Johnston Sun Rise

26/06/2024

This handsome boy is Badger, he is an all around great boy! he loves everyone he meets, he likes other friendly dogs and is as handsome as can be! You can meet Badger from Rhode Home Rescue and more adoptable pups just like him this Saturday June 29th from 11-1 at a multi-rescue adoption event at the Cowesett Inn 226 Cowesett Ave. West Warwick, RI. We hope to see you all there, please go to the back of the building out near the lake on the grassy area. Thanks and please share!

07/06/2024

Here's Boone! He's an active, playful mixed breed two year old handsome boy! He is available with Rhode Home Rescue! Folks can visit http://www.rhodehomerescue.org for more information. He is currently in a loving foster home living with another dog and children, he's a great boy!

28/05/2024

22/05/2024

Some friends called him Elliott.
A beloved Johnston swan initially survived an arrow attack in April, but has been found floating, lifeless and headless.
Who's responsible?

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 …

16/05/2024

This adorable pup is named Leo and he's full of all things puppy! he's smart, energetic and fun! he loves people and does well with other animals! He's a young beagle mix with a handsome tri-color coat and a smile that doesn't quit! Contact Save One Soul Animal Rescue League for more information via their website http://www.sosarl.org

10/05/2024

Longtime J&T’s waitress Crystal Vizcaino, of Johnston, has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. She has 3 kids & the bills are piling up.
On May 19, her friends plan to hold a fundraiser at Copperfield’s. If you want to help, here are all the details:

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 …

10/05/2024

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Gene Valicenti stepped from the evening news show he co-anchors on Channel 10 Thursday night to another show at Cheleo's Restaurant on Post Road Warwick where the Rotary Club of Warwick held its cash …

09/05/2024

Fox to succeed Howell as Beacon Communications publisher

Joy Fox will succeed John Howell as Beacon Communications publisher. “John has been at the helm for five decades,” Fox said Wednesday morning. “He’s …

08/05/2024

There’s a Democratic Primary race emerging between two lifelong Johnston residents, Richard J. DelFino III and Andrew Dimitri, for the seat left vacant by the death of Sen. Frank Lombardo III, the Democrat who represented Johnston’s District 25 since 2010.

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, …

06/05/2024

Roland is a young pup only ten months old so very much a playful boy! He loves to run, he loves other playful dogs and is as handsome as can be! He has long lean legs, a beautiful brindle colored coat and eyes that sparkle with excitement! If you've been looking for a new best friend to get you moving, then Roalnd is your boy! After some good exercise, he'll also snuggle with you! Contact Rhode Home Rescue at [email protected] Roland will be ready to run right into your heart and home!

06/05/2024

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."

Johnston Police are seeking the public's help in locating Taya Scott, 15, who has been missing since Wednesday, May 1. Police describe her as 5’4″ tall, dark brown hair w/red highlights, wearing a gray hoodie & black sweatpants.
JPD: “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."

Have you seen Taya Scott? According to Johnston Police, investigators are seeking the public's help in locating the Johnston 15-year-old, who has been missing since Wednesday, May 1, when she …

02/05/2024

Get sucked down the Frog City rabbit hole with us ...

RUN OF THE MILL
Johnston native transforms empty factory, aims to reinvigorate Frog City RI

Rhode Island's up and coming 'bedroom community'?

Jessie Jacavone wants to spark a Frog City resurgence. He walked around the second floor of his bare Johnston mill and imagined the 17 luxury apartments he plans to build within the next year. …

25/04/2024

Sometimes copies of our paper can be hard to find on the street. They go quick!
Good news! You can also read the Johnston Sun Rise e-edition each week.

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 …

24/04/2024

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 Johnston pond Wednesday morning for a swan someone shot with an arrow.

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 …

10/04/2024

Latest report from Johnston Sun Rise Editor Rory Schuler: "I admit it. I peeked over the Amazon guy's shoulder. I saw the script he never read in public session. And I ran with it. Meanwhile, Amazon’s late opening will cost Johnston RI at least $618,000."

Since Amazon has not yet opened for business in Johnston, the mega-retailer has invoked a costly construction clause in its contract with the town. Over the past few months, the company …

08/04/2024

Johnston watchers have gathered at the library and the senior center to catch a glimpse ...the moon is now partially visible as it begins its overlap of the sun. Up to 92% coverage expected here in this part of RI.

05/04/2024

04/04/2024

Pete Fontaine died an hour after deadline last week.
Although he had submitted his final byline several weeks earlier, the Johnston Sun Rise’s faithful freelancer held on until the last pages of the paper were on the presses. The man had ink in his veins.
Pete could be a feisty, cantankerous pain in the butt. He was unapologetic and authoritative. His writing was packed with adjectives & superlatives. He owned his beat and defended territory with ferocity (though defining that beat would prove impossible). And we loved him for it.

