Man sentenced to 30 years in murder case A Cranston man who pleaded no contest to second-degree murder for the December 2020 murder of his girlfriend's son has been sentenced to serve 30 years in state prison. Charles Gangi, 74, received the sentence
By JOHN HOWELL "You mean that all the artist depictions are based on nothing?" That question was raised Thursday morning as a group of volunteers, recruits in the hunt for whatever remains of the HMS Gaspee, gathered around a picnic table at Mensa Park
Radio Beacon is a podcast from Beacon Communications run by Dan Kittredge (Cranston Herald), Jacob Marrocco (Johnston Sun Rise), John Howell (Warwick Beacon) and Alex Sponseller (Beacon …
As a first-time author, Lauren Ruggiano has found a new way to channel her voice. Chris Woodhouse, meanwhile, has used his skills as an illustrator to bring her words to life visually. The two …
As Nicole Johnson-Morais puts it, Oakland Beach’s local chapter of TOPS “is full of losers.” But don’t worry, she means that in the best way. Oakland Beach Chapter 44 of …
After being postponed a year, local historian Ann Eckert Brown has finally opened her exhibit at the Warwick Public Library, sharing the history and techniques of wall stenciling as a form of …
For Christella Merveille, the Miss Rhode Island USA pageant represents a second chance. “Depression really takes away from your energy,” she said, “[and] when I was at URI, I …
The National Art Honor Society at Cranston High School East recently completed a project that touches children without families on the other side of the world. Jill Cyr, visual arts program …
A Public Hearing on the following proposed Ordinances will be held before the Finance Committee on Monday, August 2, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 869 Park Avenue, City …
Are you looking for a loving companion? Well Alex is too! She is an eight year old Shepherd mix who loves attention. Alex is looking for a home where she can hang out with her people, take nice walks …
Celebration at last Although Zella Rose at 1719 Cranston St. opened as a hair salon a year ago, its official ribbon cutting was delayed due to the pandemic. Mayor Ken Hopkins was there recently to cut the ribbon, joined by owner Lasondra Pontarelli, her
