NEWS
RI governor orders state flags lowered in memory of late Johnston police chief
Joe Razza was a runner. Daily, the town native could be spotted dashing up and down the hills of Johnston while off-duty. The …
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Christopher Columbus lands on Johnston
Columbus has landed in Johnston’s War Memorial Park. On Monday, Oct. 9, he’ll be welcomed with food trucks and a …
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Did Johnston miss out on millions for education?
The governor offered millions for schools, but the mayor refused, insisting he saw too many strings attached. Can the town afford …
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In a small town, a big issue about the First Amendment
This article was first published by Boston Globe Rhode Island and has been republished by the Johnston Sun Rise with permission. Visit …
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Authors, illustrators from across country expected to attend Oct. 14 children’s books festival
Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but it boasts one of the best book festivals in the nation.  Thousands of people visit …
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Panthers heating up
After dropping its season opener to Lincoln, the Johnston football team has turned things around and pieced together two straight …
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Johnston High SRO assaulted; two students arrested
Two Johnston High School students were arrested last week following an assault on the school’s police department-assigned …
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Frenchie & Hunter
BONDED PAIR!! This adorable duo is thought to be Mother & Son or Grandmother & Grandson, either way they are both beautiful! …
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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 …
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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 …
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Johnston schools short-staffed?
Each month, at their regular meeting, School Committee members are granted a few moments to voice congratulations or share …
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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 …
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