In response to explosions, environmental concerns, odors, noise levels, property damage, and quality of life issues raised by residents, the Town Council imposed restrictions on the recycling …
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By Tim Forsberg
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1/11/18
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To say that Johnston Town Councilman Richard J. DelFino III takes pride in honoring District I residents for their extraordinary achievements would be an under statement.
Take Noel Acciari, for …
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By Pete Fontaine
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1/11/18
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If you’re a parent of a Johnston High School student athlete, plan to take in Jack Renkens’ program next Thursday night.
Even if you’re a parent of a student who participates in youth sports …
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By Pete Fontaine
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1/11/18
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Thursday, November 23 was the 50th Anniversary of the five Gosetti boys playing a family and Friends football game. Back in 1967 brothers Steve and Jerry started playing football one on one on the …
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1/10/18
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It was an early day for students at Johnston High School on Wednesday when school was dismissed mid-morning following a heating issue at the building.
“We have a greenhouse that’s attached to …
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By Tim Forsberg
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1/10/18
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Johnston Planning Board
January 9, 2018
Agenda
The Johnston Planning Board regular monthly meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at the Johnston Senior Center …
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1/10/18
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The smile on Tammy Barone’s face was priceless.
However, the glow from the sounds of the season that echoed through various floors of the award winning Morgan Health Center in Johnston put an …
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By Pete Fontaine
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1/10/18
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SHOPLIFTING After a three-month investigation, Johnston Police have arrested Michael A. Slonski, 47 years of age with a last known address of 52 Miller Avenue, Apt. #2 in Providence. According to a press release, Slonski was wanted by the Johnston Police
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1/9/18
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JOHNSTON ZONING BOARD AGENDA
December 28, 2017
Notice is here by given that the Zoning Board of Review will hold its monthly meeting on December 28, 2017 at 6:30 pm, at Johnston Senior Center, …
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1/9/18
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COURTNEY E. BOYD ALEXANDER MILLER BUCCI William Francis and Dawn Marie Boyd of Green Meadow Drive, Narragansett, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Courtney E. Boyd, to Alexander Miller Bucci, son of Paul Michael and Christine Marie Bucci
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1/6/18
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By ETHAN HARTLEY -- Contrary to what some may think, Rhode Island does NOT have the worst drivers in the country. However that doesn't mean we're particularly good either.
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By Ethan Hartley
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1/6/18
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The Johnston/North Providence Co-op hockey team pulled into a tie for first place in Division III with a thrilling, 3-2 victory over Pilgrim at the Rhode Island Sports Center on Saturday evening. …
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By Matt Metcalf
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1/6/18
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As most know, the holidays are a giving season, and the Johnston Senior High School National Honor Society knows this more than anyone. This group of hardworking, high-achieving students is highly …
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By Aley Blakney, Student contributor
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1/5/18
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As part of the recent CS4RI statewide computer science summit, a special three-hour session was held for school administrators and guidance counselors to discuss why computer science education …
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By Jen Cowart
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1/5/18
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Not since 1929 has there been such an innovative golf go-round at picturesque Glocester Country Club as there was Monday at the private and snow-covered nine-hole layout.
The New Year’s Day …
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By Pete Fontaine
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1/5/18
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With temperatures dipping into the single digits, National Grid customers are using about 60 percent more natural gas than they would if the thermometer was reading in the 30s.
Based on the …
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By John Howell
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1/4/18
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The Middletown Islanders started the contest with a 16-0 run and never looked back as they beat the Johnston Panthers, 61-50, in Division II boys’ basketball action at Johnston High School on …
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By Ryan D. Murray
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1/4/18
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By PETE FONTAINE
To say that the annual Ricky Salzillo Memorial Game Dinner is an extraordinary event may, in fact, be understating what proceeds have done for people since its inception some 40 …
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By Pete Fontaine
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1/4/18
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By PETE FONTAINE
When Anthony Ursillo heard that Emily Luther was coming home to Rhode Island after her extraordinary run on NBC’s Emmy award-winning television show The Voice and was going to …
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By Pete Fontaine
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1/4/18
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Like most people, Greg Russo was ecstatic that Special Olympics Rhode Island postponed, not cancelled, its 42nd Annual Penguin Plunge.
“I really thought it would be too risky for our …
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By Pete Fontaine
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1/4/18
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SHOPLIFTING
After a three-month investigation, Johnston Police have arrested Michael A. Slonski, 47 years of age with a last known address of 52 Miller Avenue, Apt. #2 in Providence.
According …
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1/4/18
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With a major winter storm bearing down on the region, Colonel Ann C. Assumpico, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Department of Public Safety, is encouraging …
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1/4/18
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It’s that time of year again when students at Johnston High School are in the process of preparing for the 2018 Rhode Island Special Olympics Penguin Plunge. Students are welcome to join the …
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By Sarah Phengsavatdy
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12/30/17
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Perhaps like never before, at least in recent memory, have there been such awesome acts of caring and sharing as there was last Wednesday morning on Cherry Hill.
What some people called “great …
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By Pete Fontaine
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12/30/17
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By PETE FONTAINE
It’s called “Freezin’ for a Reason” and is a fund-raising event unlike any other in Rhode Island.
It’s called “One of the coolest New Year’s Day events” that …
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By Pete Fontaine
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12/30/17
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