The Johnston baseball team has been one of the hottest clubs in Division II this spring and sat in second place with a 12-2 record earlier this week.After dropping its second game of the year in a … more

The cranes stand at attention — sharp, pointed monoliths of “progress.” The metal skeleton has taken shape, forming the profile of what promises to be the largest building ever constructed in Rhode Island. Amazon has refused to give tours of the construction site looming on Johnston’s horizon. more

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following police log information has been taken from public record police incident reports provided by the Johnston Police Department. more

From the time Emilia Ruggiero lit a candle until Tri-M vocalists Trinity Blondin, Melanie Capraro, Destinee Costa, Julie Droukas and Abigail Salas sang the recessional song, Johnston High School … more

Johnston Senior High School’s National Honor Society induction ceremony took place on Thursday, May 5, to celebrate the hard work and dedication of students from the classes of 2022, 2023, and … more

She was a hero, a movie star and a mutt. Ruby lived a full life and saved the lives of others. The Rhode Island State Police have announced the passing of K-9 Ruby, age 11 … more

Editor's Note: This honor roll has been submitted by the Johnston School Department. The list appeared in the  May 12, 2022, Johnston Sun Rise print edition. more

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following police log information has been taken from public record police incident reports provided by the Johnston Police Department. more

The Johnston softball team sits at 5-5 this spring season and is looking to earn a Division II playoff spot this spring.  The Panthers took on East Greenwich on Monday and fell 11-7 to the … more

There were some extraordinary and super special servings of hospitality — as well as respect and love — last week at Johnston High School. It was an ageless terrific tradition known as … more

Warwick Police announced the arrest of an alleged bank robber on Wednesday morning, May 11. Paul Edward Larson, 60, of East Greenwich, has been taken into custody without incident, police … more

The sinking of the HMS Gaspee is merely a footnote in some U.S. history books. If a small group of Rhode Island citizen scientists succeeds, a search for the British vessel’s remains may help rewrite the nation’s annals, and place the Namquid Point explosion on the first page of the first chapter of the American story. more