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FIELD TRIP: Members of Diamonds on the Gridiron at Gillette Stadium. (Photos by Nathan Gomes from NVisuals)
‘It’s around the corner’
The Diamonds on the Gridiron girls flag football program wrapped up a successful season which included its first-ever summer league, which featured four teams made up of girls throughout Rhode … more
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HEAVY POLICE PRESENCE: Police from multiple departments converged on a shooting suspect’s car along Plainfield Pike, on the Johnston/Cranston border, on May 24. The suspect was shot dead, and Cranston Police released body-worn camera footage from the deadly force incident. The AG have cleared the shooting after a more than year-long investigation.
AG: Police cleared in 2023 fatal shooting of double homicide suspect on Johnston-Cranston line
Police fired more than 140 bullets at James Harrison. At least 10 projectiles found their target. According to a multi-agency investigation, however, the use of deadly force was warranted and … more
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NO SWIMMING: Most people already know, but you shouldn’t swim in the Woonasquatucket River in Johnston or North Providence. While the U.S. EPA approves of canoeing and kayaking in the river, as well as walking, running and biking along the banks, the agency recommends washing thoroughly after any contact with the water, sediment or soil.
EPA: Don’t swim in the Woony!
Seen warning signs posted along the Woonasquatucket River in Johnston or North Providence? Here’s why reading them is important. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warns Johnston, … more
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MY THREE PUPS: Tanya Rocchio lives on Memorial Avenue in Johnston. After animal control showed up to investigate barking complaints, she discovered the town had the authority to remove and possibly destroy her animals if they barked “excessively.” She said her three dogs — Harper, Reagan and Luciano — are more like family members than pets. So she reached out to the mayor.
The old law says barking in Johnston could mean the death penalty for your dog
Tanya Rocchio was surprised to see a Johnston Animal Control officer pull into her driveway. Her three dogs — Harper, Reagan and Luciano — were outside. They might have been barking. … more
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Johnston Police Department
Johnston Police: Still no suspects in attempted Memorial Park abduction
According to an alert 8-year-old camper, the jogger wet a cloth and approached her. Police say the man commanded the young girl, to “come here.” She refused, ran away and reported … more
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CLOWNING AROUND: Mark Eaton, chairman of the RI Elks Major State Project, smiles for a photo with Disco, one of the Shriners Clowns.
Elks welcome 1,800 special needs citizens, families at annual outing
It would be a difficult task to find a bigger picnic in Rhode Island than the Elks 365 Outing, which takes place on the first Thursday of August every year. This year, the Rhode Island State … more
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CARING FOR THE CATS: Donna Ottaviano, Cindy Rondeau, Andi Amitrano, George Panichas and Donna Lilla (left to right) gather in the kitten room of the Community Cat Center to celebrate the presentation of the grant from the Hayden Foundation.
$10K Hayden grant to help find homes for free-roaming cats
It takes a large budget to care for as many free-roaming cats in Rhode Island as possible. Thankfully, the Hayden Foundation awarded PawsWatch Community Cat Center a $10,000 grant. Hayden … more
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READY TO PLAY: Children from the Johnston Youth Summer Camp test out the new see-saw after Polisena and the Grieco family officially open the playground within Memorial Park.
Playground reopens with help
Johnston War Memorial Park playground, closed for the past four months for improvements, was officially christened the Grieco Automotive Group Inclusive Playground and reopened to the public on … more
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‘Staggering, unfair’ Neronha says of proposed Blue Cross rate increases
Attorney General Peter Neronha is recommending the Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner not approve Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island’s requested 14.3% premium rate increase for … more
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THE GOOD NEWS: Iftikhar Ahmad, T.F. Green’s president and CEO highlighted developments including the growth of Breeze Airways with members of the Warwick Rotary Club at a luncheon meeting in November. (Warwick Beacon photo)
Airport executives axed, take flight
In the spring of 2019, the Federal Aviation Administration conducted a routine, annual inspection of T.F. Green International Airport and made an important discovery: The Warwick air travel … more
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MEMORIES: Tim Wolfe of Cranston was one of many people stopping by Wein-O-Rama on Tuesday to snap a photo. The Oaklawn Avenue property is now for sale.
