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Warwick
Thursday, October 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Warwick. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ J.R. Vinagro Construction Company in Johnston is hosting a food drive for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank that began Oct 1 and will accept donations until Nov 1—staff, vendors, and community members are donating a variety of essential food items at bins located in Johnston and Cranston. The drive aims to fill the largest truck the company owns—helping to address the growing need before the holidays. Johnston SunRise
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Warwick Police Department will honor first responders who jumped into water to rescue Frank Davis from his submerged vehicle on Arnold’s Neck Road over the weekend—officers and firefighters found him 100 feet from shore and took him to Kent County Memorial Hospital in serious condition. WJAR
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Providence author Vanessa Lillie will release her new thriller, The Bone Thief, on Oct. 28 — the sequel to her USA TODAY bestseller Blood Sisters centers on stolen skeletal remains from a Narragansett summer camp and a missing Native teen. The Providence Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On October 1st, the five-member school budget commission approved a request for proposals for a performance audit to examine class sizes, contracts, building use, and redistricting— the audit is expected to take four or five months and will help shape a plan to reduce a $9 million deficit. City officials plan to include the audit in a broader funding strategy while teachers contend that the schools continue to be underfunded. Warwick Online
- ➤ St. Peter School in Warwick faces a leadership shake-up as several teachers resigned and principal Denise Alcala stepped aside after an investigation found no wrongdoing related to posting private school information online—Kevin Peloquin remains as temporary leader. The diocese said the changes were needed for school stability—parents still have unanswered questions about the resignations. WJAR
- ➤ St. Peter School principal Denise Alcala resigned Tuesday after being placed on administrative leave on Oct. 13 when a parent complaint prompted a diocese review that found no wrongdoing on her part. She will join Bishop McVinney School’s leadership team — while Kevin Peloquin serves as interim principal as the diocese works to hire new faculty following recent teacher resignations. Warwick Online
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Rhode Island Superior Court judge approved a settlement in the ACLU’s class-action lawsuit after a 2021 data breach at RIPTA and United Healthcare leaked the personal information of more than 18,000 state employees—those who submitted claims will get free credit monitoring for five years and $1,500 each. ABC 6
- ➤ On Oct. 18, near the State House on a busy Providence street, a man in a car yelled an obscenity before quickly rolling up his window as pedestrians crossed. A diverse group later gathered around the Capitol to celebrate democracy with signs, music, and thanks—underscoring local support for constitutional values. Warwick Online
- ➤ A report by the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council stated that Rhode Island remained among the highest-taxed and highest-spending states with revenues ranking 18th and spending at $14,375 per person in FY 2023. Michael DiBiase warned that slower revenue growth would force policymakers to cut spending and boost investments in areas like higher education and public safety—steps seen as key to improving economic opportunity. Johnston SunRise
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bishop Hendricken’s football team bounced back from losses by beating visiting Central 34-14 last week—this win improves their playoff chances as a win in their next matchup will likely give them a home game while a loss could force them to play on the road. Warwick Online
- ➤ Mild weather has boosted tautog fishing as anglers have fished in large numbers following a new limit of 5 fish per person (effective Oct. 15), with strong catches from Newport and coastal areas. Meanwhile, the fisheries program (Marine Resource Education Program) will be held January 12 to 16 with applications due by November 10, and DEM is stocking trout in select waterways for fall and winter fishing. Warwick Online
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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.
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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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CTC-RI Conference: Advancing Primary Care
8:00 AM – 3:30 PM — Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick — Free entry — Dive into primary care innovations and healthcare strategies for better patient outcomes.
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Northeast Swing Classic
November 20-23 — Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick — Registration required — Immerse yourself in a thrilling weekend of West Coast Swing dance workshops and social dancing.
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Rhode Island Christmas Festival
10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Thomas A. Lamb Memorial Field House — Cost not specified — Browse over 150 local artisans while enjoying music and delicious food trucks.
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