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RUNNING: Johnston Republican Richard Fascia has officially announced his campaign for state representative for the 42nd House District.
Former Providence Police Officer, advocate for the homeless, announces campaign for RI State House
Republican Richard Fascia has officially announced his campaign for state representative for the 42nd House District. “Today, I am proud to announce my candidacy for the Rhode Island House … more
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Warwick Police are investigating a major gun theft on Post Road. Around 3:52 a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2024 Warwick Police responded to RI Guns, at 1175 Post Road for an alarm, according to police.
Warwick Police: Around 30 handguns swiped in gun store break-in
Warwick Police are investigating a major gun theft on Post Road. Around 3:52 a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2024 Warwick Police responded to RI Guns, at 1175 Post Road for an alarm. “Upon … more
CALL TO THE BULLPEN: Pilgrim’s AJ Ferreira works in relief against La Salle last week. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
Rams oust Pats in opening round
The Pilgrim baseball team fell to host La Salle 4-1 last week in the Division I play-in game to see its 2024 season come to a close. The Pats got on the board first when they scored their lone … more
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GO VOTE: Six polling places will be open on June 4, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Ward 1 Scottish Rite Masonic Lodge; Ward 2 Cranston High School East; Ward 3 Peter T. Pastore, Jr. Youth Center; Ward 4 Hope Church Scituate Avenue; Ward 5 Kelley-Gazzerro VFW Post 2812; and Ward 6 RI National Guard Building Schofield Armory). Early voting will also continue through 4 p.m. on Monday, June 3. Anyone with questions about voting is urged to contact the Cranston Board of Canvassers at 401-780-3121.
Both sides support Cranston school bond
Political voices on all sides seem to agree, Cranston can’t afford not to pass next week’s $40 million school bond referendum. Voters will decide whether to listen to city officials … more
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BROKEN FLOCK: Torrie Aceto shared this photo of Elliott the swan, his partner and their cygnets. The swan family patriarch has been found dead, and pond neighbors would like to see some sort of justice. (Photo courtesy Torrie Aceto)
Elliott’s swan song
Some friends called him Elliott. He initially survived an archer’s illicit arrow attack and pond neighbors hoped for his recovery. His young family depended on him. The arrow was … more
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THE VIDEO: Cranston mayoral candidate and Republican state Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung released a video criticizing current Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins, alleging he puts in part-time effort. Hopkins responded in a statement provided by his campaign: “Mrs. Fenton-Fung doesn’t have a real platform to run on to be Cranston’s chief executive, so she resorts to cheap videos questioning my Republican credentials and my work habits.”
No-show mayor?
Rule number one, on the job: show up. Rule number two: get the job done. The current mayor of Cranston has been accused of breaking both rules by a fellow Republican who’s running for his … more
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STILL UNBEATEN: Hendricken second baseman Cullen Crain makes a play on Monday in Cumberland. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
Hawks outslug Clippers, still in 1st
The Bishop Hendricken baseball team won a rematch of last year’s semifinals when it held off Cumberland 12-8 in a shootout on Monday. Despite jumping out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning, … more
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MISSED AT J&T'S: Longtime J&T’s Breakfast & Lunch waitress Crystal Vizcaino, of Johnston, has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. She has three kids and the bills are piling up. She posed for photos with some of her beloved patrons and fellow waitresses at the George Waterman Road restaurant last week.
Fundraiser set for Johnston mom of 3 living with Stage 4 cancer
Crystal Vizcaino tried not to cry. She rubbed at an uncomfortable false eyelash while sitting in the back booth at J&T’s Breakfast & Lunch. Vizcaino’s used to waiting tables … more
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RIVALRY BATTLE: Toll Gate’s Lucy Lajoie is chased by Pilgrim’s Gracelynn Ferreira. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
Titans sweep Pats
The Toll Gate girls lacrosse team celebrated its Senior Night in style on Tuesday as it rolled to a 15-4 win over crosstown rival Pilgrim and remain firmly in the Division II playoff picture. … more
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THE RACE BEGINS: There’s a Democratic Primary race emerging between two lifelong Johnston residents, Richard J. DelFino III, at left, and Andrew Dimitri, at right, for the seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Frank Lombardo III, the Democrat who represented Johnston’s District 25 since 2010.
