Across Rhode Island|News|
2025 Rhode Island Fall Fun Guide: Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, Vampire Circus and More
Sunny days and crisp evenings are perfect for outdoor fun.
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 Rhode Island|News|
Fall Foliage 2025 Weekly Forecast Maps Show When Colors Will Peak In RI
Find out when the leaves turn colors in Rhode Island.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
Federal Agents Break Into House With Armored Vehicle To Make Arrest: Report
The federal agents apprehended a wanted gang member and drug dealer, WCVB reported.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Foundation Offering $10,000 Grants For Ideas That Nurture Community Connections
Local libraries, neighborhood groups and nonprofits have until Sept. 26 to apply.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
URI Linebacker Named CAA Defensive Player Of The Week
Moses Meus had a team-high seven tackles against Holy Cross.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
LA Man Wanted In Massachusetts Captured In Rhode Island: Cops
Bernal was a fugitive from justice from Massachusetts, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
North Providence, RI|News|
North Providence Man Obtained Property By False Pretenses: Cops
The North Providence man was investigated by the Rhode Island State Police Financial Crimes Unit, police said,
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Providence Fugitive Captured: Cops
The Providence man was wanted in Connecticut, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Wanted LA Man Captured In Rhode Island: Cops
The man was wanted in Massachusetts, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Providence Conspirator Conveyed Unauthorized Articles: Cops
The Providence man was arrested by the Adult Correctional Institutions Special Investigations Unit, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Woonsocket, RI|News|
Woonsocket Woman Stole More Than $10K: Cops
The Woonsocket woman obtained property worth more than $10,000 under false pretenses, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Kidnapper Sentenced To 45 Years In Prison For Abduction, Assault Of 80-Year-old Coventry Woman
The kidnapper pleaded guilty in June.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Dead Dog Wrapped In Flannel Shirt Found At Tiverton Yacht Club, Cops Seek Clues
The police are "seeking assistance from the public in identifying this animal and determining the circumstances surrounding this incident."
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
North Smithfield, RI|News|
Glocester 18-Year-Old Set Self Ablaze For TikTok Fire Challenge: Reports
The man suffered serious burns in the stunt, which involved jumping into a reservoir, according to reports.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Lincoln, RI|News|
Lincoln Group Home Worker Let Developmentally Disabled Woman Disappear For 5 Days: AG
The developmentally disabled woman was found curled in a fetal position and covered in her own urine and feces, the AG's Office said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Toxic Algae Detected In Portsmouth's Lower Melville Pond
Swimming in the infected water could cause nervous system and liver damage.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
'Overdose Spike Alert' In Rhode Island: Health Department
The Rhode Island Department of Health issued an overdose spike alert for five Rhode Island towns.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
West Nile Virus Found In Rhode Island For 12th Time
A mosquito sample tested positive for the virus for the 12th time this summer.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
West Greenwich, RI|News|
Westerley Man Arrested On Gun Charges: Cops
The Westerley man was taken into custody during a traffic stop, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Elderly Exploiting Cranston Thief Apprehended: Cops
The Cranston man was captured by the Violent Fugitive Task Force, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
