Across Rhode Island|News|
New COVID Variant 'Stratus' Has This Distinctive Symptom: See Latest RI Data
The new variant may present a never-before-seen symptom.
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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Portsmouth, RI|News|
RI Man Tied To Racist Group Picked Up On Warrant In Child Porn Case: Cops
The Jamestown man was wanted on a warrant charging him with violating the conditions of his bond, court records show.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
This Is When Fall Will Arrive In Rhode Island This Year, Forecasters Say
Accuweather's new fall forecast predicts when summer warmth and humidity will give way to crisp, cooler temperatures in Rhode Island.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Tax Free Weekend 2025 — What You Need To Know
Eligible items are tax free Saturday and Sunday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
CT Man Wanted On RI Child Solicitation Charge Captured: Cops
The Connecticut man was subject to extradition, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Providence Child Pornography Possessor Pinched: Police
The Rhode Island State Police Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force arrested the Providence man, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Popular Mexican Restaurant Coming To Providence: Report
The restaurant has three Boston locations.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
'Rat Infestation' Forces Boston's Super 88 Food Court Shut Down: Report
"Heavy rodent activity" and plumbing issues prompted the closure, Boston.com reported.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Jamestown, RI|News|
Rabid Bat Found In Jamestown
The injured bat was discovered in Beavertail State Park.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
RI Named 'Harmful' Sanctuary Jurisdiction By DOJ
Rhode Island uses its authority "to violate, obstruct and defy the enforcement of federal immigration laws," the DOJ alleges.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Boston Named 'Harmful' Sanctuary Jurisdiction By DOJ
The city of Boston uses its authority "to violate, obstruct and defy the enforcement of federal immigration laws," the DOJ alleges.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
New Shoreham, RI|News|
Drug Task Force Collars 3 Controlled Substance Conspirators: Cops
The state police High Intensity Drug Trafficking task force arrested a Scituate man and a man and woman from Massachusetts, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Woonsocket, RI|News|
Brother Murdered Brother: Woonsocket Police
One brother's head struck the pavement when he was punched by the other brother, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Legendary Boston TV News Reporter Dies At 69: Reports
Byron Barnett retired in 2021, according to several media reports.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Unhealthy Wildfire Smoke Descending On Rhode Island
The smoke is from Canadian wildfires, according to the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Jamie Lee Curtis Movie Filmed In Providence Releases Trailer
The film "Ella McCay" comes out Dec. 12.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Tiverton Woman Killed In Head-On Motorcycle Crash: Cops
The motorcycle crossed into oncoming traffic, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Warwick, RI|News|
PETA Calls For Lifetime Ban If Warwick Native Found Guilty In Sex Activity Involving Animals Case
The Warwick native also was charged with possessing child pornography.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
Pawtucket Man Arrested In Sex Sting Once Robbed Pizza Deliveryman At Rifle-Point: Records
He was on probation for robbery at the time of his arrest.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Providence College Hockey Player Invited To Women's National Festival
The Festival will assist in the evaluation process for the 2026 U.S. Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Team.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
