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GENEROUS GIFTS: Mayor Joseph Polisena made a visit to SCD Sales & Liquidation at 807 Harford Ave. on a recent morning to accept a wooden palette wrapped in plastic containing children’s toys and games. The palette was donated by owner Steven Day, his son Steven Jr. and daughter Leanne.
A classic case of generous giving in Johnston
There was a classic case of generous giving last week inside SCD Sales & Liquidation, located next to Northeast Auto Body at 807 Hartford Ave. in Johnston. It also came from a man — … more
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Irais Franco
Panthers bounce back
The Johnston girls soccer team bounced back after suffering its first loss of the season to shut out host Mt. Pleasant 2-0 last week. The Panthers would get a goal in each half, with Kaylee … more
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READY FOR A FULL DAY: World War II Army veteran Rocco Marcaccio, 101, was accompanied by his son, Paul, during the honor flight. Marcaccio and WWII veteran Roland Theroux placed a wreath at the tomb on the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday.
Thunderbolt to Washington
Richard Esposito of Cranston said he couldn’t wait to get to Vietnam. That’s not what one expected to hear from an Army veteran who saw 25 percent of his company, … more
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FAITHFUL PUBLIC SERVANTS: Among those JPD officers who helped make last Friday’s Faith and Blue Gathering a huge success were, from left: Maj. Matt LeDuc, Sgt. Luca Lancellotta, Capt. Mike Babbitt, Deputy Chief Mark Vieira and Sgt. Rory Mendez.
Johnston PD's FAITH & BLUE: ‘The key word is faith … We need more faith and prayer in our lives.”
People, praise and prayer! Those three words best describe the Johnston Police Department’s highly impressive 2022 Faith and Blue event, which was held in the front parking lot of the … more
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ON THE TRAIL: Allan Fung, center, and former U.S. Presidential candidate and ex-Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie, at left, campaigned around the Ocean State through the Columbus Day weekend, appearing on Federal Hill, and met with Rhode Island constituents at the Scituate Arts Festival, shown here.
Fung surges in Rhode Island CD2 polls
Former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, a Republican, has emerged as the frontrunner in the race for Rhode Island’s second Congressional seat. “People will vote their … more
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NOW RETIRED: David Cournoyer, worked for the Johnston School Department for the last 14 years as the Director of Facilities and Transportation. Now he's retired. Friends and faculty held a retirement party for him last week.
David Cournoyer thanked for years serving Johnston Schools
“The legend has retired,” read a decoration on countless cupcakes made by Lucia Conti at her husband-owned Emilio’s Bakery in West Warwick. There was another special slogan … more
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Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee signed legislation legalizing recreational marijuana use into law on May 25. Since then, 39 cities and towns have been left to define their local regulations on pot-use in their own communities.
MAYOR ON CANNABIS SHOPS: ‘Do you really want this kind of business in Johnston?’
Johnston voters will decide whether recreational pot shops will open in town. The local rules and regulations for cannabis use in Rhode Island are changing. One pot ordinance prohibiting … more
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The district hopes to build a new Early Childhood Center and a new Elementary School, make major renovations at the Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School and the Johnston High School. Voters will vote on a $215 million bond to pay for the school building facility overhaul, most likely during a March referendum.
RIHEBC closes on $85 million bond to finance Johnston school upgrades
With an $85 million bond in hand, Johnston’s massive school renovation and new construction project will likely begin by spring. “We are pleased that the $85 million bond issue was … more
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Neari Vasquez
Panthers seeking first win
The Johnston football team fell to visiting Moses Brown 42-13 last week to drop to 0-4 this season. Quarterback Neari Vasquez had a solid outing despite the loss, going 14-for-18 passing with a … more
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Johnston Police Department
Johnston Police Logs, Sept. 29, 2022
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following police log information has been taken from public record police incident and arrest reports provided by the Johnston Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies. more
PHILANTHROPIC PANTHERS: JHS Student Council Officers for the 2022-23 academic year at JHS are from left: Talia LaFlamme, Raylin Santos, Michealina Irons, Alexia DiLorenzo and Charlie Curci.
