Cranston Senior Enrichment Notes | Cranston Herald

Our programs assist, inform, entertain, and enrich the lives of Individuals 55 years and older. Meals on Wheels of RI Monday, July 15 – 10 a.m. Facilitator: Luz Filpo This presentation will address the benefits of both receiving meals on wheels and the benefits of becoming a volunteer deliverer. Evening Bingo Tuesdays, July 16th & … Read more

More than 200 declare for Cranston offices

By RYAN DOHERTY Special to the Herald Cranston’s electoral races are packed at the starting line. More than 200 people are running for Cranston offices, including the General Assembly, City Council, School Committee, Democratic and Republican Ward Committees, and Mayor. The mayoral race is particularly heated with incumbent Kenneth J Hopkins (R) and state Rep. … Read more

Geary, Francis B., Jr. | Cranston Herald

Francis B. Geary, Jr., 77 of Cranston passed away peacefully at Kent Hospital on Saturday, June 29th surrounded by his loving family.  Frank was born in Providence to the late Francis and Barbara (O’Sullivan) Geary.  He was the brother to Constance Moody (Todd) of Philadelphia and the late Joan Licciardi of Cranston.  He was the beloved … Read more

3 Drug Arrests; Domestic Assault; Shoplifting: Cranston Police Log

CRANSTON, RI — The following people were arrested by Cranston police between June 26 and June 28. Names of those arrested, their age, or the town they reside in, as well as the time of the arrest, were only omitted when not provided by police. Subscribe June 26 10:58 a.m. — Adrien Hebert, 42, of … Read more

Cranston Police witness holiday murder after brawl and stabbing of 15-year-old

Cranston Herald Staff Reports The holiday ended tragically following a large brawl in Cranston that resulted in a teenager with a stab wound and another man run over and killed. Shortly after midnight July Fourth, around 12:39 a.m., July 5, Cranston Police received an emergency call regarding a large disturbance in the area of Oak … Read more

Cranston Police witness holiday murder after brawl and stabbing of 15-year-old

Cranston Herald Staff Reports The holiday ended tragically following a large brawl in Cranston that resulted in a teenager with a stab wound and another man run over and killed. Shortly after midnight July Fourth, around 12:39 a.m., July 5, Cranston Police received an emergency call regarding a large disturbance in the area of Oak … Read more

Cranston Police witness holiday murder after brawl and stabbing of 15-year-old

Cranston Herald Staff Reports The holiday ended tragically following a large brawl in Cranston that resulted in a teenager with a stab wound and another man run over and killed. Shortly after midnight July Fourth, around 12:39 a.m., July 5, Cranston Police received an emergency call regarding a large disturbance in the area of Oak … Read more

Strangulation; A Drug Charge; Felony Shoplifting: Cranston Police Log

CRANSTON, RI — The following people were arrested by Cranston police between June 23 and June 25. Names of those arrested, their age, or the town they reside in, as well as the time of the arrest, were only omitted when not provided by police. Subscribe June 23 2:25 a.m. — Alesia Croyle, 40, of … Read more

Two suspects in custody after teen stabbed, man intentionally struck and killed in Cranston

Leah Crowley and Elizabeth Turley 7 hours ago CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — One man is dead and a teen is seriously injured after an incident in Cranston early Friday morning. Cranston Police Maj. Todd Patalano said that just after 12:30 a.m., police responded to a report of a 15-year-old who had been stabbed in the … Read more

Cranston parish invites community to pray for Jamaica amid hurricane

Elizabeth Turley and Vallery Maravi 7 mins ago CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — On Sunday, June 23, the congregation at Holy Apostles Church celebrated a group of parishioners who had just arrived back in Rhode Island, thanking God for their safe return from a weeklong mission trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica. Just over a week later, … Read more