Stabbing + No PPP For Prostitution + Shout-Out to Brittney Simard

Happy Thursday, Woonsocket! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right.

A man decided to let a blade do his talking. Also, an alleged “massage” parlor madam gets caught. And, Brittney Simard finally gets to play Cecily Cardew!

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First, today's weather:

Possible light rain in the morning and afternoon. High: 73 Low: 64.

Currently, Patch does not have a local curator for Woonsocket (or Pawtucket!). However, in the interim, we still want to make sure you are up-to-date on all of your local happenings, so I am here to fill in! Although not a local, I will work diligently to keep everyone in the community informed. And, if you are interested in becoming the new local Woonsocket or Pawtucket curator, apply here.

Here are the top stories in Woonsocket today:

1. There was a stabbing in the area of Mason Street and Second Avenue. A 27-year-old Pawtucket resident received multiple stab wounds Tuesday night. The victim named a 24-year-old Woonsocket man as his attacker. He was arrested “hiding under a blanket inside a small crawl space above” his girlfriend’s closet. He is now charged with “assault with a dangerous weapon, disorderly conduct, and obstruction.” The girlfriend is facing charges of obstruction and lying to the cops. (WPRI)
2. C. Savath of Woonsocket was charged with "two counts of wire fraud." She used to own Thai Body Work, which was a massage parlor in Franklin. Authorities say that Savath “submitted fraudulent applications to the Small Business Administration (SBA) for COVID-19 relief through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) program under the CARES Act.” She ran afoul of the certification by falsely claiming that she was not engaged in any illegal activity, even though her employees “engaged in prostitution with customers.” (Dept. of Justice)
3. Brittney Simard of Woonsocket will finally have the opportunity to act as Cecily Cardew in Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Put on hold in March 2020, it is now going to run at the RISE Playhouse from October 15 to 24. (Broadway World)
4. The Woonsocket Harris Public Library will host Family Music with Anne Marie Forer of Tunes & Tales this fall. Target dates are Friday, 9-24, 10-8, and 10-22 starting at 11 a.m. This is an opportunity for parents to bring preschoolers, engage in rhythm play, and encourage little ones to explore motion. (On Worldwide)

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Today in Woonsocket:

Woonsocket Historical Society: "Today we are featuring views of the Linton Block located across the street from the Stadium Theatre. The first view is from 1889 shortly after it was built. The three men pictured (L - R) are Willie McDonnell (clerk), Robert F. Linton (o..." (Facebook)

Woonsocket Patch Notebook

• Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary, Inc.: "ADOPTED! Callie and Nelly went to their forever home together today. We are sure these sisters are exploring and enjoying their new digs. Congratulations and many happy meows to all! >^..^< #adopted #callie #nelly #sisters #doubleadoptio..." (Facebook)
• Friends of the Woonsocket Harris Public Library: "Kids Craft by appointment. You tell us when you want to do the craft here at the library, we will put one together for you. This is for individual families only. Not a group program. Must register, so we can put a craft together and so we ..." (Facebook)

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About me: Sylvia Cochran works out of sunny Southern California and has been freelance writing full-time since 2005. Her SEO-optimized internet copy includes social media marketing projects and German to English business translations. She loves dogs, cats, books, plays Fishdom (don't judge), embraces social justice, and tries to live out Micah 6:8.

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