It’s been a busy year for Peabody with plenty to report on. From the realm of contentious municipal meetings to the moments where community support shows its strength, Peabody Weekly News was there to capture the story's most important to the city. Here are the five most captivating stories from 2024, as decided by you, the reader. Peabody and Lynn at a crossroads A … [Read more...] about Top 3 Peabody stories of 2024
Freddy Espinal
Freddy is ‘forever in our hearts’
The Peabody/Saugus and Marblehead/Swampscott wrestling teams opened their dual-meet seasons Wednesday, Dec. 18 in front of a packed gymnasium at Peabody High. While Peabody/Saugus (1-0) came away with a 47-30 win, the night wasn’t about winning or losing; it was about celebrating the life of Freddy Espinal, a Peabody up-and-coming wrestler who was only 17 when he died … [Read more...] about Freddy is ‘forever in our hearts’
High school student’s death stuns community
Freddy Espinal, a junior at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, died Sunday, Sept. 22 due to a medical emergency suffered during a wrestling practice, Principal Brooke Randall stated in an email to the school community. Espinal attended Welch Elementary School and Higgins Middle School prior to enrolling at PVMHS. He was a member of Red Roots Wrestling Club in North … [Read more...] about High school student’s death stuns community