City Council President Steve McAllister called it a “shot in the dark” yesterday. And that shot has generated more feedback that he imagined possible.
After following reports that …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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2/8/24
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Mayor Frank Picozzi’s decision to run for reelection was never really in question, yet the banquet hall of Chelo’s Bar and Grille on Post Road in Warwick was packed Wednesday with …
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By KEVIN FITZPATRICK
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3/14/24
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Grade 9
High honors
Reyana Ahern, Ethan Alves, Khloe Amaral, Jalianna Andrade, Logan Andrade, Armina Ayriyan, Jack Bannon, Christopher Barcomb, Isaac Barros, Aleta Boberg, …
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3/21/24
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Not long after taking office, Mayor Picozzi put his foot down on speeders. He’d listened to the complaints at neighborhood meetings, heard how motorists traveling roads with 35 MPH limits were …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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3/14/24
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Northeast gasoline prices continued their slide toward a seasonal bottom last week, but with petroleum markets beginning to send mixed signals, the days of daily pump price declines may end in the …
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12/21/23
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Wave Federal Credit Union held its 13th annual CU 4 Reality™ Financial Education Fair Wednesday, Dec. 13 at the Toll Gate High School cafeteria. The fair, during which students draft a monthly …
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12/21/23
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The National Organization of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War presented its John Clem Award to Warwick resident William Trafford, 9, a student at Cedar Hill Elementary School, as the …
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12/21/23
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Educators, parents and students are hopeful Pilgrim’s reputation as a school of violence has come to an end with the announcement last week that neither the school nor police will tolerate …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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3/21/24
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Look both ways and say a Hail Mary.
Crossing the street in the Ocean State can be tricky, at best — and deadly, at worst.
Last week, a teacher (and nun) was seriously injured while …
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By RORY SCHULER
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11/16/23
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The National Organization of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War presented its John Clem Award to Warwick resident William Trafford, 9, a student at Cedar Hill Elementary School, as the …
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12/21/23
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The Commissioner of Education for the State of Rhode Island, Angélica Infante-Green, visited Tides Restaurant at Warwick’s Career and Technical Center last week for a chat with members …
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By KEVIN FITZPATRICK
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3/21/24
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Traditionally the Warwick Rotary Club has provided 100 baskets of food to needy families at Christmastime and at one time even delivered them to people’s homes. As Neighbors Helping Neighbors …
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12/21/23
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What does it take to break a habit of failing to reach a teacher contract by the start of school and then dragging on the process for months to come?
There are multiple answers why the Warwick …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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3/21/24
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When it comes to caring and sharing, the Tri-City Elks have few, rivals.
That trait surfaced again last Tuesday evening at Lodge 14’s ground level all purpose room that resembled a …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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12/21/23
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Buttonwoods residents from left, Chris Conforti, David Splaine, Jeff Platt, John Conforti and Dr. Jason Conforti braved the chilly waters of Greenwich Bay on New Year’s day to raise funds for …
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1/11/24
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The yellow brick road leads to the Robert J. Shapiro Cultural Arts Center at Toll Gate High School, March 22 and 23, , at 7:00 PM as the Toll Gate Drama Club presents The Wizard of Oz. The …
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3/21/24
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In years to come Carole Housman hopes people will think of her father, Harry M. Carter, who loved and worked for Warwick and the Rotary Cub of Warwick.
Today old timers, and a few Rotary Club …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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1/11/24
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The first day of 2024 will be special for many reasons. Numerous groups and individuals will head to the ocean for a great cause while helping two local kids who are battling life-threatening …
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12/21/23
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Two of Warwick’s elementary schools- Norwood and Oakland Beach- saw stars added to its rating in the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE)’s annual accountability rankings.
The …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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1/11/24
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Gas demand rose last week, helping to push pump prices upward locally and nationally despite a drop in oil prices.
The average gas price in Rhode Island is 5 cents higher than last week, …
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2/8/24
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