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We are in the thick of the playoffs and with so many events on the table and now off the table, here are some thoughts of mine as we grind through the postseason.
First off, the wrestling state …
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2/28/24
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At press time the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island were all still seeking public comment and input on 2024 fishing regulations for saltwater fishing. So, the regulations list for …
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2/28/24
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The Rhode Island Interscholastic League held its Gymnastics State Championships last weekend at Rhode Island College, and Johnston freshman Gianna Desmarais was the school’s lone …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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2/21/24
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Ya gotta have heart! Many Johnston High School students had that and much, much, much more for one of the many annual storied traditions that are held on Cherry Hill. First off, it’s a Rite of …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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2/21/24
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The Johnston girls basketball team rolled in its rematch against Davies, winning 61-39 and officially clinching the top seed in Division IV. The team will also enjoy a first-round bye in the opening …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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2/21/24
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The Johnston girls basketball team continues to roll as it enters the final week of the regular season. With two pivotal matchups remaining, including one against first-place Davies, the Panthers are …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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2/14/24
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Patrick Mahomes led the Kansas City Chiefs to their third Super Bowl title in four years on Sunday, establishing the NFL’s latest dynasty and the first since the Patriots in the early …
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2/14/24
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The University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography held an online seminar last Wednesday titled, “Recreational Fishing and Offshore Wind Energy: Understanding the Changing …
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2/14/24
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The Johnston boys basketball team is grinding through the Division II dogfight and is nearing the home stretch of the regular season. After dropping three straight contests to the division’s …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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2/7/24
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Johnston was represented at the Rhode Island Interscholastic League Indoor Track and Field Class Championships last week by freshman thrower Jayden Ponte. Ponte had a solid outing, taking home a …
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2/7/24
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It was a sad day in Hollywood last week with the passing of Carl Weathers. Weathers, a professional football player turned actor, passed away at 76 years old, leaving a legacy that was always …
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2/7/24
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It is not often you get a win, win when engaging in fisheries research. But the Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation (CFRF) is trying to find out what impact offshore wind farms have on …
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2/7/24
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
The Johnston girls basketball team extended its win streak to nine games as it beat Times Squared Academy 44-27 last week. The win improved Johnston’s record to 9-1 and …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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1/31/24
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Here we are, halfway through the winter season.
It always sneaks up on us and the winter is always the wackiest season. Between the holiday break in December, postponements due to weather, …
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1/31/24
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Join the free online workshop titled ‘Recreational Fishing and Offshore Wind Energy: Understanding the Changing Behavior’ on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.(EST).
Webinar …
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1/31/24
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The shipping, boating, commercial and recreational fishing industries have asked NOAA Fisheries and partners to identify new and better ways to track and avoid collisions with all large ocean …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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1/24/24
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The Johnston boys basketball team rolled past Toll Gate 76-44 last week to extend its unbeaten record to 9-0, however, fell to Lincoln the following game to take its first league loss in a potential …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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1/24/24
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By PETE FONTAINE
The late Richard D. “Ricky” Salzillo, a one-time basketball standout, musician and singer, will be remembered on Sunday, Feb. 4 during one of Rhode Island’s …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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1/24/24
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The Johnston girls basketball team continued to roll as it toppled visiting Central 64-19 last week to improve to 7-1 and extending its win streak to seven games. Point guard Jayanah Rollins led the …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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1/17/24
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The Johnston boys basketball team is continuing to surge in its Division II title defense this winter as it picked up a 67-42 win over Hope then a 66-62 win over South Kingstown last week. The …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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1/17/24
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