pa7mY
Search Underway For Missing Wareham Man
A search is underway for a missing Wareham man. Wareham Police say 64-year-old William MacMillan was last seen on Tuesday. He’s described as a white male with grey hair and green eyes. His vehicle, a tan 2017 Lexus RX with Massachusetts registration 3ACW11, was last...
A Delicious Fun-draiser Helps Local Charities
Marshfield Community Rib Cook Off organizers President Stephen Halko-Sheehan and Vice President Robert Kjellman speak with WATD's Christine James about this year's upcoming event on September 5th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVdPeyo7Ufc
Brockton Mayor Discusses Bird Flu, Grant Freeze, Rox Baseball
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about avian flu cases, potential impacts of the federal grant freeze, and the return of Rox baseball to the City of Champions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x2a2YrMLhw
D.C. Collision Crash Update with CBS Pentagon Reporter Eleanor Watson
The South Shore's Morning News checked in with CBS Pentagon Reporter Eleanor Watson about this week's collision crash in Washington D.C., involving an American Airlines flight and a military helicopter. Listen in for updates from the area:
Braintree Man Pleads Guilty To Fentanyl Conspiracy Charges
A guilty plea was entered by a Braintree man charged with a fentanyl conspiracy charge. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that an investigation began in 2019 that identified 32-year-old Jonathan Melendez Decatro, a/k/a “Jacha,” as the leader of a large-scale fentanyl...
Muratore Appointed To Assisted Living Commission
Former State Rep. Mathew Muratore speaks with WATD's Christine James about his appointment to the newly formed “Commonwealth State Assisted Living Residences Commission.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nrvYR8pcLM
Dead Birds Remain At Billington Sea Pond In Plymouth
A large group of dead birds was found last week at Billington Sea Pond in Plymouth and many of those birds still remain. Town Manager Derek Brindisi tells WATD News that they are collecting deceased fowl in other areas. Brindisi says that while he...
Fernandes Undertakes Listening Tour
State Sen. Dylan Fernandes speaks with WATD's Christine James about his listening tour and other issues in the district. https://youtu.be/47K_jB_h8mg
Maine Earthquake Felt On South Shore
There was certainly some shaking going on in parts of the South Shore and New England on Monday. WATD’s Dan McCready explains. https://youtu.be/-OY_AOAtW4A
Health Issue Involved In Use Of Styrofoam Takeout Containers
In Plymouth, whenever anything is brought to the attention of the Board of Health that has a potential public health issue involved, the Board reviews the matter to determine what can be done. The use of polystyrene or Styrofoam takeout containers is one of those...
South Shore Vo-Tech School Project Approved
Voters in nine South Shore towns overwhelmingly approved a plan to build a new South Shore Regional Technical School during a special ballot election on Saturday. There were 6,634 in favor and 1,904 opposed. The approval clears the way for the new 900 student school...
Crews Put Down Fire In Braintree
Crews were called to the scene of a fire in Braintree Friday morning. Fire Chief Frederick Viola tells WATD News that home at 316 Franklin St. sustained significant damage. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire remains under investigation....
Jury Acquits New England Patriots Safety Jabrill Peppers In Assault And Battery Trial
A jury acquitted New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers on Friday in his assault and battery trial. Peppers finished testifying earlier Friday by denying he choked or shoved his accuser. Peppers, who first took the witness stand on Thursday, had been on trial...
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