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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, …
Hazel
Hazel
Hazel is so stunning with her coat of many colors! You have to meet in person to see how special she truly is! She is a four year old Catahoula mixed breed and she is super smart! Hazel loves walks …
BROKEN FLOCK: Torrie Aceto shared this photo of Elliott the swan, his partner and their cygnets. The swan family patriarch has been found dead, and pond neighbors would like to see some sort of justice. (Photo courtesy Torrie Aceto)
Elliott’s swan song
Some friends called him Elliott. He initially survived an archer’s illicit arrow attack and pond neighbors hoped for his recovery. His young family depended on him. The arrow was …
THE VIDEO: Cranston mayoral candidate and Republican state Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung released a video criticizing current Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins, alleging he puts in part-time effort. Hopkins responded in a statement provided by his campaign: “Mrs. Fenton-Fung doesn’t have a real platform to run on to be Cranston’s chief executive, so she resorts to cheap videos questioning my Republican credentials and my work habits.”
No-show mayor?
Rule number one, on the job: show up. Rule number two: get the job done. The current mayor of Cranston has been accused of breaking both rules by a fellow Republican who’s running for his …
DRUM ROLL: Yes, there were several extra drum rolls from Oliver Brady at the crank before Channel 10 Co-Anchor Gene Valicenti pulled out Robert Boss’ car winning ticket.
And the winners are...
Gene Valicenti stepped from the evening news show he co-anchors on Channel 10 Thursday night to another show at Chelo’s Restaurant on Post Road Warwick where the Rotary Club of Warwick held its …
U-HAUL NOW: The former Ann & Hope is undergoing a facelift as the former retail outlet is owned and operated by U-Haul. City planners see it and planned additional developments on Post Road as modernizing a gateway to Warwick.
Developments seen as modernizing a Warwick gateway
So you know where regional U-Haul offices are,  but if asked the question, your likely answer is, “it’s where Ann and Hope used to be on Post Road.” You’ve noticed, …
SUPERSTAR TREATMENT: Teacher assistant Jessica De Los Santos gets a high-five from a student as she walks past the DJ table to receive her recognition.
Holliman gives teachers some Swift appreciation
Teachers at Holliman Elementary School got the chance to shake off the chores of their day for a short while at a Taylor Swift-themed ceremony to cap off Teacher Appreciation Week last Friday. …
Spending time in nature can be a positive game-changer for your health… regardless of your age
Four to seven minutes each day:  That’s how little time children in the United States spend outdoors in unstructured play time! That represents less time outdoors than any other …
Topping the cereal box challenge
The Lakewood Baptist Church recently delivered hundreds of boxes of cereal to Westbay Marketplace run by Westbay Community Action. Lincoln Smith organized the drive in the month of April, setting a …
House passes LEOBOR reform, but skepticism remains
A bill to amend and reform the state’s Law Officer’s Bill of Rights (LEOBOR) sailed through the House with a 58-14 vote last Thursday, to the praise of some and the skepticism of others. …
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 …
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. …

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DECORATED OFFICER:  Zeus, led in this photo by his handler Cranston Police Sgt. Gregg Bruno, “left a lasting impact on so many over the years and was responsible for the seizure of narcotics, firearms, and US currency,” according to CPD. He “also successfully tracked both criminals and missing persons. He was the star of many community demonstrations. He will be greatly missed!”

Sgt. Bruno on Zeus: ‘Suddenly the tables turned & I became the protector’
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

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