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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By RORY SCHULER
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5/7/24
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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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By RORY SCHULER
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5/6/24
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On Oct. 10, 2021, Elizabeth “Beth” Grey, a Warwick resident, lost her battle with ALS.
But since then her fiancé, Jim Carr, and others have kept her memory alive through …
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By ALEX MALM
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5/2/24
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GRADE 9
HIGH HONORS
Reyana Ahern, Ethan Alves, Logan Andrade, Armina Ayriyan, Jack Bannon, Christopher Barcomb, Isaac Barros, Maddison Balanger, Aleta Boberg, Matthew Bonaminio, …
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5/3/24
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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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5/3/24
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The following students have earned third quarter honors at Vets Middle School.
Grade 6
High Honors
Eden Barratt, Ava Blue, Daniel Bowser, Logan Caminero, Grayson Cardarelli, …
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5/3/24
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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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5/2/24
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As election season heats up, a new hat is being tossed into the ring for the two citywide School Committee citywide seats on the November ballot..
Sean Wiggins, president of Warwick North Little …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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5/2/24
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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 …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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5/2/24
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Special Olympics Rhode Island officially named Warwick police officer Frank Matarese as one of its 12 nominees for their inaugural Elwood Johnson Outstanding Service Award.
Matarese, who has …
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Beacon Staff Reports
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5/2/24
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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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By ADAM ZANGARI
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5/2/24
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By ADAM ZANGARI
Ruff Riders, located at 317 Bald Hill Road, will host Barks and Bubbles- A Paw Wash for a Cure as part of Heather Santoro’s campaign for the Leukemia and Lymphoma …
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5/2/24
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If you frequently drive West Shore Road from Hoxsie Four Corners, you know what side of the lane to hug to avoid the rattling thump of partially sunken manhole covers. And then there is the …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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5/2/24
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The 10th annual “Crafting for Critters” Spring Bazaar will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 11 at the Airport Professional Park, 2348 Post Road, Warwick.
Hosted by …
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5/2/24
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April 26
Warwick residents who were affected by severe storms and flooding that occurred between December 17-19, 2023 and between January 9-13, 2024, can apply for federal assistance. …
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5/2/24
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A recreational center and outdoor ice rink at Warwick City Hall that Mayor Frank Picozzi agrees is a “passion project” of his has begun to take shape, as city and state leaders held a …
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By TYLER JACKMAN
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5/2/24
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The Special Legislative Commission studying decreased quahog catch in Narragansett Bay met Tuesday afternoon to finalize findings and recommendations. The commission’s final report will be …
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By WILL STEINFELT
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5/2/24
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RECKLESS DRIVING
Around 12:41 a.m., April 7, Warwick Police Officer Connor R. Bemis was traveling south on Interstate 95 near Jefferson Boulevard in the far right lane when he spotted a silver …
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5/2/24
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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 …
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5/2/24
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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 …
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Story and photos By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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5/2/24
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