The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston Poluce, Rhode Island State Police, and other departments.
SHOPLIFTING AND MORE
On Aug. 29 at approximately 8:15 p.m. Officer …
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9/7/17
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The young women of the Shooting Stars Dance Center have made the community proud after a series of wins during a recent dance competition in which none of the participants took home less than second place. Rayna D'Amico, who has lived in
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By Tim Forsberg
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9/7/17
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Our Lady of Grace Church, located at 15 George Waterman Road in Johnston, will record several mighty milestones during the next four days.
“This will be the 89th Feast,” said Joanne Burley, …
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By Pete Fontaine
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9/7/17
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There was a living lesson in international hospitality Monday afternoon in Johnston. Lou and Susan Mansolillo, who are parishioners at Our Lady of Grace Church and active members of the Pannese Society of Rhode Island, opened their home
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By Pete Fontaine
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9/7/17
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For Johnston's smallest students, the school year is starting off in a big way. On Tuesday, just three days into their academic careers, the kindergarteners at the Early Childhood Center were granted a special visit by Governor Gina
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By Tim Forsberg
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9/7/17
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Johnston Planning Board
September 5, 2017
Agenda
The Johnston Planning Board regular monthly meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at the Johnston Senior Center …
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9/5/17
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The No. 20 ranked (NJCAA D-II Volleyball poll) CCRI Lady Knights volleyball team traveled to Nassau Community College in Garden City, New York, to play a quad-match with Ulster County Community …
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9/5/17
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Back in the swing of things Because of the efforts of the staff at Cherry Hill Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Battalion Chief Richard Boehm and members of the Johnston Fire Department, and other local donations from residents, dozens of
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9/3/17
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By CHERYL SERRA -- Warwick and the Crowne Plaza Hotel played host to more than 120 rabid romance readers this past weekend to meet Rhode Island bestselling author Marie Force.
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By Cheryl Serra
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9/3/17
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For the second successive summer, the award-winning Johnston Police Explorers Post 405 shined under Saturday's sparkling sun that covered the Rhode Island National Guard's Camp Varnum in Narragansett. Eleven members of Post 405, which is
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By Pete Fontaine
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9/2/17
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There was a unique and unmatched display of love all over famed and well-groomed Connecticut National Golf Club in Putnam, Connecticut Saturday.
That show of love – which came in many forms …
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By Pete Fontaine
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9/2/17
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Although the recent temperatures soared above the 90-degree mark and the humidity was almost unbearable, Donna Davis did something special for her friend. Instead of hitting the beach, Davis dressed …
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9/1/17
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The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston and Rhode Island State Police Departments. MARIJUANA BUST Just prior to deadline for publication of the Johnston Sun Rise on Wednesday, the Johnston Police Department issued a press release
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9/1/17
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The Executive Chamber inside Johnston Town Hall was filled with people wearing smiles and spiffy uniforms. For the second time in as many summers, Mayor Joseph Polisena hosted the Johnston Little League's 2017 Town Champion Athletics in
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By Pete Fontaine
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9/1/17
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It's a feast and festival that's been going on for decades at Our Lady of Grace Church in Johnston. It's considered one of Rhode Island's best end-of-summer events, especially when it comes to home cooked Italian foods, Don DePetrillo's
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By Pete Fontaine
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9/1/17
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Thanks to the efforts of the North Providence Kids Klub Hasbro Summer Learning Initiative Program, Cricket Field in Johnston now looks better than ever. The North Providence School Department and Kids Klub provide a fun summer learning
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By Tim Forsberg
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8/31/17
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The Johnston Police Department, in a collaborative effort between members of the Glocester Police Department, executed a high risk search warrant at 4 and 6 Dante Avenue on August 22 which uncovered a large drug operation. According to
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By Tim Forsberg
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8/31/17
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Imagine planning an engagement party for your only daughter, with a full, elegant lawn party planned for more than 150 guests to celebrate the occasion. Waiters, waitresses, bartenders, a full menu, and more than 20 houseguests are ready
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By Tim Forsberg
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8/31/17
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On August 29, 2017 at approximately 8:00 pm, members of the Johnston Police executed a search warrant at 90 Allendale Avenue. Johnston Police had received confidential information from a reliable …
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8/30/17
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After two consecutive 2-5, Division II league records, the Johnston High School football team is getting down to some serious business as it prepares for the 2017 campaign with a new attitude, …
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By Joe Russo
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8/29/17
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Seasons Corner Market recently held a grand opening at their new location on 1680 Hartford Avenue in Johnston. During the opening, they awarded Operation Stand Down with a $10,000 donation check. …
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8/28/17
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One of state's most important organizations held a rather interesting four-hour event last Wednesday at the sun-covered Johnston High School parking lot. It was the Rhode Island Public Works Association's annual Snowplow Rhodeo minus
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By Pete Fontaine
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8/28/17
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The celebration continues for the Johnston Little League Senior State Champions, who advanced to the Eastern Regional Tournament in New Jersey.
Manager Gary Rianna – and his fine coaches Robert …
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8/26/17
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By DON FOWLER We were at Foxwoods Resort and Casino Saturday night for their gala 25th anniversary celebration. Foxwoods was the first full service tribal casino to be built on a Native American Reservation, paving the way for over 400 casinos operated
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By Don Fowler
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8/26/17
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The shiny black tires on John Tomasso’s 1931 Model A Ford Hot Rod weren’t the only hot wheels on display Sunday in the Smithfield Elks parking lot at 326 Farnum Pike in Smithfield.
“Emma,” …
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By Pete Fontaine
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8/26/17
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