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At just 17 years old, Derek La Fazia, Jr. has already made a significant impact on his community.
A lifelong Johnston resident and junior at La Salle Academy, Derek is deeply involved in …
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BY TIM FORSBERG
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3/20/25
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Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. is pushing back against claims that the town’s eminent domain proceedings for a municipal complex to be located on George Waterman Road are aimed at blocking …
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By TIM FORSBERG
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3/20/25
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Freshman Rhode Island House Representative Richard Fascia (District 42 - Johnston/Cranston) introduced his first piece of legislation (H 5925), a bill that would establish a 300-foot buffer …
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3/20/25
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The House of Representatives recently gave its approval to legislation introduced by Rep. Deborah A. Fellela (D-Dist. 43, Johnston) that would mandate automatic external defibrillators on golf …
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3/20/25
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John Guertin Jr. enlisted in the U.S. Navy in March of 1968, serving in the Naval Reserves before embarking on a long and distinguished career at the Quonset Point Electric Boat Division of General …
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3/20/25
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Many times here at the Johnston Senior Center, it has been said that our many volunteers are the lifeblood of our community. So much depends on so many, who give their time and talents …
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Submitted by Richard DelFino, Jr.
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3/20/25
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Governor Dan McKee and First Lady Susan McKee arrived at Park Elementary School on Friday to a crowd of excited second- and third-graders ready to learn about eradicating litter.
The two read …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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3/20/25
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Peter Neronha had a story as soon as he learned that former U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, who is now president of the Rhode Island Foundation, would be addressing the Warwick Rotary Club.
Both were …
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By JOHN HOWELL
Warwick Beacon Editor
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3/20/25
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Centerline Pickleball Club celebrated its grand opening last Saturday at its new facility in Warwick, which opened its doors to the public last month.
The state’s latest pickleball …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/19/25
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Despite a somewhat hazy history, there is absolutely no question that the Zeppole (ZAY-poe-lay) Italian pastry is beyond popular in Rhode Island, with local bakeries churning out tens of thousands …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
Beacon Media Staff Writer
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3/19/25
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Dave’s Fresh Marketplace may have started as a humble fruit stand on West Shore Road, but now it’s achieved international renown.
Not only did the store, with 10 locations throughout …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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3/13/25
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“No easy answers.”
That is what School Committee members Robert LaFazia and Susan Mansolillo say they remember most about trying to figure out how to best educate and care for …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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3/13/25
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Although remote access to public meetings – via livestreaming services such as “Zoom” or other platforms – is not mandatory in the state, the American Civil Liberties …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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3/13/25
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The Johnston Prevention Coalition (JPC) has been recognized on the national stage for its dedication to reducing youth substance use and fostering a healthier community.
CADCA (Community …
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By TIM FORSBERG
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3/13/25
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The owners of 31 acres of undeveloped land in Johnston targeted for seizure by eminent domain filed a federal lawsuit against the town Monday night, just two and a half hours after the Town Council …
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RI Current and Beacon Media staff report
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3/13/25
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Dave’s Fresh Marketplace may have started as a humble fruit stand on West Shore Road, but now it’s achieved international renown.
Not only did the store, with 10 locations throughout …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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3/12/25
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The four-time defending state champion Bishop Hendricken hockey team was less than six minutes away from seeing its reign come to an end in Sunday’s title clash against Prout, as the Crusaders …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/11/25
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The Community College of Rhode Island women’s basketball team is returning to the NJCAA National Tournament after winning its fourth consecutive Region XXI title.
The Knights entered the …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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3/11/25
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Fundraising by the pound has proved to be a successful formula for the Johnston School Music Association (JSMA) and the group is now hoping to best past years’ results.
The school-based …
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By BARBARA POLICHETTI
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3/6/25
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For an instant early Sunday morning, Secretary of State Gregg Amore got a chuckle from more than 240 students who traveled to Bryant University from as far away as Westerly to compete in the 42 nd …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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3/6/25
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