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MEMORIAL MEN: Retired Johnson Fiore Department Chief Alan Zambarano (left) issues a special thank you to Jerry St. Angelo for upgrading the Johnston Hose Company No. 1 Memorial Square which was first dedicated back on May 30, 1961.
‘In memory of all deceased members of Johnston Hose Company No. l’
Alan Zambarano, who is now 83 and began his storied career with the Johnston Fire Department as a volunteer back when he was just 14, stood underneath Saturday’s sparkling sun, issuing a … more
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BACK IN BUSINESS: J&S Scrap Metal and Recycling has reopened after a 30-day suspension of its business license. 
Johnston scrap metal business reopens after 30-day suspension
J&S Scrap Metal and Recycling has fulfilled its end of the bargain, according to Town Council. The business has reopened following a 30-day license suspension. “It’s my … more
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BAR OWNERSHIP 101: The bar in the Atwood Center building faces a long list of complaints from a neighboring property owner. Town Council decided to take no action, however, and Bar 101 will reapply for their liquor license next year.
Bar 101 in Johnston keeps liquor license after neighbor complaints, contentious meeting
A Johnston bar faced a call for closure by one of its neighbors, but emerged with its license in tact after appearing before Town Council last week. Originally, the 101 Bar and Grill, also known … more
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FILE PHOTO: Johnston Town Council President Robert Russo has paid a $2,000 civil fine levied by the state Board of Elections. Russo has served on Town Council for the past 28 years.
Johnston Town Council president fined $2,000 by BOE
The Rhode Island Board of Elections (BOE) has fined Johnston Town Council President Robert Russo $2,000 following a campaign finance audit. According to Richard E. Thornton, the state’s … more
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Andromeda is the closest galaxy to our own Milky Way and is 2.5 Million Light-Years away from Earth. It contains an estimated 1 Trillion stars and spans 220,000 Light-Years. In 964, a persian astronomer by the name of Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi discovered Andromeda and noted it as “A Nebulous Smear”. In 1785, Charles Messier cataloged it as M31, Andromeda.
BACKYARD SPACE IN JOHNSTON: M31 The Andromeda Galaxy
Andromeda is the closest galaxy to our own Milky Way and is 2.5 Million Light-Years away from Earth. It contains an estimated 1 Trillion stars and spans 220,000 Light-Years. In 964, a persian … more
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RICKY REMEMBERED: This is a photo of the late Richard D. “Ricky” Salzillo “who was loved by all and never had a bad word to say about anyone," and will be remembered on Feb. 6, 2022, during a memorial game dinner that has been going on and helped many nonprofits since its inception back in 1976.
Johnston’s Ricky Salzillo Memorial Game Dinner returns in 2022
One of Rhode Island’s most successful and ageless fundraising dinner traditions will be back in 2022 after a year’s hiatus due to the COVID-19 crisis. “We are proud — and … more
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RESTORED MAXIM: The morning’s Honor Guards prepped their flags next to the old Hose No. 1 Maxim fire truck.
Johnston Hose No. 1 Volunteer Firefighters Memorial now open for contemplation
Johnston officials dedicated a new memorial at War Memorial Park Wednesday morning. Christopher Correia, the town’s director of Recreational and Community Services, took the stage to switch … more
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SKY SOLDIER: Veteran George M. was driven to Johnston Memorial Park on Wednesday for a Veterans Day Recognition Ceremony. He had a prime seat for the Johnston High School Marching Band performance.
VETERANS DAY AT JOHNSTON MEMORIAL PARK: Gratitude paid to those who keep us free
George M., a retired Sky Soldier, wore his black 173rd Airborne Brigade hat with pride, sitting as straight as he could in the first row of seats arranged in Johnston’s War Memorial … more
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STAND UP: Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena introduced former U.S. Air Force Captain Erik B. Wallin, executive director of Johnston’s Operation Stand Down Rhode Island (OSDRI).
VETERANS DAY AT JOHNSTON MEMORIAL PARK: Free speech, a freedom worth exercising
Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena used part of his time at the lectern Wednesday morning to rail against elements of the Culture War. “I’m very concerned with the so-called cancel … more
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The students of St. Rocco School in Johnston walked down the church isles holding photographs of veterans they loved. The school held a prayer service for veterans on Wednesday morning at St. Rocco Church.
St. Rocco School students pray for the nation's veterans
The students of St. Rocco School in Johnston walked down the church isles holding photographs of veterans they loved. The solemn march of respect paid tribute to the men and women who serve the … more
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Barnes School kindergarten students read books like “Hero Dad” and “Veterans: Heroes in our Neighborhood” leading up to Veterans Day.
Johnston's Barnes School students learn lessons of gratitude while packing goodie bags for local veterans
You’re never too young to learn gratitude. The kindergarten classes at Johnston’s Sarah Dyer Barnes School packed bags of goodies and toiletries for veterans this week. “Each … more
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MATH PROBLEMS: Johnston students particularly struggled in math, according to the newest release of RICAS scores. English scores also fell across the board, but at two of the town's schools fewer than 10 percent of students met or exceeded expectations on the math exams.
Johnston RICAS scores plummet; pandemic illustrates attendance is key
Johnston Schools’ 2021 Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS) test results reveal concerning deficits, especially in mathematics, as students and staff emerge from the COVID-19 … more
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