Joseph Hosey

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Executive Editor at The Times of Northwest Indiana

Joe Hosey is the executive editor at @nwi

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This Rhode Island University Ranked Among World's Best By US News

1 week ago | patch.com | Joseph Hosey

The latest edition of the Best Global Universities includes schools from more than 100 countries. China topped the list with 397, followed by the United States with 280, India with 118, Japan with 104 and the United Kingdom with 93. More than 2,250 schools were evaluated on academic research and reputation across 51 subject areas.
Human Remains Found Near Taylor Swift's Mansion Identified: Report

1 week ago | patch.com | Joseph Hosey

WESTERLY, RI — Human remains that washed ashore in Westerly last month have been identified. The remains were discovered near the Watch Hill mansion of pop icon Taylor Swift, according to People Magazine. The remains belonged to 31-year-old Massachusetts resident Eric Wein, the South Kingstown Police Department said in a news release. Wein's vehicle was found on Ocean Avenue in South Kingstown on April 10, the release said, and the remains washed ashore May 14.
Discounted Driver's Ed Expansion Gets Green Light From Worcester Schools

1 week ago | patch.com | Joseph Hosey

WORCESTER, MA – The Worcester Public Schools will expand cost-discounted driver’s education for high school students in the 2025-26 school year. Worcester Public Schools partnered with the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce, CMSC Driving School, and the Worcester Educational Development Foundation, according to a news release from Worcester Public Schools. The discounted driver’s ed program is designed to help Worcester high school students obtain driver’s licenses.
'Taylor Swift Tax' May Pose Risk To Rhode Island Housing Market

1 week ago | patch.com | Joseph Hosey

Proposed legislation to non-owner occupied properties not only stands to hurt the pocketbook of pop icon Taylor Swift, but could also damage the Rhode Island housing market, according to a report from Realtor.com. "Nicknamed the 'Taylor Swift Tax,' the proposed charge isn’t just about the world’s biggest pop star.
Johnson & Wales University Announces Joseph Greene as Providence Campus President

1 week ago | patch.com | Joseph Hosey

PROVIDENCE, RI — Johnson & Wales University named Joseph Greene the next president of its Providence Campus. Greene, who currently serves as the university’s Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration, will take the helm in time for the beginning of the Fall 2025 semester. “I am pleased to appoint Vice Chancellor Greene as the next President of the JWU Providence Campus," said Chancellor Mim L. Runey.
'Razor Blade Throat' COVID Subvariant Emerges: What To Know In RI

1 week ago | patch.com | Joseph Hosey

The new COVID-19 omicron subvariant, Nimbus (NB.1.8.1), has become the dominant strain across the United States and in Rhode Island. Dubbed "Nimbus" (NB.181), the highly contagious version of coronavirus is characterized by its extremely painful sore throat, described as "razor blade throat" overseas.
Deadly Midair Collision Prompts RI Lawmaker To Call For Air Traffic Safety Oversight

1 week ago | patch.com | Joseph Hosey

WASHINGTON — The deadly midair collision of a Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines jet has prompted Rhode Island Rep. Gabe Amo to call for a review of the Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service. Amo, D-Providence, was joined by Rep. Stephen Lynch, D-Mass., in requesting that the U.S. Government Accountability Office study relocating the Air Traffic Safety Oversight Service.
Bodily fluid attack by woman in custody, man possessed child porn: cops

1 week ago | patch.com | Joseph Hosey

RHODE ISLAND — An incarcerated woman carried out an attack with bodily fluids, the state police said. On Thursday, the Adult Correctional Institutions Investigations Unit arrested Shaylyn Moran, 24, of Cranston on charges of assault with bodily fluids while incarcerated, according to the state police. "Ms. Moran was arraigned in Third Division Court, where she was presented as a district court violator and granted $5,000 surety bail.," the state police said.
Drug Conspiracy Case And Cocaine, Heroin And Fentanyl Charges: State Police

1 week ago | patch.com | Joseph Hosey

PROVIDENCE, RI β A Central Falls man was nabbed on a federal drug conspiracy charge Thursday, state police said. Jashua Encarnacion, 25, a resident of Lonsdale Avenue, was charged with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, according to the state police. The Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Encarnacion, the state police said. "Mr. Encarnacion was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Providence Federal Courthouse," the state police said.
Armed Robber, Casino Cheat Collared: Cops

1 week ago | patch.com | Joseph Hosey

RHODE ISLAND — One Providence man was arrested Tuesday and charged with armed robbery and another was arrested the same day and charged with cheating a casino, according to the Rhode Island State Police. Samuel Vasquez, 38, was arrested by the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force and charged with armed robbery, the state police said. Vasquez, a resident of Rugby Street was also charged with failing to appear in court for a first-degree robbery case out of Cranston.