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The class poses for a picture in front of the Christmas tree.
The Bridge benefits from Barnes’ Day of Giving [Photo gallery]
Barnes Elementary School third graders had their “Day of Giving” at The Bridge at Cherry Hill on Friday, Dec. 21. They sang Christmas carols to the seniors there, and passed out small gifts to … more
FEMA ARRIVES: Above, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened a disaster recovery center (DRC) in the Johnston Senior Center at 1291 Hartford Ave. The Johnston DRC hours of operation: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and closed on Sunday.
FEMA, SBA on ground for disaster victims
Two federal agencies have begun working in Rhode Island to assist disaster victims in applying for federal relief funding. Following President Joe Biden’s approval of a declaration … more
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Supporting school wellness [Photo gallery]
Valerie Jacavone, the school nurse-teacher at Sarah Dyer Barnes Elementary School, expressed gratitude to Rep. Deborah Fellela, whom she said is always there for Johnston students. Jacavone issued … more
CVS dedicates 13 years, $1.4 million to non-profits [Photo gallery]
At the CVS Caremark Downtown 5K Awards Dinner, organizers and officials of the road race celebrated its 23rd anniversary and the company’s 13th year as title sponsor of the race. At the dinner, … more
FORMER OR LADDER: Johnston spent a little over $1.1 million on its new Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus aerial ladder truck. (Photos courtesy JFD)
Johnston Fire Department adds new $1.1M ladder truck to its apparatus arsenal
Have you seen the Johnston Fire Department’s newest investment? A new Ladder 1 started responding to calls in town last month. more
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From WRWC: Looking for a fun way to give back in the sun this Earth Day? Join us for the JOHNSTON EARTH MONTH CLEAN DAY on Saturday, from 10 AM - 2 PM. Free to participate! Just need to pre-register and sign the Liability Waiver and you're in!
Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council hosts Earth Day cleanup
Earth Day this year is scheduled for Monday, April 22, 2024. The annual celebration, which first began in 1970 on April 22, has been going strong year to year, with people all over the globe doing … more
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The players advertise their car wash, including (at center) Lindsey Haskins, Lexi Waters and Helen Hanley.
Softball team cleans up with car wash fundraiser [Photo gallery]
Sun Rise photos by Doug Learned / DougLearnedPhotography.com more
Honk for veterans [Photo gallery]
On Tuesday, Dec. 18, at the invitation of Balfour-Cole Post 64 of the American Legion and with cooperation from the Rhode Island Department of Motor Vehicles, more than 115 Rhode Island veterans were … more
Michaela Healy enjoys herself at the Thornton Family Dance.
Thornton comes down with dance fever [Photo gallery]
Sun Rise photos by Mike Zawistoski more
Michael DiFabio places the crown on Jesus' head during last week's Enthronement Ceremony at St. Rocco School.
St. Rocco honors annual Enthronement of the Sacred Heart [Photo gallery]
On Nov. 16, the students, faculty, staff and families of St. Rocco School celebrated the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus with a full mass at St. Rocco Church. The honor of placing the crown … more
Feeding the hungry [Photo gallery]
The National Junior Honor Society at St. Rocco School sponsored a food drive last month to benefit the St. Rocco Food Pantry, located across the street from the school. Pictured from left are Michael … more
World class at Hurd [Photo gallery]
Hurd Chevrolet and Hurd Buick-GMC in Johnston has announced that master technician John Overy has achieved "World Class Technician” level as determined by General Motors. He is one of a select … more
The Rodrigueses were among the many families that took advantage of a photography booth at the Spring Fling on Friday.
Barnes’ Spring Fling a blooming success [Photo gallery]
Tami Messier, who serves as treasurer of the Sarah Dyer Barnes School PTO, and her colleagues were worried that the Johnston elementary school’s first-ever Spring Fling Family dance wouldn’t get … more
Last Thursday’s Harvest Fest featured the singing of Ralph “Ralphie” Whittren of Pocasset Bay Living and organist John Scotti.
Police celebrate annual Harvest Fest [Photo gallery]
Johnston Police officers involved with the department’s Walk with Cops program took their act indoors last Thursday for their Thanksgiving Harvest Fest at the Johnston Senior Center. Officers … more
Best of the best [Photo gallery]
The virtue of the month for March at St. Rocco School was curiosity. The students who were chosen in March as Students of the Month who embody that virtue were James Ruggieri, Alexander Sano (not … more
Turkey Day tradition [Photo gallery]
In keeping with his Thanksgiving tradition, Mayor Joseph Polisena presented 135 income-qualified Johnston residents with a $25 gift certificate Thursday morning at the Johnston Senior Center. The … more
Santa Claus made the gift-wrapping party special for a host of people, including 8-month-old Natalie Carey, who he finally got to sit for a moment on his knee.
That’s a wrap [Photo gallery]
Allegra Graziano put things into perspective last Thursday as she participated in the Johnston Police Explorers Post 405 annual Christmas Present Wrapping Party. “It’s Christmas time; you have … more
Jonathan and Felicia Guilmette and Skylar and Chase Stone were among the many children who joined adults for Cosmic bowling.
St. Brigid’s bowls a strike [Photo gallery]
The event was billed as the St. Brigid’s Family and Friends Bowling Party, but Sunday afternoon’s affair, which occupied a number of duckpin alleys at Town Hall Lanes on Atwood Avenue, was much … more
Albert Salzillo, the late Ricky’s brother, is backed by Steve Placella, Everett Cantagallo, Albert Salzillo, Vincent Vacca and Gene Elderkin, who were all part of Sunday’s event.
Salzillo Memorial dinner raises nearly $7,000 [Photo gallery]
What do 283 people, an unusual game dinner and raffle prizes equal? “This is a great turnout and tribute to Ricky,” said Steven Placella, a Johnston-based attorney who has been organizing the … more
New branch open [Photo gallery]
The Washington Trust Company has opened a new branch, located at 2174 Plainfield Pike last week during a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Along with Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, photographed at the ceremony, … more
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