Opinion

Empowering ‘we, the people’

There is no denying that public trust in institutions has reached a new sobering low in the last decade. This unfortunate reality has been exacerbated by polarized political posturing, …

Sports

Pezza earns LEC weekly award for second time

Rhode Island College freshman Quiana Pezza (Cranston) was named the Little East Women’s Rookie Field Athlete of the Week for her performance at Boston University’s John Thomas Terrier …

Koppen named head football coach at La Salle

Br. Dennis Malloy, FSC, President of La Salle Academy is thrilled to announce Dan Koppen as the new Head Coach of the La Salle Academy Football Program. Coach Koppen was chosen to lead the …

Funding NOAA is good for fish, good for economy

Last week President Donald Trump put a hold on federal spending and then rescinded the order as Americans were outraged at the number of people and institutions that the executive order would impact …

Park View rights ship this winter

The Park View boys basketball team turned things around this season and is looking forward to a bright future as a feeder system to Cranston East. After winning just one game last winter, Park View …

Athlete of the Week: Reece Vitale

The Cranston Herald’s Athlete of the Week is West track standout Reece Vitale. Vitale had a big outing last weekend at the RIIL Class Championships, taking first place in the 55 meter hurdles …
Lifestyles

New CEO Places Trust In Culinary Experts

If executive Mick Lamond wants to meet someone for a business lunch, it shouldn’t be too difficult.  As the new president and chief executive officer of Newport Restaurant group, Lamond …

Police/Crime
EMBEZZLEMENT On Jan. 27, at about 3:34 p.m., officers arrested Joshua Perez, 35, of 839 Sanderson Rd., Johnston, on a charge of Embezzlement/Fraudulent Conversion Over $100. The arrest was …
Two are police officers recently received distinguished recognition from the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association. Cranston Police Detective Michael Iacone was named as the Community Officer …
SHOPLIFTING On Jan. 14, at approx. 5:24 p.m., officers arrested Elaine Buco, 58, of 496 Beverage Hill Ave. Pawtucket, for Shoplifting – Felony and Habitual Offender – Shoplifting. …
SHOPLIFTING, CONSPIRACY, AND WARRANT OF ARREST On Jan. 07, at approx. 8:36 p.m., officers arrested Viviana Romero, 23, of 88 West 7th St. Apt # 5050 Boston MA, for Shoplifting, Conspiracy, and a …
DOMESTIC SIMPLE ASSAULT On Jan. 01, at approx. 4:02 a.m., officers arrested Nicholas W. Villafane, 34, of 231 Sterling Ave. 1 st floor Providence for Domestic Simple Assault 1 st offense and …
Around R.I.

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

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.