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Obituary: Antonetta "Etta" (DeCesare) Magnone, 85
Antonetta "Etta" (DeCesare) Magnone, 85, of Cranston, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013 peacefully at home. She was the beloved wife of the late John A. “Jay” Magnone. Born in Providence, she...
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Cranston Says Goodbye to Principal Cowart
Hope Highlands Elementary School said goodbye to former Principal Don Cowart at the end of the school year this year.Meanwhile in Coventry, students, parents and teachers at Washington Oak Elementary...
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Arrest Log: June 25 to 30, 2013
The following arrest information was provided by Cranston Police. It does not indicate a conviction.Richard Norman DiPanni, 46, 30 Casino Ave., Cranston, charged with driving under the influence and...
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Smurfs Help Us Make America Bluetiful (Sponsored)
Going green never looked so bluetiful. The Smurfs are spreading their message of harmony with nature by hitting the streets to clean up the planet during the "America the Bluetiful" campaign.To...
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Higher NECAP Scores Boost Western Hills' State Ranking
Cranston schools' have gotten back their report cards from the state Department of Education and it's good news for Western Hills Middle School.The school's recent NECAP scores have prompted the state...
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Fung Takes in $110,000 in Latest Quarter
Cranston Mayor Allan W. Fung has raked in about $110,000 in campaign money, according to his chief of staff, Carlos Lopez.Fung is expected to show a campaign war chest of more than $270,000 once the...
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Sold! 28 Houses in Cranston Last Week
If you're looking for signs that the Cranston real estate market is heating up — look no further. A whopping 28 properties changed hands in Cranston last week. And most were close to the asking price...
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West Gets Cash Reward from Supermarket
Cranston High School West just got a check from Stop and Shop for $6,846.29 — thanks to customers who registered their loyalty cards in supermarket giant's A+ School Rewards Program.
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House and Senate Pass bills Giving Teachers a Voice in Policymaking
Rhode Island teachers have Cranston Rep. Joseph McNamara and Sen. Hannah M. Gallo to thank for a pair of just-passed companion bills that are designed to widen the lines of communication between the...
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What Was Your Worst Summer Job? (Sponsored)
We all know how sweet life is when you find the perfect summer job with decent hours and demanding but reasonable work. Whether you're cashiering or waiting tables for your summer gig, life's even...
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Off Duty Cop Helps Nab Burglary Suspect, Stolen Car
Cranston Police Officer Matthew Ricci last night proved that a cop's job doesn't always finish at the end of a shift after his off-duty actions led to recovery of a stolen car and the arrest of a...
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Customer Tackles Fleeing Bank Robber
A man who reportedly robbed the Washington Trust on Plainfield Pike this afternoon is in police custody after a customer chased him down and tackled him.Police said the bank was robbed at 3:15 p.m. by...
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Happy Fourth — Have Fun and Be Safe, Cranston
Happy Fourth of July!This video shows some Cranston residents couldn't wait another day to light some fireworks in their backyard — including what appeared to be a few big boomers that are illegal in...
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Open Houses in Cranston this Week
Looking for a new house in Cranston? Here's a list of open houses in the area.More Cranston real esta
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Obituary: Richard J. Maiorisi, 73
Richard J. Maiorisi, 73, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of 50 years to Ann Marie (Marro) Maiorisi. Richard was...
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Obituary: Domenic Rignanese, 91
Domenic Rignanese, 91, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. He was the beloved husband of the late Victoria A. (Corsetti) Rignanese for 66 years. Mr. Rignanese was born in Manfredonia,...
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Police ID 1 of 2 Metals Theft Suspects
Cranston Police have identified one of the two men who allegedly stole scrap metal from LDB Manufacturing on Plainfield Pike.Harold St. Pierre, 31, of Johnston, is wanted along with another...
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Cranston Woman Seriously Injured in Maine Crash
A Cranston woman was injured and her Providence boyfriend was killed in a single car crash in Maine on July 4.The Penoboscot Bay Pilot reported that a car being driven by Alvaro Soares, 27, of Unity,...
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Cranston Man Charged with Heroin Possession after Traffic Stop
Johnston Police charged two area men with narcotics possession after they were found to be in possession of prescription drugs and heroin after a traffic stop.Police said Jeffrey Silva, 30, of 76...
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Hot Weather Continues — How are you Beating the Heat?
Another day, another heat advisory.The National Weather Service will issue another heat advisory today, beginning at 11 a.m., as temperatures are expected to reach into the mid 90s.The forecast calls...
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