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VIDEO: Bells toll in Harrisville for lives lost to COVID-19

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BURRILLVILLE – On a cold, rainy night in the village of Harrisville, church bells sounded Monday night in remembrance of the 500,000 American lives lost in Covid-19-related deaths in the past year. Acknowledgement of the solemn landmark was in keeping with similar events held on Monday, Feb. 22 in the U.S. Capitol, and other communities across the nation. In the village,...

Mysterious patron surprises Johnny’s customers twice with free breakfast

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BURRILLVILLE – A man described as "adamant," about keeping his anonymity has twice surprised patrons at Johnny's Victory Diner by paying for everyone's meal. Waitress Allison Romano said the customer, who she did not know previously, visited the Nasonville diner twice in the past two weeks, picking up the tab for everyone eating at the time on both occasions. "No one...

Sunday cartoons: Poster series shows appreciation for first responders

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BURRILLVILLE – A new coloring poster series aims to show appreciation for state troopers, police officers, firefighters and other first responders, while also conveying important safety messages for families. The first appreciation coloring posters include the traffic safety message, “Buckle up,” and the home fire safety message, “Have two ways out kids!” Children are invited to color in the images to...

Property sales in Burrillville between Feb. 15 & Feb. 19

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The following is a list of property sales recorded in the Burrillville Town Clerk’s office between Monday, Feb, 15 and Friday, Feb. 19. 520 Sherman Farm Road Seller: Scott & Susan Barry Buyer: Richard & Paula Labadie Price: $355,000 844 Lapham Farm Road Seller: Rachel & Stacey Legend Buyer: Jill & Shawn Donovan Price: $625,000 270 Knibb Road Seller: Jody & Carlyn Biron, & Sherry Runnion Buyer: Rebecca Jacques Price: $246,000 105...

Beef Barn owners plan for spring opening on Industrial Drive

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Picture all of the nostalgia that locals have come to expect from the restaurant, with the added bonus of acres of scenic grounds, outdoor dining, heated floors and homemade ice cream.  The owners of Beef Barn Restaurant are making progress toward opening the new location on Industrial Drive, with tentative plans to make the official move from...

Property sales in North Smithfield between Feb. 12 & Feb. 17

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The following is a list of property sales recorded in the North Smithfield Town Clerk’s office between Friday, Feb. 12 and Wednesday, Feb. 17. 1301 Pound Hill Road, Unit 1301 Seller: Maria Charland Buyer: Jennifer & Thomas Denomme Price: $250,000 Industrial Drive - subdivision Seller: Jarvis Properties Buyer: Herbold Mechesheim USA Price: $45,000 6 Cedar Forest Road Seller: Joseph & Jeannine Dicocco Buyer: Colin & Sara Esposito Price: $580,000 0 Douglas Pike Seller:...

Burrillville Marine makes headlines as she reunites with canine partner

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HONOLULU, Hawaii – Town native and U.S. Marine Corp Sgt. Angela Cardone made news this week when she was reunited with the retired military dog that she once trained, with their meeting featured in People, Yahoo News and scheduled to air on ABC, according to family members. Cardone, a Burrillville High School graduate, has served with the U.S. Marine Corps...