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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 …
And the winners are...
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 …
Joy Fox
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 …
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, …
Nebula
Nebula
Nebula will captivate you with her ethereal beauty as indicated by her name! She is a two year old Tabby with a gorgeous striped coat of gray and chocolate brown. Her eyes speak for themselves, …
Roland
Roland
Are you ready to get rollin', well so is Roland! This ten-month-old pup loves to run! He's got the supermodel legs to prove it too! Roland is a mixed breed with a beautiful brindle coat and a white …
Look what's happening around Cranston
Weekend Spotlight May 11,  150 th Anniversary of Tabernacle Baptist Church of Fiskeville will be presented by the Hope Historical Society during its May meeting on Sat., May 11 at 2 p.m., …
TAKING THE PLEDGE: The inductees stand for their official induction pledge
Cranston High School West celebrates National Honor Society inductees and academic award recipients
On Wednesday, April 23, the following students were inducted into the National Honor Society at Cranston West: Class of 2024 Alchihed, Andrew Brantolino, Nicole M. Cheng, Henry …
TOOT TOOT: Holly Cole, aka the bean lady, made 80 pounds of her special recipe baked beans for this breakfast.
It was almost May, so again, they met for breakfast
On Saturday, April 27, Woodridge Congregational UCC Church held its 40th Almost May Breakfast. The menu included the church’s famous johnnycakes, made by second and third generation …
Study finds child population declining, increasingly diverse
An annual report released by Rhode Island Kids Count, a children's advocacy group lauded by state and local officials for their in-depth analyses, was unveiled Monday at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. …
Cranston Senior Enrichment Center
Our programs assist, inform, entertain, and enrich the lives of Individuals 55 years and older. Tools for Healthy Living Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Beginning May 14th ending June …
WHAT A PERFORMANCE: NEIT President Richard Gouse shares the moment with actress Rita Moreno at commencement Sunday at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence. Moreno, 92, urged the graduates to never give up in her address. (Beacon Communications photos by Will Steinfeld)
Rita Moreno electrifies NEIT Commencement
What makes a commencement special? There are a couple of key ingredients: students celebrating, proud families hooting and hollering encouragement, pageantry, music, big arenas. The personal …

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Cranston Police Log 05-09-2024
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
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

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