Johnston's philanthropic Panthers help fund ‘Tomorrow’
It was vintage Johnston High School during a fun-filled celebration for yet another marvelous milestone in the Panther’s story-rich history book. For starters, Lisa Abbenante, the … more
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FROM THE DARK SKY: These images of the Amazon construction site in Johnston, following the sunset, were captured by drones piloted by Trevor Bryan, an FAA Licensed and insured drone pilot, the owner and operator of New England Aerial Services, on Sept. 21. The illuminated project has been taking shape on the Hartford Avenue hill overlooking Johnston.
Massive construction project shines like ominous beacon on hill overlooking Johnston
FROM THE DARK SKY: These images of the Amazon construction site in Johnston, following the sunset, were captured by drones piloted by Trevor Bryan, an FAA Licensed and insured drone pilot, the owner … more
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RHODY PROUD: Last week, the Boston Celtics promoted Joe Mazzulla to interim head coach for the upcoming season, making his family and his hometown proud. Two weeks ago, he spoke at the dedication ceremony of a town athletic facility now named for his late father, the Daniel E. Mazzulla Jr. Indoor Recreation Center. (Sun Rise photo by Pete Fontaine)
Johnston native Joe Mazzulla named Celtics’ head coach
The Boston Celtics of the NBA announced last week that Johnston native Joe Mazzulla would be promoted to interim head coach for the upcoming season after the suspension of Ime Udoka. Mazzulla, 34, … more
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DEFIANT: A protestor continues to voice her opinion although a police officer stands ready to eject her from the meeting. (Cranston Herald photos)
Credits ease record Rhode Island Energy electric rate hike
Having validated the procurement costs for electricity, the Public Utilities Commission on Friday approved Rhode Island Energy’s request to increase the price per kilowatt hour for the basic … more
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SUPPORTING SENIORS: The Johnston Police Department prides itself in interacting with the senior citizen population in town whose residents (above) were among the many people who enjoyed the recent “community cookout” — a.k.a. National Night Out inside War Memorial Park.
Johnston Police host Night Out  for community
There were many special success stories surrounding the Johnston Police Department’s recent National Night Out held inside Johnston’s War Memorial Park. “This was certainly … more
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AN INSPIRATION: Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School Teacher Joan Wright held her “Golden Apple” close to her heart after the award ceremony last week.
Johnston middle school teacher wins ‘Golden Apple’
As her classroom filled bulletin board to desk, Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School Teacher Joan Wright held her “Golden Apple” close to her heart last Thursday. “The nomination … more
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SIGNS OF PROTEST: Attendees at a public hearing on an increase in electricity rates held signs in protest. The hearing was held in Cranston before the state’s Division of Public Utilities and Carriers.
Friday vote on ‘historic’ Rhode Island electric rate hike
A decision may be made on an electricity rate hike as early as the end of this week. In the meantime, Ocean State residents, advocates and politicians took turns making impassioned pleas to … more
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PING’S PRIDE: This is the 1952 Sterling Chain Driven Tracker Truck
Show dedicated in Joe’s memory, a man who loved fire trucks
“Joe would be very proud of what’s going on here today,” offered Richard Quetta, an official and dedicated member of the Rhode Island Antique Fire Apparatus Society. “He loved … more
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Matthew Clements
Panthers fall to Lions in opener
The Johnston football team dropped its season opener in a 40-14 decision to the host Lincoln Lions last Friday night. Johnston trailed 7-0 early but would see quarterback Neari Vasquez connect … more
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FOX (2010-2022)
Partners for life
After three years on the beat, Fox was called to the scene of a Rhode Island State Police traffic stop. The car had New York plates that didn’t match the vehicle. Officers on the scene had … more
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