Across Rhode Island|News|
New Flu Mutation Causes Severe Illness: See Latest RI Data
Rhode Island emergency rooms typically see an increase in COVID-19, influenza and RSV rates during the holidays.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
- Across Rhode Island
Joseph Hosey was with Patch from 2010 to 2017 and returned in 2025. Hosey is a National Press Club John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award winner, was named the Northern Illinois University Journalist of the Year, was inducted into the Northern Illinois University Hall of Fame, and won Columnist of the Year awards from both the Illinois Associated Press and the Illinois Press Association. Hosey authored a book about the Drew Peterson case, "Fatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson," which was made into the record-setting Lifetime movie "Drew Peterson: Untouchable."
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
New Flu Mutation Causes Severe Illness: See Latest MA Data
Massachusetts emergency rooms typically see an increase in COVID-19, influenza and RSV rates during the holidays.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
Where To See Santa In North Kingstown This Holiday Season
There are several chances to see Santa in North Kingstown.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport Teen Assaulted Special Needs Student At Rogers High: Cops
The 16-year-old, also a Rogers High School student, was charged with assault, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Where To See Santa In Coventry This Holiday Season
There are several chances to see Santa in Coventry.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
Giving Tuesday: 5 North Kingstown Nonprofits That Could Use Your Help
Local nonprofits remain heavily dependent on donor support.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Giving Tuesday: 5 Coventry Nonprofits That Could Use Your Help
Local nonprofits remain heavily dependent on donor support.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Warwick, RI|News|
Warwick Embezzler Also Charged With Computer Crimes: Cops
The Warwick woman was arrested by the Rhode Island State Police Financial Crimes Unit, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Attleboro, MA|News|
Former MA Man Guilty In 2010 Cold Case Killing
A former Massachusetts man was found guilty of stabbing another man to death in Providence, Rhode Island, 15 years ago.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Guilty Verdict In 2010 RI Cold Case Killing
A former Massachusetts man was found guilty of stabbing another man to death in Providence 15 years ago.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
First Look At Thanksgiving Day Forecast In RI Revealed: Here’s What To Expect
We'll be dealing with rain during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday week period. Here's what you need to know.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
TSA Can Charge RI Travelers $18 If They Fly Without Real ID
The fee would "address the government-incurred costs" of a "modernized alternative identity verification program," according to the TSA.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
TSA Can Charge Boston Logan Travelers $18 If They Fly Without Real ID
The fee would "address the government-incurred costs" of a "modernized alternative identity verification program," according to the TSA.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Thanksgiving Grocery, Black Friday Retail Hours: What’s Open, Closed In RI
This is what's open and closed on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Thanksgiving Grocery, Black Friday Retail Hours: What’s Open, Closed In MA
This is what's open and closed on Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
These Rhode Island Restaurants Are Open On Thanksgiving Day
Reservations for Thanksgiving, which is on Nov. 27 this year, will fill up quickly.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Wanted Providence Man Apprehended: Cops
The Providence man was wanted in Connecticut on a charge of violating his probation from a burglary case, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Central Falls, RI|News|
Central Falls Fugitive Captured: Cops
The Central Falls woman was wanted in Florida, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
East Providence, RI|News|
Providence Man Stole More Than $10K: Cops
The Providence man was wanted on larceny charges, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Woonsocket Grandma Detained At Boston Logan Taken To Maine Jail: Reports
The Rhode Island woman missed the birth of her first grandchild while detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Newsweek reported.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
