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Warwick
Friday, September 5th, 2025
Good morning, Warwick. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ K’s Kustoms’ Ride-Ons, a Warwick company that sells and repairs ride-on toy cars, held its first annual Cruisade for Kids event at Johnston Memorial Park on Aug. 24—children raced on toy vehicles and saw local car clubs display real cars. Prizes were awarded and Keep Kids Fishing provided fishing demonstrations and free poles. Johnston SunRise
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Track 15 opened its new outdoor plaza with 80 seats—featuring a lawn, children's play area, and lawn games—and added the Artisan Sips Coffee Cart to serve drinks. The food hall will host the Rhode Island Night Market on September 27 from 4 to 9 p.m.—offering handmade items from around 100 local artisans and music. WJAR
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A LendingTree study found that Massachusetts residents spend an average of $915 on lottery tickets—Rhode Island residents spend about $573, above the national average of $320 per person. North Dakota residents spend only $50 annually on lottery tickets. WJAR
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Three Rhode Island Superior Court justices have announced their resignations—Melanie Thunberg and Stephen Nugent will retire at the end of this month and Presiding Justice Alice Gibney will step down at the end of October. WJAR
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A new webpage offers a one-stop shop for Rhode Island high school football preseason news — covering coach hirings, player moves and predictions as week 1 of the season nears, and it will be updated with additional details as they become available. The Providence Journal
- ➤ Division II high school football teams in Rhode Island have picked 11 players to watch for the fall season—standouts who will lead teams from East Providence, Woonsocket, and West Warwick. The players, including key roles like quarterbacks, receivers, and running backs, are expected to boost their teams in a competitive season. The Providence Journal
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Live Music: Steve Anthony Performance
6-9 p.m. — Harbor Lights Dining Events Golf Marina — Free entry — Enjoy a night of unforgettable tunes from Steve Anthony at Par & Tackle.
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WCFA's 50th Anniversary End of Summer Social
5-8 p.m. — Warwick Center for the Arts — Festive food, beverages, and live entertainment — Celebrate 50 years of creativity with great music and a silent auction.
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West Warwick JV Volleyball Match Against Toll Gate
4:30 p.m. — 1 Webster Knight Dr, West Warwick, RI — Free entry — Cheer on the West Warwick JV volleyball team as they face off against Toll Gate in a spirited match.
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Ocean State 5K Trail Race
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. — Goddard Memorial State Park — Entry fee not specified — Celebrate local sports and honor a beloved coach at this scenic 5K trail run.
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Hocus Pocus: Modern Calligraphy Workshop
12:00 – 1:30 PM — Blissful Selfie Spot — Ticket required — Embrace your spooky side and learn the art of modern calligraphy in a fun, festive atmosphere.
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