The Enterprise Newspaper

The Enterprise FRAMINGHAM -- Coming into the Oliver Ames High volleyball team's Division 2 state tournament semifinal matchup, the Tigers had already made history before they even stepped on the court.

The Enterprise BROCKTON — Throw out the numbers. By that, we mean: seeding, senior head-count and temperature.

Eric McHugh The Patriot Ledger The Holbrook/Avon co-op high school football team, which has battled declining participation numbers all season, has opted to end its season prematurely.

“Beauty is not parallel, it's not one size fits all. If people want to enhance their beauty to feel better about their selves, I 100% support it. We only have one life to live,” Resende said.

The Enterprise BROCKTON — The Brockton City Council passed new laws against camping and loitering Tuesday.

Marie Antoinette Ruggia - 95 (11/7/29) died peacefully in her sleep on 11/08/24 after 8 years at Autumn Lake Nursing Home in Ocean View, NJ, one day after her 95th birthday. Born in Dorchester, Mass., the youngest of 6 children. She was a lifelong resident of Brockton, Mass after having moved there in 1962 with her husband and three of her four children. She was a homemaker, a part-time secretary, a consummate singer who sang professionally at restaurants, and lounges in and around the Brockton area. Marie was also the church soloist at St. Colman's church on the east side of town for 38 years. The locals looked forward to hearing her sing “O Holy Night” at every Christmas Eve mass. Survivors include her 3 children Karen Lynch (Kieran, deceased); Dana; and Michael (Seia); & her daughter-in-law Jean (Joseph Jr., deceased); 8 grandchildren & 5 great-grandchildren.

Clarence A. Whitney, Jr., 95, of Plymouth, MA died peacefully and with his family by his bedside at his home on November 10, 2024 following a brief illness.