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SPECIAL SPEAKERS: Mayor Joseph Polisena greets Rev. Chris Adhulime (left) of King’s Tabernacle Church and NAACP Providence Chapter President James Vincent, who both played a part in Saturday’s grand opening.
Polisena dedicates new athletic facility
“This project was a difficult one,” Mayor Joseph Polisena told some 1,000 people Saturday during the official grand opening of the new Johnston Indoor Recreation Center. “I must also tell you … more
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Auditors give town clean bill of health
According to an independent auditors’ report of Johnston’s financial statements for the 2016 fiscal year, the town now finds itself in better economic shape. “First of all, we find … more
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DERBY SMILES: Pictured are Maria Gemma, Executive Director of the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation and breast cancer survivor Pat Andrews of Johnston at the fashion show.
Johnston breast cancer survivor rocked the runway
The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation once again put a Kentucky Derby spin on its 9th Annual “Our Heroes” Survivor Fashion Show, themed “A Night at the Races,” on Saturday at the … more
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QUESTIONS ANSWERED: Kim Christel (left) a representative of New England Institute of Technology, answers Elisha Perito’s questions while her daughter, Krystiana Card, fills out request for information forms.
Crunch time approaches for JHS Juniors
With their prom in the history books and the end of the school year right around the corner, Johnston High School juniors may be focused on finishing the year and enjoying summer break. But the decisions those students make now could more
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OFFENSE AND DEFENSE: Madison Plouffe pitched a complete game and drove in the game-winning run for Johnston against Mount St. Charles.
Panthers score six unanswered runs to down Mounties
Junior Madison Plouffe pitched a complete game and knocked in a run to help the Johnston Lady Panthers beat the second place Mount St. Charles Mounties, 6-4, on the road on Tuesday … more
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Police Log
The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston and Rhode Island State Police Departments. RECKLESS DRIVING On May 1 around 6:30 p.m., Patrolmen Merrick Cook and Kevin Brady were … more
Members of Johnston youth sports teams take part in the ceremonies.
Johnston’s indoor recreation center opens in style
“Nothing,” as the saying goes, “gets done in Johnston without Joe Polisena.” However, if the veteran Mayor feels a project will benefit the town and its people, then it’s all systems … more
LOCKET OF LOVE: Diane Lang holds a locket with her son Brian’s photo inside.
Grieving mothers unite to confront stigma of drug addiction losses
Joy LaTorre, a nurse practitioner and part-time URI professor, knows first hand how stigma surrounding drug addiction affects grieving parents who have lost children to overdoses. “Some … more
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CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES: Members of the JHS music department recently celebrated a trip to Williamsburg, Virginia.
Last chance to see JHS music concert
For the past few years, people like Mayor Joseph Polisena have said that the Johnston Music Department produces some of the best student groups in New England. By way of three prolific performances in Williamsburg, Virginia, the JHS more
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Large caterpillar population expected, seen in town
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) reports that moderate to high concentrations of gypsy moth caterpillars are expected and are now being seen this spring across the state. While a nuisance, the caterpillars do not pose a more
30-minute CPR protocol raises issues
By JOHN HOWELL The Department of Health protocol requiring emergency response personnel to conduct 30 minutes of onsite CPR on those whose who have ceased breathing because of a heart attack has the director of Kent Hospital concerned - Warwick Mayor more
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Johnston schools participate in National Law Day
Last Friday, 58 classrooms throughout the state, including four Johnston classes, received visits by Rhode Island judges and lawyers to discuss law-related issues with the students. The visits … more
Celebrate good times
For the third year in a row, State Rep. Deborah Fellela (D – District 43) provided a House grant, this time for $1,000, to the senior class at Johnston High School for their year-end activities. … more
GREAT GIVEWAY: Eight-year-old Nolan and 4-year-old Katelyn Cahill joined their father Chris to pick up their new carbon monoxide detector. Johnston Battalion Chief Thomas Marcello and Firefighter Steve Veresko provided the kids with toy firefighter helmets and other treats.
