Burrillville man accused of kidnapping, assault of 80 year old woman pleads guilty
PROVIDENCE – The man arrested last August after a crime spree that reportedly included multiple vehicle thefts, premeditated assault and robbery of an elderly woman, and fleeing from police in a high-speed pursuit pleaded guilty on Monday in Kent County Superior Court.
Steven Henning, 53, is facing charges in several Rhode Island towns, including Coventry, Burrillville, Smithfield and Woonsocket, for...
Burrillville’s Cleary takes home second championship win at RIIL Track & Field event
PROVIDENCE – An athlete who broke her high school's record with a championship javelin throw last year has once again reached new heights - this time breaking her own record to win the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Outdoor Track & Field Championship for a second straight year.
Mackenzie Cleary, who walked the stage with her fellow graduates in the Burrillville...
Newberry budget amendment would redistribute money he says was illegally given away by state AG
PROVIDENCE – State Reps. Brian Newberry and George Nardone have prepared a budget amendment that they say aims to claw back $11 million in funds State Attorney General Peter Neronha funneled to his office, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and the Rhode Island Foundation, in direct violation of statutory law.
According to Newberry, a Republican representing District 48 in...
Paddle the Nipmuc, Binns re-dedication: Seven things to know in Burrillville this week
Paddle the Nipmuc
Editor's note: The below paddling event has been postponed to Wednesday, June 18.
The Blackstone Valley Paddle Club will be paddling the Nipmuc River on Tuesday, June 17 and new members are welcome to join them as they celebrate their 25th year. Those with a kayak or canoe can join with more information found here.
The paddle also...
Sunday cartoon: Sun smart safety
BURRILLVILLE – It's nearly summer and kids will soon be on school vacation and spending plenty of time at our state beaches enjoying the outdoors and water recreation.
Keep in mind that overexposure to the sun can cause severe sunburns and dehydration. Dehydration can lead to illness and cause harm to young bodies. It can also cause harm to...
Steere Farm students get ‘Food Smart’: Composting effort keeps 4.9 tons out of Rhode Island landfill
BURRILLVILLE – State and local officials gathered this week at Steere Farm Elementary school to recognize students who took part in an initiative that kept 4.9 tons of food waste out of the Johnston landfill, presenting environmental awards to the 138 participants.
Students in grades 2 through 5 volunteered as "Food Waste Rangers" during their lunch period through the...
Property sales in Burrillville between June 2 & June 11
The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office from Monday June 1 through Wednesday, June 11.
145 Round Top Road
Seller: Diana & Garrett Spearin
Buyer: Jeanette Still, Claire Still & Frederick Butler
Price: $800,000
0 Bronco Highway
Seller: Nathan Perry
Buyer: Robert Francisco
Price: $185,000
78 Nasonville Road
Seller: Mark Palmer
Buyer: Joseph Malec
Price: $399,000
164 Centennial St.
Seller: Eugene Bernardini
Buyer: Nickolas Wilding
Price: $410,000
53-55...