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Chronic absenteeism rates see dramatic drop in Warwick
Warwick Public Schools’ rate of chronically absent students has seen a significant decrease over the past couple of years, going from 45% to 30% of students district-wide being absent, …
Winman posts 3rd quarter honors
The following Winman Middle School students have achieved honors for the third quarter: High Honors  Grade 6 Grace Aligo, Christopher Baldassi, Saydee Bence, Rileigh Burrows, Cali …
Third quarter honors posted at Vets Middle School
The following students have earned third quarter honors at Vets Middle School. Grade 6  High Honors Eden Barratt, Ava Blue, Daniel Bowser, Logan Caminero, Grayson Cardarelli, …
Pilgrim announces 3rd quarter honors
GRADE 9 HIGH HONORS  Reyana Ahern, Ethan Alves, Logan Andrade, Armina Ayriyan, Jack Bannon, Christopher Barcomb, Isaac Barros, Maddison Balanger, Aleta Boberg, Matthew Bonaminio, …
Senator Anthony P. DeLuca II
DeLuca seeks second term in Dist. 29 Senate seat
Senator Anthony P. DeLuca II, District 29 announced his candidacy for re-election this week.  A lifelong Warwick resident, DeLuca cites his service on impactful Senate Committees, including …
Here's what's happening around Warwick
Weekend Spotlight May 4, Tea for Two’s Tea Party Silent Auction Fundraiser  will be held on Sat., May 4 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 143 Ann Mary Brown Dr., …
One of the most renowned of all 20th Century jockeys made Rhode Island his home
Though it is the most famous race in the United States, not all great horses run in the Kentucky Derby. Seabiscuit only displayed his greatness at an older age. In fact, Seabiscuit lost his first 17 …
SEAL OF APPROVAL: Former president Bill Clinton points at Caprio’s shirt, which says “I survived a brain tumor. What’s your superpower?”
New name, unwavering mission for Caroline Caprio Brain Tumor Foundation
The former Caroline Caprio Scholarship and Giving Fund has officially changed their name to the Caroline Caprio Brain Tumor Foundation, though their purpose remains unchanged. The organization …
Warwick Neck May 11 fundraiser promises to be colorful
Warwick Neck Elementary School will hold its third annual Color-A-Thon fundraising event Saturday, May 11th. The event celebrates fundraising by the students, families and PTA with an outdoor …
LOOKING BACK ON THE ACT: Sandra Swift Parrino, who was one of the main writers of the Americans with Disabilities Act, tells the audience about the decade-long effort to get the bill signed into law. (Warwick Beacon photos)
OSCIL brings ADA author to Rhode Island
The Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL) headed to the Crowne Plaza Friday for their annual Independent Living Conference-  entitled “The Past, Present and Future of …
POLITICS NOT AT PLAY: Aaron Mackisey, Chief of Staff to Mayor Frank Picozzi, (l) and Ward 3 City Councilman Timothy Howe teamed up to make part of a foursome. The fourth was Col. Brad Connor.
It was a ‘par-tee’ raising funds to help kids
It was a party with the emphasis on ‘par,’ last week when more than 180 people gathered at the Oakland Beach Boys & Girls Club to test their mini-golf skills and raise money for a …
‘Crafting for Critters’ spring bazaar supports homeless animals
The 10th annual “Crafting for Critters” Spring Bazaar will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11 at the Airport Professional Park, 2348 Post Road, Warwick. Hosted by …

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Police Log 04-25-2024
STUCK WITH AN ARROW: Torrie Aceto shared these photos of the injured swan on the Johnston Sun Rise Facebook page.

UPDATE: Two swans, one arrow
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha

AG: Johnston man sentenced to life in prison for 2021 nightclub murder

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