Jonnycake Center gets $175,000 grant | South Kingstown hit by School Enrollment drop

Issue #059

11 Dec

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💰 Champlin Foundation Grants Jonnycake Center $175,000 for Upgrades

🚗 Newport's Old Downtown Exit Closes as RIDOT Unveils New Traffic System

🎓 RIPEC Report: South Kingstown Among Hardest Hit by School Enrollment Drop

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Champlin Foundation Grants Jonnycake Center $175,000 for Upgrades

The Jonnycake Center of South Kingstown has been awarded a grant of $175,000 from the Champlin Foundation, following a previous grant of $250,000 in 2020.
This funding will support extensive renovations to the center’s youth facilities, including new safety systems, HVAC improvements, a restructured interior, and updated bathrooms.

The project is scheduled for completion by this summer, marking an advancement in the center's services for local youth.

Newport's Old Downtown Exit Closes as RIDOT Unveils New Traffic System

RIDOT have closed the old Downtown Newport exit permanently, guiding traffic to a new ramp designed to alleviate congestion and increase safety.
The change is intended to eliminate backups on the bridge into downtown. This adjustment is part of larger infrastructural improvements, including the Newport Pell Bridge project, due for completion in 2024.

RIPEC Report: South Kingstown Among Hardest Hit by School Enrollment Drop

A new report from RIPEC reveals unprecedented enrollment losses in Rhode Island's public schools, with over 7,000 fewer students attending since 2019 and an alarming 18.5% drop in South Kingstown alone. The report suggests that these declines result from students seeking alternative education or leaving the system entirely, as well as a spike in chronic absenteeism.
RIPEC emphasizes the need for state investment in initiatives to reduce absenteeism, better data collection on enrollment and absenteeism, and improvements to the public education system.

RAMS

Men’s Basketball

The College of Charleston executed a commanding shooting display to overcome Rhode Island with a final score of 85-70. The Cougars' impressive accuracy from the field in the second half expanded a narrow halftime lead into a solid victory. Despite Rhode Island's balanced scoring in the first half, they were unable to counter Charleston's offensive momentum in the latter part of the game.

Next game will be away against Delaware on Saturday, December 16th at 4:30 PM.

Women’ Basketball

Rhode Island fell to St. John's after a closely contested game saw both teams struggle offensively but remained deadlocked until the final quarter with a final score of 55-44. The Red Storm established an early lead and, despite Rhode Island's strong defensive showings and brief offensive rallies, St. John's dominated the fourth quarter with a decisive run, leading to Rhode Island's second straight loss.

Next game will be away against Le Moyne on Thursday, December 21st at 11AM.

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