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The East Greenwich/Toll Gate boys hockey co-op is enjoying a big start in its second season as a unit and its first wint...
01/25/2025

The East Greenwich/Toll Gate boys hockey co-op is enjoying a big start in its second season as a unit and its first winter in the Division II ranks

The East Greenwich/Toll Gate boys hockey co-op is enjoying a big start in its second season as a unit and its first winter in the Division II ranks. The co-op entered the week with an 8-2 record and …

Rhode Island’s public schools were all recently graded on their performance in the 2023-24 school year, and Lisa Schultz...
01/24/2025

Rhode Island’s public schools were all recently graded on their performance in the 2023-24 school year, and Lisa Schultz, Warwick Public Schools director of curriculum, instruction and assessment, presented the district’s reaction to the state’s accountability scores for each school in the district. Find the story here.

Rhode Island’s public schools were all recently graded on their performance in the 2023-24 school year, and Lisa Schultz, Warwick Public Schools director of curriculum, instruction and assessment, presented the district’s reaction to the state’s accountability scores for each school in the dis...

Share Your Snow Day Moments with Us! Did you enjoy a fun-filled day sledding down the hill? Built the perfect snowman? O...
01/20/2025

Share Your Snow Day Moments with Us!

Did you enjoy a fun-filled day sledding down the hill? Built the perfect snowman? Or maybe you’ve been hard at work shoveling your driveway? We want to see it all!

Send us your best snow day photos and you could be featured in an upcoming edition of the Warwick Beacon!

Just post your photos in the comments below or email them to Tim at [email protected].

Let’s celebrate the beauty of winter and all it brings to Warwick!

01/19/2025

A parking ban will soon go into effect.

Thank you Dave's Fresh Marketplace for inviting us to cover this recognition by IGA USA! We are big believers in shoppin...
01/16/2025

Thank you Dave's Fresh Marketplace for inviting us to cover this recognition by IGA USA! We are big believers in shopping local and reading local.

David Cesario , owner of Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, has b een named the 2 025 USA Retailer of the Year by the Independent Grocers Alliance . This prestigious honor recognizes …

01/15/2025

He’s big, beautiful & brilliant!! He will steal your heart with his charm & huge heart!! I like to call him “Action” Jackson! At just three years old he loves the action of life!! He loves leash walks, car rides and yummy treats (a little too much!) If you have a comfy spot in your home & heart maybe he’s waiting for you! So if you’d like to get into action with Jackson by your side please contact the rescue at 401-467-3670 or visit Jackson in person at 44 Worthington Road Cranston, RI. They are open on Wednesdays from 3-7 and Saturdays from 10-2. We know you will fall in love just like we did!!

Mayor Frank Picozzi on Tuesday took the oath of office for a third time in front of a packed crowd at the Crowne Plaza. ...
01/09/2025

Mayor Frank Picozzi on Tuesday took the oath of office for a third time in front of a packed crowd at the Crowne Plaza.

The first four-year mayoral term in Warwick’s history is underway. Mayor Frank Picozzi on Tuesday took the oath of office for a third time in front of...

University of Rhode Island point guard Sebastian Thomas made his return home this basketball season and has been electri...
01/09/2025

University of Rhode Island point guard Sebastian Thomas made his return home this basketball season and has been electric as the Rams have quickly become one of the top teams in the Atlantic-10 Conference.

University of Rhode Island point guard Sebastian Thomas made his return home this basketball season and has been electric as the Rams have quickly become one of the top teams in the Atlantic-10 …

01/08/2025

Just look at this stunning beauty, her name is Mila Mae! Her gentle soul will steal your heart, Mila can be nervous in new situations and is completly deaf. She has that stunning Cattle dog coat and the prettist eyes you can imagine, they look like she has stars in her eyes! Mila is only a year and a half old and is going to need a very special person to open their heart and home to her. She is doing very well in her foster home with hand signals and her new home will need to continue working with her in order for her to be successful and settle into a comfotable routine. You can see her will to learn and live a happy life! Mila would enjoy a quiet, patient home, one that does not have a busy social lifestyle. Being home in comfy surroundings is all she wants and a few toys, she likes to play with toys. If you think you are the perfect home for this extra special girl please contact Save One Soul Animal Rescue League by emailing [email protected]
*Please note while her ears are damaged that is not believed to have caused her to be deaf as mistakenly stated in the video.

