Before the New Year the Rhode Island Blood Center announced the region’s third blood emergency of 2021.  As of this week the crisis continues with enough blood supply for only one to … more

Anthony Meleo drove through the Johnston High Parking lot and parked outside a simple white trailer parked near Atwood Avenue. Jessica Gormley, Practice Manager for Tri-County Community Action … more

Johnston’s newest business — Strawberry Fields Learning Academy — is the result of a two-year work-in-progress that despite being interrupted by COVID-19. The pandemic, however, … more

A veteran Glocester police officer remains suspended without pay following his December arrest in Johnston. Around 11:30 p.m., Dec. 6, Johnston Police officers responded to a single family … more

WANTED: Gently-used men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. All donations will be graciously accepted and will benefit the Rachel E. Carson Memorial Scholarship that’s … more

Rhode Island will have at least one new congressperson next year following Warwick native and Bishop Hendricken graduate Congressman Jim Langevin's decision he wouldn’t be seeking re-election.  Langevin, 57, is serving his eleventh term. more

Johnston Police have made an arrest after seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect involved in a breaking and entering case. On Jan. 6, Johnston Police Officers … more

Only one public school program in the Ocean State gives students the opportunity to electronically dissect a human body. The same school offers virtual reality lessons and will hold an open house … more

Johnston has shifted back to some virtual meetings following a shift in state policy connected to the recent skyrocketing COVID infection rates. This week’s Johnston Town Council meeting … more

A Johnston School Committee member has quietly resigned, and a replacement has been sworn in. On Dec. 22, 2021, David Santilli wrote a brief resignation letter and submitted it to Johnston Mayor … more

The Johnston Police Department has asked for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect involved in a breaking and entering case. On Jan. 6, Johnston Police Officers … more

The Johnston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect involved in a hit and run crash. Around 4:45 p.m., Jan. 12, Johnston Police responded to the Shell … more