Burrillville

BURRILLVILLE – Two people were transported to the hospital Wednesday morning, one with "significant," injuries, after a dog attacked both a neighbor and its owner, according to Burrillville police. Major Albert Carlow said that officers were called to 83 Hill Road around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept 22, along with members of the Harrisville Fire & Rescue service, for a...

For for local foodies, autumn is arguably the best time of year, and restaurants in northern Rhode Island know how to do it right.  Seasonal dishes are something of a specialty at Crystal Lake Tavern, with changing menu items that highlight the freshest ingredients available. Past fall menus have featured foods such as butternut squash soup or autumn beef soup,...

BURRILLVILLE – Just two years after purchasing an allegedly haunted farmhouse on Round Top Road, owners Jennifer and Cory Heinzen have put the property back on the market - for more than double the price. The house that inspired the 2013 hit horror film The Conjuring went up for sale on Thursday, Sept. 23, listed for $1.2 million. The Heinzens,...

BURRILLVILLE – Members of the Burrillville School Committee voted unanimously this month the rename the high school gymnasium after a town native, whose long list of accomplishments includes serving as a vice admiral in the U.S. Navy. The dome gym at Burrillville High School will be named after retired Vice Admiral Walter Edward Ted Carter Jr., who currently...

BURRILLVILLE – A 24-year-old Burrillville woman has been charged with felony cruelty/neglect after she was reportedly found intoxicated and asleep next to her two-month-old baby, who was covered in blood. The child has since been evaluated and is doing well, according to the father, who reported the incident to police. Stephanie Belanger was arrested on Thursday, Sept. 16, and...

BURRILLVILLE – Five months after implementing a short detour to direct northbound travelers on Route 102 around a bridge closed for repairs, Burrillville police say that drivers are not following the posted alternate route. And as police work with state traffic officials on additional efforts to avoid a tragedy such as a head-on collision, they say they are...

Levy P.T.A. raising funds for accessible playground The Austin T. Levy P.T.A. is fundraising to purchase and install handicap-accessible playground equipment at the elementary school. To donate to help support the project visit https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/clas.../606daf31024f6/donate. Donations can also be sent or delivered to the A.T. Levy School P.T.A, 135 Harrisville Main Street, Harrisville, RI 02830. Rescue Act funding The town of Burrillville...