MILL SPRING, N.C. – Christopher Warwick of the Adrian College equestrian team competed in the AQHA Individual Level II Horsemanship event at the IHSA National Championship on Sunday Warwick earned his spot at Nationals earlier in the season through strong performances Warwick delivered a solid ride and finished in 8th place overall Adding to his comfort and confidence in the arena he was randomly paired with Adrian's own horse Congratulations to Christopher on a successful season The Adrian College equestrian team will return to competition in the 2025–26 season Thanks for visiting ! The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. (WJAR) — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced that a Warwick man was sentence to 18 years in prison for a bank robbery and a chase that led to a crash. Roy Mangum, 40, pleaded nolo contendere— meaning he accepted a conviction but did not admit guilt— to three counts of first-degree robbery, eluding police during a high-speed chase, driving to endanger resulting in serious bodily injury, and multiple firearm charges, prosecutors said. According to officials, he was sentenced to 18 years at the ACI and 35 years of probation. “Unfortunately, this defendant’s actions are not the plotline of some action movie, but rather real-life crimes which demonstrate an utter disregard for both the law and public safety,” Neronha said. “In his attempt to escape police, this defendant seriously injured the father of two young kids, and put many other people in harm’s way. And here, the lengthy sentence matches the severity of his crimes." Prosecutors said Mangum robbed a TD Bank in Warwick on gunpoint on Jan. 5, 2024. Mangum, who was masked, then fled the bank in a black rental pickup truck, officials said. Authorities said police spotted the pickup truck on Warwick Avenue minutes later. Officials said Mangum yielded to police at first, but fled and led a chase at speeds that reached over 100 miles per hour. Mangum then crashed into a vehicle driven by a father travelling with his two children that were approaching Post Road, prosecutors said. He was arrested and police seized a firearm and $5,057 that was stolen during the robbery. Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb Bertucci’s third bankruptcy in seven years has claimed the last of the chain’s Rhode Island restaurants The Warwick Bertucci’s Kitchen and Bar at 1946 Post Road closed on Thursday “It was a sad day yesterday,” read the Bertucci’s Warwick Instagram post on April 26 “We will miss all our employees & customers Massachusetts-based restaurant chain serves brick oven pizza and pasta dishes It was founded in 1981 in Somerville by Joey Crugnale The bankruptcy filing claims $10 million to $50 million in assets and liabilities, according to a story in USAToday. Bertucci's plans to pivot to fast-casual dining with a new venture called Bertucci's Pronto which already has a Tremont Street location in downtown Boston "For Bertucci’s longstanding and loyal patrons, the Bertucci’s you know, and love is here to stay as well, just with a few less locations for now,” the chain said in a statement obtained by Restaurant Business Magazine.  Also closed on April 25 were four restaurants in Massachusetts including Braintree The state has 10 remaining open restaurants and there is also one in Glastonbury there were 52 restaurants in 10 East Coast states The first time the chain filed for bankruptcy was in 2018 while it was trying to sell itself to an affiliate of a Chicago investment firm It was eventually bought by Earl's Enterprise It was back in 1988 when Bertucci's opened its first Rhode Island restaurant in East Providence Boston Magazine declared it the best pizza in Boston for its annual "Best and Worst" list USA Today named Bertucci's as one of America's top 10 pizza restaurants in 1989 The second Bertucci's opened in Warwick in 1990 it seemed everyone was opening brick-oven or other specialty pizzerias There was plenty of competition for everyone's pizza dollar There were lots of openings and closings, including one in North Attleboro. Rhode Island was down to one Bertucci's in Warwick Rob has worked as reporter and editor for several publications including The Kent County Daily Times and Coventry Courier before working for Gatehouse in MA then moving home with Patch Media Now he's publisher and editor of WarwickPost.com Contact him at editor@warwickpost.com with tips Warwick Post is an online news and information source covering Warwick It also includes a Directory that allows local businesses to promote their products and services If you have a news tip, questions, concerns or want to advertise, you’ll need to Contact Warwickpost.com Warwickpost.com does not collect personally identifying data. 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Read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is the air speed velocity of an unladen swallow (WLNE) — The Warwick Fire Department said five people are displaced after a house fire Wednesday night firefighters were dispatched to Dickens Street for a structure fire heavy fire was discovered on the outside of the home The fire was under control within 15 minutes The Red Cross is assisting the five people who are displaced The cause of the fire is under investigation A man was found dead in Warwick this morning A spokesman said officers responding to a report of an unresponsive male at about 8.20am found the man’s body on Tribe Road No 6 An investigation into his death has begun and no other information will be provided until the next of kin has been notified • On occasion The Royal Gazette may decide to not allow comments on a story that we deem may inflame sensitivities As we are legally liable for any libellous or defamatory comments made on our website this move is for our protection as well as that of our readers Which of the Throne Speech promises is the Government best equipped to deliver on View Results           In a significant development in one of Orange County’s most enduring cold cases law enforcement agencies have intensified their investigation into the 1981 disappearance and murder of 20-year-old Dawn Marie Marino Recent police activity on Little York Road in Warwick has reignited public interest and hope for resolution in a case that has haunted the community for over four decades.