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Warwick Plaza ice rink within budget, work could start in April

When elected mayor, Frank Picozzi dreamed of demolishing the long-closed City Hall Annex and erecting an outdoor skating rink on the site. Now, assuming City Council approval of a $7.3 million … more

3/28/24

SHE MADE A PRINT: Jaylyn DeLeon’s sash that she will wear at Commencement, with the handprints of her third grade students at Warren A. Sherman Elementary School where she student taught. (Submitted photo)

Student teacher created welcoming environment for Sherman students

Jaylyn DeLeon will be wearing a very special accessory when she walks across the stage to receive her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of Rhode Island’s … more

5/9/24

Santa and his elf visit the Beacon

Secrets can be hard to keep, yet Representative David Bennett and Senator Matthew LaMountain kept their lips sealed leading up to Santa’s visit to the Beacon on Dec. 2. With a pepper … more

12/21/23

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

1/17/24

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

By RAYMOND BACCARI | 3/28/24

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

5/2/24

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

5/9/24

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

8/9/12

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

8/23/12

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

By RORY SCHULER | 1/10/24

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

By RAYMOND BACCARI | 3/28/24

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

By ADAM ZANGARI | 5/2/24

Plenty of water [Photo gallery]

Little did Paul Earnshaw, president of the Buckeye Brook Coalition, realize he picked the best day of the weekend when he settled on Sunday for the annual paddle excursion of the Brook. Earnshaw … more

6/5/12

Bringing good cheer to travelers

Even a day as rainy as Monday couldn’t dampen the spirits of the Bishop Hendricken Young Men’s Chorus as they performed at T.F. Green Airport. Bishop Hendricken Dean of Campus Life, … more

12/21/23

Pilgrim High School posts first quarter honor rolls

The following students have earned first quarter honors at Pilgrim High School. GRADE 9 HIGH HONORS Reyana Ahern, Ethan Alves, Khloe Amaral, Logan Andrade, Armina Ayriyan, Jack … more

1/11/24

Open house for Alzheimer’s caregivers at Warwick Memory Care Center April 6

Caregivers, healthcare providers and community members are invited to visit and learn about the resources available to address memory loss from conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other … more

3/28/24

Dragons everywhere

And you thought Roger Williams Park Zoo was the only place to find dragons at this time of year. Well, Peter Legg who was watching the sunset at Fort Getty in Jamestown Sunday, grabbed this shot of … more

4/18/24

POLITICS NOT AT PLAY: Aaron Mackisey, Chief of Staff to Mayor Frank Picozzi, (l) and Ward 3 City Councilman Timothy Howe teamed up to make part of a foursome. The fourth was Col. Brad Connor.

It was a ‘par-tee’ raising funds to help kids

It was a party with the emphasis on ‘par,’ last week when more than 180 people gathered at the Oakland Beach Boys & Girls Club to test their mini-golf skills and raise money for a … more

Story and photos By BARBARA POLICHETTI | 5/2/24

Record Tides [Photo gallery]

This weekend brought the highest tides of the year, flooding salt marshes and bringing horseshoe crabs ashore to spawn. The tide Sunday at 8 p.m. was 6.5 feet, reports Paul Earnshaw, president of the … more

6/5/12

Man of the hour [Photo gallery]

Ted Sarno was the guest of honor … more

8/23/12

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