RI governor orders state flags lowered in memory of late Johnston police chief

Joe Razza was a runner. Daily, the town native could be spotted dashing up and down the hills of Johnston while off-duty. The former Johnston police chief stepped down last year as his health declined rapidly and unexpectedly. On Friday, Sept. 29 — following the announcement of his death — Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee ordered the state’s flags lowered in honor of the late Joseph P. Razza. He was 54 years old.

Christopher Columbus lands on Johnston

Columbus has landed in Johnston’s War Memorial Park. On Monday, Oct. 9, he’ll be welcomed with food trucks and a re-introduction to the public. Earlier this week, the …

Did Johnston miss out on millions for education?

The governor offered millions for schools, but the mayor refused, insisting he saw too many strings attached. Can the town afford to leave any money on the table? Did the administration …

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Johnston mayoral candidates Joseph Polisena Jr. and Karen Cappelli Chadwick introduce themselves at the Sun Rise candidates forum.

In a small town, a big issue about the First Amendment

JOHNSTON, R.I. — As small local newspapers struggle with dwindling circulation and shrinking revenue, public officials unhappy with critical news stories are hitting where it hurts — yanking away their contracts to advertise legal notices.

Johnston High SRO assaulted; two students arrested

Two Johnston High School students were arrested last week following an assault on the school’s police department-assigned Resource Officer. Around 10 a.m., Thursday, Johnston Police …

Goodfellas Motorcycle Club’s Johnston bike run revs up $40,000 for Hasbro Childrens Hospital

The Goodfellas Motorcycle Club, which has an unmatched love for helping children who have been stricken with cancer, enjoyed another special success story on a recent sun-splashed Saturday morning …

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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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Hopkins golf tourney enjoys another big year

Hopkins hospitality unlimited! That was on display – in many ways – last week when upwards of 80 people turned out at Glocester Country Club to show their everlasting love and …

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Gershkoff juniors fall in regionals

The Gershkoff Auto American Legion junior team fell in two games in regionals to wrap up its summer season last weekend at McCarthy Field in West Warwick. Gershkoff fell to New Hampshire in a …

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RI Press Association hosts exclusive screening of ‘Storm Lake’

The Rhode Island Press Association will present an exclusive first-time Rhode Island screening of the critically-acclaimed documentary “Storm Lake,” on Thursday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m. at The …

The Rise of 90’s Toys

Regardless of which area of collecting you are involved in, whether it be toys, video games, furniture, decorative arts… you name it; collecting is cyclical. What makes something collectible …

The facts about insulation and home efficiency

Insulation can go a long way toward making a home more comfortable. Insulation reduces the transfer of heat from indoors and outdoors so homes stay more comfortable in both the winter and summer. …

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UPDATE: Johnston Police announce stolen car has been located

UPDATE: The Johnston Police Department asked the public for assistance locating a stolen car. The vehicle, pictured here, was taken from the victim’s driveway on Capri Drive around 2:30 a.m. on …

JFD for MDA: These boots were made for fillin’

Add another $14,000 to the more than $500,000 the Johnston Association of Firefighters Local 1950 has collected since 1970 for the highly acclaimed Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). …

Johnston's Atwood Avenue under water following flash floods

The water looks deep. But that guy made it through. I can’t back up now. Just accelerate and pray? Ocean State drivers find themselves in an increasingly familiar quandary. Drive …

ADOPTABLE PETS OF THE WEEK

Frenchie & Hunter

BONDED PAIR!! This adorable duo is thought to be Mother & Son or Grandmother & Grandson, either way they are both beautiful! Frenchie (left) female is about 7-8 years young and Hunter (right) …

Editorial

School investments reveal their worth

As back to school season kicks off, it’s a good time to remember the forward thinking of residents throughout our coverage area who saw the need to invest in our local schools through bond …

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LETTER: Johnston mayor puts another nail in the coffin of local news

To the Editor, It was disappointing to come home from vacation last week and read that the new mayor of Johnston, Joseph Polisena Jr., had decided to spend tens of thousands of extra taxpayer …

October 2, 2023