​ the Town of Warwick Police Department and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office on the scene in the area of Little York Road in the Town of Warwick and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office launched a coordinated operation on Little York Road Authorities closed the road to all traffic advising residents to avoid the area and promising that there was “no danger to the public.” Despite the careful language the closure immediately triggered speculation among residents and observers What made the location so striking was its connection to a grim chapter in local history: Little York Road is where Marino’s remains were found in 1987 The new law enforcement presence suggested a significant lead may have emerged in the investigation Officials have been tight-lipped about what prompted the renewed activity the high-profile involvement of multiple agencies suggests authorities are moving decisively on recently uncovered information A press conference or public briefing is expected in the coming weeks as the investigation progresses After an evening out with friends at the Corner Tavern Bar located at the intersection of Liberty Corners Road and County Route 1 in Pine Island She had made plans to return home that night to her boyfriend and her new puppy—plans tragically never fulfilled Her disappearance devastated her family and rattled the tight-knit Warwick community Marino’s fate remained unknown despite repeated search efforts and public appeals It wasn’t until Halloween night in 1987 that a hunter discovered her skeletal remains in a cistern on his sprawling 150-acre property off Little York Road The discovery answered one question—where Marino was—but left others painfully unresolved and national media attention over the years law enforcement agencies have intensified their efforts to solve Marino’s case the FBI joined the New York State Police and the Town of Warwick Police Department in conducting road checkpoints in the Pine Island and Florida areas seeking information related to the homicide Momentum in the cold case picked up dramatically as forensic experts re-examined evidence using modern techniques unavailable in the 1980s State Police announced they were following up on “recent developments” without elaborating Sources close to the investigation suggested that new forensic technology—including DNA reanalysis—may have helped authorities refocus the inquiry The reopening of Little York Road this month strongly points to investigators acting on fresh actionable intelligence.Authorities have emphasized that new leads continue to emerge investigators even led local media outlets on a tour of the old Corner Tavern site and the cistern where Marino’s body was found The public nature of these events indicates law enforcement’s intent to keep the case alive in the public consciousness hoping that even small recollections or tips could provide a breakthrough Investigators found old material printed with images in a Pennsylvania Dutch motif that was released to aid investigation “That material that we’ve released was found with her,” said Ryan Leone of the New York State Police New York State Police provided an image of material found with Dawn Marino’s body They believe it is distinctive enough to jog some memories and are urging those with information to come forward The renewed police activity has rekindled painful memories for many longtime Warwick residents who remember the fear and sorrow that gripped the community in 1981 the news has been bittersweet: a blend of renewed hope for justice and the painful reopening of old wounds “She was so full of life,” said a former classmate “To think that someone could do that to her and for all these years no one has answered for it—it’s haunted this town.” Law enforcement officials continue to seek public assistance A $5,000 reward remains available for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Marino’s death National statistics reveal that solving decades-old homicide cases is an uphill battle According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics clearance rates for cold cases older than 30 years are below 10% particularly DNA analysis and digital crime mapping have led to breakthroughs nationwide—but success still often hinges on community cooperation and witness recollections Dawn Marino’s case now stands as a testament to persistence: a community unwilling to forget and federal agencies underscore the importance of resolving this longstanding case and bringing justice to Marino’s family and the Warwick community Authorities remain committed to uncovering the truth behind Dawn Marino’s tragic death As police continue their search along the quiet Warwick once again holds its breath—waiting and praying that 44 years after a young woman’s life was stolen Enter your email address to subscribe to this web site and receive notifications of news posts by email WARWICK — Residents will decide whether the town should take ownership of the First Parish Unitarian Church and Meetinghouse as well as consider its commitment to pursuing green energy and the town’s fiscal year 2026 budget Of the 26 articles that will come before Warwick voters on Monday Town Coordinator David Young said he envisions the town’s adoption of a long-term decarbonized energy plan and the town’s acceptance of the meetinghouse and 32 acres of land on Hastings Pond Road as a gift from the First Parish and Religious Society will inspire the most discussion It has a board of governance now and they’re interested in transferring it … to the town,” Young explained “The land would be restricted or designated to support the building it’s an 1830s meetinghouse and we will own it.” the church’s board will include $100,000 in funds to repair the historic church “It will be a pile of rot that we’ll