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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, …
RUNNING: Johnston Republican Richard Fascia has officially announced his campaign for state representative for the 42nd House District.
Former Providence Police Officer, advocate for the homeless, announces campaign for RI State House
Republican Richard Fascia has officially announced his campaign for state representative for the 42nd House District. “Today, I am proud to announce my candidacy for the Rhode Island House …
Johnston man sentenced to 10 years for fentanyl trafficking
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Rhode Island, the “leader of a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy that distributed and possessed enough fentanyl to create more than two …
RI Guns, at 1175 Post Road, Warwick
Warwick Police: Around 30 handguns swiped in gun store break-in
Warwick Police are investigating a major gun theft on Post Road. Around 3:52 a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2024 Warwick Police responded to RI Guns, at 1175 Post Road for an alarm. “Upon …
THE RANGERS: From left to right, Larry Perez, executive officer of the Pawtuxet Rangers Fife & Drum Corps, Corp. Trish Woodard (a direct descendent of Capt. Malachi Rhodes, an original member of the Pawtuxet Rangers), and Lt. Rachel Sczurek, supply officer and fife player, manned the Rangers’ booth this weekend. This year, the Pawtuxet Rangers are celebrating their 250th anniversary of their founding as a military unit in 1774.
Great Gaspee
Gaspee Days season is in full swing in Pawtuxet, with Memorial Day weekend kicking off the festivities with a block party and arts and crafts festival on the Warwick side of the village. With …
SO MANY VETERANS: As the Pawtuxet Memorial Park has done for years on Memorial Day weekend, flags representing more than 300 veterans buried at the park lined cemetery roads. (Warwick Beacon photos)
Tribute to veterans an avenue to family, many stories
Wallace Ng was carrying a watering can Saturday morning, the first day of Pawtuxet Memorial Park “Avenue of Flags.” A Memorial Day tradition, the avenue features more than 300 large …
WEAN Became the first radio station in Rhode Island on June 5, 1922
WEAN was founded by John Shepherd, grandson of the founder of Shepherd’s Department Stores. Shepherd was a controversial figure in the early days of radio. Some found him ruthless and abrasive, …
Months in the planning
As he looked over the spread facing his Fair Street home Saturday, Matt Pockett said his 7-year old daughter Holly first started talking about a yard sale months ago. Assisted by her 9-year old …
AT ATTENTION: Members of the Fire and Police honor guards displayed the colors and stood at attention during the group recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Honoring, remembering those who gave their lives for this country
Monday was the overcast day of the Memorial Day weekend, which made for a fitting backdrop for the solemnity of a ceremony in remembrance of those who gave their lives for this country. Rep. …
West Bay Community Theater to hold auditions for GREASE – IN CONCERT
West Bay Community Theater of North Kingstown will hold auditions for its August, 2024 production of GREASE - In Concert on Monday, June 3rd (6:30 – 9:30pm) and Tuesday, June 4th (6:30 – …
HEADING TO NATIONAL HISTORY DAY: Toll Gate freshmen Morgan Cook, Charlotte DeGaetano, Avery Roy, Savannah Lozowski, Anna O’Donnell, Isabella Alves and Kyleigh LeTellier pose following their qualification for the National History Day competition. (Submitted photo)
Events, people that altered history
Seven freshmen from Toll Gate High School are looking to raise $7,000 to represent the school and the state in the National History Day contest. The competition, held on the campus of the …
Here's what's happening around Warwick
Weekend Spotlight June 1, Conimicut Village Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, 955 West Shore Road, Conimicut Village, Warwick. Produce is growing but plants …

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ARRESTED: Warwick Police arrested Shaina Crossley, 43, of 734 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. They charged Crossley with the following domestic charges: Domestic Felony Assault, Domestic Vandalism, and Domestic Disorderly Conduct. She was also charged with one count of Resisting Legal/Illegal Arrest.

Dog shot by Warwick Police following attack on Greenwich Avenue

Police Log 05-23-24

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