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Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Bodycam shows arrests after gun scare at Cranston bowling alley (turnto10.com) — Cranston police released bodycam footage from an arrest at Lang's Bowlarama after a report of a patron with a gun in a backpack and threats to harm someone. Several young men, including a Cranston resident, were arrested, no injuries were reported, and the longtime family-owned alley stresses it remains a safe community spot.
2. QB Leroux aims to help Falcons soar even higher this season (providencejournal.com) — Cranston West quarterback Jonathan Leroux is back after leading the Falcons on a six-game win streak and a Thanksgiving win over Cranston East, aiming for a state title run. The story previews his growth, key past performances, and this fall's schedule at Cranston Stadium and beyond, with Leroux focused on fewer interceptions and more ground production.
3. RI Lottery Powerball, Numbers Midday winning numbers for Aug. 19, 2026 (providencejournal.com) — If you bought a Rhode Island Lottery ticket, you'll need to head to Lottery Headquarters on Pontiac Avenue in Cranston for any prize of $600 or more. The piece lists the Aug. 19 Powerball, Numbers, and Wild Money results, explains claim options for big jackpots, and reminds players of drawing times for each game.
4. As municipalities across Rhode Island resist Flock cameras, McKee orders review • Rhode Island Current (rhodeislandcurrent.com) — Cranston was one of the first Rhode Island cities to sign on with Flock automated license plate cameras, which are now under a 60-day statewide review ordered by Gov. Dan McKee. The article explains growing municipal pushback, ACLU privacy concerns, and law enforcement's arguments that the Cranston-linked camera network helps solve crimes, track stolen cars, and locate vulnerable people.
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