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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, …
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 …
GROWING: From their humble beginnings in 1,100 sq ft on Greenwich Ave. to cutting the ribbon on their new 5,000 sq ft office on Centerville Road in , the family welcomed Mayor Scott Avedisian to do the honors. Pictured from left at the opening in 2017 are Lauren Slocum, Nick Slocum, Phil Slocum, Mayor Scott Avedisian, Bob Slocum, Chris Slocum and Donna Slocum.
At 75, Slocum Agency is still a family business
His first day on the job, Phil Slocum was given some advice from his father, George. It was 1978. The father and son were sitting in a conference room at Slocum Real Estate and Insurance, the …
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Senator Anthony P. DeLuca II, District 29 announced his candidacy for re-election this week.  A lifelong Warwick resident, DeLuca cites his service on impactful Senate Committees, including …
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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
Hewitt, Charles W. III
Charles W. Hewitt III, age 71, of Warwick, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024. Born in Port Hueneme, CA, he was the son of Margaret J. (Jolin) Hewitt and the late Charles H. Hewitt, Jr. Chuck …
Smith, Joseph Jr.
Joseph Smith Jr., 76, of Warwick, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024.  He was the loving husband of Cynthia L (Simeone) Smith with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. He was born in …
McDowell, Janis G.
Janis G. McDowell, 73, formerly of Cranston, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence after a very brief illness. Born in Providence to Edward A. and Grace A. …
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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 …

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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 …