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CATHOLIC LEARNERS: Taken on the front steps of St. Pius V. School in Providence, students posed for a photo on Wednesday, Sept. 15. Back row: Chris Weber, principal of Blessed Sacrament School, Sister Josemaria Pence O.P., principal of St. Pius V School, Janet Rufful, principal of St. Augustine School. Middle Row: Gina Hand, principal of St. Rocco School, Father Kenneth Sicard O.P., president of Providence College, Msgr. Albert Kenney, Vicar General, Diocese of Providence. (Photo/Stew Milne)
Providence College renews commitment to Catholic Education
Providence College has announced that it is making a second gift of $100,000 to the Diocese of Providence Catholic School Office (CSO) to support Catholic education in Rhode Island through its … more
SUPER SMILES: Countless children were all smiles during the fest and festival as they enjoyed a variety of rides like the Orient Express.
Saint Rocco’s Feast in Johnston bounces back, breaks records
Team Saint Rocco’s 81st Feast and Festival is now in the books and as Co-Chairman Richard Montella offered Monday afternoon: “This was one to remember; for as long as I have records, this … more
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JUST THE GIRLS: The girls from the Ferri Middle School chorus get excited before the show.
Ferri Winter Concert hits all the right notes Ferri Winter Concert hits all the right notes [Photo gallery]
Sun Rise photos by Melissa Worthy / WorthyPhotos@gmail.com more
The winners from all categories in the 8-10-year-old division pose with their ribbons and prizes.
Fish out of water at Memorial Park [Photo gallery]
The Johnston Parks and Recreation Department sponsored its annual Fishing Derby Sunday at War Memorial Park. The event, which was open to children ages 5 to 13, was hosted with the help of Save the … more
The Warwick School Committee has joined a national lawsuit suing major social media companies Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat, doing so in a 4-0 vote taken during Nov. 14’s School Committee meeting, following discussion in closed session.
Warwick schools join national social media lawsuit
The Warwick School Committee has joined a national lawsuit suing major social media companies Meta, TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat, doing so in a 4-0 vote taken during Nov. 14’s School Committee … more
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ATWOOD RIVER: A family was rescued by firefighters in a boat from their stuck vehicle in the middle of Atwood Avenue during one of last year's widespread flood events in Johnston.
Johnston voters will likely face a ‘flood bond’ in the fall, though state and federal grants may soften the blow
Johnston’s impending flood bond may be a little less hefty thanks to some help from state and federal agencies. While sections of Johnston are still drying out, both the state and federal … more
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Kylie Hartley was "so fascinated" by Amelia Earhart and the mystery surrounding her disappearance. "I love mysteries," she said.
Thornton students take a walk through time [Photo gallery]
Several fifth grade students at Thornton Elementary School presented their "A Walk Through Time" biography projects at last week's PTO meeting. Each student chose a person in history to represent, … more
Two-year-old William Quattrucci of Johnston, a parishioner of St. Rocco Church, welcomes Auxiliary Bishop Robert C. Evans to the church during Sunday’s procession. Bishop Evans was the main celebrant at the 11 a.m. mass in honor of the Feast of St. Rocco.
Festival fun for all ages [Photo gallery]
After months of anticipation and nearly a year of planning, the St. Rocco Feast and Festival took over the field behind the church starting last Thursday and wrapping up Sunday evening. Families … more
ROADS SUBMERGED: Early Wednesday morning, Jan. 10, Mayor Joseph M. Polisena Jr. took this photo from “Old Pocasset at Briarcliffe.” According to the mayor, “There’s also large-scale residential flooding throughout Johnston.”
Johnston roads closed following fresh flooding; apartment building evacuated
As the Johnston Sun Rise went to the printers Wednesday morning, Johnston’s emergency management officials had barely finished celebrating good news from the federal government when a fresh … more
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Helena Moronta from BayCoast Bank and Brian McCrae took home the Judge’s Choice award. Helena raised $2,363.00.
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THERE IN SPIRIT: A photo of Ricky Salzillo reminded guests why they were there, in support of the Ricky Salzillo Scholarship Fund.
