Businesses closed through May 8; COVID 19 cases in northern RI remain low
PROVIDENCE – While it remains unclear if limited testing is to blame, the number of confirmed cases of COVID 19 found in northern Rhode Island communities remained low early this week, even as the statewide total jumped to 1,229.
As of Tuesday, April 7, 16 Burrillville residents had tested positive for the virus, according to data released by the state...
Trout season opens in Burrillville waters, statewide changes to limit crowds now in effect
PROVIDENCE – The Department of Environmental Management has announced that certain Rhode Island lakes, ponds, rivers and streams that allow anglers to adhere to social distancing rules are now open to fish for trout including Branch River, Chepachet River, Clear River, Round Top Brook, Round Top Ponds, Tarkiln Pond and Wallum Lake in Burrillville.
Lapham Pond is open to children...
Drive in church maintains distance, but keeps the faith
CHEPACHET – Coronavirus fears won't keep Pastor David Schlaupitz from his congregation, but he understands the need for distance to help curb the spread of the pandemic.
The religious leader at Glad Tidings Community Church, Schlaupitz has implemented a unique solution, which is now catching on at churches across the country.
The church is now holding drive in services every Sunday,...
State death count from COVID 19 continues to rise, ten cases of virus confirmed in Burrillville
PROVIDENCE – As of Tuesday, March 31, eight people in Rhode Island had died from exposure to COVID 19 and another 86 cases had been confirmed in the state in the past 24 hours, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced in her daily press briefing.
A breakdown by community updated Tuesday afternoon confirmed that ten of the cases were Burrillville residents, up...
Around the Valley: Lottery goes postal, license & tax deadlines extended
Lottery redeemed by mail
Due to the coronavirus, the Rhode Island Lottery has announced that effective immediately, any prizes can be redeemed by mail.
In order to redeem a Rhode Island Lottery prize by mail, holders of winning tickets must provide the following documents/information:
The winning ticket with your signature on back of ticket
Your complete address
Your telephone number
Copy of...
RIDOH announces seven cases of COVID 19 in Burrillville
PROVIDENCE – Gov, Gina Raimondo announced 114 new cases of COVID 19 in Rhode Island in a press briefing Monday afternoon, bringing the state total to 408.
Raimondo announced that there have been four deaths in the state, ordering residents on Saturday to stay at home, and prohibiting gatherings of more than five people.
The stay-at-home order is in effect through...
Coloring cartoon by Burrillville artist aims to reduce virus fears
BURRILLVILLE – In reaction to the COVID 19 pandemic and how it is affecting kids and families, local artist and safety advocate Jim Weicherding released a series of coloring cartoons this week, aimed at helping to reduce fear and anxiety for little kids who are hearing and seeing what is happening in their lives.
"Kids and adults can use these...
