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CVS Health Corp. will lay off 500 jobs in Rhode Island as part of nationwide cuts.
Nearly 200 Rhode Island residents will lose their jobs as part of CVS Health Corp.’s nationwide layoffs, …
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By NANCY LAVIN/Rhode Island Current
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8/23/23
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UPDATED: The twister churned the cemetery grounds, mixing earth and mighty trees and bending grave markers perpendicular to the souls interred beneath.
The spinning winds struck Johnston where the town buries its dead and the neighborhoods where residents live their lives.
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By RORY SCHULER
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8/23/23
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Meet Marbles! She is a five year old stunning silver Tabby. Marbles is in search of a loving forever home and she would love a home that has another friendly cat, she’d love to have a friend! …
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8/23/23
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Her smile will steal your heart! Jasmine is a beautiful 2 year old Lab mix who will bring her magic into your life! She likes belly rubs, yummy treats and snuggling! Her hazel eyes and pearly whites …
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8/23/23
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Dust off your moon altar, the Rhode Island Pagan Pride Day (PPD) festival will return to Johnston on Aug. 26.
“Johnston Memorial Park has been one of our top choices because of its …
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By RORY SCHULER
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8/22/23
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The spinning winds struck Johnston where the town buries its dead and the neighborhoods where the residents live their lives.
Dashcam footage shows a twister crossing Interstate 295.
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By RORY SCHULER
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8/18/23
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After a successful season last fall, the Johnston Youth Football and Cheer program is ready to take another step forward this upcoming season and make some noise. The Panthers saw three teams go …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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8/17/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: With about three weeks until the Sept. 5 primary in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, the race has entered a more combative phase. A case in point was a forum staged …
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8/16/23
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Jack is a big fluffball who can't wait to be part of a family! He is a little shy when you first meet him but once he warms up, then he is comfortable! He is a three year old Retriever mix with …
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8/16/23
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Former Mayor Joseph M. Polisena pitched the idea to the town council.
The proposal: help to build a state-of-the-art animal shelter in a neighboring town, share expenses and space.
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By RORY SCHULER
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8/10/23
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In Johnston, and in most Rhode Island municipalities, residents choose their representatives on the School Committee by casting ballots on Election Day.
A quiet movement to end that process, and …
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By RORY SCHULER
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8/10/23
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Grieco Automotive Group dealerships in Johnston, East Providence, Middletown, Rhode Island, as well as Seekonk, Massachusetts, have been collecting new backpacks and school supplies to benefit the …
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8/10/23
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STORY OF THE WEEK: If you want to give Democrats agita, look no further than a New York Times/Siena College poll pointing to a potential neck-and-neck rematch between Donald Trump and President Joe …
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8/10/23
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Sweeten up your life by adding a little Honey! This sweet, lovable six year old girl is really as sweet as her name says! Honey is looking for a home where she will be your one and only princess. She …
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8/9/23
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The Johnston Police Department was appreciative of the enthusiastic participation, turnout, and support of their highly successful National Night Out 2023, which was held at Johnston War Memorial …
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By TIM FORSBERG/Special to the Sun Rise
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8/4/23
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A pair of Johnston car dealerships along Hartford Avenue have reached an agreement with state prosecutors following an alleged violation of consumer protection laws.
Rhode Island Attorney …
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By RORY SCHULER
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8/3/23
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Johnston’s probate judge has been placed on leave, following charges linked to an alleged million-dollar collectible theft from a dead Cranston man’s estate.
Rhode Island Attorney …
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By RORY SCHULER
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8/3/23
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Some Ocean State communities have made affordable housing a priority.
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee recently posted a list of the state’s municipalities, where, “right now, affordable …
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By RORY SCHULER
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8/3/23
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It's only two miles from the farmers market at Memorial Park to Bami Farm. Talk about farm to table.
If you buy Bami Produce, your food will likely have never left Johnston. Even so, it’s …
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