Wein-O-Rama bids farewell, expresses gratitude
“It’s just time.” After 62 years, brothers George and Ernie Sotirakos recently decided the time has come to close the doors of Wein-O-Rama, located at 1009 Oaklawn Ave. in … more
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OPENING WIN: Members of the CLCF-CWLL softball team celebrate after scoring against WIllcox, Arizona in the opening round of the Little League World Series. (Photo courtesy Little League Baseball & Softball)
Moving on
The CLCF-CWLL softball team’s surge continued on Monday afternoon when it picked up a 3-0 shutout win over West Region Champion, Willcox, Arizona in the opening round of the Little League World … more
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PROSECUTION UPDATE: Aramis Segura, 30, of Charlestown, was apprehended and charged in connection to a 2022 New Year’s Eve crash that claimed a 17-year-old’s life. He was accused of leaving the scene. He still faces numerous charges. Now the woman who was accused of trying to hide him under her bed has been convicted.
RI AG: Jury finds Charlestown woman guilty for her role in the Warwick crash death of East Greenwich teen
Police say they found 30-year-old Aramis Segura hiding under her bed following a fatal New Year’s Eve crash in Warwick that claimed the life of an East Greenwich teen. The defendant was … more
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Dannys L. De Jesus Marcano
North Kingstown man arrested for fatal Warwick hit & run
A North Kingstown man is behind bars after an intensive investigation into a double hit and run on Quaker Lane. Warwick Police have arrested the alleged driver of the vehicle suspected in the … more
Johnston Police Department
Johnston residents, did you forget to lock your car doors?
Here’s your annual reminder: Lock your car doors. We publish that lede about once per year. It always follows a rash of neighborhood car break-ins, which result in multiple calls to … more
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GATHERED TO CELEBRATE: The hospital’s Director of Business Development, Joy Helgerson, introduced the crowd to the ribbon-cutting celebration speakers last Thursday. A pile of scissors awaited a group of public and private officials, who ceremoniously cut the ribbon after a short speaking program on July 25.
Johnston's new hospital's ribbon snipped
Encompass Health opened its 164th hospital in Johnston last week. The pile of extra-large scissors was arranged in a circle and a ribbon was stretched across the center of the facility’s … more
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TAKE A HIKE: Dan Meunier, the pignut hickory’s nominator, poses with his dog and the new co-champion tree. He found the tree while taking a hike in the woods behind Chamberlain Street in Johnston.
At 102 feet tall, a new state champ, Johnston’s giant pignut hickory
For the last century, a champion grew tall, deep inside a swath of abandoned Johnston farmland. Former Johnston Historical Society board member and tree enthusiast Dan Meunier was walking his … more
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CHAMPS ARE HERE: The JLL Majors champion Expos with Mayor Joseph Polisena. (Submitted photos)
‘A great ride’
The Johnston Little League Expos team took home the league Majors championship back in June, and they haven’t slowed down as they recently headed to town hall to make an appearance with Mayor … more
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Pedestrian struck and killed in Warwick; then the driver was run down too
Two pedestrians were struck down by vehicles within minutes on Quaker Lane in Warwick Sunday night. A 44-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene and a 26-year-old woman was transported to the hospital with serious injuries following the fatal hit and run. more
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LAST YEAR’S RUN: Goodfellas Motorcycle Club President Derek Duffy stood behind the club’s philanthropic donor Bruno Ramieri and organizer Cal Calabro during registration for the group’s 7th annual run.
Goodfellas start their engines for 8th annual Johnston bike run
It would be a difficult task to find another group of motorcyclists with the same passion, dedication and generosity for raising money to fight childhood cancer as Johnston’s Goodfellas … more
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