Yates ‘Excited’ As New Oakland Beach Principal
![[CREDIT: Warwick Schools] New Oakland Beach Principal Matt Yates is excited to begin the new school year.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Matt-Yates-Oakland-Beach-Principal-2-140x140.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — Lunches are packed and bus schedules set as Oakland Beach School students return to a fresh face welcoming them to the halls with new Principal Matthew Yates. […]
Oakland Beach
![[CREDIT: City of Warwick] Oakland Beach Association is suing City Councilwoman Donna Travis and Beverly Sturdahl, former officers of the group, alleging fraudulent transfer of 735 Oakland Beach Ave. to Travis.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Oakland-Beach-Association-735-Oakland-Beach-Avenue-140x140.jpg)
Oakland Beach Association Sues Travis, Sturdahl for Fraud
WARWICK, RI — The Oakland Beach Real Estate Owners Association Superior Court suit alleging fraudulent transfer of 735 Oakland Beach Ave. to Warwick City Councilwoman Donna Travis may hinge on […]
![[CREDIT: City of Warwick] A Warwick Officer escorts Rob Cote from Council Chambers July 17, 2023. Councilwoman Donna Travis ordered him removed for persisting in speaking about a property dispute detailed in a Providence Journal article involving Travis.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Warwick-City-Council-ACLU-Cote-Free-Speech-1-140x140.jpg)
In Trying to Dispel Smoke, Travis Started a New Fire
WARWICK, RI — Which is worse for Warwick City Councilor Donna Travis: Participating in a possibly shady land deal, or hindering someone’s right to criticize her for it? Those are […]
RIDOH: Conimicut Point Beach Swimming OK
WARWICK, RI— The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Conimicut Point Beach swimming. Bacteria counts have returned to safe levels since the health department recommended closing the beach […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The WPD has ID'd the drivers in Monday's Airport Road Motorcycle crash, and disclosed more details of the investigation.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/WPD-cruiser-left-336x237-1-140x140.jpg)
Speeding Driver Arrested on Tiverton Warrant
WARWICK, RI — On May 21 at 5:48 p.m., Warwick Police stopped a speeding silver BMW on Oakland Beach Avenue, arresting the driver on a Tiverton warrant. Officer Connor Bemis […]
Oakland Beach and Conimicut Beach Closed for Bacteria
UPDATE Friday, June 23: RIDOH recommends reopening Oakland Beach in Warwick for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water […]
Oakland Beach Cruise Night
Join the fun on Tuesdays starting May 16th for car cruise nights. $2.00 gate fee or $15 season pass to enter. Walk-in spectators free. Car of the Week award given. […]
![[CREDIT: WPD] Warwick Police ask the public's help finding an orange car related to their investigation of antisemitic packages delivered to Oakland Beach homes Tuesday](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/WPD-antisemitic-packages-1-140x140.jpg)
WPD Asks Help Finding Antisemitic Package Culprits
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Police have released still images of an orange car they’re looking for in their investigation of antisemitic packages left throughout Oakland Beach Tuesday. “During the overnight […]
Driver Opens Console With Open Beer, Arrested for DUI
WARWICK, RI — First, Officer Nicholas DeLuca saw the empty six pack in the back of the driver’s Infinity, then the man opened his console for his registration, uncovering a […]
RIDOH Closes Oakland Beach, Conimicut Beach
UPDATE – JUNE 30, 2022: The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Oakland and Conimicut Beaches in Warwick, Barrington Town Beach, and Larkin Pond Association Beach in […]
![[CREDIT: BGCW] The Boys and Girls Club of Warwick will give out free turkeys to families in need Saturday, Nov. 20 in Norwood and Oakland Beach.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/BGCW-140x140.jpg)
Free Turkeys Distributed at BGCW Sites
WARWICK, RI — If you need help with Thanksgiving dinner, and you weren’t able to sign up for Saturday’s free turkeys 1 p.m. at the Norwood and Oakland Beach Boys […]
![[CREDIT: WDP] Warwick Police arrested Michelle Rothgeb, 55, of Oakland Beach on a count of “cruelty to, or neglect of child”, in the Jan. 3, 2019 death of a 9-year-old girl she was the guardian of.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Rothgeb-140x140.jpg)
Woman Pleads No Contest to Manslaughter in Oakland Beach Girl’s Death
PROVIDENCE, RI — Michele Rothgeb, 58, formerly of Oakland Beach, has pleaded no contest to child cruelty and manslaughter in an Oakland Beach girl’s death Jan. 3, 2019, Attorney General […]
