Across Rhode Island|News|
RI Social Worker's 'Sexual And Romantic Relationship' Leads To Suspension: State
The Rhode Island Department of Health suspended the social worker's license for six months.
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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East Providence, RI|News|
Fired St. Mary Academy - Bay View AD Stole More Than $50K From Prior Job: SA
The former athletic director submitted false invoices to Nova Southeastern University in Florida, according to the charges.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
Holiday Lights, Festivals And Celebrations Fill The North Kingstown Calendar
There are plenty of holiday light shows, parades, fairs and festivals to attend in North Kingstown.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Holiday Lights, Festivals And Celebrations Fill The Coventry Calendar
There are plenty of holiday light shows, parades, fairs and festivals to attend in Coventry.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Citizen Of India Conspired To Target Rhode Island Senior Citizens: Feds
The Indian citizen was living in Massachusetts on a student visa, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Maine Man Supplied Kilos Of Coke Shipped Into Rhode Island: Feds
The Maine man was indicted on charges of conspiracy to distribute and distribution, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Dorchester Couple Killed 5-Week-Old Baby: DA
The baby only weighed 2 1/2 pounds when she died, according to the district attorney's office.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
RI Federal Prisoner Planned To Distribute Drugs Behind Bars: US Attorney
The prisoner was locked up at Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Small Business Saturday 2025 In Rhode Island: See Sales, Deals
The stakes for small businesses are higher than ever this holiday shopping season.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Christmas Wonderland Getaways: 5 RI Hotels For Holiday Magic
These Rhode Island hotels have the holiday spirit.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Tariff Changes In RI Ahead Of Holiday Shopping: What To Know
President Trump earlier this month rolled back tariffs on more than 200 grocery items.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Pawtucket, RI|News|
Pawtucket Man Stabbed To Death On New York City Street
The 23-year-old man was stabbed near Times Square.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
John F. Kennedy's Granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg Reveals Terminal Cancer Diagnosis
Schlossberg wrote about her diagnosis in a New Yorker essay.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
3rd And 4th Newport Teens Charged With Assault On Special Needs Rogers High Student
The first teen was arrested Friday, the second Saturday, and the third and fourth Monday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
RI Highways May Be Especially Congested This Thanksgiving: Here’s Why
In its 2025 Thanksgiving travel forecast, the auto club projects 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Barrington Intoxicated 'Erratic Operator' Nabbed After Pursuit: Police
The Barrington man was apprehended in Cranston following a chase, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
2nd Newport Teen Charged With Assault On Special Needs Rogers High Student
The first 16-year-old was arrested Friday and the second Saturday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Brockton, MA|News|
Whitman CVS Robbery Suspects Caught On Camera, Police Say
The woman grabbed merchandise and the man pulled what looked like a pistol, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Maximum Security Inmate Injured In 'Incident' With Other Prisoner: Official
The injuries were not life-threatening, according to a Department of Corrections spokesman.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Johnson & Wales Stars In Gordon Ramsey's Hell's Kitchen
Three of the season's 20 contestant's attended Johnson & Wales University.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
