Across Rhode Island|Neighbor News|
Rhode Island Man Reports Harrowing Account Of 'Sasquatch' Encounter
The Rhode Island man posted his tale to the website of a volunteer organization that investigates Bigfoot sightings.
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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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Here’s An Early Look At Fall Forecast For Massachusetts
Rainfall is expected to be below normal across much of the country.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Here’s An Early Look At Fall Forecast For Rhode Island
Rainfall is expected to be below normal across much of the country.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
East Greenwich, RI|News|
East Greenwich Chiropractor Ordered To Repay Nearly $75K After Medicaid Fraud Sentencing
The chiropractor submitted false and fraudulent claims to Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, the attorney general's office said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Attleboro, MA|News|
Pedestrian Struck And Killed By Train At Attleboro's South Main Street Station
The Attleboro and Amtrak police are among the agencies investigating the fatality, according to the fire department.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
North Providence, RI|News|
State Recommends Shutting Down Swimming Area At North Providence's Governor Notte Park Beach
The Rhode Island Department of Health recommended closing the swimming area due to a cyanobacteria advisory.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
North Providence, RI|News|
Stay Out Of North Providence's Wenscott Reservoir: State
Wenscott Reservoir is infected with dangerous algae, the state warned.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Numbers Tuesday Midday Drawing
Here are the winning numbers for midday Tuesday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Providence Man Arrested On Sexual Assault Charges: Cops
The Providence man was previously arrested on sexual assault charges less than two weeks ago, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Wanted Providence Man Jailed Following Traffic Stop: Cops
He was taken to the Adult Correctional Institutions Men's Intake Center, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
North Providence Man Arrested After Crash: Cops
The man was arrested following a crash on Route 146 in Providence, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
West Warwick, RI|News|
Wanted West Warwick Woman Jailed Following Traffic Stop: Cops
The West Warwick woman was arrested after she was pulled over, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth Police Announce Aquapalooza Arrests
In addition to the arrests, two dozen boating safety citations were issued, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Plymouth, MA|News|
MA Mom Lindsay Clancy Built Snowman With 3 Kids Just Before Strangling Them, Ex Testifies: Reports
Clancy's ex-husband's testimony was to continue Tuesday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain, Showers And Fog In Rhode Island
It's turned into a wet week in Rhode Island.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Natick, MA|News|
Natick Couple Settles Bizarre eBay Harassment Lawsuit For $55.7 Million: Firm
The couple claimed they were harassed over their e-commerce blog.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Where Rhode Island Ranks For Emergency Medical Care
A recent study analyzed emergency response measures in the 48 contiguous states.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Warwick, RI|News|
MA Man Charged With DUI After Warwick Crash: Cops
The North Andover man was arrested after the crash on East Avenue, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
MA Man Charged With DUI With Child In Car: Cops
The Douglas man was charged with driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and/or drugs, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
New Shoreham, RI|News|
CT Man Charged With Disorderly Conduct After Removal From New Shoreham Establishment: Cops
The Old Lyme man was held overnight, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
