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Hi Cranston! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Cranston man wanted in New York grand larceny case arrested
  • See what's inside Cranston's new Gladstone Elementary before students move in
  • What Cranston police bodycam video reveals about the Lang's Bowlarama scare

Also on today's calendar: Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Very warm; fog in the morning, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. shower possible, temps: high: 86, low: 62.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cranston Man Wanted On NY Grand Larceny Charge Nabbed: Cops (patch.com) — Cranston readers are learning that a 36-year-old city resident wanted in New York on grand larceny and burglary charges has been arrested by Rhode Island State Police. He was taken to state police headquarters, then to the ACI, and is awaiting arraignment in Third Division District Court following an investigation by the Auto Theft Task Force.
   

2. Finegold Alexander Completes Gladstone Elementary School in Cranston (high-profile.com) — Cranston families will soon have a brand-new Gladstone Elementary School, with a ribbon-cutting and public tours set for September 17. The 100,000-square-foot K-5 building replaces the old Gladstone and Arlington schools and introduces six flexible "Learning Communities," outdoor classrooms, and student-inspired design features. City officials, educators, and residents are invited to celebrate this major investment in Cranston's schools.
   

3. Bodycam shows arrests after gun scare at Cranston bowling alley (turnto10.com) — Cranston residents can now see bodycam footage from police responding to a reported gun threat at Lang's Bowlarama, where officers arrested a 19-year-old Cranston man and two others. Police say no one was hurt, the owners stress the alley's long safety record, and the suspects now face multiple charges as the investigation continues.
   

4. A simple bumper-sticker question reveals Flock's growing power (newportri.com) — Rhode Island communities, including Cranston, are wrestling with how far Flock license-plate cameras should go, from tracking bumper stickers to sharing data across the country. Cranston's police chief describes strict local rules and a "national lookup" feature that can help solve crimes while limiting federal access. The piece details how contracts, retention limits, and sharing choices differ town by town.
   

5. RI Boys Take 14-Shot Lead into Final Round of New England Junior am (golfnewsri.com) — A standout golfer from Cranston West, Kailer Loungxay, is sitting in third place at even par as Rhode Island's boys' team carries a commanding 14-shot lead into the final round of the New England Junior Amateur. Several Rhode Island teammates are also near the top of the leaderboard, while two local girls compete individually without enough players for a team score.
   

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Ok Cranston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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