Coventry Year In Review: 2019's Top Stories

From a budget crisis to a missing pig, here are some of this year's top stories from the Coventry Patch.

January Events Coming Up At The Coventry Public Library

Check out these fun events for kids of all ages coming up at the Coventry Public Library.

Coventry Public Works Wants Your Turkey Grease

The Coventry Public Works Dept. will gladly accept the leftover turkey grease for free at their transfer station.

Firefighters Donate 50 Turkeys To Coventry Food Bank

Every year, the food bank provides Thanksgiving dinner to 150 local families.

Coventry Police Launch Voluntary Camera Registration Program

Coventry residents are invited to join a voluntary security camera registration program.

Coventry High School Alumni Celebrate 85 Years Of CHS

The all-class reunion celebrated the school's 85 anniversary and a decade of the school's alumni association.

Coventry Recycling Reminder: Lumber Doesn't Belong In Cart

The Coventry Public Works Department reminded residents that lumber cannot be placed in curbside barrels.

Hydrant Flushing Underway In Kent County

Residents could experience temporary water discoloration and low water pressure.

Upcoming Events At The Coventry Public Library: Nov. To Dec.

Check out these fun events coming up at the Coventry Public Library in November and December.

National Grid Helicopters To Inspect RI Electrical Lines

The photos taken from the helicopter will complement regularly completed inspections on the ground by engineers.

Coventry Police Looking For Old Community Photos

The department is asking the public to submit old photos of the department, officers, buildings or cruisers.

Coventry Fire District Awarded $76k Federal Grant

The money will be used to install a state-of-the-art exhaust capturing system in the station to reduce cancer risks in firefighters.

Local Girl Fights Off Deadly EEE Virus: Patch Originals

A look at some of Patch's best original reporting in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island this week.

Coventry Police Warn Against Social Security Scam

The scammer spoofed the department's number, making it look like the call was from Coventry police.

$10k Grant To Build Greenhouse At Coventry Senior Center

All food grown in the garden will go to the Coventry Food Bank to help feed those in need.

Coventry Police Unveil New Polaris Ranger Off-Road Vehicle

The off-road vehicle is designed to go everywhere a regular patrol car can't.

Johnson's Pond Association: No New Fees Coming Next Year

A post by a concerned resident worried residents that fees for swimming or docking would be levied by the pond's new owners.

Tiogue Lake Treated For Invasive Plants

Briar Point Beach will remain open for swimming and the water will be safe for boating and fishing.

Coventry Man Takes Matters Into His Own Hands, Fills Potholes

Fed up with waiting for someone to address potholes on Centre of New England Boulevard, Seth Kerstetter took matters into his own hands.

Coventry Firefighters Find Lost Ring After 'Fill The Boot' Event

Coventry firefighters are looking for the person who accidentally gave a little extra during a "fill the boot" fundraiser this weekend.

Oh, Bother: Black Bear Spotted In Coventry Back Yard

This is the second bear spotted in a Rhode Island neighborhood this spring.

Youth Singing Competition Coming To Warwick Mall May 18

Singers aged 13 to 19 are invited to compete in the Hand Me The Mic competition for a grand prize of $10,000.

Coventry Summer Concerts, Movie Nights Schedule Released

Seven "Concerts and Cruise-Ins" are scheduled for this summer, along with two Briar Point Beach movie nights.

Pink Bag Program Allows Coventry Residents To Recycle Clothing

Coventry residents can now recycle clothing, bedding, books and other household items at the curb.

Recycling Reminder: What Can't Go On The Curb

The Coventry Department of Public Works is reminding residents that certain items don't belong in curbside bins.

West Warwick Firefighters Memorial Vandalized

West Warwick Police are investigating after several stones were knocked down or damaged at the firefighter's memorial park on Cowesett Ave.

Coyote Sightings: What To Do To Stay Safe

DEM officials say to always keep a safe distance from wildlife.

February 22: Upcoming Events On The Coventry Calendar

See what's happening in Coventry - check out the Patch Calendar

'Be A Princess' Event To Help Coventry Cancer Victim

The March 3 event will let little girls be a princess for a day to benefit a Coventry girl suffering from a rare form of brain cancer.

Coventry Parks and Rec Opens Applications For Summer Jobs

Looking for a summer job? Coventry Parks and Rec is hiring for several seasonal positions.

Recycle It Right: Plastic Bags And Beyond

Have questions about the do's and don'ts of recycling in Rhode Island? We're breaking it down.

Coventry Police Department Recognizes Local Boy Scout

Brendan Dowling of Boy Scout Troop 11 was awarded the K9 Enzo Community Service Award Monday night.

Upcoming Events On The Coventry Calendar

See what's happening in Coventry - check out the Patch Calendar

Upcoming Events On The Coventry Calendar

See what's happening in Coventry - check out the Patch Calendar

Coventry Kids' Activities For February Break

The Coventry Parks and Recreation Department is offering a bunch of outings for kids in grades K-8. See what they're offering here.

Coventry Power Outages: National Grid

National Grid has reported 84 houses without power in Coventry.

Coventry Public Library October Activities

The Coventry Public Library will be hosting activities all month, some for children and others with adult appeal as well.

A One-Ton Pumpkin Wins Coventry Man First Prize At Topsfield Fair

Ron Wallace, of Coventry won his third Topsfield Fair All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off Friday and took home over $8500.

Black Bear Caught On Video In Coventry Backyard

Although it's rare to see a black bear as far south as Rhode Island, research suggests their populations are rising in Southern New England.

Free Spanish Classes For Adults In Coventry

The classes are taught by John Felice. Felice has a Master’s Degree in Spanish from Brown University.