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Turkey Day tradition [Photo gallery]
In keeping with his Thanksgiving tradition, Mayor Joseph Polisena presented 135 income-qualified Johnston residents with a $25 gift certificate Thursday morning at the Johnston Senior Center. The … more
The fifth grade students at Barnes Elementary School helped parent volunteers bag up the Thanksgiving baskets for families in the school community on Tuesday morning. "This was a last-minute food … more
The annual Fall Bazaar at St. Brigid’s Church at 1231 Plainfield Street in Johnston was held last Saturday and Sunday and was a smorgasbord of everything from homemade sausage and pepper sandwiches … more
Henry Wallitsch attended his 24th Father Daughter Dance … more
Food for the soul [Photo gallery]
The students from the National Junior Honor Society hosted a food drive at St. Rocco School this month. Pictured with just some of the several hundred donated food items are Vice President Daniella … more
Courageous students [Photo gallery]
For October at St. Rocco School, the virtue of the month that students were encouraged to embody was courage. The following students were named Students of the Month: Pre-K: Mina Lin, KA: Alexander … more
Elementary legislators [Photo gallery]
On Nov. 1, fifth graders at Brown Avenue Elementary School went on a tour of the Rhode Island State House, and held a mock session in the House of Representatives chambers, and Student Council … more
Five students from St. Rocco School were finalists, with two of them winning top slots in a statewide safety contest. Eighth graders Naja Sasa, Michael Bittner and Daniella Ferranti, and … more
On Saturday, Nov. 3, a steady stream of shoppers and diners made their way in and out of the Community Room at Aime J. Forand, a development of the Johnston Housing Authority. The annual bazaar has … more
The Johnston Parks and Rec Department … more
On Saturday, a small crowd gathered at St. Brigid’s Church in Johnston to have their four-legged friends blessed by Father Bob Rochon. Rochon has been celebrating the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi with the blessing of the animals for eight years. A self-proclaimed animal lover, Rochon’s own pet, Emma, was in attendance. When Father Rochon led those present … more
The Johnston Senior Center hosted its first Flu Clinic … more
New branch open [Photo gallery]
The Washington Trust Company has opened a new branch, located at 2174 Plainfield Pike last week during a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Along with Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, photographed at the ceremony, … more
The annual Flames of Hope Celebration... more
Last week, Sensei Dean Watts … more
Cherry Hill Pre-school in Johnston hosted “Apple Annie” in the 4-year-old class last Thursday to talk about life on a farm and some of her favorite fall activities. Apple Annie is portrayed by … more
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the S.D. Barnes Elementary School community is joining the fight against the disease. Over the past two years, Barnes has raised more than … more
The Feast and Festival of La Madonna della Difesa in Johnston took over Sheridan Street last Thursday through Sunday. The festival, organized by Our Lady of Grace Church in Johnston, featured games, … more
Johnston public schools reconvened for the 2012-2013 school year on Wednesday morning under mild temperatures and sunny skies. At Thornton Elementary School, teachers met their new students outside … more
After months of anticipation and nearly a year of planning, the St. Rocco Feast and Festival took over the field behind the church starting last Thursday and wrapping up Sunday evening. Families … more
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