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PHILANTHROPIC PANTHERS: JHS Student Council Officers for the 2022-23 academic year at JHS are from left: Talia LaFlamme, Raylin Santos, Michealina Irons, Alexia DiLorenzo and Charlie Curci.
Johnston's philanthropic Panthers help fund ‘Tomorrow’
It was vintage Johnston High School during a fun-filled celebration for yet another marvelous milestone in the Panther’s story-rich history book. For starters, Lisa Abbenante, the Executive … more
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FROM THE DARK SKY: These images of the Amazon construction site in Johnston, following the sunset, were captured by drones piloted by Trevor Bryan, an FAA Licensed and insured drone pilot, the owner and operator of New England Aerial Services, on Sept. 21. The illuminated project has been taking shape on the Hartford Avenue hill overlooking Johnston.
Massive construction project shines like ominous beacon on hill overlooking Johnston
FROM THE DARK SKY: These images of the Amazon construction site in Johnston, following the sunset, were captured by drones piloted by Trevor Bryan, an FAA Licensed and insured drone pilot, the owner … more
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SUPPORTING SENIORS: The Johnston Police Department prides itself in interacting with the senior citizen population in town whose residents (above) were among the many people who enjoyed the recent “community cookout” — a.k.a. National Night Out inside War Memorial Park.
Johnston Police host Night Out  for community
There were many special success stories surrounding the Johnston Police Department’s recent National Night Out held inside Johnston’s War Memorial Park. “This was certainly … more
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AN INSPIRATION: Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School Teacher Joan Wright held her “Golden Apple” close to her heart after the award ceremony last week.
Johnston middle school teacher wins ‘Golden Apple’
As her classroom filled bulletin board to desk, Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School Teacher Joan Wright held her “Golden Apple” close to her heart last Thursday. “The nomination and … more
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The victim’s family provided video footage of the alleged assault to a Rhode Island ABC 6 television news reporter. The reporter posted the video on social media. In the video, two children start fighting underneath a basketball hoop. Eventually, as one child gains the advantage, an adult male who was watching the fight, jumps into the brawl and tackles one of the children, falling on the street. The video posted on social media ends immediately after. 
Johnston man charged with child abuse after breaking up fight between kids
Johnston Police have arrested a Johnston man and charged him with child abuse after he broke up a fight between two children and allegedly assaulted one of them. David A. DelGreco, 35, of … more
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FATHER’S FRIENDS: Among the many people who enjoyed Saturday’s Steak and Cigar Night at Our Lady of Grace were from left: Ron and Marie Curtis, Jen Burns, Father Peter J. Gower, Joe Grasso, Sen. Frank Lombardo and Marvin Carter.
Our Lady of Grace Italian Feast and Festival follows steak & cigar night
Perhaps the title of tonight’s entertainers — “Second 2 None” — best describes the 102nd Annual Our Lady of Grace Italian Feast and Festival that will be held through Sunday night when tickets for the Grand Raffle worth $7,000 in prize money will be drawn at Festival Field in Johnston. more
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GENEROUS GUY:  Last year, Bruno Ramieri, center, held a special T-shirt he received from Goodfellas Motorcycle Club treasurer Cal Calabro, left, and president Gene Benedetti as thanks for his pledge to match up to $20,000 raised through the fifth annual Goodfellas Motorcycle Run. Ramieri has offered to do the same for this year’s run.
Sixth annual Goodfellas Bike Run kick starts Saturday in Johnston
There are few, if any, motorcycle clubs like the Johnston-based Goodfellas. Fact: Since 2017 the Goodfellas Bike Run has raised over $60,000 for Hasbro Children’s Hospital in … more
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GRANT GIVER: State Rep. Deb Fellela (second left) presents Johnston High School Music Director Ronald Lamoureux with a $1,000 State Legislative Grant that will help the highly acclaimed program to continue purchasing world class percussion equipment. Looking on are JSMA member Melissa Loffler and President Beth Littlefield.
Rep. Fellela delivers state grant to Johnston High music department
Even though school wasn’t in session, State Rep. Deb Fellela made a special visit to Johnston High School several weeks ago where she continued a long tradition. Fellela met with JHS Music … more
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PUMPKIN SPICE: Pumpkins outnumbered apples at last year’s festival. Fall was certainly in the air.
Johnston Apple Fest ripens as summer flees
The time is ripe for Johnston’s apple celebration. The 34th Annual Apple Festival will be held this weekend, Saturday, Sept. 10 and Sunday, Sept. 11. The festivities will stretch from 10 … more
BRIARCLIFFE FAMILY: Centenarian Joan Ruberg poses for a photo with her Briarcliffe caregivers and family.
Secret to Johnston woman's longevity: ‘Don’t give a damn!’
The year was 1922 … the price of gas was just 21 cents a gallon and an automobile could be purchased for between $1,100 to $2,000. It was a year that many prolific women were born: Judy … more
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SPECIAL SESSION: Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha addresses the unique District 2 Neighborhood Watch group at a recent meeting held inside the Johnston Senior Center Board Room.
Watching out for their Johnston neighborhood
It was back on June 4, 2021, when Johnston Town Councilwoman Lauren A. Garzone — in conjunction with the Johnson Police Department — launched and held the town’s first-ever … more
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PICTURE PERFECT: The artists-for-an-evening above — Sandra Lentini, Barbara DeCubellis and Monica DiDonato — are just a few of the many people who enjoyed the Pannese Society’s first-ever Paint and Vino event.
Pannese Society hosts ‘vino & paint’ night in Johnston
“Saluti membri della Society!” That was the Italian opening statement from David Venditelli, proud president of the iconic Pannese Society, that appears inside the nonprofit’s … more
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