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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, …
According to Johnston Police, investigators are seeking the public's help in locating Johnston 15-year-old Taya Scott, who has been missing since Wednesday, May 1, when she was last seen around 1 p.m.
Police described her as 5’4″ tall, dark brown hair with red highlights, and wearing a gray hoodie and black sweatpants.

“If you have any information on Taya's whereabouts, please contact (Johnston Police) Detective Rado at (401) 757-3123 or the Johnston Police Department at (401) 231-4210,” Johnston Police posted on their social media accounts. “Please share to spread the word and help bring Taya home safely.”
UPDATE: Missing Johnston teenager found safe
GREAT NEWS: Missing Johnston RI 15-year-old found safe UPDATE: Johnston Police Chief Mark A. Vieira: "I can confirm that runaway juvenile Taya Scott was located around 4:00 PM."
Village Common of RI building Warwick foundation
Warwick is getting closer to having one village based throughout the city. Tuesday saw two meetings held by The Village Common of RI, which operate six villages throughout the state. Those …
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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 …
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Athlete of the Week: Ryan Barlow

The Warwick Beacon’s Athlete of the Week is Pilgrim lacrosse player Ryan Barlow. The senior captain has remained one of the state’s most dangerous players and put on a show in a state …

Hawks gearing up for playoff run

PLAYOFF RACE: Hendricken’s Nick Senecal carries the ball up the field in a recent game. (Photos by Leo van Dijk/rhodyphoto.zenfolio.com)

The Bishop Hendricken lacrosse team is in the thick of the Division I playoff hunt and sits at 5-3 in league play, good for third place overall. The Hawks’ most recent game was against …

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Providence Punks Gnarnia exact sonic aggression with ‘The Crimetown’ EP

Like any other city, Providence has a bit of grit within its vicinity. There are certain aspects that are rough and tumble along with an underbelly where certain things happen that often get covered …

Mothers’ Day and don’t forget flowers

Mothers’ Day is celebrated on May 12th. The first traces of Mother’s Day can be found in Greek mythology when goddess Rhea, the mother of Zeus, was honored in spring. In the Middle …
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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., …
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THE GROUP: Judge Francis “Frank” X. Flaherty, a former Warwick Mayor and retired Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice, joined a group of Warwick history buffs in City Hall Friday. The group included: Pegee Malcolm, the Chairperson of the Warwick Historical Cemeteries Commission and Rhode Island Historic Cemetery Commission; Felicia Castiglioni Gardella, President of the Warwick Historical Society; current Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi; City Archivist Jackie Picozzi; and Mark Brown, Vice-Chairman of the Warwick Historical Cemeteries Commission.

Unpacking history

Judge Francis “Frank” X. Flaherty carried a pair of huge sealed cardboard boxes into Warwick City Hall’s subterranean conference room. Flaherty, a former Warwick Mayor and …

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Obituaries
Wheat, Carol Jean (Hunt)
Carol Jean (Hunt) Wheat, 81, of Coventry, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Wayne E. C. Wheat, Warwick Police Department and companion of the late Robert …
Lamoureux, Marilyn F. (Burchard)
Marilyn F. (Burchard) Lamoureux, 87, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 5, 2024.  She was the beloved wife of the late Paul W. Lamoureux.  Born in Providence, …
Schacht, Robert Marshall
Robert Marshall Schacht died peacefully at home on Friday, May 3rd, surrounded by family and long-time caregivers, affectionately known as Team Bob. He was 89 years old. Bob was raised in …
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Homegrown: The next generation of filmmakers

There’s a new generation of film producers emerging in Rhode Island. They will be a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood, New York and the global film industry in general. We always …

LEGALS

Probate Court hearings

STATE WIDE 7 STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Probate Court of the CITY OF WARWICK NOTICE OF MATTERS PENDING AND FOR HEARING IN SAID COURT The Court will be in session at WARWICK CITY HALL on the dates …