Still no funds for mentors, 15 custodians
By ETHAN HARTLEY Supporters of Mentor Rhode Island drew television crews and took to the podium during Tuesday night's meeting of the Warwick School Committee to reiterate their concern and disappointment at the current state of the FY 2019 school budget
Stenhouse sets goal to 'build up' Warwick
By JOHN HOWELL Portraying herself as a builder and problem solver, Sue Stehouse launched her campaign Tuesday to become Warwick's first female mayor at a fundraiser attended by about 50 people, including former Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian. The people"
Students call for gun reform at State House rally
Students and young people from across the state gathered on the steps of the Rhode Island State House Tuesday. The “Student Power Rally” advocated for the end of gun violence and underscored the …
Vaping more than a puff of smoke for local businessman
For Stephen Pursche, vaping has been a life changer. “The day my daughter was born, I quit smoking cigarettes. The only way I found I was able to do it was through vaping,” said Pursche, …
Weather dog inspires children to read at Warwick Library
By MARCUS PREZIOSO Children at the Warwick Public Library welcomed a special visitor of the canine kind Wednesday morning. Schmitty, a Yorkshire terrier weighing four pounds, captivated them. Schmitty The Weather Dog and her two human friends, Elly
City files for federal grant, but won't sign certification
By JOHN HOWELL On the advice of City Solicitor Peter Ruggiero, neither Police Chief Stephen McCartney nor Mayor Joseph Solomon has signed an application for $16,751 in federal Edward Byrne Memorial Assistance Grant funding. In his letter that accompanied
Woman shot while in her home released from hospital
Warwick Police are working to sort out what happened Tuesday evening when a woman in her 50s living alone at 1161 West Shore Road was shot while in her home. Richard Wade, 37, of Warwick but with no known address, has been arrested in connection with the
City fireboat at Fairwinds and closer to open waters
By MARCUS PREZIOSO Marine One, the Fire Department's major boat, has a new berth and the city has a partnership with Warwick Cove's newest marina: Fairwinds at 2 Seminole Street in Oakland Beach. Last Wednesday, Mayor Joseph Solomon visited the marina,
Brain behind the wargames
By PEDER SCHAEFER Chris Withers bends down over the game board map, peers at the stacks of cardboard pieces representing different units, and rolls the dice. One red, one white, they tumble across the game board. His playing partner, Thibault Nguyen from
Training what to do if there's a shooter
By ETHAN HARTLEY What would you do if a high school student approached you and said that they saw another student put what looked to be a gun into their backpack? Although it's a question that educators wish they didn't need an answer for, it's a
Schools, city due to meet again in September
By ETHAN HARTLEY Originally scheduled to appear before the Warwick City Council during their Wednesday night meeting, the Warwick School Committee has requested that the appearance occur during the council's meeting on Sept. 5 instead in order to
Elks special needs outing draws record 1,800 people
By PETE FONTAINE In 2015, Leo Blanchette, who serves as Special Deputy of the Grand Lodge of Elks, held a meeting with Mark Eaton of Warwick-based Lodge 14 in regards to the state association's annual 365 Outing. At that time, the 365 Outing was a
Chief ‘disappointed’ by circulator
Col. Steven McCartney had hoped for more from the $71 million spent to alleviate Apponaug Village traffic. The chief said last week he is “disappointed” with the performance of Apponaug …
Gaspee Days continues to impress
WCA falls in regionals
Animal Talk Pet of the Week: Mona
William Beaudry Jr.
New bank HQ open for business