have to be stewards of because it’s on our land and the board of governance is in their 80s,” Young said “There’s concerns by people about what the town’s signing up for Young also anticipates that two articles concerning the town’s energy efficiency and strides toward greenhouse gas emissions reduction will generate discussion among voters Article 21 would enact a “Specialized Energy Code,” regulating the town’s design and construction of buildings to meet energy-efficiency goals and reduce greenhouse gas emissions Article 22 would enter the town into the state’s long-term municipal decarbonization initiative whereby the town can be designated as a “Climate Leader” through its commitment to the elimination of on-site fossil fuel burning in municipal buildings and vehicles Young said becoming a Climate Leader would boost the town’s eligibility for state funding for clean energy infrastructure projects such as solar “We’ve done [roughly $750,000] worth of work with state Green Communities money over the last 10 or so years,” he said mentioning the need to prioritize energy-efficient vehicles when replacing equipment in the town’s fleet “If there isn’t an electric vehicle that’s capable of plowing snow commercially available It’s a commitment to get off of fossil fuels but the end result will not be that we are forced into doing something that’s stupid.” Voters will also vote on whether to approve the town’s proposed $3.03 million fiscal year 2026 budget which represents a roughly 7% increase from FY25 to rising health insurance rates and said voters should expect a roughly 5.5% to 5.7% tax increase “Health insurance has gone up 18% so I think 5.7% increase in their bill on average if everything passes,” Young said Anthony Cammalleri can be reached at acammalleri@recorder.com or 413-930-4429 you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users Warwick police said four teens are accused of slashing adults outside a movie theater Tuesday night after being told to keep quiet during a showing of "A Minecraft Movie." (WJAR) (WJAR) — Warwick police said four teens are accused of slashing adults outside a movie theater Tuesday night after being told to keep quiet during a showing of "A Minecraft Movie." Police said officers responded at about 11:49 p.m to Apple Cinemas at Warwick Mall for a reported fight Responding officers were told that four teenagers had assaulted three adults the teens were upset that they were told to keep quiet during a movie Police said the four teeangers followed the three adults to their vehicles and “slashed” two of them with knives The wounds were described as non-life-threatening "One had an injury to the triceps area and the other one had a laceration in the facial area Police apprehended the teenagers and found knives believed to have been used in the assault Their names were not released because of their ages Each teen is being charged with two counts of felony assault Moviegoers on Wednesday morning reacted to the incident maybe they need to be accompanied by an adult," Mathew Richardson said "I don't even understand why they would do something like that The four teenagers were held at the Training School until a Family Court appearance on Wednesday NBC 10 News sought comment from Apple Cinemas NBC 10's Mike Cerullo contributed to this report WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — Attorney General Peter Neronha said that a Warwick man was sentenced in Kent County Superior Court to serve 18 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions for a bank robbery and subsequent car chase and crash. 40-year-old Roy Mangum plead no contest to three counts of first-degree robbery one count of eluding police during a high-speed chase one count of driving to endanger resulting in serious bodily injury one count of possessing a firearm after conviction of a crime of violence one count of carrying a pistol without a license and one count use of a firearm during a crime of violence 2024 police received reports that a man walked into the TD Bank on West Shore but then fled and led police on a chase from Warwick Avenue and onto Airport Road at speeds that reached over 100 miles per hour Mangum crashed into a father on Airport Road who was in the car with his two young children and police then seized a a .25 caliber gun and $5057 in cash stolen during the robbery (WJAR) — Hundreds of gentle giants flooded the Crowne Plaza in Warwick Friday afternoon for the Newfoundland Club of America National Specialty The NCA National Specialty is the premier showcase for the Newfoundland in the United States The week-long event featured different trial events "We bring them when they're young to see if they like it" said her owner owners took every opportunity to practice with their dogs The trials and outdoor events are free to the public (WLNE) — A late-night fight in the parking lot of the Apple Cinemas in Warwick turned ugly quickly Moviegoers say they are shocked by what happened “This is disturbing,” Kelly Smith of Providence said “This is the last thing I expected to hear.” Warwick police responded to reports of a fight in the parking lot of the theater just before midnight on April 15 I didn’t know for sure what it was,” Marilyn Wade of Warwick said “A whole bunch of people were gathering around each other and it didn’t seem like a happy scene.” Wade lives in the neighboring apartment complex and said she saw the fight and I go to this mall and movie theater and I know a lot of the people there,” she said Police say the four teenagers who were arrested were told to quiet down during the Minecraft movie then they followed three adults into the parking lot where they assaulted them and slashed two of them with knives The movie had sparked a viral social media trend where moviegoers throw popcorn and yell during a scene when actor Jack Black “chicken jockey.” It was not known if that’s what happened before the assault The four who were arrested will go through the family court system and were not identified because of their age Police added that the two people who were