You could hear the buzz and see the second look of someone trying to think of where they knew him from. Yes “that guy” was in the line waiting to purchase his normal coffee-to-go at … more

The board of commissioners offered outgoing Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) Executive Director Joseph Reposa a round of applause Friday on his last day on the job. Reposa held the Ocean State’s lone landfill’s top post in Johnston for more than six years. His annual salary was at least $245,000. He’ll also receive a $25,000 bonus on the way out the door (and stay on as a consultant). more

Shani A. Garcia, 53, of Warwick, RI, passed peacefully on Saturday December 9th at Kent Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was the beloved wife, sister, aunt, friend and caring … more

Joseph A. Scott, 94, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023. He was the beloved husband for 62 years of the late Angelina M. “Ginger” (DiPalma) Scott. Born in Providence, he was a son of … more

Carol A. Adams 71, a retired employee of the RI Department of Motor Vehicles, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at the Brentwood Nursing Home in Warwick. Born in Mohawk, West Virginia, she was the … more

Irma E. Raymond (Siniscalchi) 88, of Warwick, passed away at the West View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, December 4, 2023. She was the wife of the … more

Deborah A. (Ogden) MacKinnon, 65, a retired adjudicator for the Department of Labor and Training passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved … more

What has promises of becoming an annual event, the “Strolling Rolling Apponaug Winter Festival” comes to the village Saturday The festival, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will include a … more

More than 100 students from Toll Gate High School, will make real-life decisions to help teach them financial skills during the 13th Annual CU 4 Reality™ Financial Education Fair that on … more

The secret is out: Representative David Bennett is really Santa and Senator Matthew LaMountain is his number one elf. The pair visited the Warwick Beacon office Saturday for … more

Thanks to the Hurd Auto Mall in Johnston that has provided a 2024 Chevy Trailbazer and the Greenwood Credit Union that has provided a highly visible place to display it, the Warwick Rotary Club is … more

Bishop Hendricken High School has announced record-setting data for its 2023 #GivingTuesday campaign. This year’s efforts raised $213,298 from 645 unique donors. Both numbers — dollars … more

The Village Common of RI will weigh whether to start operations on a new community for seniors in Warwick in a meeting to be held with city residents at the Warwick Public Library on Dec. 15 at 10 … more

Disagreements between Ward 5 Councilman Edgar Ladouceur and members of the City Council and city administration characterized a spicier-than-usual council meeting Monday. The Council voted in … more

Below is a Q & A conducted by Pilgrim student-athlete Brett Taylor, speaking with Pilgrim Head Football Coach Blake Simpson. Taylor created a new social media platform named Community Champions ) … more

The Rhode Island Interscholastic League Division I hockey season is also underway along with basketball. Division I hockey is always one of the most competitive fields in the whole sports season, but … more

The Pilgrim hockey team is hitting the ice this week and will be on its own this winter as it’s co-op with Toll Gate came to an end after three seasons together. With over 30 skaters in … more

The 2023-24 Rhode Island Interscholastic League is tipping off this week as teams begin their regular season schedules. Here is a look at where Warwick’s teams stand heading into the winter: … more