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Johnston-based OSDRI opens Ryder House

Johnston-based Operation Stand Down Rhode Island (OSDRI) has more than doubled its capacity to help former servicewomen in need of a helping hand and a warm, safe bed. On Monday, their newly …
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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 …

Panthers cruise to Turkey Day win

Thanksgiving football returned to Johnston High School as the Panthers took on Scituate in what they hope will be the program’s latest annual tradition. The Panthers saved some of their best …
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Johnston Police exchange gunfire with shooting suspects in Providence

Early Monday morning, Johnston Police spotted a vehicle wanted in connection to a Providence shooting. According to Johnston Police Chief Mark A. Vieira, they chased the vehicle; the occupants …

Johnston High Holly Fair returns Saturday, Dec. 1

One of Johnston High School’s best holiday events will be held this Saturday, Dec. 1, inside the high school cafeteria. “This is a free and fun event for the entire family to …
NEWS

Federal VA Secretary visits OSDRI, calls veteran suicide data ‘startling’

The federal government estimates more than 17 American veterans took their own lives each day of 2021. And more than a 100 more veterans committed suicide in 2021, than the year before. The …
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Fall Fly Tying Program

Stock up on your fly fishing flies by joining the RI Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Fish & Wildlife Aquatic Resource Education’s annual Fall Fly Tying Program. …
SPORTS

The fish are winners in Rhode Island

Last week I was one of eight recreational fishermen that met with Representative Seth Magaziner and his staff in their Warwick office to talk about habitat, fish and recreational fishing. He met with …
SPORTS

RI Senior Softball hosts local VIPs for exhibition

The Rhode Island Senior Softball League is in the thick of its season and decided to take on a new opponent this past weekend. Members of the Blue Cross Blue Shield team, which is made up of …
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Prank turns deadly for Johnston mill worker

The Greystone Mill, located on Cranston Avenue, was built in 1904, part of the facility lying on the Providence side and the other in Johnston. The textile mill grounds covered almost 13 acres and …

Holiday Bazaars, Festivals & Craft Shows

Dec. 8, North Scituate Baptist Church Winter Farmer’s Market will be held on Fri., Dec. 8, from 4 to 9 p.m. at The North Scituate Baptist Church, 619 West Greenville Road. Shared sponsorship …

3.5 million lights make for holiday spectacular at Roger Williams Zoo

Over three and a half million Christmas lights! Can you imagine? I can’t wait for the Holiday Lights Spectacular every Christmas season at the Roger Williams Park Zoo. I follow …
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Prayers for Sister Daisy and pedestrians everywhere

Look both ways and say a Hail Mary. Crossing the street in the Ocean State can be tricky, at best — and deadly, at worst. Last week, a teacher (and nun) was seriously injured while …
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Johnston Police Department parking lot haunted night before Halloween

Trunk or treat! The air was filled with Halloween spirit — and spirits — for two hours Monday night during the Johnston Police Department’s third annual Trunk or Treat event, …

Child shot in Cranston, father arrested

A Cranston man has been arrested and charged following the “accidental” shooting of his four-year-old son, according to Cranston Police Chief Col. Michael J. Winquist. The child was …
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Hazel

Say hello to Hazel! She aims to please, she's super smart, athletic and a true beauty inside and out! The unique color in her coat is Catahoula mixed breed, it's a coat of many colors indeed. Hazel …
Editorial
There’s no doubt, Ocean State drivers are getting more aggressive every day. Is it the influx of development surrounding our town? Or is it simply frustration with choked arteries …
Letters
Dear Fellow Johnston Residents, The Johnston Zoning Board is again considering an application from Green Development to install more than 47,000 solar panels on 150 acres of woodlands, natural …