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Will Dickson Fires Final Round 65 to Finish 3rd at Providence Open
Rhode Island’s Will Dickson fired a final round 65 (7-under) on Friday at Triggs Memorial Golf Course to finish in a tie for third at the Providence Open. Dickson finished the tournament at eight under for the tournament, one shot out of a playoff. “I felt like I left...
Fall River and Somerset residents come home with hardware after representing the USA at World Ball Hockey Championship in Slovakia
Some local residents took home some hardware after representing the United States against the world this week in sport. Drake Manning Almeida (Somerset), Evan Barbosa (Swansea), Coach Tony Carreiro (Fall River) and Coach Eddie Costa (Fall River) represented the USA in the Under 18 Boys Junior ISBHF World Ball Hockey Championship in Zilina, Slovakia.
Vince Gill Impersonator Scams Massachusetts Woman Out of $350K
Beloved singer/songwriter and current Eagles rocker Vince Gill isn’t exactly known for stirring controversy. He’s a fairly private person, and rarely has any drama involving the “When I Call Your Name” hitmaker made it to the news. Unfortunately, someone using his name once decided to take matters into their own hands.
Swansea spot to serve food all while giving artists and crafters a platform
A unique eatery is coming to the Fall River area. One Horse Pizzeria & Saloon at 1635 G.A.R. Highway (Route 6) in Swansea closed just over a year ago and an establishment will now be taking its place. The Jitterbug Cafe will soon be opening at the location, according to...
Man hospitalized after being thrown from his scooter in Plainfield
PLAINFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A man was taken to the hospital after being thrown from his scooter this morning in Plainfield. The Plainfield Police Department says that around 5:18 a.m., a 32-year-old man was traveling North on Norwich Rd. on his 2006 Geely Scooter. The investigation determined the operator went off the roadway and hit […]
Fire engine hit by tractor trailer on 495, driver flees scene
A Mansfield fire engine was struck by a tractor trailer while responding to a separate crash on route 495 Sunday morning. Engine 33 was parked on the southbound side of 495 just before exit 27 in Norton when it was hit at around 4:30 a.m. The engine sustained significant damage...
Lukas Nelson Impresses Fans by Stepping in for Father Willie at Outlaw Music Festival
Lukas Nelson has been the talk of the town after stepping in for his father, Willie Nelson, during the Outlaw Music Festival. Willie, following doctor’s orders, has taken a step back from performing, leading Lukas to fill those big boots at various stops. On July 2 in Massachusetts, Lukas...
Coventry holds off Westerly, 4-3
WEST WARWICK - The game might have been over, but the adrenaline was still coursing through Matt Nash’s veins. Long after the Coventry 12u little leaguers held on for a 4-3 win over Westerly in Tuesday night’s opening round of the District 3 tournament from Riverpoint Park, the team’s head coach was still unpacking the drama of the final half inning.
Almost $16 million in certified free cash thanks to ARPA cash investments
FALL RIVER — The millions the city received from the American Rescue Plan Act funding has afforded Fall River many infrastructure- and community-based projects it normally would not have been able to afford. It also has another benefit with an infusion of surplus money from the 2024 budget through interest earned on the one-time infusion of cash. ...
Top stories: South Coast Rail weekend service; Correia claims 'extortion' by lawyer
As we kick off a new week, let's take a look back at the week that was. The Herald News' All-Scholastic picks for: high school boys' volleyball, high school boys and girls lacrosse, high school girls tennis, and high school boys tennis. The Tiverton School Committee voted on a balanced...
Driver charged after crash injuring three paramedics
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — Police said a car rear-ended an emergency vehicle Thursday night in Fall River, injuring several paramedics. The Fall River Police Department said the collision occurred around 10:45 p.m. in the area of Davol Street and Central Street, significantly damaging both vehicles. Three paramedics in...
ICYMI: A celebrity wedding, an elephant art exhibit and a mistrial
This week: Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey tie the knot in Westerly, the Great Elephant Migration exhibit makes its way to Newport and -- in case you missed it -- a mistrial is declared in the Karen Read trial. Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey's wedding dazzles Rhode Island. Rhode Island...
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