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Police Log 05-16-2024
DRUG ARREST Around 12:35 a.m., April 14, Warwick Police working a DUI Riptide Patrol spotted a black 2014 Volkswagen driving west on Airport Road near the Post Road intersection. The … more
Notice of Public Auction:
Victoria Jasme, Westlake Financial Services and interested parties, there will be a public auction of a 2012 RANGE ROVER SPORT VIN SALSF2D41CA717501, 8:00 am on 07/03/2024 at Ronnie’s Towing … more
Dakota Fanning in ‘The Watchers.’
What's playing at Warwick Showcase
THE WATCHERS * * ½ (Horror/Fantasy) M. Night Shyamalan could never match his first hit, “The Sixth Sense” which had one of the best endings we’ve ever seen in a movie of … more
Will gas prices continue to dip with temperature?
An Artic blast of cold weather is here. The big question is: will it lead to higher or lower gasoline prices?  On one hand, bitter cold and winter precipitation in the forecast tend to … more
ELITE 8: Hendricken’s Michael D’Ambra takes the ball up the floor on Monday night. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
Lions end Hawks’ reign
The Division II champion Lincoln boys basketball team kept its undefeated season alive as it ousted Hendricken from the state tournament on Monday, running away with the 74-53 victory. Lincoln will … more
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LOST TOO SOON: David Viens visits the site of a future memorial to his son Dillon and other Johnston youngsters lost too young at Johnston’s Memorial Park. Two years ago, Dillon lost his life when he was accidentally shot with an improperly stored gun belonging to the relative of a friend. David Viens hopes legislation passes the Rhode Island House and eventually reaches the governor’s desk. One day, he also hopes the bill, once adopted, may be named for his son.
Gun bill step closer to becoming RI law
Rhode Island is one step closer to enacting a safe storage law. The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Pam Lauria, cleared the Rhode Island Senate 28-7 on Tuesday, March 19. It now heads to the House, … more
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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 … more
Warwick Neck May 11 fundraiser promises to be colorful
Warwick Neck Elementary School will hold its third annual Color-A-Thon fundraising event Saturday, May 11th. The event celebrates fundraising by the students, families and PTA with an outdoor … more
Airport Connector, Post Road sidewalk work this week
The Department of Transportation is scheduled to place rip rap and mulch requiring right shoulder closures on the Airport Connector, from I-95 North to Post Road, this week from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. … more
OPEN ON SATURDAYS: Leslie Derrig, president of the Conimicut Village Association and association member Barbara Camton at one of the vendor displays at the CVA Farmers Market that opened for a first time on Saturday. (Warwick Beacon photo by Carol Howell)
Villagers turn out for Conimicut’s first farmers market
Leslie Derrig, president of the Conimicut Village Association was on her car phone driving south on Route 95 Saturday afternoon and she couldn’t have been happier. She was lost for words. … more
GO VOTE: Six polling places will be open on June 4, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Ward 1 Scottish Rite Masonic Lodge; Ward 2 Cranston High School East; Ward 3 Peter T. Pastore, Jr. Youth Center; Ward 4 Hope Church Scituate Avenue; Ward 5 Kelley-Gazzerro VFW Post 2812; and Ward 6 RI National Guard Building Schofield Armory). Early voting will also continue through 4 p.m. on Monday, June 3. Anyone with questions about voting is urged to contact the Cranston Board of Canvassers at 401-780-3121.
Both sides support Cranston school bond
Political voices on all sides seem to agree, Cranston can’t afford not to pass next week’s $40 million school bond referendum. Voters will decide whether to listen to city officials … more
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Kaufman, Arthur J.
Arthur J. Kaufman, 82 of Saunderstown, RI, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. He was surrounded by his wife and children. Arthur was born on July 2, 1941, to Morris and Lorene … more
Every Tuesday and Friday [Photo gallery]
Fresh produce grown at the city-owned Barton Farm by Westbay Community Action can be bought on Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. at the intersection of West Shore Road and Buttonwoods Avenue and Fridays from … more
Always a way out [Photo gallery]
First Student bus driver Sheila Boyd checks the ceiling hatch to one of the 115 buses that will start transporting Warwick students on the first day of school next Wednesday. In addition to hatches, … more
A Louisiana Confederate Frock Coat
Years ago, when I was a lot younger and thinner, I used to participate in Civil War living history events. The group I was with was like myself, really interested in material culture and we … more
FROM THE AIR: These images of the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) Central Landfill and Material Recycling Facility in Johnston were captured by drones piloted by Trevor Bryan, an FAA Licensed and insured drone pilot, the owner and operator of New England Aerial Services. For more information on the Warwick-based company, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/newenglandaerialservices.
Rhode Island's Central Landfill says 'pay first, read later'
The Central Landfill wants the Johnston Sun Rise to pay $900, in advance, to search for documents that may (or may not) exist, detailing the past business relationship between Rhode Island Resource … more
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CHAMPS AGAIN: The Pilgrim cheerleading team that won the state title last weekend. (Submitted photo)
Pilgrim cheer wins at states
X By ALEX SPONSELLER The Pilgrim competitive cheerleading team took home its first championship since 2019 last weekend, when it won Division II with a score of 84.5, edging North Providence who … more
WOMEN IN MENTORING: Women’s Fund of Rhode Island’s (WFRI) annual Women’s History Month discussion with U.S. Senator Jack Reed.
Women’s History Month talk focuses on mentoring
Celebrating women in mentorship and the importance of mentoring was the focus of the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island’s (WFRI) annual Women’s History Month discussion with U.S. Senator … more
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Poetry in 15 seconds
To the Editor, The following is a poem I generated from AI in less than 15 seconds by typing in" Italian family - love".  As an educator for more than 40 years, this was an … more
LOOKING BACK ON THE ACT: Sandra Swift Parrino, who was one of the main writers of the Americans with Disabilities Act, tells the audience about the decade-long effort to get the bill signed into law. (Warwick Beacon photos)
OSCIL brings ADA author to Rhode Island
The Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL) headed to the Crowne Plaza Friday for their annual Independent Living Conference-  entitled “The Past, Present and Future of … more
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