Carbon monoxide alarm giveaway makes Johnston safer
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, and on average the Johnston Fire Department responds to approximately five carbon monoxide related calls each week. But thanks to a local carbon monoxide detector giveaway program, more Johnston more
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Suspect arrested in fatal hit-and-run accident
The Johnston Police Department today announced the arrest of a suspect, Zachary Stamp, 25, of Smithfield, in the May 1 fatal hit and run accident on Killingly Street that took the life of 63-year-old … more
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Lady Knights eliminated from regional
The CCRI Lady Knights softball team traveled to Orange County Community College in Middletown, New York, to compete in the Region XV/III/XXI Super Regional. CCRI, Orange County Community College and … more
MASTERPIECE: Arnie Vecchione, who is recognized for his skills in tile works, created a basketball, soccer and volley ball out of special order porcelain tile that he laid one piece at a time to create a special display in the Center’s entryway.
Johnston’s newest recreation facility prepares to open
There are panther paws everywhere inside and outside Johnston’s newest mega-marvel that’s located at 1741 Atwood Ave. Those different size panther paws, Mayor Joseph Polisena will offer in … more
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Sophomore Semi an event to remember
On Friday, April 28, the Class of 2019 at Johnston High hosted their annual Sophomore Semi-Formal. It was held at the Crystal Lake Country Club. The theme of the night was Midnight In the Garden, a kind of majestic more
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Police Log
The Police Log is a digest of reports provided by the Johnston and Rhode Island State Police Departments. POSSESSION While on patrol in the area of Plainfield Street on April 24 around 2:05 … more
ON THEIR HONOR: From left to right, Eagle Scouts Antonio Martinelli, Richard Ballirano, Adam Bouchard and Zachary DiCarlo lead their troop in reciting the Scout Oath. The four Scouts celebrated their Eagle Court of Honor last Sunday.
Troop 20 Johnston inducts four Eagle Scouts
Troop 20 Johnston's convocation of Eagle Scouts grew by four last Sunday as Adam Bouchard, Richard Ballirano, Zachary DiCarlo, and Antonio Martinelli were elevated to the Boy Scouts of America's highest rank. Today is an important day in" more
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Smallpox Scare
Among the many hardships facing our forbears in the early history of the town was the threat of disease. One of the worst was smallpox, one of the most contagious of diseases. During severe epidemics as many as 30 out of 100 people more
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AWESOME ARNIE: Arnie Vecchione, Johnston’s Director of Public Works, uses his many skills in tile work to create a special in-floor design tha features panther paws as well as a basketball, volleyball and soccer ball in the lobby of the new center.
Johnston’s newest recreation facility prepares to open
There are panther paws everywhere inside and outside Johnston’s newest mega-marvel that’s located at 1741 Atwood Ave. Those different size panther paws, Mayor Joseph Polisena will offer in … more
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HAPPY HATS: These are just two of the ECC classrooms that were filled with students wearing their creative hats for Friday’s unique and fun-filled Vocabulary Parade.
ECC's Reading Week offers volumes of fun
There were handmade decorations everywhere inside Johnston's Early Childhood Center last week. There was artwork on bulletin boards and classroom doors, with each piece geared towards education and to represent books such as those by more
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GREAT GIVEWAY: Eight-year-old Nolan and 4-year-old Katelyn Cahill joined their father Chris to pick up their new carbon monoxide detector. Johnston Battalion Chief Thomas Marcello and Firefighter Steve Veresko provided the kids with toy firefighter helmets and other treats.
Carbon monoxide alarm giveaway makes Johnston safer
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, and on average the Johnston Fire Department responds to approximately five carbon monoxide related calls each week. But thanks to a local carbon monoxide detector giveaway program, more Johnston more
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GOT TO CATCH THEM ALL: Camryn Phillips proudly displays her catch of the day. Phillips ended up receiving second place for most fish caught at the derby on Sunday.
Johnston Fishing Derby reels them in
It didn't matter if they reeled in a rainbow trout weighing nearly two pounds or a colorful perch that tipped the scales at just three ounces, the dozens of kids who turned out for Saturday's Youth Fishing Derby had nothing less than more
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