April 30, 2025

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‘Learning on the run’

The Cranston East/Johnston boys lacrosse co-op is back for another spring season and is looking to build its program for the future. The Thundercats graduated 11 seniors from last year’s …

Local clergy remember Francis as advocate

Holy Week ended on a deeply somber note with the passing of Pope Francis, who died at 88 due to heart failure. In the days since, local Catholic leaders have noted his humility and unflagging …

Caitlin, age 6, of Johnston was waiting patiently for her friends to arrive to visit the Easter Bunny together. “I love the Easter Bunny,” she said while holding her favorite stuffed animals.

The senior center was hopping with activity on Saturday thanks to a visit from the Easter Bunny. The annual event, organized by Johnston Recreation Department, included arts and crafts and snacks for …

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Johnston SunRise April 24, 2025 e-EDITION

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Chance encounter gets him half a million

He now believes the adage is true: You can’t win if you don’t play. Last Thursday, a Johnston resident was minding his own business at the Field House Pub in East Providence when the …

Big prizes in Cranston, Warwick remain unclaimed

According to the Rhode Island Lottery, two large sum prizes remain unclaimed as of the Herald’s deadline on Tuesday. The first is a $50,000 winning Powerball® ticket from April 16, …

R.I. Senate President Dominick Ruggerio dies at 76

Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, the “dean” of the chamber who married an uncanny listening ability with shrewd negotiation strategy, died early Monday morning from his third battle …

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Sports

Skylar Batz hits the water with some young sailors

Edgewood Sailing School welcomes new director, adds STEM program

The Edgewood Sailing School is ramping up its preparations for another summer on the water and will be hosting some of its annual events along with some new additions as well. Taking the reins …

Hulkow battles back from surgery, takes 2nd at states

Bishop Hendricken wrestler Mikhail Hulkow made a splash his freshman season back in 2023 as he would go on to win the freshman state title. Things were looking up for the grappler as he was on the …

Ferri Jaguars have Dominant Season

The Ferri Jaguars completed their second undefeated season in a row with a 66-53 win over Deering Middle School last Thursday. Jordan Diclo led the team with 38 points, scoring more than half of …

RhodyLife

“There are 166 historical cemeteries in Warwick alone. Technically the people that are buried there are the owners. They bought the plot of land, so it’s theirs.”

On the (scavenger) hunt in Warwick historic cemeteries

Can you spot the lamb? Find the willow tree? Or scope out the grave of a Naval veteran who served on the Ironclad USS Monitor during the Civil War? These are questions you’ll find yourself …

Psychic medium brings surreal experience to stage

When a person passes away, family members and loved ones handle it in a variety of different ways. They will grieve for a certain amount of time, and then they may see a therapist or to help process …

United Voices for Meaningful Advocacy

With the Rhode Island House of Representatives deliberating the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and key legislation affecting older adults, Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island (SACRI) announced its …

Police Logs

Police Log

DUI On March 30 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Patrolman Michael Strain was traveling east bound on Hartford Avenue when he observed a vehicle with severe front-end damage and all airbags deploy …

Police welcome back K-9 Unit

The Johnston Police Department recently announced the addition of a K-9 Unit to its force. This marks the first time in more than 12 years that a police canine has been deployed within the …

Police Log

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE While on a fixed post on Hartford Avenue on March 23 at approximately 2:05 a.m., Officer Richard Xon observed a white SUV travel past his location at a high …

Editorial

We can’t afford not to provide Pre-K

While there are many people in power who proclaim that children are our future, and that we should do everything we can to support their becoming lifelong learners, the sad truth is that very rarely …

Solutions, not blame, will make energy cheaper

It’s not always easy to accept when forces beyond our control are to blame for things that make our lives more difficult, particularly when they result in real financial stress. Rhode …

Understanding history is not ‘anti-American’

The famous cautionary phrase that those who don’t learn from their history are doomed to repeat it has never felt more appropriate than after yet another executive order was signed by President …