Baseball batter hitting ball with crowd cheering at Oakdale Community Field scoreboard

Norwood Coaches Double As Rivals-July 9, 1971

Discover the story of Norwood’s co-coaches Don McPhee and Frank Wall, who balanced Little League rivalries and Legion winning streaks during a frantic stretch of local baseball in July 1971.

1960s Metropolitan Police helmet, uniform, baton, handcuffs, gloves, whistle, badge, and notebook on wooden desk

Norwood Police Chief James M. Murphy Proposes New Safety Initiatives-July 9, 1965

Discover the 1965 tactical initiatives of the Norwood Police Department, including the creation of a 15-man riot squad and proposals for walkie-talkies and police dogs to enhance town safety.

Courtroom scene with attorneys debating Norwood Airport expansion and residents protesting

Airplane Crash Costs Milton Youth $800, Judge Rules-This Day In Norwood History-July 9, 1937

Discover the legal aftermath of a 1936 aviation accident involving S. Tudor Leland, whose violation of flight instructions resulted in significant damages to an E. W. Wiggins Airways aircraft.