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A legacy of CEOs: From Left to Right former President & CEO Jo-Ann Schofield (departed MENTOR Rhode Island 2023), new President & CEO Jeanine Achin, and former President & CEO Arlene McNulty (departed 2014)
From CEO to Spectator, the view is just fine
One morning in 2006, I walked into my office at MENTOR Rhode Island to find a voicemail from then CEO Arlene McNulty. She was in the middle of watching an episode of Dancing with the Stars when she … more
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Spring display
The ornamental flowering trees on West Shore Road, albeit too brief if the winds kick up, have put the bloom on Conimicut Village. It won’t be look before the village association follows up … more
Spay and neuter clinic wins $30K grant to help pet owners with vet costs
The Potter Spay and Neuter Clinic in Warwick is among nearly two dozen animal welfare programs across the state that is sharing $530,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation. The funding will … more
LOOKING FOR EVIDENCE: Warwick patrol officers paced the parking lot of Electronic Alarm Systems, Inc., scanning the macadam for possible evidence. They walked with their heads bowed, eyes focused on the ground. (Warwick Beacon photos)
Child shot and killed in Warwick
Everyone remained on edge at the hardware store across the street following Thursday morning’s horrific shooting in Warwick. “Can we help you?” the cashier asked each new … more
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Helena Moronta from BayCoast Bank and Brian McCrae took home the Judge’s Choice award. Helena raised $2,363.00.
Sweet 17
Study finds child population declining, increasingly diverse
An annual report released by Rhode Island Kids Count, a children's advocacy group lauded by state and local officials for their in-depth analyses, was unveiled Monday at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. … more
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It took ingenuity, but Hendricken students got here from East Bay
The news about the closure of half of the Washington Bridge hit Steven Correia when he walked outside his East Providence home and saw the traffic piling up. “I’ve traveled to New … more
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Warwick Plaza ice rink within budget, work could start in April
When elected mayor, Frank Picozzi dreamed of demolishing the long-closed City Hall Annex and erecting an outdoor skating rink on the site. Now, assuming City Council approval of a $7.3 million … more
SHE MADE A PRINT: Jaylyn DeLeon’s sash that she will wear at Commencement, with the handprints of her third grade students at Warren A. Sherman Elementary School where she student taught. (Submitted photo)
Student teacher created welcoming environment for Sherman students
Jaylyn DeLeon will be wearing a very special accessory when she walks across the stage to receive her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Rhode Island’s … more
Santa and his elf visit the Beacon
Secrets can be hard to keep, yet Representative David Bennett and Senator Matthew LaMountain kept their lips sealed leading up to Santa’s visit to the Beacon on Dec. 2. With a pepper … more
Will gas prices continue to dip with temperature?
An Artic blast of cold weather is here. The big question is: will it lead to higher or lower gasoline prices?  On one hand, bitter cold and winter precipitation in the forecast tend to … more
LOST TOO SOON: David Viens visits the site of a future memorial to his son Dillon and other Johnston youngsters lost too young at Johnston’s Memorial Park. Two years ago, Dillon lost his life when he was accidentally shot with an improperly stored gun belonging to the relative of a friend. David Viens hopes legislation passes the Rhode Island House and eventually reaches the governor’s desk. One day, he also hopes the bill, once adopted, may be named for his son.
Gun bill step closer to becoming RI law
Rhode Island is one step closer to enacting a safe storage law. The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Pam Lauria, cleared the Rhode Island Senate 28-7 on Tuesday, March 19. It now heads to the House, … more
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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 … more
Airport Connector, Post Road sidewalk work this week
The Department of Transportation is scheduled to place rip rap and mulch requiring right shoulder closures on the Airport Connector, from I-95 North to Post Road, this week from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. … more
Every Tuesday and Friday [Photo gallery]
Fresh produce grown at the city-owned Barton Farm by Westbay Community Action can be bought on Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. at the intersection of West Shore Road and Buttonwoods Avenue and Fridays from … more
Always a way out [Photo gallery]
First Student bus driver Sheila Boyd checks the ceiling hatch to one of the 115 buses that will start transporting Warwick students on the first day of school next Wednesday. In addition to hatches, … more
FROM THE AIR: These images of the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) Central Landfill and Material Recycling Facility in Johnston were captured by drones piloted by Trevor Bryan, an FAA Licensed and insured drone pilot, the owner and operator of New England Aerial Services. For more information on the Warwick-based company, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/newenglandaerialservices.
Rhode Island's Central Landfill says 'pay first, read later'
The Central Landfill wants the Johnston Sun Rise to pay $900, in advance, to search for documents that may (or may not) exist, detailing the past business relationship between Rhode Island Resource … more
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WOMEN IN MENTORING: Women’s Fund of Rhode Island’s (WFRI) annual Women’s History Month discussion with U.S. Senator Jack Reed.
Women’s History Month talk focuses on mentoring
Celebrating women in mentorship and the importance of mentoring was the focus of the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island’s (WFRI) annual Women’s History Month discussion with U.S. Senator … more
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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 … more
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Plenty of water [Photo gallery]
Little did Paul Earnshaw, president of the Buckeye Brook Coalition, realize he picked the best day of the weekend when he settled on Sunday for the annual paddle excursion of the Brook. Earnshaw … more
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