Last week President Donald Trump put a hold on federal spending and then rescinded the order as Americans were outraged at the number of people and institutions that the executive order would impact …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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2/4/25
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Br. Dennis Malloy, FSC, President of La Salle Academy is thrilled to announce Dan Koppen as the new Head Coach of the La Salle Academy Football Program. Coach Koppen was chosen to lead the …
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SPECIAL TO THE HERALD
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2/4/25
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Rhode Island College freshman Quiana Pezza (Cranston) was named the Little East Women’s Rookie Field Athlete of the Week for her performance at Boston University’s John Thomas Terrier …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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2/4/25
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In just his third year in Johnston, Justin Erickson was named the Rhode Island Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association’s Athletic Director of the Year for his recent work in the …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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2/4/25
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The undefeated Ferri Middle School girls basketball team kept its season rolling when it beat Gallagher 46-25 in the preliminary round of the playoffs on Tuesday night. The Jaguars were led by Caylee …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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2/4/25
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We’re at the midseason point for winter sports, well, maybe a little beyond the halfway mark, and there has been plenty to digest as we gear up for the playoff push the next few weeks. Here are …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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1/28/25
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Junior Tayshia Cary (Wakefield) set a new program record and finished first in the 60m (7.89) as the Rhode Island College women’s track and field team competed at the Wheaton College Lyons …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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1/28/25
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Now that it is cold all need to be mindful of ice on ponds and lakes that may look safe but is not. Check with local cities and towns to find out if ice is safe to fish or skate on and use the safety …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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1/28/25
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Johnston wrestler Logan Martins has been a staple in the town’s wrestling community for a decade and has enjoyed a historic senior year at JHS this winter. The all-stater has done some of his …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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1/28/25
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The Johnston boys basketball team is still looking for its first in in its opening season in the Division I ranks as it sits at 0-12 in the league and 0-14 overall. The Panthers dropped a pair of …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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1/28/25
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We’re in the thick of the high school hockey season and we have seen it all to this point. Some top teams have remained on top, some have fallen off, some risers have made a splash. It has been …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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1/22/25
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Johnston native and La Salle grad Dimetri Iafrate is having a big season on the court for the Wheaton College men’s basketball team in hopes of guiding the Lyons to the NCAA Tournament. The …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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1/21/25
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The Johnston girls basketball team rebounded after dropping back to back games by beating Juanita Sanchez 53-29 last Friday night. Alanna Colon led the Panthers with 17 points while both Bella …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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1/21/25
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The New England Saltwater Fishing Show is the largest and best fishing show of its type in the Northeast. Over 340 booths with eighteen seminars of interest that will have you catching fish all …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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1/21/25
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Freshman Quiana Pezza (Cranston) finished third in the triple jump (10.70m) while junior Haley Oliver (Coventry) finished second in the 3,000m (10:31.86) as the Rhode Island College women’s …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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1/14/25
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One of the best saltwater educational workshops I ever attended is George Poveromo’s Salt Water Sportsman National Seminar Series. They are now in their 38th year of offering key learnings from …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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1/14/25
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One of the most talked about stories of the fall sports season was the new RPI system that the Rhode Island Interscholastic League implemented. Many of you know exactly what I am referring to, but …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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1/14/25
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The Johnston boys basketball team entered the week searching for its first win after starting off 0-7 to begin the year. The Panthers graduated their entire starting lineup from last year, which …
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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1/8/25
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The Johnston/Coventry boys hockey co-op bounced back after a tough loss to Toll Gate/East Greenwich by beating Lincoln 7-5 last week. Cameron Dottor and Evan Rogers each scored a pair of goals while …
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FROM STAFF REPORTS
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1/8/25
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NOAA Fisheries announced the annual opening of a Seasonal Management Area (SMA) in Cape Cod Bay to protect North Atlantic right whales which started on Jan. 1, 2025. All vessels 65 feet or longer …
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By CAPT. DAVE MONTI
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1/8/25
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