As we head into 2025, we invited Mayor Frank Picozzi to share his goals for the year. Read his op-ed on staying the cour...
01/03/2025

As we head into 2025, we invited Mayor Frank Picozzi to share his goals for the year. Read his op-ed on staying the course here:

I would like to take this opportunity to wish the residents of Warwick a very Happy New Year. As we are about to embark on a new year, I am about to start a new term as Mayor and for the very …

Mayor Frank Picozzi’s envisioned downtown Apponaug centerpiece will probably not have to wait another winter before skat...
01/02/2025

Mayor Frank Picozzi’s envisioned downtown Apponaug centerpiece will probably not have to wait another winter before skaters hit it.

Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi’s envisioned downtown Apponaug centerpiece will probably not have to wait another winter before skaters hit it. City Hall Plaza, the ice rink and park being …

01/02/2025

They say the eyes are the window to the soul, well in Chase's case his eyes say it all! He has stunning golden green eyes that look right into your heart! He's a young, about a year and a half old mixed breed with a playful, fun loving temperament! Chase likes other friendly pups and loves people too! He's smart, athletic and oh so handsome! So what are you waiting for, contact the folks at CENLA Alliance for Animals by emailing [email protected] and find out how you can meet Chase and just maybe you will fall in love!

As we close out the year and head into the next, we took the opportunity to reflect on the events of 2024. Here is our y...
12/30/2024

As we close out the year and head into the next, we took the opportunity to reflect on the events of 2024. Here is our year in review.

Spotlight on Warwick schools in ‘24 By ADAM ZANGARI Perhaps the most frequent subject of our Warwick stories in 2024 involved the public school system. 2024 started off with a big …

12/23/2024

Looking for pint sized love? Well, let Lexie be your girl! She's so adorable and full of s***k! Lexie is an active two year old Hound mix and yes she will follow her nose so they will be requiring a fenced in yard. She's as sweet as pie, likes other friendly dogs and just wants to be your best friend! If you'd like to learn more about Lexie please contact Friends of Homeless Animals via their website at www.fohari.org or email [email protected] Lexie's foster Mom.

In a wide-ranging interview with the Beacon, Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi said he found out about last week’s cyberattack...
12/19/2024

In a wide-ranging interview with the Beacon, Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi said he found out about last week’s cyberattack on the RIBridges system only a few hours before it became public knowledge on Friday.

In a wide-ranging interview with Beacon Media on Tuesday, K. Joseph Shekarchi, Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, said he found out about last week’s cyberattack on the …

12/17/2024

Fun, energetic, handsome, smart and lovable...these are all of the words that describe Leo! If you have an active lifestyle then Leo is your boy! He just loves to be part of the action! Leo likes other playful pups so if you are looking for a playmate for your current pup, Leo might be the one. He is a year and a half old, so still a pup but also likes to snuggle after he has his playtime. He has a gorgeous tri-color coat and is a medium sized boy with the biggest smile! Please contact Save One Soul Animal Rescue League if you'd like to meet Leo! You can email [email protected] or visit their website at www.sosarl.org
Leo will bring you lots of love & laughter!

Tomorrow is the last day to enter for a chance to win tickets to the Holiday Lights Spectacular! Please comment your hol...
12/12/2024

Tomorrow is the last day to enter for a chance to win tickets to the Holiday Lights Spectacular! Please comment your holiday photos by 4pm tomorrow.

12/11/2024

Meet Miss Mochi, one of the sweetest girls around! She is a six year old brindle beauty with a "frosted" face and bright chocolate brown eyes that sparkle with excitement whenever she's with you! If you've been looking for a loyal, loving companion then Mochi is your girl! Please contact the folks at Pawtucket Animal Shelter and then go meet her in person! Be sure to bring her some yummy treats! Call 401-722-4243 or visit during their open adoption hours. Please share!

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