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Hello Cranston! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Cranston police bodycam shows from the Lang's Bowlarama gun scare
  • Can Cranston West's rising QB really take the Falcons to a title?
  • Need to claim a big win? Here's where in Cranston to go.

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: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Some sun, warm; a p.m. shower, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Rain most of the time, temps: high: 78, low: 63.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 73 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We have found our cat.
    She was "playing silly games" and our prays to Jesus were answered. She is back home, not to go out again. Thank you for your help and support. (Nextdoor Edgewood)
  • Many of you may have noticed a person named "Everleigh Green" posting paintings of dogs which had been "sold.
    " Every single artwork photo posted was stolen from other websites. It was a fake profile, which I found many times over across the US with… (Nextdoor Phenix)
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  • Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Cranston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cranston here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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