Five Things You Need To Know Today, March 6
Memorial Service for Nancy Sprengelmeyer: A memorial service will be celebrated on Friday, March 8 at 10 a.m. at Iannotti Funeral Home (415 Washington St., Coventry). Visiting hours will be held on...
View ArticleNancy Sprengelmeyer, Coventry School Committee Vice Chair, Dies at 67
Nancy E. Sprengelmeyer, Vice-Chairperson of the Coventry School Committee known for her dedication to Coventry students and her genuinely caring demeanor, passed away on Sunday, March 3 at Rhode...
View ArticleRep. Morgan Participates in Women's Day Conference
STATE HOUSE - State Representative Patricia Morgan (R-West Warwick, Warwick, Coventry) is traveling to Washington DC this week to participate in the International Women’s Day conference sponsored by...
View ArticleSnow Expected Early Thursday Morning
The forecast for a quick developing nor’easter continues to change – the storm is now projected to start in Coventry in the wee hours of Thursday morning. Snow accumulations are expected to be around...
View ArticlePRODUCT RECALL: Bumble Bee Tuna
Bumble Bee Foods has issued a voluntary recall of cans of 5-ounce Chunk White Albacore and Chunk Light Tuna because “the products do not meet the company’s standards for seal tightness,” according to...
View ArticleLawmakers Work to Close DUI Loophole for Drivers Under 21
A loophole in Rhode Island law allows drivers under the age of 21 to have a higher alcohol content than those of legal drinking age, something legislators are working on closing. For adults over the...
View Article[CHAT] Gansett, Coventry, Prout in Hoops’ Playoffs
Three Patch-area schools will be competing in the Division II girls’ basketball playoffs tonight at Rhode Island College, and we will be providing a live chat and running play by play for the...
View ArticleMariners Overwhelm Oakers in 2nd Half
PROVIDENCE – Another game, and another strong run by Narragansett in the second half, led to a second-straight Division II title game berth for the Mariners. The second-seeded Mariners played even...
View ArticleFive Things You Need To Know Today, March 7
Memorial Service for Nancy Sprengelmeyer: Visiting hours will be held on today from 3-7 p.m. at Iannotti Funeral Home (415 Washington St., Coventry). A memorial service will be celebrated on Friday,...
View ArticleBuilding Committee Recommends School Improvement Bid to Council
After postponing their decision from Feb. 28 to allow more time to thoroughly examine bid proposals, members of the Coventry School Building Committee met again on Tuesday to review and discuss the...
View ArticleWinter Storm: Coventry Information Center
COVENTRY PATCH STORM CENTRAL UPDATES, CLOSINGS & MORE: The Coventry Police Department has issued a Parking Ban that is in effect until further notice. See a tree or power line down in your...
View Article'Sloppy Mess' Bears Down on Coventry
The National Weather Service and the Weather Channel both are calling for 3 to 7 inches of snow to fall on most of Rhode Island starting this morning and continuing overnight into Friday morning....
View ArticleWho Is Supposed to Shovel the Sidewalk?
Several Coventry Patch readers have asked me the following question: "Who is responsible for clearing the sidewalks in town?" The answer: The owner or occupant of the residence abutting the sidewalk...
View ArticlePRODUCT RECALL: Chicken of the Sea
A second major brand of tuna has recalled some of its products because of issues with the cans, which could lead to contamination. Tri-Union Seafoods voluntarily recalled some of its Chicken of the...
View ArticleFive Dream Cars You Would Love to Drive
There are thousands of cars available in the countless dealerships that dot the highways of Rhode Island, but there are very few that are like these vehicles. Here are five dream cars that you would...
View ArticleShould Active Military Be Allowed To Drink Under 21?
A bill was heard at the State House Wednesday that would make it legal for military service members between the ages of 18 and 21 to drink alcohol in Rhode Island. The legislation (H 5603),...
View ArticleWhen Do We Change the Clocks for Daylight Saving 2013?
You know the old saying "Fall back, spring forward." Well, it's almost time to spring forward. I received a reader question regarding the date Daylight Saving begins this year. Well, you ask, Patch...
View ArticleGet Out: March 8-10, 2013 - Maple Sugar, PawSox Idol and More
It's Friday, and you've got no idea what you'll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for every age to make your weekend just what you've been waiting for. Check...
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