stabbed were expected to recover (WJAR) — Online threats re-circulating around West Warwick High School are stirring up fear among families and students several of whom decided to stay home from school this week Police and administrators say the threats aren't credible But NBC 10 spoke exclusively with two high school seniors who want their voices to be heard Police officers were noticeably present at West Warwick High School on Wednesday as promised by the police department following the online threats two West Warwick High School students who NBC 10 chose not to identify said other students were noticeably absent Some of our classes are still pretty empty," said one student Their school community is feeling concern and anxiety this week stemming from threatening social media posts the superintendent in a letter says were made by a high school student “Almost 700 kids did not come to school yesterday because of this to the point where they had to excuse the absences because of how many there were and they are not taking any of those kids seriously," said another student Superintendent Karen Tarasevich said in her letter Tuesday night student absences for today will be excused we believe it is an appropriate response in light of the situation.” These students chose not to go to school on Tuesday “For the sake of my safety just not to take chances and I think most of the seniors felt that way," said the first student They said they know the student who allegedly made the threats They said they were once good friends with him and they really aren’t listening to what we are saying and nobody is really taking that credibility that we have seriously so that’s what’s really frightening is that no one really hears us," said one student The West Warwick Police Department said it has investigated these threats since March and it remains confident that there is no viable or credible threat to the school community Officers will stay on school grounds until the end of the week and the district has not confirmed if the student who made the threats is still allowed to attend school WARWICK – Two adults were stabbed outside a movie theater on the night of April 15 in a confrontation with four teenagers who were upset at being told to keep quiet during a movie and the teenagers were quickly apprehended The incident happened late Tuesday night at Apple Cinema After being told to keep quiet while watching "A Minecraft Movie," the teenagers followed three adults to their vehicle and assaulted them Two of the adults were "slashed" with knives Having responded to the incident at 11:49 p.m., the police contacted a Family Court judge, who ordered that all four teenagers be turned over to the Rhode Island Training School a secure correctional program for juveniles (WJAR) — One person is injured after a motorcycle and car collided in Warwick Friday night Police said the crash happened in front of Gregg's restaurant the car was turning into the restaurant when the accident happened Police said the motorcycle operator has a broken arm by JOHN PERIK police and administrators said the threats were not credible Superintendent Karen Tarasevich addressed the issue during a regularly scheduled school committee meeting Wednesday night Tarasevich read a statement during the meeting where she said: “In navigating these sensitive situations we are committed to upholding student privacy in accordance with federal law with the permission of the family involved we can share that the student in question will not be returning to school or participating in any school activities.” This comes after a noticeable police presence at the school on Tuesday Students told NBC 10 that hundreds of students did not attend school this week police officers surrounded the school inside and outside of the library The posts have caused increased concern and anxiety for parents and students multiple parents expressed their opinions on the situation we’re fed up with the West Warwick school system,” said parent Kayla Jaycox “They tried to make parents feel better by telling us that he’s not going to be here anymore but that’s not going to stop him from coming back.” The school committee announced plans to hold an information session later this spring to discuss school safety with parents Students are off next week for April break This comprehensive project will replace two structurally deficient bridges on Route 113 where it passes over I-95 and I-295 carrying approximately up to 33,000 vehicles per day Route 113 is a major east-west corridor for Warwick linking large residential and commercial areas including access to the Community College of Rhode Island’s Knight Campus and many other safety improvements along other important corridors in the city motorists can expect a reduction in travel lanes on both directions of Route 113 (East Avenue) where it crosses I-95 and I-295 to set up a safe work zone as part of this project The left lanes will be closed for this operation on Route 113 East and West between Route 5 and the main entrance to CCRI’s Knight Campus motorists can anticipate alternating lane closures on I-295 we’ll have alternating lane closures along Route 113 from Route 5 to CCRI’s Knight Campus entrance Clean Rhodes RI Litter Campaign Statewide Programs &Initiatives RI Local TechnicalAssistance Program Stormwater Management Transportation InnovationPartnership Adopt-A Sponsorships and Samantha Wolfe as the 2025 Global Scholars in Extension The scholars will be honored at the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards on May 8 The Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has named Paige Filice The scholars will be honored at the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards reception on May 8 The Global Scholars Program supports established early and mid-career faculty members with seed funding and travel support for two years Selected annually by the CANR International Programs Office scholars work to strengthen and expand their global linkages networks and collaborative programs across the college's core missions in