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Seniors fight back against the flu

10/18/2012
The Johnston Senior Center hosted its first Flu Clinic …

New branch open

10/10/2012
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, …

Flames of Hope burn bright in RI

10/10/2012
The annual Flames of Hope Celebration...

Rising Sun Jiu-Jitsu and Karate performs at Over the …

10/4/2012
Last week, Sensei Dean Watts …

Apple Annie falls into Cherry Hill Pre-School

10/4/2012
Cherry Hill Pre-school in Johnston hosted “Apple Annie” in the 4-year-old class last Thursday to talk about life on a farm and some of her favorite fall activities. Apple Annie is portrayed by …

Barnes turns pink to support Carnevale

10/4/2012
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the S.D. Barnes Elementary School community is joining the fight against the disease. Over the past two years, Barnes has raised more than …

Our Lady of Grace hosts Festival of La Madonna

9/14/2012
The Feast and Festival of La Madonna della Difesa in Johnston took over Sheridan Street last Thursday through Sunday. The festival, organized by Our Lady of Grace Church in Johnston, featured games, …

So long summer, it's back to school!

8/30/2012
Johnston public schools reconvened for the 2012-2013 school year on Wednesday morning under mild temperatures and sunny skies. At Thornton Elementary School, teachers met their new students outside …

Festival fun for all ages

8/23/2012
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 …

Taso’s attracts 125 bikers for charity ride

8/9/2012
“Bigger and better” is what Thomas “Tommy Taso” Thomaidis was hoping the second annual Taso’s Motorcycle Run/Car Show would be. Thankfully, the forecast cooperated and a record 125 …

Summer traditions at Fordand

8/2/2012
The thermostat kept rising Friday, but that didn’t stop the residents of the Aime J. Forand complex from celebrating at their annual summer cookout. Fearing rain and wanting to beat the heat, the …

Explorers take over Memorial Park

8/2/2012
For the fourth time in two years, weather put a damper on the Johnston Police Explorers Post 405 Car & Bike Show Sunday. Last year’s show was rained out twice, and this year, cloudy skies and the …

RhodyBeat's latest contest

7/24/2012
The cute pet photo contest starts Aug 1...

When it’s too hot, spike it

7/19/2012
Most people looked for ways to beat the heat Tuesday evening, especially if they were outdoors at the recreation center. What few joggers could be found made slow loops around the park pond, or …

Going out with a bang

6/21/2012
Photos courtesy of Dave Cournoyer