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Happy Hanukkah! — Begins at Sundown
Hanukkah begins at sundown tonight. On behalf of everyone behind Cranston Patch, we wish the Jewish community of Cranston a happy Hanukkah. What are some of your plans for the holiday? What are some of...
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Obituary: Assunta "Susie D'Ercole
Assunta "Susie D'Ercole, 88, wife of the late Anthony "Spike" D'Ercole passed away Wednesday December 5, 2012 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the loving mother of six children; Beverly...
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Obituary: Anthony J. Reale
Reale, Anthony J., age 92, died unexpectedly on December 6, 2012. Son of the late Frank and Apollonia (Iannuccillo) Reale, he was predeceased by his sisters Virginia, Jane and Isabella. He is survived...
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What Are USPS Deadlines for Mailing Holiday Packages?
Are you one of the many holiday revelers with families and friends spread all across the country and the world? If so, even before you dive into that gift list, it's important to know how early must...
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Try These Hanukkah Recipes
This year, Hanukkah begins on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 8 and ends on the evening of Sunday, Dec. 16. Observing the Festival of Lights goes hand-in-hand with making special Hanukkah foods. Before...
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Wrong Way Driver Faces DUI Charge
A 34-year-old North Kingstown woman was charged with driving under the influence after she was allegedly crashed her car while driving the wrong way on Route 37 in Cranston. Rhode Island State Police...
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Meeting Tonight about Ocean Avenue Safety
Residents of the Ocean Avenue and Narragansett Boulevard area will meet tonight to talk about a rash of crashes in the area recently, several of which involving cars crashing into houses. The meeting,...
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Arrest Log: Nov. 27 to Dec. 3
The following arrest information was provided by Cranston Police. It does not indicate a conviction. Dennis Wong, 44, 117 Wilson St., Providence, charged with shoplifting Nov. 27 at 4:52 p.m. Antonio...
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Cranston Man Arrested for Trying to Destroy City Menorah
A Cranston man today was charged with malicious damage and resisting arrest for allegedly attempting to destroy a menorah outside Providence City Hall. Providence police said Peter Zendran, 34, was...
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Obituary: Carlo J. Izzo
Carlo J. Izzo, 89, of Plainfield Pike, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 9, 2012. Carlo was born in Johnston where he maintained a lifelong resident. He was the husband of predeceased Mary (...
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Obituary: Frank P. Gervasio, Jr.
Frank P. Gervasio, Jr., 84, of Cranston, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Inpatient Center in Providence. He was born in Providence, a son of the late Frank P....
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Cross Country Boys are Sportsmen of the Year
Congratulations are in order for the boys on the cross country team at Cranston High School West. They took home the Sportsmanship Award from the Rhode Island Interscholastic League recently thanks to...
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CFD Awarded Fire Prevention Grant Days after Cigarette Starts Fire
The Cranston Fire Department recently was awarded a $3,000 fire prevention grant from Johnston-based FM Global and it couldn't have been more timely. Just days before the Dec. 4 check presentation...
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Sanford Brown to Close
Sanford Brown, the for-profit school that opened two years ago in Cranston, is closing. The school is one of more than 20 that is being shuttered around the country after the company has experienced a...
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Cranston Woman Wins Free Pats Tix On 12-12-12
On a cold, sunny 12-12-12 morning, Tracy Lane walked into the Reservoir Avenue Dunkin Donuts and ordered 12 donuts. Moments later, she was ambushed by Pat the Patriot, Patriots cheerleaders and the...
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Obituary: Stephen A. Bruno
67, of Providence, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at home. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Joseph Bruno and the late Carmela (Piccoli) Bruno DiBiase. He was a military...
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Obituary: Filomena M. (Matrullo) Addessi
Filomena M. (Matrullo) Addessi, 99, of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 10, 2012 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence. She was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore...
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Obituary: Elizabeth L. (Soscia) Bent
Elizabeth L. (Soscia) Bent, 89, of North Attleboro, MA, formerly of Cranston, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 12, 2012 at the Madonna Manor, North Attleboro. She was the beloved wife of...
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Spirits Join for City Hall Menorah Lighting [VIDEO]
On Tuesday, Rabbi Yossi Laufer of Chabad of West Bay in Warwick took Cranston Mayor Allan W. Fung's hands and danced. They were celebrating the fourth night of Hanukkah, surrounded by the Rabbi's large...
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Two Men Caught in the Act of Stealing from Cars
Once again, an alert resident who saw something suspicious helped Cranston Police nab a pair of 18-year-olds who allegedly were stealing from cars at 100 Hoffman Avenue early yesterday morning....
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