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The isolation of Covid and initial necessity of remote learning hit four years ago, but the young men and women who would become Johnston High School’s Class of 2024 did not let the pandemic …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI/Special to the Sun Rise
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6/18/24
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A Cranston police officer fired at a fleeing vehicle following a shoplifting report at Garden City Shopping Center Sunday evening. Police are still looking for the vehicle and its occupants.
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By RORY SCHULER
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6/17/24
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The annual Gary Mazzie Memorial Golf Tournament made its return earlier this month at Valley Country Club and hosted a large field of alumni as it continues to raise funds on behalf of the Johnston …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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6/12/24
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A deer jumped through the windshield of a RIPTA bus traveling on Warwick Avenue Monday, injuring three passengers.
The incident happened near the intersection with Sachem Avenue near the …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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6/12/24
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Phoenix is such a unique looking boy with his incredible two different colored eyes complimented by his stunning Catahoula coat. He is as smart as a whip and will sit like the perfect gentleman for a …
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6/12/24
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STORY OF THE WEEK: After an update of the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights recently got close to the finish line, there was 0.0% chance that legislative leaders wouldn’t get it …
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6/12/24
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There was a rather unique pre-Mother’s Day Party last month at Little Angel’s Academy located at 415 Central Ave. in Johnston.
The preschoolers were all very eager to express their …
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6/7/24
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Jacob Spence knows Johnston’s War Memorial Park like the back of his hand.
Now, the Johnston Eagle Scout hopes to make the park more familiar to visitors, town natives, and tourists alike.
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By RORY SCHULER
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6/7/24
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Last Tuesday, June 4, the RI House Judiciary Committee unanimously passed a bill (H 7165A) that’s a step toward decriminalizing prostitution.
Lobbyists for decriminalized prostitution have …
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By DONNA M. HUGHES
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6/6/24
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Future elementary school students in Johnston will be shown how to climb to new heights at their new school, when it’s finished.
The Johnston School Building Committee recently approved …
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By RORY SCHULER
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6/6/24
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The top-seeded Johnston softball team saw its season come to a close on Monday, when visiting West Warwick pulled off a late 3-1 comeback win to bounce the Panthers from the Division II playoffs. The …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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6/5/24
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A trickle of Cranston voters turned out to vote overwhelmingly, nearly 4 to 1, to approve a $40 million school bond referendum.
According to the Rhode Island Board of Elections’ …
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By RORY SCHULER
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6/5/24
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Are you ready to play and fill your home with some action! Then go meet the playful Boone at Rhode Home Rescue. He loves to run, jump and sits like a perfect gentleman for yummy treats! He might even …
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6/5/24
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Republican Richard Fascia has officially announced his campaign for state representative for the 42nd House District.
“Today, I am proud to announce my candidacy for the Rhode Island House …
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Submitted by the Candidate
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5/31/24
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According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Rhode Island, the “leader of a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy that distributed and possessed enough fentanyl to create more than two …
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SunRise Staff Reports
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5/31/24
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Warwick Police are investigating a major gun theft on Post Road.
Around 3:52 a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2024 Warwick Police responded to RI Guns, at 1175 Post Road for an alarm.
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5/30/24
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Big happenings continue with the Johnston boys basketball program, as two of its most notable players made their college decisions official. NeAri Vasquez will be heading up to Maine to play for DIII …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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5/29/24
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Are you ready to get rollin', well so is Roland! This ten-month-old pup loves to run! He's got the supermodel legs to prove it too! Roland is a mixed breed with a beautiful brindle coat and a white …
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5/29/24
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Warwick Police shot a dog Sunday night on Greenwich Avenue. According to police, a dog attacked another dog and multiple people, but was stopped by a responding Warwick Police officer.
Warwick …
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Warwick Beacon Staff Reports
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5/27/24
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The Johnston teacher’s union has a message for taxpayers.
They feel underappreciated, underpaid and low on the list of the town’s priorities.
A statement released by Kathleen …
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By RORY SCHULER
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5/24/24
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