Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of October.
Good morning, Warwick.
Chester Browning (a retired photographer from West Warwick) will speak today at Warwick Library about T.F.
Green Airport’s 65 years using nearly 20,000 photos (collected during his long career) that document key moments in local aviation. His talk will explain the airport’s changes from its beginning in 1931 to the present.
Legacy Church will buy Buttonwood Plaza for $4 million after Pastor Ron negotiated a price drop from $6.5M; the church will close on the property in a month and start year-long renovations to build a sanctuary that seats over 800—adding a nursery, youth center and café—and use part of the space for rental income.
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood will perform at The Park Theatre in Cranston on October 17 at 8pm as part of their unscripted 'Asking For Trouble' tour.
The show will feature interactive improv games from 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' (their partnership spans 35 years).
St. Peter School’s principal was placed on leave after six teachers resigned following complaints, and Kevin Peloquin was named interim principal in a letter to families.
Rev. Gregory Stowe will meet with the teachers while a family meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Church.
Paul Earnshaw died earlier this month—he was a lifelong environmental advocate who spent over six decades cleaning Buckeye Brook and coordinating community clean-ups that earned him the Blueways Stewardship Award and Save The Bay’s Alison J.
Walsh Award for Outstanding Environmental Advocacy.
The top eight high school football concession stand contest finalists were chosen from an online poll that received over 1,500 votes, and the Elite 8 match-ups—Middletown vs. Portsmouth, Ponaganset vs. La Salle, Westerly vs. Cranston West, and Scituate vs. North Kingstown—will have voting close Monday, Oct 20 at 11:59 p.m.
RI Blitz Breakdown — a Providence Journal-WPRI partnership — reviews midseason high school football stats, key plays and MVP contenders in its analysis, offering insight into team performance this season.
The segment highlights major contributions from local teams as the season unfolds.
Encounter God Weekend
6-9 p.m. — The Haven — Registration required — Experience a transformational weekend retreat aimed at renewing your relationship with God.
Millennial RI's 10th Anniversary Celebration
5:30-9:00 p.m. — Farm Fresh Rhode Island — Tickets from $10 — Celebrate a decade of networking and community building with food, drinks, and entertainment.
Halloween Bash at Valley Country Club
6:30-10:30 PM — Valley Country Club — Limited menu available — Celebrate Halloween with costumes, music, and a chance to win prizes in the costume contest.
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