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Quincy Man Receives Sentence For Counterfeiting
A sentence was handed down on Wednesday for a Quincy man convicted of counterfeiting hundreds of thousands of dollars in U.S. currency. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that 34-year-old Victor Cardona pleaded guilty in October to one count of counterfeiting U.S....
Crews Respond To Two Alarm Fire In Braintree
Crews were called to the scene of a fire in Braintree. Norfolk County Control says the fire took place at 36 Hobart St. around 4 p.m. Thursday and at one point reached two alarms. Quincy, Randolph, Holbrook, and Weymouth provided mutual aid, while Boston provided...
Quincy Man Receives Sentence Following Child Pornography Conviction
A Quincy man was sentenced in federal court in Boston on Wednesday, after being found guilty for receiving and possessing child pornography. The U.S Attorney’s Office says 29-year-old Andre Tilahun was sentenced to six years in prison, as well as five years of...
Plympton Fire Department and Red Cross Giving Away Free Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
The Plympton Fire Department and Red Cross are partnering to give free smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to residents. Allie Donahue is a disaster program manager with the Red Cross. Fire Captain John Sjostedt says with senior residents in town, some...
Husband of Ana Walshe, Cohasset Mother of Three, Arraigned on Murder Charges
A Cohasset man was arraigned on charges that he murdered and dismembered his wife. Brian Walshe, 47, was in Quincy District Court, charged in connection to the death of 39-year-old Ana Walshe. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. Ana Walshe is a mother of...
Husband of Ana Walshe, Missing Cohasset Mother, Charged with Murder
Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey says the husband of a missing Cohasset mother has been charged with murder. WATD’s Christine James has this… It’s expected 47-year-old Brian Walshe will be arraigned in Quincy District Court Wednesday. State...
Rahsaan Hall Discusses the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Previews Saturday Event in Randolph
Civil rights attorney and ordained reverend, Rahsaan Hall, joined WATD to discuss the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Hall will be the keynote speaker for the 37th Annual MLK breakfast, hosted by the Brockton Area Branch of the NAACP. Tickets are still on sale...
In Plymouth The Public Communicates Support For CPC Chairman
In Plymouth, Town Manager Derek Brindisi and key town staff, including, among others, the Finance Director, the Town Clerk and the Director of Marine and Environmental Affairs, addressed the Community Preservation Committee, or CPC on the 12th, concerning...
West Bridgewater Boys Basketball Joins the Sports Exchange
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE After avenging their lone loss of the season with a 51-40 victory over Middleboro, the seniors of the West Bridgewater boys basketball team stopped by broadcast house to join the Sports Exchange. Seniors Jacob Sousa,...
Sports Exchange: Mike Slonina joins the show
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE On this week's show, we chatted with Mike Slonina, founder of A Shot For Life, about his inaugural boys soccer game and the growth of his organization. Listen to the full interview here: The Sports Exchange airs on...
After Plymouth Stabbing, Police Searching for Suspect
The Plymouth Police Department say a man is wanted in connection to a stabbing in front of a 7/11. 38-year-old Trinity Norman is wanted for Armed Assault to Murder, Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon (with Serious Injury). A 37-year-old male was stabbed last...
One Displaced In Weymouth Fire
Crews were called to the scene of a fire at a home on Commercial St. in Weymouth on Monday morning. Craig Wolfe, a Supervisor for the Red Cross Disaster Team, told WATD News that the fire spread to the roof. Wolfie says that firefighters also had to deal...
Historian Discusses King’s Ties To Local Area
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about Martin Luther King Jr.'s ties to the Boston area.
Our senior pet of the week, Daisy, is searching for her forever home
Sweet senior Daisy is 15-years-old. Her person passed away and Daisy found herself without a home at her advanced senior age. Our friends at the Scituate Animal Shelter tell us she is a good girl who loves a good walk and a cozy bed to curl up on. Daisy has a host of...
Four Alarm Fire In Holbrook Leaves One Dead
One person has died following an early morning fire in Holbrook. The state Fire Marshal’s Office says that at about 1:10 a.m. Friday crews responded to a 9-1-1 call and, upon arrival, observed smoke and flames showing from a three-story, multi-family home at 69...
A Look At Friday The 13th With Jeff Belanger
Podcast Host and Author Jeff Belanger speaks with WATD's Christine James about why Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day.
Police Search For Missing Girl
Weymouth Police are searching for a missing 17-year-old girl. Police say Rebekah Webb was last seen on December 28, 2022. She is described as a white female, 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing approximately 130-135 pounds. Police say it’s possible that she may be in the...
Cohasset Vigil for Missing Resident Held on Thursday Evening
Amid the trauma of Ana Walshe’s disappearance, the arrest of her husband, and the placement of their children in the care of the state, Cohasset’s clergy led the community in reflection Thursday night. WATD’s Charles Mathewson reports.
Plymouth CPC Chair Loses But Supports New Select Board Policy
In Plymouth, the Select Board issued a new policy last November that when the warrant closes the second week of December—all language and supporting documents must be presented in the lead up to spring Annual Town Meeting. The Community Preservation Committee, or CPC,...
Plymouth School Officials Remain Firm In Limiting Budget Reductions For Fiscal Year 2024
In Plymouth, the Select Board at their meeting on the 10th, hosted a joint session with the School Committee and the Advisory and Finance Committee to review again the proposed fiscal 2024 school budget, originally presented to the Select Board last month. School...
Sullivan Discusses COVID, Flu, and MLK Day
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID Numbers in the city, flu cases, and observances being held for Martin Luther King Day.
Challenging Conversation Series in Duxbury on January 26th
Duxbury for All, the high school, Free Library and Police Department is hosting a Challenging Conversation Series at the Duxbury Police Station on Thursday, January 26th from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.
Vigil To Be Held On Thursday For Missing Cohasset Woman
A vigil will be held in Cohasset Thursday afternoon for a missing woman. The Interfaith Prayer Vigil for 39-year-old Ana Walshe will be held at Cohasset Town Common at 4:30 p.m. Walshe was last seen early New Years Day when she was supposed to get a ride share and fly...
Vets Food Drive Thru Celebrates Two Year Anniversary
Veterans Voice Host Gregg Brasso says a special anniversary is being observed on Thursday. Brasso told WATD News that COVID protocols have remained in place. He said that many who come down are actually collecting food for other people. Brasso...
Overview Of The Ana Walshe Investigation
Investigators have concluded activities at a trash transfer station in Peabody as they continue their search for Ana Walshe, a missing mom from Cohasset. Rob Hakala discussed the case during the South Shore’s Morning News where he said it appears that...
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