Sunday, February 17, 2013
A look at some of the region's top headlines from the past week.
Norton: Driver in Route 123 Accident Pronounced Dead William Lozeau, of Norton, was pronounced dead at Sturdy Memorial Hospital Tuesday following an accident on Route 123. The 50-year-old W. Main Street resident hit a town plow truck head on near St. Mary's Church. The driver of the plow, Rhode Island resident George Guptill, was travelling in the eastbound lane when Lozeau came from the opposite direction into that lane. The accident caused the road to be closed for an hour and a half. The cause of the collision is under investigation. To read more click here. Attleboro: Councilor Rips City’s Handling of Storm Attleboro Ward 4 City Councilor Jonathan Weydt said there were numerous “issues” with what happened in his ward during and after…
Sunday, February 10, 2013
A look at some of the top stories in the region
Survivors of Foxborough Sexual Abuse Case Courageously Call on Town for Help, Support Four men, each survivors of William E. Sheehan’s alleged sexual abuse crimes in Foxborough over 30 years ago, courageously came forward Tuesday to call upon the town’s Board of Selectmen to take ownership of the past and find the answers to so many questions regarding the alleged assaults of nearly 30 children. “Many questions unanswered haunt not only the survivors of Sheehan but the soul of the town of Foxborough,” said Rev. Bill Dudley, pastor of Union Church of South Foxborough. … “Foxborough must purge our soul of this terrible chapter in our history and make our message crystal clear: Children are loved and valued in Foxborough and we will spare no …
Sunday, February 3, 2013
A look at the top headlines around the area.
Mansfield's Robinson Principal Kristenson Announces Retirement Mansfield School superintendent Brenda Hodges and the entire School Committee said a heartfelt goodbye to retiring Robinson principal Kate Kristenson. “It has been a privilege to work with professionals at both schools,” she said. “I would to send a special thank you to the parents for your support and trust.” Kristenson has been working for the Mansfield school system for more than 35 years. She started her career in 1976 in a variety of different roles. She is retiring from her position as principal for the Robinson School, but has also been the principal for the Jordan Jackson school. “Being part of the Mansfield school community has been very rewarding,” she said in a …
Sunday, January 27, 2013
A look at the top headlines in the region.
Mansfield Family Receives National Attention After Photo Goes Viral When the children of Mansfield resident Ryan Cordell asked if they could get a new puppy on the condition that a picture of them on Facebook asking for one got a million likes, he didn’t expect that it would only take 13 hours to reach that goal. The photo, which says “Hi world, we want a puppy! Our dad said we could get one of we get 1 million likes!” has been liked almost 1.7 million times on Facebook as of the evening of January 18. The popularity of the photo has turned the story into an internet sensation and has even caught the attention of the national media. Waxy O’Connor’s Liquor License Suspended 16 Days for 4th Violation Despite four liquor license …
Sunday, January 20, 2013
A look at some of the top headlines in the region.
Stoughton: Four Arrested After Brawl Breaks Out at Stoughton Baby Shower A baby shower at Club Luis de Camoes on Porter Street in Stoughton the evening of Saturday, Jan. 12 turned into a full-fledged brawl that took 20 police officers nearly an hour to quell. Four from Brockton ended up getting arrested, including one juvenile. Nearly 200 people, including children, were at the baby shower, which started at 9 p.m. A fight, which quickly escalated, broke out a little after 11:30 p.m. Stoughton Police responded, but needed assistance from three other local police departments as well as the State Police and Norfolk County Sheriff's Office to quell the brawl. The three adult men pleaded not guilty to charges at Stoughton District Court on …
Sunday, January 13, 2013
In this week's Regional Roundup, a new Japanese Steakhouse is coming to Foxborough, a TD Bank in Eason is robbed for the third time in three months, and Norton gets a new superintendent
Patriot Place Adds High-End Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse to Restaurant Mix Patriot Place continued its recent boom in business by adding a high-end Japanese hibachi steakhouse to its restaurant mix. Saga Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar is coming to Foxborough, expected to open this summer after the town’s Board of Selectmen unanimously approved all licenses and applications at Tuesday’s meeting. The restaurant will be located at 295 Patriot Pl., next to Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill, across from Red Robin and near the Renaissance Hotel. The 7,857 sq ft. vacant space will feature a dining room, lounge bar, sushi bar, kitchen and restrooms. There will also be a 662 sq ft. outdoor patio area that seats 32. Inside, the hibachi dining …
Sunday, December 23, 2012
News from around the region.
Suspect Charged in Armed Robbery at Norwood Convenient Store Norwood Police have arrested a suspect in the armed robbery that took place in Norwood Center last Thursday. According to a Norwood Police statement, Joshua Johnson, 26, of 196 Fairmount Avenue Apt. 9 in Hyde Park, confessed to committing the robbery at the Norwood News Convenient Store after being arrested on an active warrant issued out of Suffolk Superior Court in Boston for an armed robbery and an additional charge of Heroin possession. Read more on this story here... *** VIDEO: Krafts to Donate $25K to Newtown; Patriots Remember Victims New England Patriots President Jonathan Kraft told 98.5 The Sports Hub Sunday the Kraft family and Kraft Group will be donating $25,000 to …
Sunday, December 16, 2012
A look at the top headlines around the area for the week of Dec. 9, 2012.
Rep. Winslow Delivers Fluff and Top 10 List to Save Local Aid When Governor Deval Patrick announced his plan to cut local aid as part of an effort to close a projected $540 million budget deficit, State Representative Dan Winslow (Norfolk-R) was quick to suggest that the governor go after the “fluff” before going after local aid. Read more by clicking here. *** Child Porn Suspect Accused of Sending Video to Undercover Police The suspect in this week's child pornography arrest has been accused of sending underage explicit videos to an undercover state trooper. The arrest was the culmination of an investigation from last month, according to the Sun Chronicle. William Koury, 30, or 19 Erick Rd. was arrested on Wednesday and charged with …
Saturday, December 1, 2012
A smattering of news from around the region.
Parents Say Kraft 'Partly to Blame' for Death of Two Women in 2008 Crash The family of a young woman killed in a 2008 car crash following a Country Music Festival concert at Gillette Stadium has filed a lawsuit against New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, claiming he is "partly responsible" for the tragedy. Dedham Police Looking for Masked Suspect in Family Dollar Robbery Dedham police are on the lookout for a masked male party suspected of robbing the Family Dollar Store on Bussey Street Sunday night. Former Wrentham Co-Op Employee Charged With Taking Over $100,000 From Bank Former Wrentham Co-operative employee Debra S. Antonitis was charged with three counts of mail fraud and one count of wire mail. A North Attleboro woman has been…
Sunday, November 18, 2012
A look at the top headlines around the area for the week of Nov. 11, 2012.
King Philip Fundraiser Sticks Principal to the Wall When King Philip High School student Megan Conner discovered a school fundraiser where a teacher was taped to a wall, she knew she had to bring the idea to KP. The fundraiser, called ‘”Stuck for a Buck,” had students tape King Philip Principal Lisa Oliveira to the wall of the KP cafeteria during the four lunch periods. Standing on a chair while being taped to the wall, the goal was to get Oliveira stuck to the wall so she would stay up when the chair was removed at the end of lunch. Click here to read more. *** Norwood Man Arrested for Distribution of Adderall in Home Depot Parking Lot Undercover Boston Police arrested a Norwood man for allegedly distributing prescription medication in …
jayh
2:02 pm on Monday, January 14, 2013
Honestly Attleboro? Everyone does as much as they can. These things are horrible and we all hope they don't happen. However, there is no way to guarantee safety! more ›