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PLANNING ON IT: The proposed floorplan for a new Johnston High School was recently presented to the Johnston School Building Committee. (Image courtesy SLAM)
TIMEOUT: Johnston Town Council president calls for pause in new school construction
The head of Johnston Town Council has called for a pause in new school construction projects. “I think the state needs to enact legislation to increase aid to communities based on this … more
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WHO’S IN CHARGE? Retired General Reginald Centracchio, former commander of the Rhode Island National Guard and his “guardian” for the Honor Flight, Ernest Almonte, before boarding Sunday’s flight to DC.
General ‘one of the guys’ on Honor Flight
For the first time since retired Providence Fire Chief George Farrell founded the Rhode Island Honor Flight in 2012, a three-star general made the trip to the nation’s capitol, but the general … more
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James Estrada (Photos by Leo van Dijk/rhodyphoto.zenfolio.com
Panthers fall to Vikings at Homecoming
The Johnston football team’s Homecoming celebration was spoiled by visiting Rogers, who ran away with a big 56-21 win in a Division III matchup. The Vikings entered the game as the … more
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NEW JHS: SLAM gave the Johnston School Building Committee an update on the new Johnston High School. Here’s a look at what the finished product may look like. (Photos courtesy SLAM and Johnston Public Schools)
A new Johnston High School, but for fewer students?
The town plans to build a new high school, but for 80 fewer students than the old school. Around 840 students attend Johnston High School this year, but projections show that number will plummet … more
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ON THE RISE: Johnston’s Danielstheliz Ortiz battles for the ball on Tuesday. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
Building blocks
The Johnston girls soccer team is still searching for its first win of the season and fell to host Exeter-West Greenwich 10-1 on Tuesday to drop to 0-8 this season. It has been tough sledding in the … more
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GENTLE GIANT: Arnold, a 1-year and 7-months-old English Mastiff, is a trained and certified therapy dog. He’s the Johnston Public Schools’ first official therapy dog, following a unanimous vote by the Johnston School Committee on Tuesday night.
Meet Arnold, Johnston schools' newest staff member
His bowtie was slightly askew, but the School Committee still voted unanimously on his approval. Arnold, a 1-year and 7-month-old English Mastiff, is a trained and certified therapy dog. more
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THE TOURNEY: A bracket full of teams competed in the inaugural Johnston Senior Center Bocce Tournament on the Citizens Bank campus in Johnston. Competitors included five teams from the Johnston Senior Center, and teams from the Johnston Fire Department, the Johnston Rec Department, Morgan Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, The Bridge at Cherry Hill and two teams from Citizens Bank.
Johnston Senior Center holds its inaugural bocce tournament on the Citizens Bank campus
They bowled in the shadow of the Citizens Bank clock tower as Scout the robotic watchdog stood guard. Senior citizens from across the region gathered on the sprawling Citizens campus in Johnston … more
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THE STOCK: Federal and local law enforcement agencies executed search warrants and seized around 60,000 “stolen items” worth about $1.6 million. Federal prosecutors have charged two men, from Cranston and Warwick, for their alleged connection to a “Rhode Island-based organized retail crime theft” ring responsible for raking in “roughly $12.3 million” in sales. (Photo courtesy U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Cunha’s Office)
60,000 ‘stolen’ items seized
First, “the Boosters” swipe a load of high-demand groceries from a big box store or local pharmacy chain. Then the tags and security devices are stripped and the stolen items are passed … more
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Panthers fall in thrilling opener
Despite a second-half rally, the Johnston football team came up short in its season opener when reigning Division IV champion North Providence held on to win 19-15 in its first game in DIII. The … more
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THE PLEDGE: Johnston Fire Battalion Chief Tom McCormick places his hand over his heart during the Pledge of Allegiance. (Cranston Herald Photos by Barbara Polichetti)
St. Rocco’s will never forget, ever
Last Wednesday, the weather was achingly similar to what it was exactly 23 years earlier — a warm September day with bright blue skies. And it was on Sept. 11, 2001, that the peace of the … more
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Warwick-08/16/2023 The new mayor of Johnston, RI, Mayor Joe Polisena Jr. demanded that the publisher of the Johnston Sun Rise newspaper, John Howell fire his editor, Rory Schuler after he has written critical stories about his administration. Howell looks over a layout of the front page of the Warwick Beacon newspaper near stacks of the newspapers in the office. JohnTlumacki/Globe Staff (metro)
