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.
Singers Perform Tributes to Station Fire Victims, First Responders, Volunteers at Memorial Dedication
By: Rob Borkowski on May 23, 2017 in Good Times, News to You
Singer/songwriter Joe Silva had been a regular performer at the Station Nightclub, so when he learned of the terrible toll of lives the 2003 fire claimed in the television news coverage of the tragedy, he was struck by the number of familiar faces among the crowd, and moved to create a tribute.
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.
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.