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COOP PROPRIETORS: In just a few month, Melisa and Robert Ferruolo, Tonya Antonelli and Mathew Ferruolo have created quite the unique eating and drinking experience inside The Chicken Coop Kitchen and Bar at 1463 Atwood Ave. in Johnston.
Have you flown the Coop?
The Chicken Coop Kitchen and Bar is much, much more than Johnston’s newest business. In just a few short months, owners Tonya Antonelli and her fiancé Mathew Ferruolo along Meliza … more
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POWER PLAYER: Last week, the Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (RIDPUC) approved the sale of Narragansett Electric Company (NEC), which provides power to practically every customer in the Ocean State.
AG objects to Narragansett Electric sale to PPL
Will the sale of the Ocean State’s electric provider to Pennsylvania’s top power company result in higher electric bills? A state utility regulatory agency says they’re convinced … more
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FAREWELL FACE-COVERINGS? A pair of masks were tossed to the ground outside Ferri Middle School two weeks ago, the same day Gov. Dan McKee announced a shift in statewide masking policy. The Johnston School Committee will vote March 1 on whether to make masks mandatory in Johnston schools after March 4.
Johnston School Committee switches mask mandate meeting again
The meeting on masks in Johnston schools has been postponed again. “Due to an error on the posted agenda for 2/28/22, and in keeping with the time constraints for posting a public meeting, … more
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JUSTICE FOR OLIVIA: Dennis Molloy and Janine Passaretti-Molloy hold a portrait of their daughter, Olivia, who was killed in a crash on New Year’s Eve. (Warwick Beacon photos by Rory Schuler) OLIVIA 2 shirts RS
Family of Warwick crash victim believe driver should be charged with murder
Some motor vehicle crashes are accidents. Others are preventable. On rare occasions, a crash can be intentional. On New Year's Eve a young woman lost her life in a Warwick crash. The other driver fled the scene, but was quickly more
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SINGER SENTENCED: On his social media profiles, Cerbo describes himself as a singer and soloist. In 2018, he volunteered to sing at Senior Night in the Park in Johnston, and posed for photos with the town’s elected officials and now-retired police chief.
Johnston singer sentenced to serve 9 years in state prison for child molestation
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced Wednesday that a Johnston man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve nine years at the Adult Correctional Institutions … more
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DELAYED: The Johnston School Committee had planned to vote Thursday night (Feb. 17) on a school-wide mask mandate, but the meeting has been postponed to Monday, Feb. 28.
UPDATE: School Committee vote on mask mandate postponed to Monday, Feb. 28
The Johnston School Committee had planned to vote Thursday night (Feb. 17) on a school-wide mask mandate, but the meeting has been postponed to Monday, Feb. 28. “The special School Committee … more
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THE VICTIM: Johnston Police arrested Marios M. Kirios, 29, of Cedar St., Johnston, as part of an "ongoing investigation into the shooting death of Dillon Viens," according to Chief Joseph P. Razza. The family set up a GoFundMe page to help with funeral expenses.
Gun owner arrested  after accidental shooting death of Johnston teen
An arrest has been made in the accidental shooting death of a Johnston teenager. Johnston Police arrested Marios M. Kirios, 29, of Cedar St., Johnston, as part of an "ongoing investigation into … more
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FAREWELL FACE-COVERINGS? A pair of masks were tossed to the ground outside Ferri Middle School last week, the same day Gov. Dan McKee announced a shift in statewide masking policy. The Johnston School Committee will vote Feb. 17 on whether to make masks mandatory in Johnston schools after March 4.
Johnston School Committee will vote on mask mandate Feb. 17
The Johnston School Committee is set to vote Thursday, Feb. 17, on a revised mask policy for staff and students. A special meeting of the committee was announced Tuesday, calling for an … more
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CLEAN UP: Emergency response and smoke and water damage crews were on the scene after the fire at Club Bebeto in Johnston on Sunday.
Club Bebeto blaze in Johnston ruled arson by RI State Fire Marshal
The Rhode Island State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined the blaze at Club Bebeto in Johnston was intentionally set, and they’ve launched an arson investigation. “The fire was … more
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DISTRIBUTION: Test kits will be distributed to Johnston residents, especially to parents and guardians with school aged children, from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb. 12 at Johnston High School.
Johnston passes out more free at-home COVID-19 test kits
Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena has announced the distribution of more at-home COVID-19 test kits, according to Johnston Police. Test kits will be distributed to Johnston residents, especially … more
IN THE AUDIENCE: On Tuesday, now former School Committee member David Santilli sat quietly behind his attorney, J. Dixon-Acosta. The School Committee may vote to hire an attorney to investigate “allegations of misconduct” against Santilli. School officials will not elaborate on the allegations and Santilli’s lawyer said he and his client are “in the dark.”
Johnston School Committee ‘misconduct’ investigation ‘on hold’
An investigation into a former Johnston School Committee member has been put “on hold.” The committee held a special meeting on Jan. 25 to consider hiring outside legal counsel to … more
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LIQUOR LINEUP: Nick Fonseca, a cashier at Market Beer Wine Spirits in Johnston, lined up a few popular nip selections on the counter. The store’s owner, Norm Hale, says banning nips would be ‘a mixed bag’ for his business and the community.
Rhode Island's problem with nips
The snow had been plowed recently, so the nip bottles were fresh. Four tiny vessels of Fireball cinnamon whiskey were downed and dropped outside a Johnston restaurant. They formed a rough circle … more
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