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Dr. SANTORO and MAYOR JOSEPH POLISENA
Cherry Hill Manor welcomes Dr. Ralph Santoro as new medical director
At a special meet-and-greet ceremony held Tuesday evening, the Cherry Hill Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation introduced their new medical director, Dr. Ralph Santoro. Cherry Hill has been very fortunate to be part of this community for" more
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PLAY BALL: McCoy Stadium is the site for Hurd’s baseball clinic on July 8.
Hurd offers free PawSox clinic for Johnston Little Leaguers
Johnston Little League players will be able to participate in a free instructional baseball clinic with Pawtucket Red Sox players and coaches on Saturday, July 8, at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket. Participation is free courtesy of Chris Hurd and Hurd more
Police Log
The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston Police Department. IMPERSONATING A POLICE OFFICER On February 10 around midnight, Patrolman Louis Cotoia, along with members of Third Watch, were dispatched to the Escada Bar on Putnam Avenue more
Will failures of past haunt taxpayers?
To the Editor, This is what you will not be told by Johnston elected officials about the story that was aired on Channel 10 regarding pensions being paid to recent Johnston firefighter retirees. Imagine being about 50 years old and collecting in some more
KEY CONTRIBUTOR: Lauren Civetti helped to lead Johnston to victory with two hits and two RBIs.
Panthers muscle past Huskies for mercy-rule win
For the Sun Rise The Johnston Lady Panthers crushed the Mt. Hope Huskies, 10-0, on Tuesday afternoon. It took just five innings for the Panthers to end the game by way of the 10-run rule. Johnston junior Madison Plouffe and freshman more
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HONOR HALL: People who take in Saturday’s annual Memorial Day Service inside Johnston War Memorial Park will be looking at the many names of deceased men and women from the town whose names are affixed to this Honor Wall.
Johnston plans service to commemorate Memorial Day
It's known as one of Johnston's most important events of the year. It's known for its mighty memorials as well as music. It's known for its special speakers and speeches. It's the annual Memorial Day Service, held in conjunction with more
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East Greenwich's Safehouse is stunningly special
T.J. Martucci is no stranger to restaurant operation, having grown up in the family business, helping his father with all aspects of providing quality food service at both the Valley and Cranston Country Clubs and the more
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Magnificent 'Spring Awakening' at Wilbury
If you want to experience the incredible talent coming out of our colleges and universities, get over to Wilbury Theatre, where director Josh Short has assembled a cast of 11 young actors/singers in a magnificent production more
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ONE FOR EVERYONE, AND THEN SOME: This year, enough of the eggs hatched that every student had one to hold for the photo, if they wished.
Pumpkin Patch Gray Elephants welcome record-breaking batch of chicks
Each year, the students in the Gray Elephants class at Pumpkin Patch await the big event: the delivery of a batch of eggs from Casey Farm, set up to incubate and later hatch, as they wait and watch each day. Many have seen older siblings and friends have more
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DOING A GOOD DEED: Scouts of Troop 14 Bellingham recently discovered that life finds a way at the Johnston Central Landfill as part of their community service efforts.
Scouts explore nature in unlikely place
Rhode Island Resource Recovery's (RIRRC) Central Landfill may be New England's largest such facility, but it's also home to more than 100 species of wildlife, as the Boy Scouts of Troop 14 in Bellingham, Massachusetts recently discovered. While the more
STINKIN’ SOUND: The JHS percussion ensemble shows off its talents while playing Stinkin’ Garbag on metal trash cans. The troupe includes, from left: Joseph Johnson, Philip Thompson, Jack Friener, Evan Pennacchia, Philip Lemoi, Zachary McFarlane and Thomas Jones.
Sweet sounds made from garbage cans
There was excitement everywhere last Thursday evening on Cherry Hill, and it came in form of some special music and spectacular sounds. There was a certain blend of humor and happiness professionals like Matt Gingras and Ron Lamoureux more
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SHOWING WHAT HE’S LEARNED: Michael DeAngelis demonstrates to Superintendent Dr. Bernard DiLullo how quickly he can navigate on his laptop.
Johnston Schools plan Blended Learning showcase
In collaboration with community partners, Johnston Public Schools will host its third annual Technology Showcase as part of its blended learning initiative. The event will take place on June 1 from 2:30 until 4:30 p.m. at the Ferri Middle School more
YOU WONT FIND IT IN THE SUPERMARKET: Christina Debora of Cranston's chemical-free Blue Skys Farm sells a variety of vegetables from her stand at the Pawtuxet market including zlata radishes pictured here and celeriac root.