Two Johnston men declare run for D-25 state Senate seat
A pair of Johnston Democrats have announced their candidacy to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Frank Lombardo III, the Democrat who represented District 25 since 2010. So far, … more
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RIP ZEUS: Cranston Police Department announced the death of K-9 Zeus, who served the “department with great distinction, dedication and honor.”
Cranston Police K-9 Zeus crosses the rainbow bridge
He nabbed criminals on the lam, discovered the missing, took drugs and guns off the street and won the hearts of all those lucky enough to scratch him behind the ear. Law enforcement gathered Monday … more
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According to Johnston Police, investigators are seeking the public's help in locating Johnston 15-year-old Taya Scott, who has been missing since Wednesday, May 1, when she was last seen around 1 p.m. Police described her as 5’4″ tall, dark brown hair with red highlights, and wearing a gray hoodie and black sweatpants. “If you have any information on Taya's whereabouts, please contact (Johnston Police) Detective Rado at (401) 757-3123 or the Johnston Police Department at (401) 231-4210,” Johnston Police posted on their social media accounts. “Please share to spread the word and help bring Taya home safely.”
UPDATE: Missing Johnston teenager found safe
GREAT NEWS: Missing Johnston RI 15-year-old found safe UPDATE: Johnston Police Chief Mark A. Vieira: "I can confirm that runaway juvenile Taya Scott was located around 4:00 PM." more
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HOME RUN: The Pilgrim softball team meets Skylar Hawes at the plate to celebrate her home run on Monday. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
Pats topple West
The Pilgrim softball team is hoping to gain some traction after cruising past visiting Cranston West 7-1 in a lopsided battle on Monday afternoon. The Falcon bats were kept in check by Pilgrim … more
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Richard R. Fascia, of Johnston, a member of the Johnston Republican Town Committee (JRTC), offered a critique of "the so-called pallet village, on Victor Street in Providence."
LETTER: ‘Structures are clearly closer to barns than housing’
I took the time to personally visit the so-called pallet village, on Victor Street in Providence. I can’t help but come to the conclusion; the same people who contrived this idea may also be … more
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BACK TO BACK: Toll Gate’s Cooper Grossguth handles the ball last week. (Photos by Mike Zawistoski)
Titans heating up
The Toll Gate boys lacrosse team shook off an uneven start and has won two straight games with wins over Mt. Hope and Burrillville. The victories have helped the Titans get back to .500 and re-enter … more
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STUCK WITH AN ARROW: Torrie Aceto shared these photos of the injured swan on the Johnston Sun Rise Facebook page.
UPDATE: Two swans, one arrow
UPDATED: There’s a special place at the bottom of Oak Swamp Pond for someone with a bow and quiver full of black arrows with blue and white fletching. Rhode Island Environmental Police searched the … more
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NEW EXIT: Construction crews started an access road to Belfield Drive off the shoulder of I-295 following January flooding. It served its purpose and has since been closed. Now funding has been allocated, mostly through the federal government, to buy homes and demolish them along Belfield Drive.
More than $5 million committed to Belfield Drive home buyout program
Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena Jr.’s office announced more than $5 million in funding for home buyouts on Belfield Drive, the site of “persistent flooding issues.” Now … more
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WINNING PITCHER: Hendricken’s Griffin Crain deals on Tuesday against Pilgrim. (Photos by Alex Sponseller)
Hawks shut out Pats
The Bishop Hendricken baseball team jumped out to a fast start and never looked back as it cruised past Pilgrim 12-0 in five innings on Tuesday afternoon to remain unbeaten in league play. … more
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POLITICAL ACCESS: On March 17, of last year, Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. announced on Twitter that he had toured the Amazon construction site with US Sen. Jack Reed. He released four photos from the tour. (Photos courtesy Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr.)
Amazon’s first ‘help wanted’ signs in Johnston
Can you operate with “significant autonomy and discretion,” “work all shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays” and “some overnight shifts as necessary”? … more
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HOME RUN: The Pilgrim softball team meets Skylar Hawes at the plate after she hit a home run against Smithfield.
Pats bounce back
The Pilgrim softball team bounced back after dropping its season opener by getting back to back wins to climb above .500. Prout handed the Pats a 5-4 loss in extra innings to start the season. … more
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