Downtown Norwood loses its primary Washington Street retail anchor as Kline's Department Store begins liquidation, leaving 30 employees displaced and local officials working to preserve commercial vitality.
Auto Baron Ernie Boch Buys Historic 33-Acre Simoni’s Flowers Property on Route 1 for $4.48M-November 5, 1993
Auto baron Ernie Boch acquired the 33-acre Simoni's Flowers nursery site on Route 1 for $4.48 million, marking the end of a 70-year landmark business.
Denise Carroll Sparks Norwood High Field Hockey to Playoff Victory-November 5, 1992
Denise Carroll tallied a goal and an assist while Libbie Smith made four saves in goal as fifth-seeded Norwood High field hockey shut out North Attleboro 3-0 in tournament action.
John Rogers Wins 12th Norfolk Representative Seat After Knocking on 12,000 Doors-November 4, 1992
Blasting through a tough campaign with three worn-out pairs of wingtip shoes, legislative aide John Rogers defeated Joseph Pentowski to win the 12th Norfolk District representative seat.
Norwood High Football Falls to Braintree in Hard-Fought Gridiron Thriller-November 4, 1991
Despite a late-game rally led by A.J. Grant and Aaron Walkins, Norwood High's football team fell 25-20 to Braintree and former coach Gus Giardi behind Mike Ranieri's 200 rushing yards.
Norwood High School Band Wins First Place in Division at New England Scholastic Band Association Contest-November 4, 1991
Wearing their trademark blue and white cowboy outfits, the 68-member Norwood High Mustang band swept all special category awards and claimed gold at Boston University's Nickerson Field.