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SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT: Deborah Saritelli had just left the Killingly Street Cumberland Farms after making a purchase and was heading back home when she was fatally struck.
Police search for fatal hit and run suspect
The Johnston Police Department continues to investigate a fatal hit and run accident on Killingly Street that occurred on Monday, May 1, around 8:45 p.m. and is asking for the community's assistance in identifying a suspect. According to 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 p.m., Lieutenant Joseph Salvadore observed a car traveling more
COVER GIRLS: Johnston High School Students Juliana Manchester, Fallon Davis, Marlaina Colardo and Daijah Bennet model a selection of dresses available to girls through Mrs. C’s Dress Exchange at the high school.
Dress exchange offers girls a Cinderella story
While princesses and peas may not mix, three cans worth is all that's needed to provide a fairy tale dress to any Johnston High School girl headed to a formal event. Pat Colardo owns Richard's Hair Studio on Atwood Avenue. She has two more
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GIFT GIVER: Anna Lake of the Rhode Island Blood Center prepares Johnston High student Faith Proulx, who was one of more than 65 Panthers who gave blood during January’s drive.
Johnston High School set to hold blood drive
On Monday, May 1, Johnston High School will be hosting a blood drive from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The blood drive will be in the upper library of the school and will be open to the students, staff and the public. Anyone willing to donate blood more
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STIFLING HITTERS: Madison Plouffe tossed a complete-game shutout against Juanita Sanchez, striking out six over five innings of work in a 16-0 victory.
Panthers rout Cavaliers to move above .500
For the Sun Rise The Johnston Panthers blanked the Juanita Sanchez Cavaliers, 16-0, on Monday evening at Mazzulla field. Madison Plouffe pitched a complete-game shutout, striking out six over five innings. Sophomore Sophia DaCosta led more
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GRAND OCCASION: Emma (Rotondo) Pezza, a.k.a. “Queen of the Johnston Senior Center’s Nifty Nineties Club,” has been chosen as the grand marshal for the 8th Annual Our Lady of Grace Primavera that will be held on Sunday, April 30. Pezza, now 106, is believed to be the oldest living Rhode Islander.
Primavera planned at Our Lady of Grace
Like fine wine, the annual Primavera at Our Lady of Grace Church gets better with age. This year’s 8th Annual Primavera, which promises to be a food and wine tasting unlike any other, will be a … more
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The Lost City of Z
THE LOST CITY OF Z * * * * (Joyce) * * * (Don) (True exploration story) The true story of British soldier/explorer Percy Fawcett (Charlie Hunnam) begins in 1905 when the Royal Geographic Society entices him to travel to Bolivia to map out uncharted more
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Carbon Monoxide Detector giveaway planned
Carbon Monoxide Detectors will be given away to the Johnston community on April 29 at 2 Cherry Hill Road from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on a first come first serve basis. You will need your ID and proof … more
MIGHTY MOMENT: Like many of the 141 players who make up the JGSL, these girls from the 16U Division stand at attention and show their respect during the playing of the National Anthem at Sunday’s season opening ceremony.
Johnston Girls' Softball Opening Day a hit
There was the traditional Opening Day Parade proudly protected by the Johnston Police and Fire Departments. There was the introduction of dignitaries and 141 girls ages 4 to 16 - and their super sponsors - who will make up the Johnston more
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BETTER BUBBLER: Members of the Greenlove Foundation, students and Chem Club advisor Stephen Pickin posed near the newest water bottle filling station.
Chem Club brings cleaner water to JHS
While the Greenville Avenue Big Dig takes place in town, students in Johnston High’s Chem Club have taken big steps to ensure their school offers a clean and environmentally-friendly water supply. … more
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Citizens Bank will "Fund Your Dreams" with Giveaway
Dreams can become reality with the right kinds of financial tools, and Citizens Bank is showing consumers how through its new Fund Your Dreams" Giveaway. Consumers who submit a 30-second video or a 150-word essay (with photo) describing a dream that" more
FOUNDING FATHER: Anthony Ferranti (left), one of four founders of the Johnston Street Machines, chats with Louie Annunziata about this 1955 classic Chevrolet Bel Air that was among the many winners during last year’s Cruizin’ for a Cause in Johnston.
Cruizin' for a Cause nights revving up
During the past three years, Johnston Street Machines (JSM) has raised thousands of dollars for important charities throughout Rhode Island. That terrific trend, which last year totaled $6,578.30 the JSM donated to five different more
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SUPER STAFFERS: Johnston Recreation Department supervisors Mike Bedrosian and Nicole Cournoyer stand along the walkway inside War Memorial Park that Sunday will be filled with adults and children who’ll participate in the annual Youth Fishing Derby that is being sponsored by Citizens Bank.
