There was some snow on the ground yesterday, but the Johnston Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for spring. The department will begin to accept registrations for T-Ball and Track and Field on Monday, March 5. Registrations will be accepted at the Recreation Office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Register early and save. Early registration ends on March 24 … more

Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena yesterday welcomed another new business to town. He presented owner Maureen Gendron an official citation and told a small gathering “it’s small businesses like this … more

Pre-school students at Little Learners Preschool and Enrichment Center sent warm thoughts to soldiers overseas with Valentine’s Day cards they customized last Thursday. The activity is part of the … more

In honor of Catholic Schools Week, the students at St. Rocco School were treated to a special presentation by the Mastery Martial Arts studio last week. An after-school martial arts program will be tarting up at the school soon, and the presentation served as a way to get the students excited about the after school program as well… more

Kelley-Gazzero VFW Post 2812 was the site of the annual Richard “Ricky” Salzillo Memorial Game Dinner on Sunday. Tickets to the event were $30 per person, with all proceeds benefiting the Ricky … more

Sun Rise photos by Melissa Worthy / WorthyPhotos@gmail.com more

The Ferri Middle School wrestling team competed in the annual Rhode Island Principal's Committee on Athletics state wrestling championships this past weekend at the Cumberland Wellness Center. The … more

The season flew by for the Ferri Middle School girls’ basketball team, with the Jaguars closing out their league slate on Friday. The Jaguars visited North Smithfield and headed home with a close … more

Ferri Middle School hosted its final home game of the regular season last Thursday and went out with a bang, defeating Scituate 59-42. The win improved Ferri to 7-4 in league play, which is good for … more

Three Johnston girls’ soccer players were honored at the annual all-division banquet, held at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick on Dec. 11. Sophomore Rachelle Boehm brought home first-team all-division … more

On Nov. 10, residents and staff at the Villa at Saint Antoine enjoyed an afternoon of patriotism while singing songs and cheering veterans during a ceremony honoring their commitment to our country. … more

The Manton Seniors enjoyed their annual Italian Gala on Sunday, a dinner and dance at Twelve Acres in Smithfield. Many in attendance wore some sort of red apparel while everyone enjoyed a dinner that … more

Warwick photographer Dave Chartier captured this image of a bald eagle catching a dinner of menhaden from a school of the fish in Apponaug Cove last week. more

The students of the month for November at St. Rocco School are: Giada Leone, Marissa Reilly, Marisa Joseph, Alessandra Carlucci, Tiffany Bouchard, Emma Massoyan, Samantha Bergatino, Joseph Morris, … more

Photos by Mike Zawistoski / MZSportsShots@efotolab.com more

Staffers and residents of both the Briarcliffe Manor and Briarcliffe Gardens celebrated Halloween on Monday afternoon with parties at their respective locations. more

Photos by Pete Fontaine more