Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island One Of The Worst States In America For Hybrid Work: Study
One of the Ocean State's neighbors was near the top.

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."
One of the Ocean State's neighbors was near the top.

The record-setting cyclospora outbreak left thousands sickened as authorities scrambled to trace its origins.
The record-setting cyclospora outbreak left thousands sickened as authorities scrambled to trace its origins.
He was also charged with refusing a chemical test, police said.
He was pulled over and arrested on Thurston Street, police said.
He was tracked down on Smithfield Avenue, police said.
He was pulled over and arrested in East Greenwich, police said.
She was pulled over and arrested in Warwick, police said.
He was pulled over and arrested in West Warwick, police said.
He was wanted on charges of vandalism and malicious injury to property, police said.
Here are the top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.
Expect a wet weekend in Rhode Island.
The Oak Bluffs police executed search warrants at the Massachusetts State Police barracks, the chief said.
Rhode Island had the lowest average of fatal crashes involving children under 10 and the lowest rate, the study revealed.
Make the most of the last days of summer.
Make the most of the last days of summer.
Online foliage trackers can estimate when deciduous trees change from green to brilliant crimsons, golds and oranges.
The World Meteorological Organization said Sept. 3 that El Niño is firmly established and expected to intensify.
She was also charged with duty to stop for an accident resulting in damage to a vehicle, police said.
She was also wanted on a warrant charging her with failing to appear in court, police said.