Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of February.
Good morning, Warwick.
A severe blizzard dropped 37.9 inches of snow and left 20,000 residents without power yesterday.
Officials lifted the travel ban at noon — the parking ban remains until 6 p.m. today, and emergency shelters welcome those in need.
Snow clearing equipment cleared the runways at T.F.
Green Airport Tuesday after a historic blizzard grounded flights, but many departures and arrivals remained delayed on terminal boards. Travelers faced food shortages and snowy conditions on parked cars, with some return flights rescheduled for Thursday.
After a heavy blizzard, Coventry firefighters reached an elderly man stranded on an unplowed driveway by placing him in his canoe — then pulling him to a point accessible by backhoe for hospital transport.
He was taken in stable condition amid challenging snowy conditions.
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.
Spring Flower Arranging Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Cask Restaurant & Bar — Ticket includes two arrangements and one drink — Unleash your creativity in a hands-on flower arranging workshop.
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