Good morning, Warwick.

Ruger, a German shepherd from Warwick who traveled to all 48 states with his family over four years, died of cancer in July; his family now plans to donate to foundations in each visited state to honor his legacy.

Nonprofits across Rhode Island continue to meet rising community needs despite tight budgets + increasing demand, as United Way’s Jennie Johnson explained their daily commitment to providing essential services that strengthen families and support local health centers.

Vanessa Lillie’s final volume of the Widows thriller series, Wicked Wanted Widows, launches Aug.

25 and wraps up the retro 1980s adventure in Providence — local fans can attend an author talk at Barnes and Noble in Warwick on Thursday, Aug. 27.

Rhode Island's Billy Gilman, child music star and The Voice runner up, reflected on career highs including a local wedding and a Vanguard of the Arts award while mourning his mother's loss in March.

He will perform around 100 dates this year + plans new music.

Bally's warned federal regulators today that its growing debt could lead to short-term cash challenges across Rhode Island operations while state officials said current measures safeguard revenues and investments in Twin River remain secure (with $39 million still unallocated).

The FDA announced that nearly 40,000 bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief were recalled across the nation including here because of possible contamination (the product carries an expiration date of Sept.

30). Consumers are advised not to use the eye drops and check with local retailers.