Pete Fontaine died an hour after deadline last week. Although he had submitted his final byline several weeks earlier, the Johnston Sun Rise’s faithful freelancer held on until the last pages of the paper were on the presses. The man had ink in his veins.

01/04/2024

WINSOR FARM REDUX REDUX?
LETTER to the EDITOR: Why should solar company get more time?
Stop Johnston Solar: 'Green Development is now requesting an extension on these plans so that they can keep coming before Zoning Board again and again'

Dear Fellow Johnston Residents and Neighbors, On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the Johnston Planning Board will consider extending the timeline on their decision from March 3, 2022, relative to …

29/03/2024

Sad news to report. Our longtime freelancer Pete Fontaine died Wednesday. For decades, you've been reading his upbeat stories highlighting community giving. His bylines appeared in the Cranston Herald, Warwick Beacon & Johnson Sun Rise. Missing Pete already. RIP buddy.
A funeral has been planned for Tuesday, April 2, 9 a.m., St. Barnabas Church, 3257 Post Road, Warwick.

18/03/2024

Teddy is the most handsome boy around and he loves everyone he meets! He has a luxurious coat of black and white and he is four year old mixed breed with a smile that lights up the world! Teddy is ready and waiting to become part of your family! Please contact Go Fetch Rescue if you'd like to meet him email: [email protected]

12/03/2024

These three little nuggets of love are available at the RISPCA. Jill, Hayley and Coco find themselves in search of a loving home after their owner passed away. They are all lovable, sweet, happy little pups and they are all about eight years old. The RISPCA is hoping to keep them all together as that is how they are the happiest! They all get along and after all they have been through, they deserve to be together! All of them have been recently groomed and are ready to go! You must go meet them in person, you will fall in love for sure! Call 401-383-1900 and apply today! You may also visit the RISPCA's website at RISPCA Please share their story, we hope they can all stay together!

22/02/2024

Johnston voters will likely decide whether to nearly double the current school committee, from 5 to 9 members, should that question make the ballot in November with a long list of other Town Charter revisions. And the four new members would be appointed, not elected, to the school district’s governing board.

Is your school committee big enough? Johnston voters will likely decide whether to nearly double the current school committee, from 5 to 9 members, should that question make the ballot in …

21/02/2024

RI state Sen. Frank Lombardo III, of Johnston, dropped from helicopters to ski inaccessible moguls. Somehow, he balanced business, community service, law-making and family. Lost overnight at age 65.

Sen. Frank Lombardo III dropped from helicopters to ski inaccessible moguls. Somehow, he balanced business, community service, law-making and family. “Our Senate family is heartbroken with …

21/02/2024

A Guatemalan national was arrested last year in Providence for alleged sexual assault of a child. He was incarcerated briefly and then released last spring despite a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) order to keep him in custody.
Rhode Island courts released him on bail, against the objections of the AG's Office.
He enjoyed nearly 10 months of freedom. Then ICE caught up with him.

A Guatemalan national was arrested last year in Providence for alleged sexual assault of a child. He was incarcerated briefly and then released last spring despite a U.S. Immigration and Customs …

07/02/2024

Ocean State outsiders never like “pizza strips” at first. They’re an acquired taste — like truffles or scrapple.

Portnoy, pizza portraiture and D. Palmieri’s signature RI strips

Beautiful pizza, like art, is subjective. Take Rhode Island’s Italian bakery specialty — pizza strips (or party pizza or party strips … or bakery pizza or red strips or …

11/01/2024

Should Johnston’s next mayor get a $50,000 (or more) raise?
Town’s Charter Review Commission considers increase in town council and mayoral compensation.

Johnston has the lowest-paid mayor in the Ocean State. Should the town’s next mayor get a $50,000 raise, from the current $75,000 annual salary to at least $125,000, as several members of …

12/12/2023

Rhode Island's Central Landfill head resigned Friday. A Cranston native has been named interim RIRRC executive director, and will run the Johnston RI operation while search committee looks for a new director.

The board of commissioners offered outgoing Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) Executive Director Joseph Reposa a round of applause Friday on his last day on the job. Reposa held …

07/12/2023

JCRC PART 1
Johnston’s Town Charter under review ...
Will Johnston’s governing document change drastically? Will voters lose the right to elect a School Committee?

Johnston’s Charter Review Commission (JCRC) has convened twice and plans to meet again Thursday evening, Dec. 7. Will the JCRC ultimately ask voters to surrender their democratically elected School Committee in lieu of an appointed board?