🌱 Crews Extinguish Fire In Providence + Man Accused Of Murder

Providence RI

24 January, 2022

4:14 PM

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Morning, neighbors! Miranda Fraraccio here with your Tuesday issue of the Providence Daily. First, today's weather: A thick cloud cover. High: 42 Low: 14. Here are the top 3 stories in Providence today: Leaked findings from a federal inspection of Eleanor Slater Hospital showed deficiencies, including a failure to meet the requirements for Medicare dollars. Other deficiencies cited in the report range from lack of infection control to patient safety concerns. It's unclear what the repercussions will be. (The Providence Journal) A Providence man is facing a murder charge after police say he stabbed another man to death this past August. The Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment charging Marcus Jones, 32, in connection to the stabbing death of Kenneth McClain. Jones is also charged with conspiracy and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 9. (WPRI.com) Fire crews responded to a fire on 95 North in Providence early Monday morning. An investigator was on the scene of the fire, however, the cause still remains unknown. One man had minor injuries from the fire, the Providence Fire Department said. (WLNE-TV (ABC6)) From our sponsor: Last week, we told you about our new favorite non-alcoholic go-to — the refreshingly bitter drinks from our partners at Betera. They're chef-created from natural botanicals, lightly effervescent and worthy of life beyond "Dry January." We mentioned that their Ginger-Orange was excellent; we've since tried Elderflower-Lime and loved it as well — light and floral with the perfect amount of zing. We're converts. Enough of you took Betera up on their 15% discount on first orders for Patch Daily readers that they've extended the offer for another week. Use PATCH15 at checkout. Highly recommended — try Betera here. Today in Providence: ESL Class: Beginner/Principiante At Providence Community Library (10:00 AM) Family Story Time & Craft At Providence Community Library (11:30 AM) From my notebook: The Rhode Island State Police is kicking off #MoveOverMonday by thanking Signarama in North Kingstown for outfitting their cruisers with reflective chevron decals. They're also asking residents to move over when they see a police vehicle with its lights on. (Instagram) The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is asking for help gathering important information on recreational saltwater fishing in Rhode Island. DEM's Division of Marine Fisheries is currently looking for seasonal fisheries technicians to conduct Access Point Angler Intercept Survey (APAIS). (Facebook) The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management honored the memory of Dr. Edward Wilson, who passed away last month at the age of 92. Dr. Wilson was a preeminent scientist, naturalist, author, and teacher who had profound impacts on our understanding of evolution, social organization, and more" (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Feast & Fettle — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Divorce and Your Home – Vesta's N. Attleboro, MA / Providence, RI Hub (January 26) Virtual Info Session About Career Training (January 26) Youth and High School Rugby Camp! (February 22) Add your event Loving the Providence Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! — Miranda Fraraccio About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners, and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, hiking, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.