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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 …

Salzillo family and friends honor ‘Ricky’

2/9/2012
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 …

A tail-wagging business

2/23/2012
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 …

Panthers pick up wins in final meet

5/3/2012
The Johnston High School boys’ and girls’ outdoor track teams closed out the dual-meet season on Monday at Lincoln and both squads picked up their first victories of the season. The boys beat …

Pre-school graduates make it Over the Rainbow

6/21/2012
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 …

Ferri students end the year on a high note

6/21/2012
The Ferri Middle School hosted their Awards Night...

Hearing better in Johnston

12/6/2012
Hearing Specialists of R.I., LLC, has opened at 1539 Atwood Avenue, Suite 102, in Johnston, within the Podiatry Specialists of Rhode Island practice. This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to …

Oh, Christmas tree

12/6/2012

'Tis the season

12/6/2012
The Johnston Parks and Recreation Department, along with the Johnston Community Center Association and Mayor Joseph Polisena, host the annual holiday festival this Saturday, Dec. 8, at War Memorial …

Little Learners show love for soldiers

2/16/2012
Pre-school students at Little Learners Preschool and Enrichment Center sent warm thoughts to soldiers overseas with Valentine’s Day cards they customized last Thursday. The activity is part of the …

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 …

Lighting the way

12/6/2012
Representatives from Local 57 volunteered their time recently to take down the 11 light poles from the former BJs parking lot. Mayor Joseph Polisena procured the lights from BJs, which agreed to …

The Bridge pledges allegiance to the flag

6/21/2012
The Bridge at Cherry Hill celebrated Flag Day last Thursday with a presentation by the Korean War Veterans Association and an educational program run by Bridge staffers, who shared with the residents …

School’s out for summer

6/21/2012
Thornton Elementary School had their annual end of year Field Day last Thursday. The clouds and drizzling rain in the morning broke and let the sun shine through for a warm afternoon of activities, …

Celebrate

1/12/2012
Three Johnston girls’ soccer players were honored at the annual all-division banquet, held at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick on Dec. 11. Sophomore Rachelle Boehm brought home first-team all-division …

Panthers show off their artistic side

4/12/2012
The annual Johnston High School art show …

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 …