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Johnston double murder investigation ongoing

Although the most likely suspect was shot and killed by police, the investigation into the events that unfolded on Ligian Court in Johnston on May 24 remain under investigation. “The …

Johnston's Simmons Village residents find new homes, fear the future after fire

One of the fire victims was stuck in her second-floor apartment. Neighbors yelled to firefighters to save her. She wouldn’t make it out on her own. “She was covered in black and …

Panthers get win in quarters

The top-seeded Johnston boys volleyball team continued to surge by sweeping Central Falls 3-0 (25-12/ 25-18/ 25-22) in the Division III Quarterfinals last week. The Panthers rolled to a 25-12 win in …
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Warwick city parks employee stops ‘cat-astrophe’

According to feline math, a Warwick Parks and Rec employee saved 81 lives on the job Monday. Paul Joutras gripped the cardboard box and aimed for his city trash truck. “But I heard …

Police shoot, kill Johnston triple shooting suspect

UPDATED: Police shot and killed a man wanted for a triple shooting on Ligian Court in Johnston.

Johnston adopts Christopher Columbus

Scrap metal or monument? Johnston picks the latter. Removed from its Providence pedestal in 2020 and locked away in storage, a 130-year-old statue depicting Christopher Columbus will be …
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NUMBER 2 CONCERN

Padlocks or poop?

There’s nothing quite like walking out onto a freshly raked ball diamond on a crisp spring afternoon — squinting up at the sunlight and blindly walking into the freshly clipped outfield grass. Nothing sours that moment faster than sinking your sole into a steaming pile of poop.

Velasquez commits to DII Bridgeport

Johnston junior infielder Arianna Velasquez took a big step forward in her softball career, recently committing verbally to Division II University of Bridgeport. Velasquez, who also plays travel …

Salvatore scores 1,000th point

Tuesday was a historic night for the Johnston boys basketball team, as senior captain Derek Salvatore scored his 1,000th career point, becoming the 10th player in Panther history to accomplish that …
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Local breweries join NOIPA Fest at Waterfire Arts Center

By Rob Duguay In the craft beer world, the IPA could be the most polarizing brew. On a personal level, I’ve had India Pale Ales that were deliciously hoppy and floral while others have …

Front row seat to history

When looking at this dark, wooden chair with intricate carpentry and dark upholstery, it simply looks like a chair. But, this beech wood chair, dating back to the seventeenth century, was purportedly …

Remembering Rocky Point Amusement Park

Any native Rhode Islander (of a certain age) remembers Rocky Point Park in Warwick, Rhode Island. Although it closed the year I was born, my parents used to talk about the amusement park by the water …
Police Logs

School Safety Now, not later

He can imagine what it would be like hiding in a classroom as gunshots echo through school hallways. “I’m in a classroom and I hear a guy walking down the corridor and he’s shooting … What do I want between me and him?” asked grandfather and retired Warwick Police Capt. Tim Colgan. “I don’t want a social worker; I don’t want a psychiatrist; I don’t want the principal. I want a cop between me and him. And I think most people feel that way. I think they do.”
UPDATE

Dillon Viens' shooting death ruled homicide

Following more than a year-long investigation, Johnston Police arrested a juvenile last week and charged him with manslaughter in the 2022 shooting death of Dillon Viens. Viens’ death, first …

RI AG: Johnston man sentenced to 15 years in prison for physically abusing 4-month-old son in 2017

A Johnston man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for physically abusing his four-month-old son in 2017. On April 13, Superior Court Justice Daniel A. Procaccini sentenced Jean Diaz De La …
ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK

Melody

Melody will bring music into your life! This beautiful year old Schnauzer mix is just waiting to steal your heart! Not only is she beautiful she is fun-loving too! She likes other friendly dogs, …
Editorial
Sincere apologies to anyone who felt demeaned that I had drawn a boy saluting with the wrong arm in a Memorial Day cartoon published last week. It was not my intention to disrespect anyone who served …
Letters
As a Johnston resident I was shocked to hear about a recent appointment that current Mayor Joe Polisena Jr. had announced. The mayor appointed a former local TV Newsperson to his staff as Deputy …