Sports

Athlete of the Week: Chris Melise

The Cranston Herald’s Athlete of the Week is West soccer player Chris Melise. Melise has enjoyed a huge senior season for the Falcons, leading them in goals scored and assists. He led the team …

Roundup: Falcons clinch spot in DI playoffs

The Cranston West boys soccer team won its season finale in a 3-0 shutout win over North Smithfield to clinch a spot in the Division I playoffs. Chris Melise paced the offense with two goals while …

Dissecting the high school fall playoffs

It’s playoff time. Yes, I know some were underway last week, but this week is when we truly get into the thick of the postseason with nearly all sports in playoff action. Here are some of the …

New RI state tautog record

Last week Vinney Simms, Jr’s huge tautog made a total of four runs back down to the bottom. He managed to keep the fish off the bottom and got it into the boat, it was a record breaking 22 …

East, West battle in XC Class Championships

The Rhode Island Interscholastic League held its cross country class championships last weekend at Ponaganset and a handful of locals shined as they gear up for this week’s state championship …
Police/Crime
DRUG POSSESSION According to the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office, on Oct. 21, the Statewide Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Ryan Lackey, 27, of Cranston, with one count …
SHELTER IN PLACE According to Cranston Public Schools, on Wednesday, Oct. 16, “there was a Shelter in Place at Cranston High School West because a student was experiencing an emotional …
 A Wilmington, Massachusetts, man was arrested last week and charged by complaint in Rhode Island federal court, after allegedly travelling to Rhode Island to meet and have sexual contact with a …
Garden City’s Applebee’s is gone. Cranston Fire Chief Robert Ryan called it “a total loss.” Chief Ryan provided photos from the scene outside Applebee’s in …
At press-time Tuesday evening, Ocean State law enforcement remained on the lookout for a convicted burglar who walked off a work detail in Cranston last week. According to Ryan J. Crowley, Chief …
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Summer prelude

Text and photos By JOHN HOWELL Veterans Memorial Junior High School Principal David Tober was dunked at least 10 times Monday morning. He didn't mind it. In fact, he said it was refreshing. No wonder. With temperatures climbing into the high 80s, a

Pet of the Week

Animal Talk Pet of the Week: Mona

Mona needs a new home after her owner passed away unexpectedly. She's sure you could do the job very well. Don't you think so too?

Mona's loving owner passed away unexpectedly, and now she needs a new home. She's hoping you could be the one, and she's available in North Scituate today.