research Paige Filice is an Ingham County MSU Extension natural resources educator protection and restoration of Michigan’s freshwater ecosystems She supports initiatives such as the Reduce Invasive Pet and Plant Escapes (RIPPLE) and Clean Boats Filice also serves as the associate director for Extension’s Center for Lakes and Streams advancing conservation and stewardship of Michigan’s inland lakes and streams Alexa Warwick, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife She works as a wildlife participatory engagement and collaboration specialist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and MSU Extension Her expertise includes program development science education and conservation biology Warwick aims to improve the quality and outcomes of engagement on the sustainability of environments and wildlife resources in Michigan Samantha Wolfe is a MSU Extension agricultural occupational health educator in Benzie County Her expertise includes rotational grazing management for beef operations and collaborating with verification programs to mitigate on-farm environmental risks a program that assists farmers with disabilities by 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went on to win the trophy said: “It’s been a great experience – hanging out with the other teams backstage getting to see the ins and outs of television production and entertaining our semi-serious long list of acquired superstitions Hopefully everyone’s as excited for the final as we were to play it.” Cambridge in the final on Monday 12 May on BBC Two at 8:30pm The team made an impressive start to the series defeating the University of East Anglia 275–125 in the first round and then beat Queen’s University Belfast 215–95 in their first quarterfinal But the journey hasn’t been all smooth sailing with their second quarterfinal against Christ’s College Cambridge proving tougher At one stage they trailed by 150 points – but a determined late push narrowed the final score to 155–205 Warwick bounced back with a 220–125 win over University College London securing their place in the semi-final facing Darwin College A nail-biting finish saw Warwick clinch a brilliant victory in the last three minutes to book their place in the final – a rematch against Christ’s Cambridge This is the second series to be hosted by journalist and broadcaster Amol Rajan following Jeremy Paxman’s retirement in 2023 tune in to BBC Two at 8.30pm on Monday 12 May or catch up on BBC iPlayer The team is available for interview opportunities contact: Stevie Connoll – Media & Communications Officer stevie.connoll@warwick.ac.uk / +44 (0)7824 540791 Press enquiries / +44 (0)7392 125 605 Contact an Expert Contact an Expert Meet the Team Meet the Team We use cookies to give you the best online experience Please let us know if you agree to functional You can update your cookie preferences at any time (WJAR) — Crews responded to a large fire that broke out in a commercial building in Warwick Saturday night crews responded to the business on Herff Jones Way Battalion Chief Matthew O’Donnell told NBC 10 it took firefighters a bit of time to find the fire source due to the size of the building firefighters found that there was a small fire in the back of the building contained by the building's sprinkler system The business was closed at the time of the fire Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) is set to trial its new electric delivery vehicle fleet WMG has collaborated with Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) to innovate a petrol-free alternative delivery vehicle that aims to replace petrol and diesel vans in the future The trials are running as part of the Last Mile Logistics Project which aims to accelerate innovation within the West Midlands A small fleet of low speed delivery vehicles will be tested on campus rather than the entire fleet of larger vehicles It is hoped that the trial […] will provide invaluable data to hasten the roll-out of the delivery vehicles across the UK This comes after concerns about the safety risks posed by the testing the larger vehicles around the University will provide invaluable data to hasten the roll-out of the delivery vehicles across the UK Researchers from WMG have been collaborating with the Department for Transport to develop various types of delivery vehicles that can be used on UK roads and bike lanes with an aim to diversify their existing trial fleet WMG will also work with local automotive manufacturers to gain assistance for the project West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker welcomed the trial we’re stepping up to tackle modern-day challenges the delivery sector is playing an ever-increasing role in our regional economy generating much-needed jobs for local people.” engineered and built in the UK with a full supply chain behind them He further elaborated on how he aims to work with the government during the trial Parker said: “The government is backing my plan to invest in top talent and tech so we can reduce our carbon emissions and get everyone to net zero while creating jobs That’s how I’m going to build cleaner communities and a stronger Principal Engineer for Micromobility at WMG also welcomed the trials of this first-of-a-kind technology commenting: “We couldn’t run these trials without Innovation Accelerator funding These vehicles aren’t legal on UK roads yet so they’re not available to buy.” engineered and built in the UK with a full supply chain behind them.” One first-year Maths student shared their reservations about the project While they told The Boar that they “believe this has a lot of potential” they also added: “I’m not sure if this will be able to carry as much weight as vans do on a daily basis.” Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed “This is a mess,” Warwick School Committee Chairman Shaun Galligan told the Globe “This is not just a bureaucratic issue — it’s one that affects students directly Any delay in acquiring critical resources disrupts classroom learning and creates instability for educators and families.” Picozzi on Monday said that the city finance director will be able to approve school expenditures until the budget commission “These are things (Galligan) is fabricating They need to worry about keeping their own house in order Picozzi pushed to create the Warwick Public Schools Budget Commission to oversee school finances after schools officials revealed they were facing a $9 million deficit Galligan noted the state legislation only allows the city finance director to approve spending “in the case of an emergency” — and “only to the extent to cure such emergency.” He said that would allow for emergency spending on a broken water pipe But he said the schools would be violating the terms of the law if it allowed spending on routine payroll and other spending in the general operating budget The dispute comes as City Finance Director Peder Schaefer just retired on Friday But Picozzi said City Treasurer Lynne Prodger is serving as interim finance director “She would approve any school spending that needs to be approved in the next few weeks,” he said Picozzi said he has already chosen three people for the budget commission and he will announce their names later this week He said their nominations will come before the City Council on April 21 for confirmation “It just became law last week,” the mayor said “I couldn’t appoint commission members until the law passed.” But Galligan questioned why Picozzi had not made his nominations in time for the City Council meeting scheduled for Monday night “Since the mayor has not made his appointments and the commission has not been convened routine and essential expenditures — such as for classroom materials or operational needs — may become delayed very soon," he said the school district’s ability to act on basic matters could “snowball,” Galligan said “It could compromise special education services it threatens to erode public confidence and educational quality.” Picozzi said he “absolutely” sees a need for the school budget commission which is modeled after similar commissions created in Woonsocket and East Providence during the administration of former Governor Donald L The mayor has said the size of the school department deficit came as a surprise, and that if it’s not promptly addressed, it could lead to big tax increases and bond ratings that would raise borrowing costs for two new high schools Picozzi said school officials have outlined some potential cuts but he said they don’t appear sufficient to close the $9 million budget gap he said the idea of delaying pension contributions would be like “saying you have extra money this month because you didn’t pay your mortgage.” “I don’t have confidence they can solve it,” Picozzi has said of school officials apparently without even knowing they created it.” I would counter that the school committee and superintendent have acknowledged the seriousness of the situation and taken aggressive To claim we didn’t know about the problem is a false narrative and ignores the corrective actions already underway and the collaborative discussions we’ve had with the mayor and the City Council.” Edward Fitzpatrick can be reached at edward.fitzpatrick@globe.com. 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Home Delivery Gift Subscriptions Log In Manage My Account Customer Service Delivery Issues Feedback News Tips Help & FAQs Staff List Advertise Newsletters View the ePaper Order Back Issues News in Education Search the Archives Privacy Policy Terms of Service Terms of Purchase Work at Boston Globe Media Internship Program Co-op Program Do Not Sell My Personal Information © 2025 West Virginia University Athletics Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here (WJAR) — A warning tonight from a local arborist after tragedy strikes in West Warwick Neighbors say a man trying to help a friend was killed by a falling tree while trying to cut it down Friday night after officers received calls of the man pinned under the tree “Even being a certified arborist there really are no guarantees,” said Dustin Wagoner He says this type of accident is one he fears himself “You know we tell customers all the time there isn't a more dangerous job to do on your property than cutting down a tree," Wagner continued Clyde Street neighbors tell NBC10 the victim was neither the homeowner nor a contracted arborist but rather a friend doing a favor “It's an extremely dangerous game,” Wagoner concluded “And I have no problem saying a certified arborist should be on every job site.” West Warwick fire crews say they used high pressure pneumatic bags to lift the tree enough off the ground to remove the trapped man An NBC 10 News crew observed a large scene in a backyard of a home on Clyde Street A man died after a large tree fell on him in West Warwick Friday afternoon authorities responded to a call at a home on Clyde Street for reports of a man trapped under a tree West Warwick's Deputy Assistant Fire Chief told NBC 10 the man was trying to cut the tree when it fell down on top of him First responders freed the man's body His body was taken to the Medical Examiner's office Authorities have not revealed the identity of the man by SAM READ (WJAR) — A Warwick flower shop has come up with a special arrangement to help a local teen in the community who is going through a tough time Justin Mitchell said he and his mom Shannon purchased 'Just In Time Flowers' a brick and mortar flower shop off West Shore Road “We came in her to buy my sons prom flowers a friend of my father's and we were talking he was getting ready to move and asked him how the sale of the house was going and he said if I could just sell the flower shop.' And here we are," said Mitchell The flower shop offers bouquets and arrangements of all kinds for several occasions They have also partnered with Kent Hospital's gift shop “We do a little bit of everything," said Mitchell Mother’s Day is probably the busiest time of the year.” “The end of September I noticed every time I woke up my left ear was clogged then in October and November it was really my ear but it started getting worse and near Christmas