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Men accused in Rhode Island home invasion and Ferrari theft held without bail
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Two former men were accused of stealing a Ferrari during an armed home invasion in Rhode Island Saturday. Logan Slezak, 18, of Pawtucket, appeared before a judge at the Kent County Courthouse Wednesday, while 19-year-old Jonathan Costa, of Cranston, was arraigned in Florida, where the stolen vehicle was eventually found.
New England region gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
Regional gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.32 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.36 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in the New England region has fallen about 13 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the region in the last year have been as low as $3.07 on Jan. 22,...
EB submarine contractor to lay off 117 R.I. workers
General Dynamics Electric Boat in Quonset Point (Google Maps) A subcontractor for General Dynamics Electric Boat in North Kingstown is laying off 117 workers in Rhode Island, according to a notice filed with the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training,. Riley Power Group LLC plans to let workers go...
Newport Hospital named top rehab facility in Rhode Island
Newport Hospital receives recognition as the top hospital for rehabilitation in the state of Rhode Island, according to Becker’s Hospital Review. The recognition is the result of an assessment of more than 1,000 hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report, which ranked them according to care for patients recovering from conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and severe burns.
Despite fall's cue, Atlantic holds on to summer warmth
The start of meteorological fall is slated for this upcoming Sunday, but the local temperature of the Atlantic still remains near peak levels. While air temperatures typically peak through mid-July, ocean water temperatures here peak more towards mid-August. The reasoning behind this is directly related to heat capacity, or how much energy it takes for a substance (ex. air or water) to change a degree.
One 'armed and dangerous' suspect in Rhode Island home invasion arrested at Flagler County home
A suspect connected to a Rhode Island home invasion was arrested in a Flagler County home after a multi-hour search. Johnathan Costa, 19, was arrested at around 4:30 p.m. after a four-hour search by Flagler County Sheriff's Office and the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office deputies. Costa was found at a home on Royal Palm Lane, according to a FCSO Facebook post.
219 Newport voters have participated in the Statewide Primary so far
With less than two weeks to go until the Rhode Island State Primary, some Newport voters have already begun voting via mail ballot or early in person. According to the Rhode Island Turnout Tracker, as of 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 219 Newport voters had participated in the 2024 State Primary thus far.
Newporters Joined RI Delegation of Politicos in Chicago for DNC
Rhode Island sent 35 delegates to Chicago last week for the Democratic National Convention, where they joined thousands of fellow delegates, political operatives, journalists, activists and protesters who traveled from around the country to make their voices heard. Over the course of four days, the Democratic Party solidified its policy...
TD Bank Appoints Tim Blake as Retail Market President of Greater Boston and Rhode Island
TD Bank has appointed Tim Blake as its Retail Market President, overseeing Greater Boston and Rhode Island. In his new role, Blake will draw on his over two decades of experience in the banking sector to head TD Bank’s retail banking business in the greater Boston and Providence areas, leading a team of over 700 colleagues in 106 stores. He will also be responsible for creating and executing a market strategy that will improve both customer and employee experiences, as well as promote team collaboration and coordination across the region.
U.S. Senator Jack Reed Secures $200,000 Federal Funding to Combat Mosquito-Borne Illness in Rhode Island
In a strategic move against arboviruses—a group of viral infections transmitted to humans by insects—U.S. Senator Jack Reed has successfully secured $200,000 in federal funding for fiscal year 2024 to help Rhode Island combat Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). This rare but life-threatening mosquito-borne virus, which can cause severe inflammation and swelling of the brain, poses a significant threat to public health.
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