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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, …
Roland
Roland
Are you ready to get rollin', well so is Roland! This ten-month-old pup loves to run! He's got the supermodel legs to prove it too! Roland is a mixed breed with a beautiful brindle coat and a white …
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
Warwick Police shot a dog Sunday night on Greenwich Avenue. According to police, a dog attacked another dog and multiple people, but was stopped by a responding Warwick Police officer. Warwick …
A military veteran salutes her American flag. The patriotic veteran wears a military uniform, and she faces the flag with honor and respect. The silhouette of the solider is shown against a red, white and blue flag background. There is a flag patch on the sleeve of the woman's military uniform.
Rep. Vella-Wilkinson, Warwick Mayor Picozzi to host Memorial Day ceremony at City Hall
Rep. Camille F.J. Vella-Wilkinson (D-Dist. 21, Warwick), along with Frank J. Picozzi, mayor of the city of Warwick, will be hosting a ceremony at City Hall on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. …
Here's what's happening around Warwcik
Weekend Spotlight May 25, Community Pet Vaccine Clinic (dogs and cats only) will be hosted by The Rhode Island SPCA Animal Health Center, 155 Plan Way, Warwick, on Sat., May 25, from 10 a.m. to …
CALL FOR HELP: Richard Leclerc, director of the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals, highlights a statewide campaign promoting 988 that will run from June through September 2024 during an event at the BH Link call center in East Providence on Monday, May 20, 2024.
‘We’ve got enough kindness to go around’: Rhode Island’s 988 success story
The 988 Lifeline was designed to help people ask for help — whether they’re struggling with thoughts of self-harm, suicide, depression or any other crisis. Just as 911 redirects people to …
Sen. Gallo bills for universal free Pre-K get Senate approval
The Senate approved last Thursday two bills sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Hanna M. Gallo to set Rhode Island on a path to offering universal free prekindergarten to 3- and 4-year-olds and …
Patriotic Concert
The music ministries of St. Kevin, St. Rita and St. Timothy Churches joined with the Ocean State Pops Orchestra last Friday to preform a free Memorial Day concert and tribute to military, police, …
Breeze starts Denver flights; Jet Blue to offer daily flights to Puerto Rico
Last Thursday Breeze Airways launched new service from Rhode Island  T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) to Denver International Airport (DEN) available on Thursdays and Sundays. Breeze …
MADE IT THROUGH TOGETHER: Students from all four participating schools, as well as representatives from local construction companies, brave the rain and pose together following the ceremony.
Tools for the Trade ceremony honors record number of students
Tides Restaurant saw a full house Thursday as 58 career and technical students from four high schools celebrated their achievements ahead of upcoming graduations. The Warwick Area, Woonsocket, …
COOKIES AND MORE: Members of Girl Scout Troop 79 manned one of the more than dozen tables at the Conimicut Farmers Market Saturday. Depending on how many boxes of cookies are still available, they will be back this Saturday. In a display of youthful exuberance, Makayla Selwyn and McKenna Frappier do cartwheels in front of their display.
Produce Not Ready Yet
While Conimicut Village Association president Leslie Derrig planned on three farms participating Saturday for the second week of a farmers market, last week’s weather wasn’t cooperative …
Scouts of Narragansett deliver 25,000 hours of community service, collect 150,000 pounds of food
Scouts from across Rhode Island visited the State House to present their annual Report to the State last Thursday. The event highlighted the significant impact of the Scouts in Rhode Island during …

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Police Log 05-23-24
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’

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