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The Morning Show: Wed., July 12, 2023
It's Wednesday and it's time to chat with our friends. At 7:11 Stephen Halko Sheehan and John Camp join us in-studio to talk about the Marshfield Community Rib Cook-Off, scheduled for Saturday, September 9th from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Marshfield Fairgrounds....
The Morning Show: Thurs., July 13, 2023
It's 6:56, time to get up and take a hike. We head out on our South Shore Walk of the Week with John Galluzzo every Thursday at this time! Lea Filson, the President & CEO of See Plymouth, joins us to talk about all the great events that are happening in our own...
The Morning Show: Fri., July 14, 2023
Friday, she's here once again. And once again we chat with Attorney Mark Stiles of Stiles Law for his Feel Good Friday segment at 9:11! stiles-law.com
Jurors to Resume Deliberations Monday in Trial for Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Weymouth Police Officer, Innocent Bystander
Jurors in the trial for a man accused of fatally shooting a Weymouth Police Officer and an innocent bystander continue their deliberations. Emanuel Lopes is charged with the murders of Sergeant Michael Chesna and 77-year-old Vera Adams in July of 2018. Jury...
State AG Declares Cohasset Waterways Law Impacting Scituate Invalid
A decision from the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office declares that a Cohasset by law that impacts Scituate's waterways is invalid. Scituate Select Board Chair Maura Curran tells Christine James this is important because the Select Board and other town...
Plymouth CPC Hosts Open Forum
In Plymouth, the Community Preservation Committee, or CPC, on June 29th, hosts its annual open forum for public input—an opportunity for residents to suggest changes and additions on the application process for CPA funds for the coming year. But instead, the focus...
Two Injured In Brockton Shooting
Two people were injured following a shooting in Brockton. Brockton Police say that shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday, officers responded to 124 Battles St., where two males were injured in a shooting. The victims were treated at the scene by firefighters and EMS then...
Convention Center In Plymouth Looking Like A Possibility
In Plymouth, a discussion about the possibility of a convention center in the area—the focus of See Plymouth and the Plymouth Foundation’s second, day-long public forum on June 28th. CSL, a firm that helps communities evaluate the feasibility of any event facility...
Man Facing Charges After Car Crashes Into Hanover Home
A man is facing charges after his car crashed into a Hanover home. Fire officials say that shortly after 3 a.m. Thursday, they were called to the scene of a car into a house on the 400 block of Circuit St. The driver, later identified as John Paulicelli, was...
Mass Wildlife Confirms Bear Was Involved In Route 3 Crash
An update on that story regarding a bear that was struck by a vehicle in Plymouth Wednesday morning. As we reported, Massachusetts State Police told WATD News that shortly after 7:15 a.m. they received a report from a driver who said they struck a bear on Route 3 near...
Downed Power Lines Lead To Road Closure In Hanover
Downed power lines have led to a road closure in Hanover. Fire officials say they were dispatched to 1136 Main St. with a box truck that took multiple utility lines down. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area.
Mass Wildlife Confirms Bear Not Struck on Route 3
WATD reached out to Mass Wildlife after reports of a driver who struck a bear on the northbound side of Route 3 near Clark Road on Wednesday morning. The bear apparently went into the median, MSP arrived at the scene and could not locate the bear at that location....
Sullivan Discusses Brockton Hospital, Upcoming Groundbreaking, Summer Programs
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan discusses the status of Brockton Hospital, an upcoming groundbreaking for a Public Safety Complex, and summer programs in the city.
David Polanski Performs Patriotic Set At Adams Center
The advertising said jazz trumpeter David Polansky would play patriotic songs the day after Independence Day in Kingston's Adams Center. WATD’s Charles Mathewson was there and says Polansky did, sorta.
Norfolk Sheriff’s Department Invests In Drone Program
The Norfolk County Sheriff's department has invested in a sophisticated "Mobile Drone Command Center." Norfolk Sheriff Patrick McDermott tells Christine James this was also done without using taxpayer money. McDermott says the drones help them observe situations...
Bear Struck On Route 3 In Plymouth
A bear was struck on Route 3 Wednesday morning. Massachusetts State Police tell WATD News that shortly after 7:15 a.m. they received a report from a driver who said they struck a bear near Clark Rd. in Plymouth. The bear apparently went into the median. Cruisers...
FULL EPISODE: Rox Talk (July 3, 2023)
On this week's episode of Rox Talk, host Quinn Kelly and Brockton Rox Director of Broadcasting Brett Chaves discuss where things stand at the midway point of the season. With the Rox battling injuries, departures, and an ever-compacting schedule, we discuss how a...
Notre Dame Academy Girls Lacrosse Joins the Sports Exchange
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE After capturing a second straight Division 2 state title amidst and undefeated season, Anna Claire, Alexa Kenney, and Summer Foraste of Notre Dame Academy girls lacrosse join the Sports Exchange. We discuss where the...
Two Weymouth Firefighters Injured In Two Alarm Fire
Two firefighters were injured responding to a two alarm fire in Weymouth. Fire officials tell WATD News that shortly after midnight on Wednesday they received a report of a fire at 21 School St. with the fire reaching two alarms at one point. The residents of the home...
A Historical Look At July 4th Observances
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about Independence Day observances and how one Founding Father thought it should be on another date.
Missing Stoughton Woman Found Safe
A missing Stoughton woman has been found. A search has been ongoing for 31-year-old Emma Tetewsky since she was reported missing on June 26. Easton Police Chief Keith Boone and Easton Fire Chief Justin Alexander and Stoughton Police Chief Donna McNamara say that at...
Forbes House Hosts Frederick Douglass Reading
The Forbes House Museum in Milton held a community reading of Frederick Douglass's "What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?" https://youtu.be/mNH_H_3DHoo
Humaflock Returns to the South River
It was quite the sight in Humarock, with hundreds of people boarding floats and inflatable tubes for the return of an annual tradition. The worst-kept secret in town, the “Humaflock,” includes a leisurely ride on the South River. “I was a beautiful mermaid today,”...
Piping Plovers Appear On Plymouth Beach
The Town of Plymouth is reporting another Piping Plover nest at one of their beaches. Town Manager Derek Brindisi tells WATD News that this won’t significantly limit beach access. This could lead to even stiffer penalties for those who use illegal...
Gary the cat is ready for a new cat tree in a new home!
Don't ask our friends at the Scituate Animal Shelter about Gary. If you do, they will spend roughly three hours telling you about the greatest cat who ever lived. A cat who everyone loves. That is Gary. He is everything a cat should be. He is handsome, lovable, and a...
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