Exeter, RI|News|
Exeter Man Who Bashed Roomate's Head In with Rock Sentenced To Life In Prison
The man argued with his roommate and her son before he murdered her, prosecutors proved.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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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Warwick, RI|News|
Warwick Doctor Performed Laser Surgery On Wrong Eye: Department Of Health
The doctor admitted to operating on the wrong eye, the department of health said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Jobs Grew By 500 In July: Department Of Labor
Unemployment remained at the same level, the Rhode Island Department of Labor reported.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
West Nile Virus Risk Elevated In 10 MA Towns: State
About one of 150 infected with West Nile virus develops a serious, sometimes fatal, illness, according to the CDC.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Islander Accused Of Faking Death To Evade Rape Charge Convicted Of Rape: Reports
The Rhode Island man was tried and found guilty in Utah, multiple media outlets reported.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Man Charged With Threatening To Kill Trump Indicted
He was also charged with Attorney General Pamela Bondi and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Mysterious Object Spotted In RI Skies Tuesday Night: Here's What It Was
Sightings of a mysterious object in the sky were reported across much of the East Coast and Midwest around 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Mysterious Object Spotted In MA Skies Tuesday Night: Here's What It Was
Sightings of a mysterious object in the sky were reported across much of the East Coast and Midwest around 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
5 RI Schools Named To Princeton Review's Best Colleges List
See which Rhode Island schools made the cut.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
26 MA Schools Named To Princeton Review's Best Colleges List
See which Massachusetts schools made the cut.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Lincoln, RI|News|
Lincoln Liar — Lincoln Man Lied About Crime: Cops
The Lincoln man was also charged with obstruction, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Providence Phony Paper Passer Pinched: Police
The Providence woman was arrested during a traffic stop in Cranston, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
$5M Foreign Phone Scam Targeting Elderly MA Residents Exposed: US Attorney
Hundreds of elderly Americans were tricked into thinking their grandchildren were in peril, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|News|
Lawrence Fire Displaces 40 Residents, Damages 5 Buildings
The blaze was still smoldering Wednesday morning, the fire chief said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
When Do You Stop For A School Bus? Know The Law In RI
So far, at least 26 states have adopted stop arm camera laws.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
19-Year-Old Charged With Gunning Down 16-Year-Old In Cranston Parking Lot Captured
The two teens arrived together in the apartment complex parking lot in a stolen car, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
West Greenwich, RI|News|
East Greenwich Man Fled Scene of West Greenwich Accident: Cops
The accident resulted in at least one injury, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island State Police Investigating Inmate Death: Official
The inmate died at the Intake Service Center.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
120,450 Cookies Sold At Target Stores In RI Recalled: Report
The cookies were potentially contaminated with wood, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
120,450 Cookies Sold At Target Stores In MA Recalled: Report
The cookies were potentially contaminated with wood, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
