Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 29th of September.
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🚧 Accidents
On Sunday, Sept. 27, a large fallen limb hit the roof of two apartments at 85 Northrup St. prompting Warwick firefighters and the American Red Cross to respond at 12:25 p.m.; the Red Cross provided immediate aid to three residents and will work with them on a longer-term recovery plan.
💼 Business
A Starbucks on Post Road in Warwick closed Monday, Sept.28 as part of a nationwide series of store closures.
The chain said the location did not meet its service standards while another nearby store remains open.
📰 Finance
Lottery officials in Rhode Island say that when multiple people win the jackpot in games like Powerball or Mega Millions, the prize is split equally among winners—ensuring each receives a fair share.
🏛️ Government
On Sept. 28, Rhode Island joined 46 other jurisdictions in a $15.5 million settlement with NewRez for improperly charging borrowers for forced placed insurance; the state received $77,086 in penalties that went to the general fund.
🏈 Sports
Voting for The Providence Journal Girls Soccer Player of the Week is open via the online poll until Saturday 11:59 p.m., with nominees including Riley Bouthillette, Mila Falcone, Greyson Helie, Dorothy Karl and Brynn Santos.
Only online votes are counted—phone or email submissions are not accepted.
Local high school football fans can vote for the Week 3 Providence Journal Football Player of the Week after standout plays by nominees from North Smithfield, Johnston, East Providence, Pawtucket, and Pilgrim.
Voting opens Monday at 9 a.m.- ballots may be cast until Friday with the winner to be announced next week.
La Salle football rolled past Central 39-0 at Cimini Stadium on Sunday, Sept.
27 as new transfers Elijah Bento and Jabari Jackson made their debuts; Bento scored three touchdowns in one quarter to secure the win.
An online poll for Rhode Island high school cheerleading teams has advanced the top 32 squads into a bracket-style competition with votes open until Saturday, Oct.
3 at 11:59 p.m. The winning team will celebrate with a Francesco's Pizzeria gift certificate + bragging rights during upcoming rounds.
Local soccer officials announced the Boys Soccer Athlete of the Week nominees for the week of Sep.
28 — the honor spotlights local talent and celebrates community sports.
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