my neck started getting swollen with my lymph nodes and I would get pain in my ear that’s when my headache started," said Brodeur Brodeur said she was rushed to Hasbro Children's hospital “No parent wants to hear that and the thing is I kind of had a gut feeling I was hoping I was wrong," said Jen Moore they said it was a tumor behind my nose," said Brodeur Brodeur was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma cancer They told me somebody my age and gender hasn’t had it in like a century that it's really only found in Asia but they’ve had a couple diagnosis here," said Brodeur Brodeur has been out of school for a majority of the time Currently she's undergoing treatment at Hasbro Children's hospital twice a week “It’s been a little difficult because I can’t do a lot of things because it’s still kind of cold out people are sick so say I get sick there’s a chance I could die," she said who is an active volleyball and flag football player has maintained a positive outlook on her situation My friends reach out to me every day and my parents do a lot for me," she said “Mentally I’ve been trying my best to see it as a small thing that happened cause I just tell myself that God gave it to me “I’ve always known she’s strong but being put in a situation like this and to raise funds for Brodeur's ongoing treatments the family is selling #FightLikeMadi bracelets There's also a social media page to follow her progress She became friendly with Mitchell and his mom from supporting their flower shop I actually dropped off bracelets for customers coming in if they wanted to purchase," said Moore Mitchell and his mom have dedicated their counter space to helping Brodeur the pair even took things a step further making the announcement that for each sale they make at the flower shop “It’s the least we can do and it's only $5 from every sale they always are looking and seeing how they can help so why can’t we help?” Moore said since news spread of her daughter's cancer the community She was speechless after hearing from Mitchell that he wanted to do more he’s running a business as well and so to put that money toward Madison is super amazing and I’m so thankful for it," said Moore “To Justin Mitchell and everyone else who has been supporting Madi since day one we really appreciate everything you’ve been doing It's definitely helping Madi get through it." Mitchell said with Mother's Day approaching he plans to keep his effort going to help Brodeur and her family that's $500 that goes to a great cause," he said “I couldn’t fathom what she’s going through I would never want to put myself in their shoes but they’re tough An official website of the United States government VA Providence’s enrollment team joined the Rhode Island Office of Veteran Services this Wednesday at American Legion Post 43 in Warwick for another successful Veterans Café The event offered local Veterans a welcoming space to connect with fellow service members and access benefits and enrollment assistance in a casual community-centered environment.Veterans Café events are part of VA Providence’s ongoing outreach efforts to ensure Veterans get the care and benefits they’ve earned—right where they live The enrollment team was on hand to answer questions about VA eligibility (WJAR) — A West Warwick teacher who's the head of a teachers’ union is accused of assaulting a student during an altercation Sean Doyle faces a simple assault charge in Kent County District Court Court documents say an altercation between Doyle and an 11-year-old Deering Middle School student was caught on camera Witnesses said the student left a different classroom after becoming upset and was standing with Doyle in the hallway Police allege that as the victim tried to walk away Doyle wrapped his arms around the student before taking him to the floor Documents go on to say that Deering's principal reviewed the footage saying "physical intervention was not necessary." the district said to NBC 10 News that it "conducted an independent investigation into this matter and it was fully addressed by both the district and the school committee back in May 2024.” The superintendent didn't respond to questions about if any disciplinary had been taken against Doyle He is listed on the high school's website as the industrial technology chair Residents who have been part of the town's school system are reacting to the incident we will install barrier and narrow the lanes along both directions of I-95 at the Route 113 (East Avenue) overpass prior to closing the on-ramp from Route 113 (East Avenue) East to I-95 North Motorists can expect right and center lane closures for this operation through Saturday morning While this on-ramp is closed through late fall motorists are advised to follow the signed detour using the on-ramp to I-95 South then to the Route 117 interchange (Exit 27A) to reverse direction back to I-95 North we plan to install debris shielding requiring alternating lane closures on both directions of I-295 at the East Avenue overpass Sign work is also anticipated on I-95 at the East Avenue overpass with right and center lane closures Tuesday night (I-95 North) and Wednesday night (I-95 South) from 8 p.m and we plan to install barrier on both directions of I-95 at the East Avenue overpass Alternating lane closures are also scheduled on Route 113 West from Route 5 to the I-95 North on-ramp and Route 113 East from Route 2 (Bald Hill Road) to the I-295 South on-ramp to move barrier and build walls within the median on I-295 and at the east abutment on I-295 North Get important news about your town as it happens. Something went wrong. Please subscribe again. Get the top stories from across our network. Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates? A Lancaster County man is accused of sexually assaulting a child over a span of two years, Northern Lancaster County Regional Police said in an affidavit filed on Tuesday, Dec. 10. A Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department vehicle. Zacharias S. Sayevskiy, 30, of Ephrata, allegedly raped a girl multiple times between 2010 and 2012, according to Detective Matthew Hinkle’s sworn statement. He was charged after the victim came forward in December 2024, the assaults ended when she was still under 13 years old, police said​. The victim, referred to as Victim One, told investigators that Sayevskiy penetrated her vagina with his penis on more than one occasion and also performed oral sex on her during that time, police said. She further reported that he used his hands and fingers to touch and penetrate her, according to the affidavit. The assaults allegedly happened when Sayevskiy was a teenager at a residence in the first block of South Heck Road in Warwick Township, Lancaster County, according to authorities. Sayevskiy was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 6, and charged with: He waived his preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Joseph C. Stauffer on Wednesday, April 2. The case has been transferred to the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas, where his formal arraignment is set for Friday, April 25 at 9 a.m. in Courtroom A​. Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Ponessa is prosecuting the case. Sayevskiy is currently free on $100,000 unsecured bail​. Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall. Police continue to search Warwick home of woman whose body was found in Fosterby MOLLY LEVINE (WJAR) — Investigators continue to search a home on Hazard Avenue in Warwick investigators were back in the quiet neighborhood in the Oakland Beach area of Warwick The day-long police activity has shocked the normally quiet neighborhood I saw all the police cars and everything.. Cruisers and undercover vehicles lined the street as investigators continued to search in and around this home at 112 Hazard Avenue The 56-year-old Warwick woman was reported missing in August Her family said she was last seen in the general area of Oakland Beach Detectives are working to figure out how Romano's remains made it to Foster nearly 30 miles away from her Warwick neighborhood A director at West Bay RI told NBC 10 that Romano once worked there for about ten years until around 2005 West Bay RI provides support and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities The family of Michele told NBC 10 that they're still processing the news Rhode Island State Police said they could not comment on an open investigation Anyone with information about Michele's disappearance or death should contact RISP at 401-647-8039 Those with information have the option to remain anonymous She was a longtime member of Emory Pike American Christian Church.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband Dixie (Bob) Drummonds Ross; grandchildren: Tyler (Kristen) Cunningham and Benjamin Ross; six great-grandchildren The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at Windsor Ridge Assisted Living for all their love and care the family ask that donations be made to Emory Pike American Christian Church in Mary’s honor followed by a 7:00 pm funeral service officiated by Rev Family and friends will meet at 10:45 am on Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery for an 11:00 am interment and condolences made at www.mynattfh.com.  United Way of Rhode Island announced it has partnered with CCRI to open a satellite 211 office on the Warwick campus Students will have access to housing and financial assistance childcare support and career development opportunities we know that challenges outside the classroom can often be the biggest obstacles to student success,” said Dr “By bringing United Way 211 and the resources it offers directly to our students we are strengthening our commitment to eliminating barriers and providing the wraparound support that ensures every student has the opportunity to succeed.” (WJAR) — First responders are giving more insight about a weekend carbon monoxide scare at a multifamily home in West Warwick A family was rushed to Kent Hospital Saturday morning and their building was condemned where first responders found the source of the problem it hadn't been inspected," said Medeiros they decided that the unit should be put out of service They capped the gas in the apartment and they checked the rest of the building." Medeiros confirmed that the situation started as an emergency call for a man with back pain at the East Greenwich Avenue home "The rescue while they were evaluating him noticed he had some high CO levels in his blood and relayed that to the lieutenant on scene," said Medeiros "They proceeded to go with a meter and check out that apartment and find high readings." was rushed to Kent Hospital for high levels of carbon monoxide Medeiros said carbon monoxide is a silent killer not well flu-like symptoms," said Medeiros NBC 10 News asked Medeiros how often the West Warwick Fire Department answer calls like this all we have to do is set up a fan and push out the carbon monoxide until we get zero and most people are good," said Medeiros Medeiros said there were no readings of carbon monoxide on the first floor and that levels on the third floor were below alarm levels The blue building owned by Rex Real Estate Tenants are not allowed back inside the building until certain issues are addressed Medeiros said they do not believe any carbon monoxide detectors in the building went off Medeiros reminds everyone to check detectors on a monthly basis "It's very important to have those detectors in place because they really do save lives if that gentleman didn't have back pain we could be having a different conversation right now," said Medeiros NBC 10 News has been trying to get in touch with Rex Real Estate since Monday They have set up a GoFundMe campaign to help as they try to figure out where they will go next (WJAR) — A car crashed into a house in West Warwick on Wednesday A fire official said two cars crashed in an intersection and that one veered into the porch of a home on Wakefield Street The officials described the injuries as minor A building official was called to the scene to check the porch but the house itself was believed to be OK