Katie Frazier at the Little Free Library in front of her home in Warwick.

June 20, 2025

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To Toll Gate grads: ‘You never stop growing’

June 11 marked the end of a chapter 13 years in the making for Toll Gate High School’s 2025 graduating class. 244 graduates celebrated the beginning of a new journey after …

The 2025 Pilgrim High School graduates throw their caps in the air, signifying their accomplishment. Photos by Leo Van Dijk/rhodyphoto.zenfolio.com

To Pilgrim grads, ‘Each path is as important as the next’

About a year and a half into the pandemic, a class of freshmen began its time in Pilgrim High School. That class has now finished that chapter and begun another. Last Wednesday, …

The Rev. Amy Chilton, pastor at Phillips Memorial Church, shares a birthday cake with young congregants at a special service this month as the Eden Park Church celebrates its 125th anniversary year.

Baptist Church still growing after 125 years

Standing on a strong foundation of faith and commitment to the community, Phillips Memorial Baptist Church is celebrating its 125 th anniversary by continuing to grow as a welcoming place of worship …

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Warwick Beacon June 19, 2025 e-EDITION

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Warwick Police Log 06-19-2025

Assault After Vehicle Collision On May 17 at approximately 7:30 p.m., Officer Gian Micheletti was dispatched to the area of Little Red Hen Preschool on Old Forge Road for a report of a …

In time for July Fourth?

Like so many, John “Pete” Morris of Morris Farm on Warwick Avenue is looking forward to some warm sunny weather to welcome summer. But for him and the farm it’s more than just …

From left, John Falkowski, Warwick Early Learning Center Principal Lisa Dempsey Indermaur, Kevin Kretchman of Del’s Lemonade and Kelly Falkowski.

Cool tribute to preschool staff

On a sunny afternoon last Friday, students and staff at the Warwick Early Learning Center were treated to some free Del’s Lemonade to celebrate the start of summer. The frozen lemonade was …

SPORTS

Team Violet Storm raising funds, awareness toward Epilepsy research

Abby Adoian is a girl on a mission. So are her two pals, Marisa Gould and Daphne Cardillo. And they have one thing in common; they are all affected by epilepsy. But these three young …

Big Blue Bug wins WNLL Majors crown

Warwick North Little League’s Big Blue Bug team won the Majors championship last week when it topped 401 Painting & Construction 7-6 in the title clash. Trailing 4-3 in the bottom of …

Bluefin tuna regulations change for the better

Bluefin tuna regulations changed for the better when NOAA announced last week new angling and charter/headboat Highly Migratory Species (HMS) regulations. Effect July 1, 2025 private vessels with an …

Rhody Life

Frazier’s little library at the zoo from 2016, its first anniversary.

Love of Books

Warwick resident Katie Frazier’s Little Library endeavors are evidence that it really is the little things in life that make you happy. Growing up with a grandmother who read every day of …

Rundgren brings a unifying message with latest show

Todd Rundgren has amassed an incredible music resume since the 1970s. As a producer, he’s been involved in numerous acclaimed albums including The New York Dolls’ influential …

New management retains O’Rourke’s charm

O’Rourke’s Bar and Grill sits along the Pawtuxet River bridge on the Warwick side of the historic village, attracting the locals to their favorite watering hole. On a warm spring …

15 inaugural academy grads are pinned police officers

Sometimes the best things are born out of necessity. That’s the way Warwick police are looking at the Warwick Police Training Academy, which held its inaugural graduation and swearing-in …

Warwick Police Log 06-11-2025

CONCEALED FIREARM On May 10 at 5:32 p.m., Officer Nathaniel Gray observed a gray 2008 Honda Pilot traveling southbound on Jefferson Boulevard without a license plate affixed to the …

Warwick Police Log 06-05-2025

DUI At approximately 3 a.m. on May 3, Officer Tyler Luiz observed a vehicle on Airport Road veer off the roadway and strike the adjacent curb while traveling westbound. Speaking with …

The Buzz

What's happening around Warwick

Beacon Buzz June 21: Warwick Library Summer Reading Kick-off: On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Warwick Public Library will kick off their Summer Reading Challenge at 600 Sandy …

Obituaries

Alsfeld, Carolyn Joyce (Webster)

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Carolyn Joyce (Webster) Alsfeld (86) of Smithfield, Rhode Island, on June 16, 2025. Carolyn was born to parents Joseph S.W. Webster and …

Packhem, Timothy D.

Timothy D. Packhem, a retired Warwick Firefighter, passed away peacefully Monday, June 16, 2025, at his home. Born in Wakefield, RI, he was the oldest of three boys born to Elizabeth A. (McHale) …

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