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DANGEROUS CROSSING: Dash cam footage from a RIPTA bus shows a deer running onto Warwick Avenue from Sachem Avenue and jumping through the bus windshield.
Deer jumps through RIPTA bus windshield on Warwick Avenue
A deer jumped through the windshield of a RIPTA bus traveling on Warwick Avenue Monday, injuring three passengers. The incident happened near the intersection with Sachem Avenue near the … more
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MAP KIOSK: Johnston Eagle Scout Jacob Spence is almost done with his big project at War Memorial Park.
An Eagle shows the way
Jacob Spence knows Johnston’s War Memorial Park like the back of his hand. Now, the Johnston Eagle Scout hopes to make the park more familiar to visitors, town natives, and tourists alike. … more
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SITE WORK: The construction site off Atwood Avenue behind Johnston High School should eventually give way to a brand-new Elementary Center. This photo of the site from last month shows the work from inside the barriers.
PROGRESS: Johnston Elementary School construction climbs toward completion
Future elementary school students in Johnston will be shown how to climb to new heights at their new school, when it’s finished. The Johnston School Building Committee recently approved … more
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TO THE POLLS: Early Tuesday morning, June 4, after the polls opened, according to poll workers, there was a brief rush and then mostly quiet at the Ward 3 polling place inside the Peter T. Pastore Jr. Youth Center, at 155 Gansett Ave.
Cranston voters overwhelmingly approve $40M school bond
A trickle of Cranston voters turned out to vote overwhelmingly, nearly 4 to 1, to approve a $40 million school bond referendum. According to the Rhode Island Board of Elections’ … more
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Warwick Police are investigating a major gun theft on Post Road. Around 3:52 a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2024 Warwick Police responded to RI Guns, at 1175 Post Road for an alarm, according to police.
Warwick Police: Around 30 handguns swiped in gun store break-in
Warwick Police are investigating a major gun theft on Post Road. Around 3:52 a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2024 Warwick Police responded to RI Guns, at 1175 Post Road for an alarm. “Upon … more
Johnston Public Schools Superintendent Bernard DiLullo Jr.
Union: ‘Johnston teachers always put students first … do not deserve to be last’
The Johnston teacher’s union has a message for taxpayers. They feel underappreciated, underpaid and low on the list of the town’s priorities. A statement released by Kathleen … more
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BROKEN FLOCK: Torrie Aceto shared this photo of Elliott the swan, his partner and their cygnets. The swan family patriarch has been found dead, and pond neighbors would like to see some sort of justice. (Photo courtesy Torrie Aceto)
Elliott’s swan song
Some friends called him Elliott. He initially survived an archer’s illicit arrow attack and pond neighbors hoped for his recovery. His young family depended on him. The arrow was … more
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THE VIDEO: Cranston mayoral candidate and Republican state Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung released a video criticizing current Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins, alleging he puts in part-time effort. Hopkins responded in a statement provided by his campaign: “Mrs. Fenton-Fung doesn’t have a real platform to run on to be Cranston’s chief executive, so she resorts to cheap videos questioning my Republican credentials and my work habits.”
No-show mayor?
Rule number one, on the job: show up. Rule number two: get the job done. The current mayor of Cranston has been accused of breaking both rules by a fellow Republican who’s running for his … more
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FIRST, THE TREES: Heavy equipment has been clearing the site; new condominiums are coming to 1767 Atwood Ave., and many neighborhood residents say they were caught off guard when the trees started to fall.
Down come the trees, up go the condos
The trees along Atwood Avenue have been toppled, stripped and bundled like asparagus. New condominiums are coming to 1767 Atwood Ave., and many neighborhood residents say they were caught off … more
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MISSED AT J&T'S: Longtime J&T’s Breakfast & Lunch waitress Crystal Vizcaino, of Johnston, has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. She has three kids and the bills are piling up. She posed for photos with some of her beloved patrons and fellow waitresses at the George Waterman Road restaurant last week.
Fundraiser set for Johnston mom of 3 living with Stage 4 cancer
Crystal Vizcaino tried not to cry. She rubbed at an uncomfortable false eyelash while sitting in the back booth at J&T’s Breakfast & Lunch. Vizcaino’s used to waiting tables … more
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THE RACE BEGINS: There’s a Democratic Primary race emerging between two lifelong Johnston residents, Richard J. DelFino III, at left, and Andrew Dimitri, at right, for the seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Frank Lombardo III, the Democrat who represented Johnston’s District 25 since 2010.
