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Bobo

What's gray and fluffy and full of love? His name is Bobo and he's ready to fill your home with his fun kitten antics! He's just over three months old and just as cute as can be! Bobo is available … more

8/2/23

NEW DIRECTOR: Richard J. DelFino Jr. was appointed Johnston Senior Center Executive Director at the start of 2023. He's working to get the Johnston Senior Center Advisory Board up and running after all the board appointments' terms expired.

Johnston Senior Center board expired

The last Johnston Senior Center Advisory Board appointment attempt died without a second. All the appointments’ terms have expired. The board was established by town ordinance. It … more

By RORY SCHULER | 8/1/23

JFD WINS: The Johnston Fire Department accepted SPAAMFAA’s prestigious National Preservation Award from Richard Quetta, a North Providence resident and president of the Rhode Island Antique Fire Apparatus Society last week at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick.

Johnston Fire Department wins National Preservation Award

Of the 108 vintage vehicles that were recently on display at The Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus in America (SPAAMFAA) 2023’s National Convention … more

By PETE FONTAINE | 8/1/23

TOURNEY TROUPE: Among those JMCE and GCC members who are organizing the September 24 Hasbro Children’s Hospital Golf Event are Kay Kernan, David and Judi Graham, Vinny and Linda LaFazia, Dewey and Tracy Uriati. Missing is Greg Kernan. (Submitted photo)

JMCE co-ed golf outing returns

It’s one of the state’s most unique sporting events. It’s held at a picturesque and historic venues and begins with lunch and concludes with a delicious dinner. It’s entitled … more

By PETE FONTAINE | 7/27/23

Giacomo

Attention senior dog lovers!! Meet Giacomo, this boy is sure to steal your heart! You must meet him in person, so please contact Vintage Pet Rescue as soon as possible to meet him! Please email … more

7/26/23

THE OWNER: Johnston Gas owner Joseph Nham promises he’ll remove a large yacht from his business at the corner of Hartford Avenue and Tara Street. He removed an old RV from the site recently, following neighborhood complaints.

Johnston Gas owner pledges to dock yacht elsewhere

A yacht has been docked at a Johnston service station for years. “Gas stations don’t have yachts,” said Tara Street homeowner Donna A. Ricci. “And gas stations … more

By RORY SCHULER | 7/21/23

CONCERNED CITIZENS: On Saturday, March 26, concerned residents and abutters gathered along Rollingwood Drive to fire questions at representatives  of Cranston-based Green Development. The firm hopes to construct five new solar fields in western Johnston. The Johnston Zoning Board plans to discuss the issue, and potentially vote on Special Use Permits, Thursday night, March 31.

Johnston solar project back on Zoning Board agenda

As legal challenges to last year’s rejection of a large solar farm project in Johnston linger in court, Johnston’s Zoning Board expects to hear a new, yet familiar proposal on July 27. … more

By RORY SCHULER | 7/20/23

JLL All-Stars wrap up summer

The Johnston Little League All-Stars wrapped up their summer seasons last week as the final remaining teams completed their District I tournament runs. The Junior team fell in the District I … more

By ALEX SPONSELLER | 7/20/23

BREAKING GROUND: Six Indigenous veterans dug their shovels into the ground, officially initiating the construction of the Indigenous Veterans Memorial. (Warwick Beacon Photos by Dana Richie)

Memorializing the service of our Indigenous veterans

With a bulldozer in the background, six shovels stuck out of an uncovered patch of dirt. Six indigenous veterans sprinkled tobacco where the shovels met the earth. As a flute played, they dug … more

By DANA RICHIE | 7/20/23

Logan

Let's help Logan's 1st birthday wish of a loving forever home come true! His birthday is August 4th and he would love nothing more than to spend it with a family of his very own! He is a mixed breed … more

7/19/23

Charlie Hall

7/19/23

BankRI begins month-long food drive at all 21 branches

With the issue of hunger in Rhode Island on the rise in recent months as a result of the end of pandemic-related emergency benefits and increased costs, BankRI has kicked off a month-long food drive … more

7/19/23

From https://www.bevfitchett.us/ar15-to-m16-conversion/lightning-link.html: "The Way It Works ... In normal semi-auto operation the hammer is cocked by a rearward movement of the bolt carrier, as the carrier moves forward, the hammer is caught and held in the cocked position by the sear located on the forward part of the trigger catching in the sear notch, on the hammer. If you hold the trigger after a shot's fired the sear will not catch in the hammer's sear notch when the hammer cocks because the sear is depressed below the arc of the hammer notch. What happens is because the trigger is being held back, the disconnector hook is tipped forward and in position to catch the hammer, stopping it from following the bolt carrier forward. When the trigger is released, it allows the hammer to slip from under the. disconnector hook and be caught by the trigger sear in the hammer sear notch. Making it necessary to pull the trigger for each shot."

RAID: Johnston man arrested, federal firearm charges filed

On June 14, at JFK International Airport in New York, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspected and seized a package shipped from China and destined for a Johnston address. “Upon … more

By RORY SCHULER | 7/13/23

SOUND OF COMPROMISE: School Committee Chairman Robert LaFazia read a freshly drafted resolution into the public record on Tuesday night, pledging to work with the town to stabilize the school department budget.

Johnston schools and mayor reach ‘takeover’ compromise

The chairman calls it a compromise, not a reversal. On Tuesday night, the Johnston School Committee voted unanimously to pass a resolution “to collaborate and cooperate with the Town of … more

By RORY SCHULER | 7/13/23

BEHIND BARS: William M. Bailey’s booking photo.

UPDATE: Murder charged in 2022 Johnston killing

UPDATED: In March 2022, a Cranston man was sentenced to attend Batterers Intervention two months after he allegedly killed his wife. Johnston Police responded to an early morning call on George Waterman … more

By RORY SCHULER | 7/13/23

JLL All-Stars battling in district tournaments

The Johnston Little League All-Stars had a busy week as they contine to battle in the District I playoffs. Here is a look at how some of the JLL teams fared. The JLL 12’s won their first game … more

By ALEX SPONSELLER | 7/13/23

IT WILL BE GOING: Now supported with wooden logs, the bridge supporting the on and off ramps to the Post Road and Route 37 will be demolished to make way for a ground level traffic light controlled intersection. (Warwick Beacon photos by Will Steinfeld)

Accident prone Rte. 37 intersection to get major renovation

Route 37 opened in 1965 at the height of the highway-building boom. In total it was a three and a half mile stretch of pavement through mostly non-residential land from … more

By WILL STEINFELD | 7/13/23

Frenchie & Hunter

BONDED PAIR!! This adorable duo is thought to be Mother & Son or Grandmother & Grandson, either way they are both beautiful! Frenchie (left) female is about 7-8 years young and Hunter (right) … more

7/12/23

Petra

Hey tuxedo lovers, visit Pawswatch at The Community Cat care Center in Johnston, RI. They have so many beautiful cats! This handsome boy is Petra! He is a stunning Tuxedo with golden eyes that … more

7/12/23

POLITICAL ACCESS: On March 17, Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. announced on Twitter that he had toured the Amazon construction site with US Sen. Jack Reed. He released four photos from the tour. (Photos courtesy Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr.)

It matters when Johnston's Amazon opens

Amazon’s opening date is a big deal. The folks working in Amazon’s New England communications office are likely sick of hearing from the Johnston Sun Rise. We’ve been a … more

By RORY SCHULER | 7/6/23

December 1, 2023