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.
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.
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.
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.