Good morning, Warwick.

The Planning Board approved preliminary plans for two new developments last week.

A Washville Car Wash is proposed at the former Walgreens on West Shore Road at Wilde’s Corner & a veterinary hospital would replace the Ye Olde Boulevard Tavern at Greenwich & Luther Avenues in Apponaug.

Roger Williams Park Zoo said yesterday that its 19-year-old tree kangaroo, Morobe, was humanely euthanized after his health rapidly declined from age-related conditions.

He had been part of a breeding program to help protect the critically endangered species.

A WalletHub survey released Feb.

12 showed that Rhode Island ranked 39th among 50 states with families spending 1.74% of their income on groceries. Food prices are expected to rise by 3.0% this year, which may further stretch local budgets.

Two teams from Warwick Area Career & Technical Center’s Baking and Culinary Arts program won gold medals at a statewide competition last week and qualified for the national contest this spring — showcasing local student talent.

The City Council approved a $75,465 bid for design services to rebuild the long-closed pier in Apponaug Cove, next to Ponaug Marina on Hallworth Drive, last week.

The project will restore a key local landmark.

URI coach Tammi Reiss was named to the Naismith Women’s College Coach of the Year watch list on Wednesday.

The Rams posted a 23-2 record and a 17-game winning streak when they tipped off at La Salle.

25th Extraordinary Woman Award Dinner

5-9 p.m. — Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick — Ticketed event — Celebrate the remarkable contributions of women in the community with a prestigious award dinner.

6th Annual RI Wind Turbine Competition

8 AM – 5 PM — Knight Campus - Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) — Free entry — Watch local students showcase their engineering skills in a thrilling wind turbine challenge.