Salzillo family and friends honor ‘Ricky’ [Photo gallery]
Kelley-Gazzero VFW Post 2812 was the site of the annual Richard “Ricky” Salzillo Memorial Game Dinner on Sunday. Tickets to the event were $30 per person, with all proceeds benefiting the Ricky … more
A tail-wagging business [Photo gallery]
Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena yesterday welcomed another new business to town. He presented owner Maureen Gendron an official citation and told a small gathering “it’s small businesses like this … more
LOST TOO SOON: David Viens visits the site of a future memorial to his son Dillon and other Johnston youngsters lost too young at Johnston’s Memorial Park. Two years ago, Dillon lost his life when he was accidentally shot with an improperly stored gun belonging to the relative of a friend. David Viens hopes legislation passes the Rhode Island House and eventually reaches the governor’s desk. One day, he also hopes the bill, once adopted, may be named for his son.
Gun bill step closer to becoming RI law
Rhode Island is one step closer to enacting a safe storage law. The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Pam Lauria, cleared the Rhode Island Senate 28-7 on Tuesday, March 19. It now heads to the House, … more
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FROM THE AIR: These images of the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) Central Landfill and Material Recycling Facility in Johnston were captured by drones piloted by Trevor Bryan, an FAA Licensed and insured drone pilot, the owner and operator of New England Aerial Services. For more information on the Warwick-based company, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/newenglandaerialservices.
Rhode Island's Central Landfill says 'pay first, read later'
The Central Landfill wants the Johnston Sun Rise to pay $900, in advance, to search for documents that may (or may not) exist, detailing the past business relationship between Rhode Island Resource … more
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CHARGED: Scott Avedisian, Warwick’s longest-serving mayor, entered a not-guilty plea Wednesday morning at Kent County Court to charges he left the scene of a car crash.
Ex-Warwick Mayor Avedisian pleads not guilty to leaving scene of fast food fender-bender
Scott Avedisian, Warwick’s longest-serving mayor, entered a not-guilty plea Wednesday morning at Kent County Court to charges he left the scene of a car crash. The fender-bender occurred … more
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Dylan Garneau poses with parents Stefanie Petrocchi and Josh Garneau before the start of the graduation.
Pre-school graduates make it Over the Rainbow [Photo gallery]
Over the Rainbow Learning Center pre-school had their graduation ceremony Saturday at their Plainfield Pike facility. Over the Rainbow is located at 1269 Plainfield Street in Johnston, and can be … more
MAYOR FUNG, JCRC SPOKESMAN: At right, Johnston Charter Review Commission attorney and co-spokesman, former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, advises the committee as they discuss taking pay raises, for the mayor and members of town council, to the voters. He’s seated with, facing the camera from left to right, Town Clerk Vincent Baccari, JCRC Chairman Richard DelFino Jr., and Vice-Chairman Fred Iafrate.
Should Johnston’s next mayor get a $50,000 (or more) raise?
Johnston has the lowest-paid mayor in the Ocean State. Should the town’s next mayor get a $50,000 raise, from the current $75,000 annual salary to at least $125,000, as several members of … more
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ROARING PAWTUXET: Not that we need a reminder that there’s plenty of water to go around but rather, too much of it, the Pawtuxet River has been at flood levels for days now. This image was taken from the village bridge late Wednesday afternoon prior to yet another storm on Saturday. (Cranston Herald photo)
Work begins all over again to receive federal aid after floods
Early on the morning of Wednesday, January 10, Rhode Island was hit with its second significant flooding event in less than a month. This came just days after President Biden made FEMA assistance … more
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The Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School hosted their Awards Night last Wednesday, June 13, at the Johnston High School auditorium. Pictured here, Jenna Bouchard and Madison Follett receive the “Team 8 Blue” Student of the Year Awards.
Ferri students end the year on a high note [Photo gallery]
The Ferri Middle School hosted their Awards Night... more
THE JCRC: Johnston’s Charter Review Commission (JCRC) has convened three times now, after meeting on Thursday evening, Dec. 7 (shown here).
Johnston’s Town Charter under review
Johnston’s Charter Review Commission (JCRC) has convened twice and plans to meet again Thursday evening, Dec. 7. Will the JCRC ultimately ask voters to surrender their democratically elected School Committee in lieu of an appointed board? more
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