Warwick Beacon
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The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston and Rhode Island State Police Departments. PURSUIT On April 18 at 2:29 p.m., Johnston Police attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop for registration violations on Plainfield Street. As the
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4/20/17
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Driving under the influence On Jan. 17 at approximately 8:44 p.m. Officer Ali Jaafar was driving through Hoxsie Four Corners when he saw a vehicle swerving between lanes on Warwick Avenue before making a left onto Airport Road. The Officer conducted a
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1/25/18
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Michael J. Fetta, 57, of Warwick, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at Kent Hospital.
Born in Providence, he was a son of Joan A. (Gallo) Fetta and the late Kenneth F. Fetta.
Mike worked for the …
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2/27/18
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When James McLaughlin, then 20 years old, started as a “floater” with the Warwick Fire Department, meaning he moved between stations depending where he was needed, it was the practice to place …
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By John Howell
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5/1/18
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Gerald “Ged” Carbone understands and admits that he doesn’t have the prototypical political resume you might expect someone running for mayor of Warwick to have, but that’s a fact he’s …
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By Ethan Hartley
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8/9/18
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FLEEING SCENE OF ACCIDENT On Nov. 23 at 11:42 a.m., Officer Christian Vargas was dispatched to Sandpond and Puritan Drive for the report of a two-car accident. Upon arrival, Officer Vargas made contact with the operator of one of the vehicles, identified
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11/29/18
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Brandon Forbes To Perform At Ted’s Stadium Kitchen & Pub
[Photo gallery]
When it comes to being a professional musician, versatility is key. You have to know how to play a ton of different songs while spanning numerous styles along with your own original material. …
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by ROB DUGUAY
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8/19/21
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SCHOOL VANDALISM Robertson Elementary School was recently tagged by a graffiti vandal. Officer Sokphannareth Chea was dispatched to the rear of the Nausauket Road school on September 29 just before 10 p.m. for a malicious damage call. There he met with
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By JOHN HOWELL
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10/13/16
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By TESSA ROY After a dispute with a neighbor on an adjacent street turned ugly, Amy Tellier has found herself in the position of having to give up three of the six dogs she cares for at her home. The whole thought of having to decide who would have to"
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By Tessa Roy
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4/20/17
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The following students achieved high honors or honors for the third quarter of the 2016-2017 school year at Warwick Veterans Memorial Junior High School: GRADE 7 HIGH HONORS Abraham Abuhaical, Brianna Adams, Cameron Adessi, Jasmine Alpert, Azael Alvarez,
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6/9/17
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Kyla A. Vinacco-Poland, 30, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017. She was the beloved fiancée of Kyle R. Poland and daughter of Richard, Jr. and Danika S. (Donovan) Vinacco.
Kyla earned her …
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6/20/17
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A happening place More than 4,000 people came through the doors of the Rhode Island Shriners and the Scottish Rite Cathedral in the first three hours of the fourth annual FEZ-tival of Trees Saturday. The people kept coming to buy raffle tickets on the
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11/28/17
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The dome is still without a home, but that’s not for a lack of trying.
Even before the state’s only geodesic dome, or “Bucky Ball” so named for its inventor, Richard Buckminster …
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By John Howell
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1/25/18
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By ETHAN HARTLEY Mayor Scott Avedisian opened up during an hour-long interview with the Beacon Monday while discussing his impending departure to become the CEO of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, talking about what factored into his decision
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By Ethan Hartley
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5/1/18
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By KELLSIE KING Nearly 50,000 Rhode Islanders had been reunited with $15.2 million in unclaimed property during the 2018 fiscal year. In Warwick alone, $2.4 million was returned to 5,688 residents, according to the General Treasurer's office. Unclaimed
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By Kellsie King
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8/9/18
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“Fill her up,” was surely a phase used by motorists who bought gas at the Esso service station at the corner of Post Road and Division Street across from the Kentish Armory. No one seems to know how long the station has been closed...
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By JOHN HOWELL
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11/29/18
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By JOHN HOWELL Arguing that it complied fully with requested information and that legislation signed into law on July 9 contained no retroactive provisions, MedRecycler has appealed a Department of Environmental Management denial of a license to operate
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By JOHN HOWELL
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8/19/21
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On Thursday night at a Democratic Caucus, Rep. K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick) was elected the new Majority Leader of the House of Representatives by his House Democratic Caucus colleagues. Shekarchi was elected to the position with a
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11/16/16
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By TESSA ROY Warwick EMS Coordinator Jason Umbenhauer says a new protocol for treating stroke patients has resulted in two known successful cases since its implementation March 1. Under the protocol, patients believed to be having a stroke are first
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By Tessa Roy
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4/20/17
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Unlike many performers who warn audiences not to try stunts themselves, Keith Michael Johnson wants those who see his Bubbleology show to try what they see at home.
“I hope they remember …
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By Tessa Roy
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5/7/17
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By JOHN HOWELL For the first time since 1998, Warwick taxpayers won't see an increase in their taxes as a result of an increase in the tax rates. Saying he is a political realist in a message sent Tuesday to the City Council, Mayor Scott Avedisian said
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By John Howell
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6/9/17
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By ETHAN HARTLEY -- A look inside the operations of the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA), which is tasked with keeping the state prepared in the event of any emergency.
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By Ethan Hartley
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9/12/17
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April R. (Wiltzius) Butler, 41, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017 at home. She was the beloved wife of Craig M. Butler.
Born in Jacksonville, FL., she was a daughter of Elaine G. (Parker) …
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10/19/17
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A run before the feast With every Thanksgiving the Rotary Club of Warwick Turkey Trot has gotten bigger and this year was no exception. Nearly 400 people started showing up as early as 7 a.m. to run and walk the 5K loop in City Park beginning an hour
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11/28/17
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The Hendricken basketball team will be looking to clinch a third straight state championship this season, and with several key pieces from last year's title team back this winter, the Hawks may be the team to beat once
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By Matt Metcalf
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12/16/17
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