Across Rhode Island|News|
Nearly 66K Rhode Islanders Spending Christmas Alone: Study
An awful lot of Rhode Islanders will be lonely on Christmas, the study reveals.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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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 Rhode Island|News|
Get Set For Some Snow In Rhode Island This Weekend
As much as 3 inches of snow might fall on Rhode Island Saturday night and Sunday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Get Your Baby The Hepatitis B Shot: Rhode Island Department Of Health
The Rhode Island Department of Health continues to firmly recommend that all newborns receive a hepatitis B vaccine.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
2025’s Top Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend: How To See Geminids In MA
Under ideal conditions, up to 120 meteors an hour may be visible during the shower's peak on Saturday and Sunday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
2025’s Top Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend: How To See Geminids In RI
Under ideal conditions, up to 120 meteors an hour may be visible during the shower’s peak on Saturday and Sunday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Will RI See A White Christmas? Here’s What The Odds Say
If there’s an inch of snow on the ground Christmas morning, the National Weather Service counts it.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Islanders Will Pay 6th Highest Heating Bills In Nation This Winter: Study
Rhode Islanders will spend less than Vermont residents but slightly more than their neighbors in Massachusetts, according to the study.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
West Greenwich, RI|News|
Kansan Caught Driving Under Influence Of Toluene In West Greenwich: Cops
Toluene is found in gasoline, acrylic paints and varnishes, among other things
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Free Day At Providence's Roger Williams Park Zoo
Admission to Roger Williams Park Zoo is also slashing admission by half in January and February.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Powerball Jackpot Hits $1B: When To Buy Tickets In RI For Next Drawing
There were no jackpot winners in Wednesday’s drawing but tickets worth $1 million were sold in Maryland, Michigan and New Jersey.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Warwick, RI|News|
Warwick Man Eludes Law Enforcement, Then Surrenders: Cops
The Warwick man also drove recklessly, police said.
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Providence, RI|News|
18-Year-Old Shot In Face In Providence: Police
Officers responded to Rhode Island Hospital for a report of a gunshot victim, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Among Safest States For Teen Drivers: Study
Rhode Island had one of the lowest rates for teen fatal crashes, according to the study.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
East Greenwich, RI|News|
Movie Filmed In East Greenwich Starring Hayden Panettiere Set For January Release
Beverly D'Angelo also stars in the psychological thriller.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Central Falls, RI|News|
18 Displaced By Central Falls Fire: Reports
The multifamily home caught fire early Wednesday morning, according to reports.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Intoxicated, Disorderly Vandal Arrested In Providence: Police
The Providence man was arrested after he was pulled over, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Cali Man Bilked Bristol, Others, Out Of $9M: Feds
The California man pleaded guilty in federal court in Rhode Island, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Former University Of Rhode Island Pitcher Going ‘Bananas’
Trystan Levesque was drafted by the Savannah Bananas.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Girl Who Saved Mom's Life Honored At Boston Celtics Game
The 11-year-old called 911 and drew on CPR techniques she had seen in a video.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Snowy Weekend Ahead For Rhode Island
The National Weather Service called for snow overnight Saturday and Sunday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
