WALPOLE, MASS. (WHDH) - A man who spotted a barn fire earlier in the week is now talking about the tragic loss he helped prevent from getting even worse. John Cox was on his way to work Tuesday night when he saw a barn at Mor Linn Farm in Walpole was on fire.

The Walpole High School and Northeastern University star went 5.1 innings at home against the Mariners Wednesday night.

Former Northeastern player Cam Schlittler was born in Massachusetts but said he always wanted to play for the New York Yankees.

Before being promoted by the Yankees, the former Northeastern star was 2-1 in five starts at Triple A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre with a 3.80 ERA.

The agency predicted rain would fall at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour, potentially overwhelming small creeks and streams, streets, highways and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

In his MLB debut start, Walpole native and former Northeastern pitcher Cam Schlittler looked solid on the mound for the New York Yankees Wednesday.

Plans for eight new rural homes in Walpole St Peter have been turned down after fears over loss of green space.

A Walpole businessperson receiving national recognition is encouraging young people to “learn hard and fast” in order to make their dreams a reality. Matthew Nahdee, a member of the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors, was announced as one of Canada’s trailblazers in the 2025 Business Elite 40 Under 40 awards.