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PROUD PRESENTERS: Members of the Goodfellas Motorcycle Club are standing behind a table topped with special tee shirts for the bikers in their 7th annual run. The group includes Ryan Connolly, Joe Ratte Jr., Derek Duffy, Cal Calabro, Nick Demetropoulos, Bill Pryor, Kevin Marandola, Ray Chase, Kevin Hart and Ryan Koscielnak.
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 … more
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BACK ON THE TABLE: This solar project is slated for “new business” discussion at 6:30 p.m. during the Sept. 28 Johnston Zoning Board meeting. Go to https://clerkshq.com/johnston-ri for all the details.
Johnston Zoning Board considers same old solar development, with a slightly smaller scope
Next Thursday the Johnston Zoning Board will hear from developers who want to build a slightly smaller 157-acre solar farm along Winsor Avenue. “I would say if they’re going back to … more
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TAKING A STAND: Earlier this summer, after the mayor announced an attempted 'takeover' of school finances, School Committee Chairman Robert LaFazia and member Susan Mansolillo conferred prior to announcing the board's response.
Johnston schools short-staffed?
Each month, at their regular meeting, School Committee members are granted a few moments to voice congratulations or share salutations. At the Sept. 12 meeting, following a brief welcome back … more
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SLIME PROPRIETOR: At 12 years old, Penelope Santos may be one of the Ocean State’s youngest entrepreneurs. The founder of Angel Stars Slime LLC makes and sells all sorts of slime. She and her mother recently secured a business license from the town of Johnston. This weekend, on Sept. 24, Santos will be standing behind a table at the Mini Kids Entrepreneur Fair, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Farm Fresh RI, 10 Sims Ave., Providence.
12-year-old Johnston entrepreneur founds LLC and secures town business license
The proprietor’s a tween but her business is an infant heading toward toddlerhood. “Some parts are easy and some parts are hard,” Penelope Santos said after mixing a fresh batch of slime. “You have to take some risks to be successful.” more
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Summer
Summer
You can have Summer in your home all year long! Yes, her name is Summer and she truly brings the sunshine! This beauty is just over a year old and is a medium sized mixed breed. Her soft coat is … more
Kaylee Poole
Panthers settling in, tie Davies
The Johnston girls soccer team tied Davies 0-0 last week on the road to sit at 1-1-1 overall this fall and 0-1-1 in league play. The Panthers would dominate the possession battle throughout the … more
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UPDATE — CAR LOCATED: The Johnston Police Department asked the public for assistance locating a stolen car. They recently announced the car was located.
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 … more
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SPECIAL SENDOFF: Julie-anne Zarrella and Brenda Lee Troia are all smiles and joined by Johnston School Committee Vice Chairman Joe Rotella, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Bernard DiLullo Jr. and School Committee Chairman Bob LaFazia during last Wednesday’s retirement party.
Johnston bids farewell to a pair of excellent educators
At approximately 4:30 last Wednesday afternoon, ladies like Sheila Scuncio, Angela Brasil and Gail Rainone began creating a party atmosphere inside Pete Matteo’s Bar 101 at 1478 Atwood Ave. in … more
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THANK YOU …. THANK YOU: That’s what Johnston Firefighters like Tyler McNulty said to motorists on successive weekends when Local 1950 collected $14,000 for MDA through the nationally famous Fill the Boot program.
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). … more
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ATWOOD RIVER: A family was rescued by firefighters in a boat from their stuck vehicle in the middle of Atwood Avenue during Monday night’s widespread flooding in Johnston.
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 … more
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Michael Carlino
Lions run past Panthers
The Johnston football team was run over by visiting Lincoln in the season opener last week, as the Lions surged in the second half to grab the 30-7 win. Johnston trailed just 8-0 at halftime, but … more
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Herbie
Herbie
Herbie's smile is worth a thousand words! This playful boy is a three year old Boxer/Pit mix who loves to be active and is very smart! He gets excited when he meets new people, it's as if he's saying … more
Johnston Police Department
Johnston Police Log, Aug. 31, 2023
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following police log information has been taken from public record police incident and arrest reports provided by the Johnston Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies. more
Thrown bag of poop leads to DUI arrest in Johnston
A dog-walker’s poop-bag fastball landed a Johnston man in police custody. Around 8:50 p.m., Aug. 6, Johnston Police Sgt. Arthur Petteruti responded to the area of 456 Greenville Avenue in … more
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HELPING HANDS: OLG Pastor Rev. Peter J. Gower joins and thanks Biagio Micheletti, Mecca Domenico and Louie Raso for their help last week when the Beer Garden was set up under the now 600-seat big top.
OLG Feast of La Madonna della DiFesa runs through Sunday in Johnston
Extraordinary expansion! Those two words best describe preparations for The Feast of La Madonna della DiFesa that begins tonight and continues through Sunday at a famed Festival field on … more
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SUPER SUPPORTER: Johnston State Rep. Deborah Fellela presents a $1,000 Legislative Grant check to JHS Music Department Chairman Ronald Lamoureux with JSMC member Beth Littlefield (left), student Katelyn Loffler and member Melisa Loffler looking on.
Rep. Fellela delivers grant to Johnston High School music department
Johnston’s State Rep. Deborah A. Fellela (D - District 43) delivered a grant to the Johnston High School Music Department. “Representative Deborah Fellela came through again!” … more
TOWN CHAMPS: The Dirty Laces team that won the Johnston Town Championship. (Submitted photo)
Dirty Laces win town title
The Johnston season was filled with plenty of highs and lows this season…it truly showed what this league and the families in this community are all about. Dirty Laces had a relatively strong … more
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Kale
Kale
This young handsome boy is Kale! He is in search of love and hopes that the right person will open their heart to him. Kale is FIV positive so please keep that in mind. That doesn't stop him from … more
Dylan Estrada at practice. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
Panthers eyeing comeback
The Johnston football team has big plans this fall as it returns over 20 seniors and is looking like an early favorite to make a deep run in Division III. Johnston rebuilt in 2022 and struggled with … more
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RED OAK DOWN: This Rhode Island Avenue home in Johnston was nearly crushed by a broken, giant red oak that snapped and fell.
As Johnston looks for state and federal help, they need tornado damage estimates from property owners
Johnston’s mayor has called on Gov. Dan McKee to make a “disaster declaration” in Johnston to help residents rebuild after the Aug. 18 tornado . McKee’s administration … more
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