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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, …
THE RACE BEGINS: There’s a Democratic Primary race emerging between two lifelong Johnston residents, Richard J. DelFino III, at left, and Andrew Dimitri, at right, for the seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Frank Lombardo III, the Democrat who represented Johnston’s District 25 since 2010.
Two Johnston men declare run for D-25 state Senate seat
A pair of Johnston Democrats have announced their candidacy to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Frank Lombardo III, the Democrat who represented District 25 since 2010. So far, …
RIP ZEUS: Cranston Police Department announced the death of K-9 Zeus, who served the “department with great distinction, dedication and honor.”
Cranston Police K-9 Zeus crosses the rainbow bridge
He nabbed criminals on the lam, discovered the missing, took drugs and guns off the street and won the hearts of all those lucky enough to scratch him behind the ear. Law enforcement gathered Monday …
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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."
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Comedy heals all wounds

Netflix aired the Roast of Tom Brady on Sunday night and it delivered. It was everything that you’d hope a roast would be and what a roast should be about. Like most people, I was …

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 …

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Proclamation Ale hosts a night of laughs for RI Rescue

When it comes to purchasing a pet to bring into your home, it’s always best to do so through an animal rescue organization. These friendly creatures usually come to these places from dangerous …

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Warwick Showcase   THE FALL GUY * * * (Romcom With Stunts Galore) Ryan Gosling stars as movie stunt man, Colt Seavers, the title character who takes the falls for movie star Tom …
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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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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 …