On Saturday, a 55-foot antenna found a home at the Masonic Youth Center in Warwick. Multiple U-Haul trucks accompanied the structure. Wires hung from the trees, and radio static poured out of tents.
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By RYAN DOHERTY
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6/27/24
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STANDING TALL: The Station Nightclub Fire Memorial in West Warwick was standing tall above a blue sky on Tuesday, the 21st anniversary of the fire which devastated Rhode Island in 2003. A few flowers …
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2/22/24
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There was a lot of giving going on Tuesday at the Warwick Boys and Girls Clubs.
Like nonprofits everywhere, the club participated in Giving Tuesday, seeking support of its mission to …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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11/30/23
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Westbay Community Action and the Warwick Boys and Girls Clubs ensured a plentiful Thanksgiving for hundreds of families Saturday as they distributed food from Westbay offices on Jefferson Boulevard …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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11/23/23
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In support of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs’ (GFWC) Inaugural National Day of Service, September 30, clubs around the world held food collections or helped at food pantries to …
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10/19/23
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After serving 26 years with Mentor RI, with the last ten years as President and CEO, Jo-Ann Schofield is moving on, but she won’t be going all that far.
In a letter to friends of the …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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9/7/23
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“Merry Christmas!”
The speaker, a young girl, was greeting Stephanie Van Patten, who laughed and replied “Happy New Year!” The girl took some candy and left the rest for …
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By CADEN DILLON
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8/10/23
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“There’s nothing that can hold us back!” Bob “Bubba” Hazelwood mused last Thursday night after rain forced the Oakland Beach Firemen’s Club Corn Hole League final …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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8/3/23
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A groundbreaking ceremony for a 1,760 square foot Warwick Fire Fighters Soccer Club field house will be held Saturday at 10:15 a.m. at Winslow Park, 300 Airport Road. The building, to provide …
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6/1/23
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Louise Vadeboncoeur and her husband moved to Belize after retirement so as to stretch their retirement funds and enjoy the weather and the sea. They have a condo on the water and found, as their …
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5/18/23
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Paula Andrews, General Federation of Women's Club (GFWC) Rhode Island's President, Terry Schimmel and Pat Cole, members of the GFWC Women's Club of South County recently met with Representative Seth …
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4/20/23
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It’s the kind of challenge that Chris Lee welcomes. With growing membership, Edgewood Yacht Club could soon face the need to look at expanding slips for more boats.
Lee, Club Commodore made …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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3/23/23
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On Tuesday night December 20th at their Christmas party the Photographic Society of RI held their 32nd Annual Food Collection to help those in the community with food insecurity. They collected …
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1/11/23
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The General Federation of Women’s Clubs – Rhode Island (GFWC RI) delivered the holiday spirit to the men and women at the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol.
In the true …
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12/28/22
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It’s an ageless Thanksgiving tradition, one that Oakland Beach Firemen’s Club President Ron Manfredo will tell you, “Has been around for a long, long time and I’ve been here …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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11/30/22
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The GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) Warwick Women’s Club recently elected new officers for the 2022-2024 term at a dinner banquet at the Tavolo Wine Bar and Tuscan Grille in …
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8/17/22
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Democratic candidate for governor, Helena Foulkes, was on the offensive last Thursday as she questioned a policy proposal by a competing candidate, Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea who have said she …
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By ANDREW HART
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8/2/22
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Those who love golf will have the opportunity to play an outstanding and exclusive course – and help area children and families. Limited slots mean it’s going to be a sellout again, so, …
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7/27/22
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By ANNELISE DEMERS
This year the Warwick Police Department Leadership Camp has a new location - the Oakland Beach branch of the Warwick Boys and Girls Clubs. The camp started Monday and runs …
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6/30/22
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By john howell
The bay was bugged the week of June 5.
Wasps, well actually WASZPs, from across the country started buzzing at Edgewood Yacht Club Thursday and didn’t stop until …
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6/21/22
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