In a small town, a big issue about the First Amendment
JOHNSTON, R.I. — As small local newspapers struggle with dwindling circulation and shrinking revenue, public officials unhappy with critical news stories are hitting where it hurts — yanking away their contracts to advertise legal notices. more
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CATHOLIC LEARNERS: Taken on the front steps of St. Pius V. School in Providence, students posed for a photo on Wednesday, Sept. 15. Back row: Chris Weber, principal of Blessed Sacrament School, Sister Josemaria Pence O.P., principal of St. Pius V School, Janet Rufful, principal of St. Augustine School. Middle Row: Gina Hand, principal of St. Rocco School, Father Kenneth Sicard O.P., president of Providence College, Msgr. Albert Kenney, Vicar General, Diocese of Providence. (Photo/Stew Milne)
Providence College renews commitment to Catholic Education
Providence College has announced that it is making a second gift of $100,000 to the Diocese of Providence Catholic School Office (CSO) to support Catholic education in Rhode Island through its … more
St. Robert’s Bellarmine in Johnston will be holding a Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 30 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Trunk or Treat at St. Robert Bellarmine in Johnston
St. Robert’s Bellarmine will be holding a Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 30 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The church, at 1804 Atwood Ave., Johnston, would like to invite the public to the event, which … more
LOOMING SYMBOLS: The American flag flapped high above the crowd gathered outside St. Rocco School for last Friday’s “Prayer for Peace and Healing on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11.”
St. Rocco School in Johnston pauses to remember those lost on 9/11
Matthew Newell was playing on the St. Rocco School playground on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. The carefree 9-year-old heard a teacher calling his name. The fourth-grader, wearing his … more
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SPECIAL SCRAMBLE: Andrea Aiello (lest) and Olivia Miele enjoy a brief stop during this ride in Rockwell Amusements famed Scrambler.
Johnston's Our Lady of Grace celebrates 101st Feast
Our Lady of Grace Church’s annual feast and festival, which is named in honor of La Madonna della DiFesa, was a fun and food-filled event that featured many MVPs (Most Valuable Parishioners) … more
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PLENTIFUL PRIZES: Our Lady of Grace Rev. Peter J. Gower (left), Joe Andreozzi and Normand Bessette enjoy a lighter moment while standing near some of the more than 50 prizes that people will win from now until Sunday at Festival Field in Johnston.
Our Lady of Grace celebrates 101st Feast and Festival in Johnston
Armed with 140-plus volunteers, “Team Our Lady of “Grace” will present the Roman Catholic Parish’s 101st LaMadonna della DiFesa Feast and Festival that officially opened last … more
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SEASONAL SIGNS: This is the large banner draped across the fence at Our lady of Grace Church  on George Waterman Road in Johnston, which also features 40 sponsorship banners for the Roman  Catholic parish’s 101st Feast and Festival.
Johnston's Our Lady of Grace Church set for 101st Feast and Festival
It’s a feast and festival unlike any other, an event that’s been going on for decades at Our Lady of Grace Church in Johnston. And it will be back beginning next Thursday, Sept. 9, and … more
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SUPER SMILES: Countless children were all smiles during the fest and festival as they enjoyed a variety of rides like the Orient Express.
Saint Rocco’s Feast in Johnston bounces back, breaks records
Team Saint Rocco’s 81st Feast and Festival is now in the books and as Co-Chairman Richard Montella offered Monday afternoon: “This was one to remember; for as long as I have records, this … more
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THE DRAGON AWAITS: Saint Rocco’s Feast was expected to kick off Thursday night and continue through this weekend. Earlier this week, the Orient Express Chinese Dragon mini-coaster sat patiently awaiting its first eager riders.
UNLEASH THE FEAST: St. Rocco's kicks off 81st celebration
It was 5 o’clock Monday evening and Jeremy Bousquet had just finished climbing a ladder and began hammering nails into a corner of two pieces of long lumber when someone asked: “What are … more
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SPECIAL STAFF: Saint Rocco’s Church Sisters Donna, Marie Antoinette and Daisy, who will all play a huge part in the upcoming feast and festival, join Church Friends Association president Ralph Ciunci in the parish’s beautiful St. Francis Garden after a meeting Sunday morning.
Johnston's St. Rocco’s Church readies for 81st Feast and Festival
Three ladies – namely Sr. Marie, Antoinette, Sr. Daisy and Sr. Donna – as well as Ralph Ciunci are gearing up for the annual Saint Rocco’s Feast and Festival, which will make its … more
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