Two Johnston men declare run for D-25 state Senate seat
A pair of Johnston Democrats have announced their candidacy to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Frank Lombardo III, the Democrat who represented District 25 since 2010. So far, … more
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RIP ZEUS: Cranston Police Department announced the death of K-9 Zeus, who served the “department with great distinction, dedication and honor.”
Cranston Police K-9 Zeus crosses the rainbow bridge
He nabbed criminals on the lam, discovered the missing, took drugs and guns off the street and won the hearts of all those lucky enough to scratch him behind the ear. Law enforcement gathered Monday … more
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According to Johnston Police, investigators are seeking the public's help in locating Johnston 15-year-old Taya Scott, who has been missing since Wednesday, May 1, when she was last seen around 1 p.m. Police described her as 5’4″ tall, dark brown hair with red highlights, and wearing a gray hoodie and black sweatpants. “If you have any information on Taya's whereabouts, please contact (Johnston Police) Detective Rado at (401) 757-3123 or the Johnston Police Department at (401) 231-4210,” Johnston Police posted on their social media accounts. “Please share to spread the word and help bring Taya home safely.”
UPDATE: Missing Johnston teenager found safe
GREAT NEWS: Missing Johnston RI 15-year-old found safe UPDATE: Johnston Police Chief Mark A. Vieira: "I can confirm that runaway juvenile Taya Scott was located around 4:00 PM." more
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HONORED: Officer Mario Mennella of the Johnston Police Department received an Elwood Johnson Outstanding Service Award citation and pin from Special Olympics Rhode Island President and CEO Ed Pacheco during a recent department visit. Officer Mennella is one of 12 nominees for the statewide Elwood Johnson Outstanding Service Award. From left to right in the photo are: Johnston Police Chief Mark A. Vieira, Officer Mennella, and Pacheco.
JPD Officer Mario Mennella one of 12 nominated for first SORI award
Johnston Police Officer Mario Mennella has been nominated for the inaugural Elwood Johnson Outstanding Service Award. Special Olympics Rhode Island (SORI) announced the nominees earlier this … more
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SOLID BONES: Jessie Jacavone paid just over $1 million for his mill building, and plans to invest around $3 million in renovations. By May 2025 he hopes to be accepting rental applications for 15 single bedroom apartments and two double-bedroom flats — 17 units in all, with a gym and lounge.
Johnston native transforms empty factory, aims to reinvigorate Frog City
Jessie Jacavone wants to spark a Frog City resurgence. He walked around the second floor of his bare Johnston mill and imagined the 17 luxury apartments he plans to build within the next year. … more
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THE PLANS: The playground at Johnston's War Memorial Park has been fenced off for now. New equipment is coming that should make the playground more accessible to people of all ages and abilities.
Putting Johnston's Memorial Park into overdrive
Big changes are in the works at Johnston’s War Memorial Park. Several sections of the park are currently off-limits for visitors, as the pace of playground and splash pad construction … more
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STUCK WITH AN ARROW: Torrie Aceto shared these photos of the injured swan on the Johnston Sun Rise Facebook page.
UPDATE: Two swans, one arrow
UPDATED: There’s a special place at the bottom of Oak Swamp Pond for someone with a bow and quiver full of black arrows with blue and white fletching. Rhode Island Environmental Police searched the … more
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NEW EXIT: Construction crews started an access road to Belfield Drive off the shoulder of I-295 following January flooding. It served its purpose and has since been closed. Now funding has been allocated, mostly through the federal government, to buy homes and demolish them along Belfield Drive.
More than $5 million committed to Belfield Drive home buyout program
Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena Jr.’s office announced more than $5 million in funding for home buyouts on Belfield Drive, the site of “persistent flooding issues.” Now … more
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FEDERAL FUNDS: U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner visited Johnston last week to deliver a $485,000 federal grant to Johnston’s Police Department.
Feds deliver $485K for public safety in Johnston
Johnston’s Police Department received $485,000 in federal funding last Monday that will be used for emergency services equipment. This funding comes from one of U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner’s … more
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From WRWC: Looking for a fun way to give back in the sun this Earth Day? Join us for the JOHNSTON EARTH MONTH CLEAN DAY on Saturday, from 10 AM - 2 PM. Free to participate! Just need to pre-register and sign the Liability Waiver and you're in!
Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council hosts Earth Day cleanup
Earth Day this year is scheduled for Monday, April 22, 2024. The annual celebration, which first began in 1970 on April 22, has been going strong year to year, with people all over the globe doing … more
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