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Johnston's Jason Schino
Panthers look to shake off rocky start
The Johnston boys basketball team entered the week searching for its first win after starting off 0-7 to begin the year. The Panthers graduated their entire starting lineup from last year, which … more
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Joe Mazzulla at the state house in September.
JOHNSTON SPORTS YEAR IN REVIEW
The Town of Johnston had another big year in sports in 2024. There were four notable stories that captured headlines throughout not only the town, but throughout the state and in some cases, the … more
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CARRYING THE RESIDENTS OUT: Johnston firefighters carried residents out of a Park Street apartment complex following flooding last week.
Year in review flooding
Climate scientists have been telling us for decades that Northeastern winters would become warmer and wetter, and for Johnston in 2024, the skies would deliver ample evidence that the predicted trend … more
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The teamsters set up a large inflatable pig representing corporate greed at one of the Amazon entrances. Union leaders said they want employees to aware of their working conditions and they have the option to unionize if they desire.
Teamsters picket Amazon, demand representation
Members of Local 251 of the international Brotherhood of Teamsters picketed outside the recently opened Amazon fulfillment center and warehouse in Johnston on Dec. 18, saying they were protesting the … more
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Christmas came a little early to Winsor Hill Elementary School with the Fire Department dropping off toys and gift cards for families who need a helping hand. From left to right: Firefighter Patrick Brockway, Asst. Chief Richard Boehm, Firefighter Thomas Balkun, Fire Lt. Derek LaFazia and teacher Dina Needham.
Johnston Fire to the (Christmas) rescue
Just in case Santa gets too busy, the Johnston Fire Department adopts families every year and makes sure there are plenty of toys and gifts for the holidays. Last week, Assistant Fire Chief Richard … more
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Bella Gesualdi
Gesualdi, Brown lead Panthers to win
The Johnston girls basketball team picked up its first win of the season when it beat visiting Cranston East 35-25 on Monday night. The Panthers rolled in the first half but the Bolts would fight … more
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The Hendricken football team after winning the state championship.
Hawks win 19th title
By ALEX SPONSELLER The Bishop Hendricken football team relied on its typical standouts to beat La Salle 24-21 for its 19th state championship last Friday night, but the difference was the … more
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GRIDIRON FUN: Johnston Youth Football’s junior pee wee team which made it to the Super Bowl this past season.
JYF closes out another fun season
Johnston Youth Football and Cheer recently wrapped up its fall season, putting an end to a fun and successful year both on and off the gridiron. The Panthers had a big year, with all football teams … more
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TEAM LEADER: Johnston native Sofia Calabro (8) this past season at Nichols College. (Photos courtesy Nichols College)
Calabro leading Bison as 2-sport standout
Johnston native Sofia Calabro enjoyed a breakout season with the Nichols College field hockey team and is gearing up for this upcoming ice hockey season for the Bison as well. The sophomore standout … more
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The Johnston boys soccer team (Photos by Leo van Dijk/rhodyphoto.zenfolio.com)
Panthers’ Cinderella run ends in finals
The Johnston boys soccer team took down the No. 3 seed and the No. 2 seed in a Cinderella run to the Division III championship game. The No. 1 seed did not meet the same fate. Unbeaten Scituate … more
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ICE CREAM WON: Youngsters from Little Angel’s Academy located at 415 Central Ave. in Johnston held their own Election Day this week. They voted on the most important issue of the day: a choice between extra recess, no rest time, and ice cream for a snack every day.
Trump or ice cream? Even the ex/next president would likely vote for the ice cream
Turnout at Little Angel’s Academy reached 100% on Election Day. Instead of politicians, however, the preschool tikes chose between extra recess, no rest time, and ice cream for a snack … more
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NEW D-42 REP: Richard Fascia is set to become the next District 42 state representative. He celebrated with supporters Tuesday night at The Event Factory in Warwick. On stage, to the right of Fascia, Jessica Burton, Marie Hopkins (House candidate District 21 Warwick winner), Marjorie Tudino (Chair, Warwick Republican City Committee), Laura Colannino and Keith Jalette.
Red wave swallows Johnston
Johnston turned red on Election Night. The town’s voters resoundingly backed former U.S. President Donald J. Trump for another four years in office. Johnston voters delivered 9,140 votes … more
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ALL IN ONE CONVENIENT LOCATION: Cranston Police Capt. Justin Dutra visits a homeless camp near the Interstate 295 off-ramp near the Walmart shopping plaza off Plainfield Pike.
Homeless encampments are spreading, people are dying and the weather’s starting to turn
Editor’s Note: This is the final installment of a two-part series examining how city policy, law enforcement and lack of political will have affected the city of Cranston’s growing homeless population. more
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THE MAYORS: Cranston Mayor Kenneth Hopkins declared victory on Election Night. He celebrated with Ward 5 City Council candidate and race-winner Michael A. “Mayor Traf” Traficante.
Cranston Mayor Hopkins wins 4 more years
Cranston’s polls were packed. And in the end, the incumbent mayor appears to have likely squeaked out a victory. Turnout in the city was set to break records Tuesday, according to … more
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BEFORE: Members of the Johnston Historical Society watched sadly as a professional tree service dismantled the more than century-old copper beech outside the historic Elijah Angell House and the JHS barn museum next door.
Copper beech planted as wedding gift a century ago; stood guard outside Johnston Historical Society HQ
The more than century-old copper beech was thick as a midsized sedan. A crew of skilled tree hackers took her down in less than a day, leaving a stump face as smooth as a baby’s bottom. … more
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LONG LINE: A line formed early Monday morning outside the Johnston Land Trust building at 509 Greenville Ave., the town’s lone early voting location.
EARLY BIRDS GET THE DEMOCRACY: More than 2,800 Johnston voters cast early ballots
The laughter of little children faded from the atmosphere inside of the former Belknap School in 1941, according to the chalk message scrawled on the blackboard. But late last Friday afternoon, … more
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RICAS RESULTS: Johnston school administrators are examining the district's "disappointing" RICAS results for 2023-24. Here's the data for each school.
RICAS results in Johnston ‘disappointing’
In Johnston, nearly one-quarter of all students are failing to meet expectations, following the release of the latest round of Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS) testing results. … more
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BEAM PLACED: Earlier this week, Johnston Public Schools celebrated a milestone in the construction of the town’s newest school building, when it held a Johnston Elementary School Topping Off Ceremony. Students and school officials added their signature to a beam before it was hoisted into place.
BEAMING WITH PRIDE: New Johnston Elementary School topped off, projected to open in 2026
Earlier this week, Johnston Public Schools celebrated a milestone in the construction of the town’s newest school building. “The final beam was put into place at this morning's … more
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GO BACK THE WAY YOU CAME: Orange barricades, erected by RI DOT in 2020, block both sides of the Greystone Sluiceway Bridge on the border of Johnston and North Providence. Last Wednesday, supporters of reopening and rebuilding the bridge to vehicle traffic met for a rally/press conference.
GRANITEVILLE’S GREYSTONE GRIDLOCK: Bridge presser applies pressure
The blocked-off Greystone Bridge had no problem holding the weight of nearly 100 neighbors, local business owners, elected officials and a sizeable Greystone Social Club contingent last Wednesday. … more
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Johnston's 2024 General Election sample ballot.
Big questions on the ballot in Johnston
Johnston voters will answer several major questions on this year’s ballot, which may substantially alter local government. more
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