Ralph Vincent Izzi Sr. (77) of Las Vegas Nevada, formerly of Providence, Cranston and Coventry, RI, passed away on Thursday June 20. Born December 14, 1946, to the late Alfonso and Theresa (Baglione) Izzi. Ralph leaves behind his wife of 59 years Jacqueline (Doire) Izzi, his daughter Christine (Izzi) Lee and her husband Frank of … Read more
“As I said in April when this regretfully started, I had no role in his hiring or promotion,” Hopkins said in a statement. “The end of this investigation today supports that statement in its prompt review and dismissal.” He said he has never been involved in the hiring of firefighters, leaving those duties to the … Read more
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between June 29 and July 3. Jul 23, 2024 11:55 am EDT CRANSTON, RI — The following people were arrested by Cranston police between June 29 and July 3. Names of those arrested, their age, or the town they reside in, as well as the time of … Read more
File image of Cranston police car. CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — Cranston Police have arrested a man who they say shot his gun outside a local bar on Phenix Avenue on Sunday. 28-year-old Michael Mancini is charged with: Carrying a pistol without a license Possession of a controlled substance (schedule I-cocaine) Firing in a compact area … Read more
CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Police say a local restaurant is temporarily closed as they investigate a shooting there that left one person hospitalized. Police were working a detail outside a restaurant on Phenix Avenue around midnight when they say a shooting happened within arms reach of officers. The business, 39 West, had a large tent … Read more
Stanley F. French, age 83, of Cranston, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Edith (Ormerod) French, to whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Cranston on April 5, 1941, he was raised by his grandmother, the late Emily Hallstead, and went onto … Read more
July 18, Free Summer Concert Series with Kelly and the Poor Boys is being co-sponsored by the Cranston Parks and Recreation and Cranston Public Library on Thurs., July 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the William Hall Library, 1825 Broad St., Cranston. Blankets and chairs are welcome. For more details or in case of … Read more
LETTERS Posted Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:00 am To the Editor, Mayor Hopkins recently vetoed a zoning change in Alpine Estates which a group of neighbors have opposed for decades. The zoning change would have more than doubled the number of homes that could be built on a parcel of land that abuts Alpine Estates. … Read more
Name: Olivia Tomaselli Rank in Class: 1 Future Plans (education): Georgetown University Future Plans (career): Economics and Public Policy High school activities and any positions held: Captain of girl’s tennis team, National Honor Society Vice President, Class Council, Science Club, Member of Tri-M Honor Society, Member of Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society. Special awards/scholarships received: … Read more
By PAM SCHIFF Special to the Herald The Cranston retiree class of 2024 overall had an impressive total of 1,046 years of dedication in and out of the classroom for the district. These employees all worked through COVID, contract negotiations, arctic air days, extreme heat days and stuck it out with their fortitude and devotion … Read more