Farmers markets offer opportunity to buy, learn of local foods from those who grow them
Many people may be unaware of some of Rhode Island's most significant people: its farmers. The state has over 1,200 farms on more than 65,000 acres of farmland, which includes crops, pastures, … more
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Cox seeking families for low-cost Internet program
Cox Communications is seeking to hook some Cranston families up with low-cost high-speed Internet if they qualify through its Connect2Compete initiative. Cox Public Relations Manager Jeff Lavery spoke about the requirements and benefits of the program. more
Dodgeball tournament a hit
The ATI (Above The Influence) members at Ferri Middle School held a Dodgeball Tournament on Tuesday, May 16, with teams of teachers and students participating. It was a great success. The kids and teachers were all in attendance and truly enjoyed" more
Police Log
The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston and Rhode Island State Police Departments. SHOPLIFTING On April 27 around 2:45 p.m., Patrolman Michael Andreozzi responded to the Atwood Avenue Walgreens in reference to a larceny. At the more
Ninety Nine Restaurant to honor veterans, active duty military on Memorial Day
The Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub recently announced that the military initiative, which launched on Memorial Day 2016 will continue this year at all locations across New England. The Ninety Nine will honor past and present veterans and active duty more
SUPER SQUAD: The 2016-17 Johnston High School girls’ basketball team, which finished the regular season with an undefeated record and won the Division II championship, shows off the spiffy rings it received at Tuesday night’s first-ever JHS sports banquet at 12 Acres in Smithfield.
Top Johnston athletes honored at sports banquet
It was a night of firsts for Johnston High School athletes and coaches - as well as alums - Tuesday evening inside 12 Acres Restaurant in Smithfield. For starters, never before in the history of JHS athletics, have the present Panthers more
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Unbiased truth about our corrupt healthcare system
To the Editor: As hardworking Americans continue to be held hostage by the ongoing fight in Washington, D.C. about healthcare, I feel now is the time to express my unedited, unbiased opinion about healthcare. For 30 years, I have been working in more
SLIP SLIDING AWAY: This giant inflatable slide was a huge hit with kids during My Cousin Vinny's Rentals grand opening on Sunday.
New business has Johnston jumping
Johnston's own 23-year-old Vinny Pezzullo has jumped into business with a grand opening celebration unlike many others for his company, My Cousin Vinny's Rentals. Held last Sunday Pezzullo held a free cookout open to the community to more
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Color them wonderful
The students, faculty and staff at Winsor Hill Elementary School looked like a Pablo Picasso painting following the school's Color-A-Thon run last Friday. The event, organized by PTO President Gina Schino, PTO vice president Sheila more
A GOOD CAUSE: Gabby Pascale believes no child should feel alone, and is planning a Mental Health Awareness Day at Winsor Hill Elementary.
‘Afraid she would be stigmatized’
By TIM FORSBERG Hearing 10-year-old Gabby Pascale describe how she feels at her worst was devastating. “Sometimes I just feel like I want to die, because it’s really hard and I just want to … more
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WARM WELCOME: Mayor Joseph Polisena is surrounded by the Crown Basketball Team, one of dozens of AAU clubs from all over the Northeast that played in last weekend’s Jam Fest inside the Johnston Indoor Recreation Center.
Basketball bonanza gives Johnston a shot
Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena took on a new and exciting role Saturday, as did chief of staff Doug Jeffrey. Both Polisena and Jeffrey served as a two-person public relations band while greeting people from all over the Northeast. more
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STAY SAFE: JPD Patrolman Chuck Psilopoulos, JHS Principal Dennis Morrell and School Resource Officer Jeff Cicchitelli do not want this scene to be part of the Graduation and Prom season as the result of underage drinking or drugs while driving.
Johnston Police Department offers prom, graduation safety tips
“Graduation season is here,” exclaimed Police Captain Richard C. Norato as he walked around the remains of a totaled Honda Accord that sits on the front lawn outside Johnston High School. … more
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DAMAGING DEBRIS: Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena, who is joined by Michael Maddalena of the Pawtuxet River Authority and District I Councilman Richard J. DelFino III, puts his foot on this large garbage container and looks around at other debris that people continue to dump alongside the once beautiful waterway.
Pocasset River clean-up a dirty affair
On the surface, Saturday’s 3rd Annual Pocasset River Clean-up was a super success. “We collected over 20-cubic yard of junk in four hours,” said Robert J. “Bob” Nero, chairman of the … more
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