WW Sen. Burke Named Deputy Majority Leader
By: Rob Borkowski on January 12, 2023 in News to You
STATE HOUSE — Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) has named Sen. John Burke (D-Dist. 9, West Warwick) to serve as a deputy majority leader. The appointment makes […]
WFD Assists West Warwick at Curson Street Fire
By: Rob Borkowski on December 8, 2018 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
WEST WARWICK — The Warwick Fire Department aided West Warwick firefighters alongside crews from Cranston, East Greenwich and Coventry Saturday morning at a three-alarm house fire at 28 Curson St. […]
RI Trooper Log: Arrests for DUI, Fraudulent Checks, Alprazolam Possession
By: Rob Borkowski on July 17, 2017 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
RI Trooper arrests in Warwick area this week included arrests for violation of a no-contact order, DUI, Alprazolam possession, and passing fraudulent checks.
RI Trooper West Warwick Arrests: Domestic Assault, Fugitive on Child Solicitation Charge Surrenders
By: Rob Borkowski on July 10, 2017 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
State Police activity in and involving West Warwick this week included arrests for domestic violence, missing court hearings, and a man who turned himself in after leading Troopers on a chase through Warwick and West Warwick, striking cruisers, a car and a building before fleeing on foot.
Video: Station Fire Memorial Dedication Speakers
By: Rob Borkowski on May 22, 2017 in Good Times
The 1-acre Station Nightclub Fire memorial at the site of the tragic Feb. 20, 2003 blaze that claimed the lives of 100 people, drew hundreds Sunday night who honored the memory of loved ones and friends lost, including a fair number of local, state and federal officials.
Hundreds Attend Dedication of ‘Beautiful’ Station Fire Memorial Sunday
By: Rob Borkowski on in Good Times
More than 500 people gathered inside the 1-acre Station Nightclub Fire memorial at the site of the tragic Feb. 20, 2003 blaze that claimed the lives of 100 people, dedicating the space to the memory of loved ones and friends lost that night.
Veterinarian: ‘Kiki,’ Cat Shot With Pellet Gun Sunday, Will Recover
By: Rob Borkowski on May 11, 2017 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
Kiki, a black cat shot with a pellet gun in Warwick Sunday, suffered injuries to his kidneys and spleen, but is recovering well at the Companion Animal Welfare Society (CAWS) veterinary hospital and is expected to return home Monday.
Station Nightclub Fire Anniversary Underlines Fire Code’s Importance
By: Rob Borkowski on February 21, 2017 in News to You, Police News & Fire News in RI
WEST WARWICK, RI — About a dozen people gathered Monday morning at the site of the 2003 Station Fire on Cowesett Road for a brief prayer in memory of the 100 lives lost in the tragic event and a review of the memorial construction, which some hope will also be a lasting reminder to observe fire safety building codes.
Penta Wins Pie-Eating Contest Raising $14,000 for Be The Change
By: Rob Borkowski on December 6, 2016 in Good Times
Mike Penta, whom voters may remember as one of three candidates running for Warwick’s Dist. 21. representative seat in the General Assembly, also co-owner of Gel’s Kitchen in West Warwick, won Saturday’s pie eating contest at the Portuguese Holy Ghost Society event that drew hundreds and raised $14,066 for charity.
Holy Ghost Pie Eating Contest Benefits ‘Be The Change’
By: Rob Borkowski on November 30, 2016 in Good Times
WEST WARWICK, R.I. — If you like pie and providing a helping hand to people who need a little assistance, the Portugese Holy Ghost Society at 11 Ventura St. is the place to be today during their pie eating contest fundraiser to benefit Be The Change.
RI Trooper Log: Court Scofflaws Nabbed in West Warwick
By: Rob Borkowski on April 3, 2016 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
RI State Troopers made two West Warwick-related arrests this week, both for people who failed to show in court on conspiracy and disorderly conduct charges, respectively.
West Warwick Man Crossing Rte. 295 on Foot Struck, Killed by Car
By: Rob Borkowski on October 4, 2015 in Police, Police News & Fire News in RI
A Warwick motorist struck and killed a West Warwick man as he crossed Rte. 295’s high speed lane on foot early Sunday morning, State Police report.
Warwick Among Communities in National Grid Power Outage Affecting 27,000
By: Rob Borkowski on June 22, 2015 in News to You
Warwick was among five communities struck by a power outage at about 2 p.m. that cut power to 27,000 customers in the city, parts of Cranston, East Greenwich, West Warwick and Coventry for about an hour.
DOT Closes Exit 8 on Rte. 95 South, Rte. 2 Ramp to 95 South (DETOURS)
By: Rob Borkowski on August 18, 2014 in News to You
Warwick, RI – Starting during Monday’s commute, work on the Barton Corner Bridge over Rte. 2 is going to close exit 8 on Rte. 95 south (affecting access to Rte. 2 north only; access to Rte. 2 south will be available) and and the Rte. 95 south on-ramp from Rte. 2 North. Those changes will last for about 11 days, according to the DOT.