Recreation Department plans off the hook fishing derby
Trout fishing 101. In essence, that's what dozens of children will take part in on Sunday if they show up at the pond inside Johnston War Memorial Park. The event - the Johnston Parks and Recreation Department Youth Fishing Derby - will more
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Polisena's Pals
Mayor Joseph Polisena (top holding the ball) is the proud sponsor of this Johnston Girls Softball League Instructional Division team that participated in Sunday’s 2017 opening day ceremony at … more
TIGHT SQUEEZE: A school bus makes its way through the major construction site underneath the Route 295 bridges on Greenville Avenue. According to the Johnston Police Department, there have been no major issues with buses or emergency vehicles gaining access to the area.
Despite hassles, 'Big Dig' on schedule
While some residents have been challenged with inconvenient route detours and longer travel times, work on the Narragansett Bay Commission's (NBC) sewer and water line extension project on Greenville Avenue continues on schedule. There" more
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PLAY BALL: Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo was the guest of honor for Saturday’s 55th annual Johnston Little League Opening Day ceremony. Above, she’s surrounded by the defending champion Athletics. They are now sponsored by County View Landscaping.
Little League Opening Day a walk-off success
Never before in the storied history of the 55-year-old Johnston Little League has Opening Day been as special as it was Saturday morning at Kennedy Field. After all, how often does the Governor of … 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. BREAKING AND ENTERING Officers James Provuncher and Kevin Brady responded to a Johnston residence on April 18 at approximately 4:49 p.m. in more
LINKED LEADERS: U.S. Congressman James Langevin (center) is surrounded by mayors, city officials and town managers who attended Mayor Joseph Polisena’s networking luncheon Monday. They are, from left, Jorge Elorza, Providence; James Diossa, Central Falls; William Murray, Cumberland; John McCaul, Taunton City Council; Polisena; Lt. Gov. Daniel McKee, Mayor Allan Fung, Cranston; Charles Lombardi, North Providence and Jim Cunha, Barrington Town Manager.
Pols mingle at Mayor's networking luncheon
It was good old-fashioned hospitality - hosted by Mayor Joseph Polisena - at its very best Monday inside the lower level of the Municipal Courthouse. For starters, the guest list included such notables as Rhode Island's U.S. Congressman more
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Car tax pipe dream?
Could it be that Rhode Islanders don't believe what they would like to believe? That would be our conclusion after the recent Bryant Hassenfeld Institute for Public Leadership poll that looked at the two proposals concerning the elimination or reduction more
Explosion of vaccine related injuries
To the Editor, There appears to be a war being waged across the U.S. regarding mandatory vaccination targeted at our youngest and most vulnerable and also our healthcare and childcare workers. Now … more
Johnston Historical Society
Johnston's First School
On Jan. 16, 1790, Articles of Agreement were signed by six town residents living in the Belknap/Manton area, and one North Providence resident. They agreed to build a schoolhouse for their children, located between the dwelling house of more
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FILL IT UP: John Hake (left), a fishery biologist and vice president of the board of directors of the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council, gets a load of mulch to spread. Hake is spearheading a Woonasquatucket herring fish count effort. The fish was recently spotted in Johnston for the first time in about 150 years.
Cricket Field cleanup highlights future plans
The Friends of Cricket Field and the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) recently turned out in force for their annual Spring Clean Day to continue their restoration efforts at historic Cricket Field off Riverside Avenue. Part more
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HONORED WITH A RESOLUTION: The Johnston girls’ basketball team recently captured its first championship since 2002, defeating East Providence, 60-46, for the Division II crown. The Panthers finished their undefeated season with a contest they led from beginning to end. Their efforts earned them special recognition and a resolution from the Johnston Town Council.
Council Roundup
Highlights of the decisions made, and items discussed, at the Johnston Town Council Meeting on Monday, April 10. Status on Public Hearings An ordinance amending Section 340-33 of the Town of Johnston code of ordinances entitled Parking or Storage of" more
TAKING A BREAK: Kelsey Scott, Marilou Kue, Isabella Batista and Abigail Rain Heiser enjoy the first stop of their journey to Virginia, inside the restaurant at the Vince Lombardi Memorial Rest Stop off the New Jersey Turnpike.
JHS music students off to Virginia
Just a week after the Pannese Society of Rhode Island held a special send-off for four Johnston High School students who are visiting Italy for two weeks as part of the historic … more
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Mayor defends Providence Water Supply Board resolution
A resolution introduced by Mayor Joseph Polisena and approved during this month's Town Council meeting objects to the sale of the Providence Water Supply Board by the city of Providence and commits to taking any and all steps to prevent more
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