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Union County Lottery Player Wins $1K/Week For Life
A CASH4LIFE ticket matched the five white balls in the Thursday, May 16 drawing, winning $1,000 a week for life. The ticket was sold at Quick Stop Convenience in Plainfield. to follow Daily Voice Union and receive free news updates.
Rhode Island Closes South County Shellfish Areas After Heavy Rainfall
The Rhode Island DEM has announced the temporary closure of several shellfish harvesting areas along the state’s south coast. This decision follows significant rainfall in Washington County last night, which led to concerns about bacterial contamination in local waters. Effective immediately, the following areas are closed to shellfishing and...
Police rescue woman from burning Pawcatuck home
Pawcatuck ― Police officers forced their way into a burning Washington Street home early Thursday to rescue a woman trapped inside, fire officials said. The sole occupant of the multifamily home at 5 Washington St., who is an elderly woman recovering from a recent surgery, called 911 to report the fire at 2:02 a.m.
1 injured in crash on entrance ramp to Rt. 2
NORWICH, Conn. (WFSB)—A driver in Norwich was injured during a crash on Wednesday. It occurred at 6:30 p.m. on the on-ramp to Rt. 2 eastbound, state police say. When firefighters arrived at the ramp from West Town Street, they found a wrecked vehicle but no rollover. It’s driver suffered...
RIDOT gives ultimatum over rough Cowesett Avenue roadwork
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Dropping the hammer on a rough road project. RIDOT has told a local utility to do better or stop the job. Construction to replace waterpipes along Cowesett Avenue has been ongoing for nearly a year. Residents and local business owners, now paying the price...
Shots fired incident under investigation in Griswold
GRISWOLD, CT (WFSB) – State police are investigating after shots were fired in Griswold on Thursday evening. Troopers responded to the area of North Main Street. Police said the scene was still active as of 9 p.m. No further information was available.
RI nursing home patients can be violent with each other. What can be done?
What can nursing homes do to prevent resident-on-resident violence and sexual abuse, or at least make incidents less common?. The Providence Journal posed that question to industry leaders, the union representing nursing home workers, and advocates for improving resident care. Here's what they said:. Increase staffing — and not just...
Bus driver's kind act leads to community support for teen's track dreams
STONINGTON, Conn. — A local bus driver recently went above and beyond to help a teenager who wanted to run track but couldn't afford the apparel it requires. Raylene Whitford is a bus operator for South East Area Transit, also known as 'SEAT.' The bus acts as an Uber.
Lifeguard shortage easing for some towns
GROTON, CT (WFSB) – As the warmth of the Summer gets closer and beaches prepare to welcome crowds for Memorial Day weekend, CT faces a recurring challenge in ensuring lifeguard coverage for its shores. Mary Hill, Director of Groton City Parks and Recreation, has grappled with lifeguard shortages for...
DCYF discloses near death of 16-year-old
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families disclosed the near death of a 16-year old on Thursday. Damaris Teixeira, a spokesperson for the department, said the incident occurred on May 14 and the youth was involved with the department at the time. The...
Second Suspect in 2023 North Norwich Trailer Theft Arrested in Rhode Island
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office says the second suspect in the theft of a trailer last summer has been arrested in Rhode Island. In July 2023, an enclosed trailer was reported stolen from a business in North Norwich. Two suspects, Michael Garramone of Remsen, NY and Derek Crouse of Whitesboro, NY, were identified after the vehicle used in the larceny was tracked into Oneida County from security camera footage. Garramone was arrested two weeks after the theft.
Nicer weather Friday after incredible Thursday rains in Rhode Island
Bullseye! A rain bullseye, that is – right over parts of our area. A month’s worth of rain in less than 12 hours. New London to New Bedford saw a general 3-4″, but southern Rhode Island saw anywhere from 5-6″ of rain between last night and this morning.
Man in prison for Griswold triple murder files latest appeal
New London ― Sergio Correa, the Hartford man sentenced to life in prison for brutally killing a Griswold couple and their son and then burning their house down, has filed another appeal in his quest for a new trial. Correa’s “motion to correct an illegal sentence” was filed in...
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