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RI governor orders state flags lowered in memory of late Johnston police chief
Joe Razza was a runner. Daily, the town native could be spotted dashing up and down the hills of Johnston while off-duty. The …
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Christopher Columbus lands on Johnston
Columbus has landed in Johnston’s War Memorial Park. On Monday, Oct. 9, he’ll be welcomed with food trucks and a …
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Did Johnston miss out on millions for education?
The governor offered millions for schools, but the mayor refused, insisting he saw too many strings attached. Can the town afford …
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JOHNSTON, R.I. — As small local newspapers struggle with dwindling circulation and shrinking revenue, public officials unhappy with critical news stories are hitting where it hurts — yanking away their contracts to advertise legal notices.
SPORTS

Don Rodrigues Karate wins 26 trophies at Krane Classic

The Don Rodrigues Karate Academy of Warwick captured 26 trophies at the Krane Fall Karate Classic held recently at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick. Anthony Zangari captured 1st place in Men’s …

Titans ‘lightyears’ ahead this fall as they search for wins

The Toll Gate football team sits at 0-2 so far this fall but has been encouraged by the progress made since last season. Shortly before kickoff in 2022, the Titans hired a new coaching staff led by …

RHODY LIFE

A Sockanosset School love story

When the Sockanosset School for Boys opened in Cranston during the 1880s, the juvenile reform facility offered numerous employment opportunities for officers, cooks and teachers. Among the officers …

The stars align for Philharmonic’s 79th season

Guest conductors and artists are all in place for the 79th season of the Rhode Island Philharmonic as the orchestra searches for its next conductor following the untimely death of the beloved …
The Buzz
Weekend Spotlight Sept. 28, Welcome to Warwick , on Thurs., Sept. 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick. Get to know what Warwick has to offer. Learn …
Good news

When her fellow teachers at Holliman Elementary School asked Joan Wilkinson what she would like as a retirement gift she knew. She asked them to help her pull a jet plane. This was no ordinary plane, …

CALENDAR
Obituaries
McDonald, Edward J.
Edward J. McDonald, 45, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2023, in College Station, TX. Ed was the son of Donna Ohsberg and …
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Crowley, David William
David William Crowley, 64, of Warwick, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023. Born in Warwick, he was the son of Robert W. Crowley …
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Grzebien, Daniel, P. Sr.
Daniel P. Grzebien Sr. 70, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 23, 2023. He was the loving husband of …
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EDITORIAL

He just may be the most important Rhode Island political figure you don’t know. When Democrat candidates up and down the ballot stick their toe in the water to figure out if they have a …

LEGALS

How much pride?

To The Editor, Regarding the latest article in the Beacon about an ice rink in Apponaug, I have this to say, but first a short preface. When those exiting our wonderful airport, those folks …

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