Coventry News

Johnston : "This is a rotten shame! There is NO REASON why there shouldn't be a beautiful memorial at that site...9 years already! That is why people do not like to live or stay in RI, too much politics.

A Valentine's Day is Tuesday, and for many of us who are coupled up, it means we'll be enjoying a romantic dinner at one of our favorite local restaurants.

A As editors at Patch.com, we strive to provide a certain expertise about the towns we cover.

A Local road crews are getting ready for an expected three - to five-inch snowfall that the i»¿National Weather Service announced will begin overnighti»¿ and continue into Saturday.

News of a Coventry, RI firefighter allegedly having sex with a Kent County Hospital employee in a rescue that was vehicle parked outside of the hospital is sparking controversy this week.

CHAFEE'S JOBS CABINET: It's wonderful that Governor Chafee is emphatic about creating new jobs in Rhode Island.

A You may notice a slight change around Coventry Patch this week.A We have improved ourA newsletter sign up ! In addition to the link A "Get the Newsletter" A at the bottom of every page, we have aA separate page A for newsletter signup that makes it even faster and easier.

A If you live in Coventry, there's no excuse for not picking up some kind of Valentine's Day gift for the loved ones in your life.

A During a work session held at Coventry Town Hall on Monday night, the Town Council and School Committee along with state delegates met to discuss topics pertaining to the FY 2012/2013 budget.

Unless otherwise noted, information about the following arrests was supplied by the Narragansett Police Department.

Sgt. Nhail Mayar , 2/7th Inf. Regt., 1st Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd ID, is the first to cross the finish line Friday for the Expert Infantryman Badge testing's 12-mile march.

A man previously convicted for running a racketeering enterprise that included illegal gambling wagers and drug distribution has been arrested on additional bookmaking charges.

Johnston : "The company responsible need to work together to alleviate this serious health issue." - Anthony Ursillo , commenting on RIRRC Director Says Fewer Complaints; What So You Say? Coventry : "We the taxpayers have been sold down the river by our own politicians, and they smile to our faces while they lie to us." - coventry voter, commenting ... (more)

A Local eatery, Santoro's Pizza , wowed the taste buds of Fork in the Rhode 's RhodeCrew and forty-eight additional judges during their search for the best "New York System Weiners" in Rhode Island.

A The best kind of contract, says Rep. Scott Guthrie , is the one that is resolved in a timely fashion, without excessive contention from either side.

A It's Friday, and you've got no idea what you'll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue.

NK Man, Charged With DUI, Allegedly Drove Car Into Snow BankA Matthew Lattinville, 22, of 45 Arcadia Drive, was arrested Jan.

A At least 58 new businesses opened their doors in Coventry in 2011, based on new data from the Secretary of State's office, which tracks yearly corporate filings.

A Over the past eight years, Coventry Police Detective Dave Tucker has come across many great finds in the form of lawn enforcement equipment, supplies and weapons by mastering the art of navigating the LESO that offers agencies deep discounts on previously-owned military and police items.

A Coventry and surrounding communities have come together in support of a well-known and admired couple, Claude and Pauline Hawkins, who lost their Stuart Drive home and everything in it to a fire on Jan.