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NEW JUDGES: Joseph Polisena Jr. swore in three judges on Inauguration Night, Jan. 9: Judge of the Johnston Municipal Court, David aRusso; Frank Manni as Auxiliary Judge; and Priscilla Facha DiMaio, Probate Judge. Town Council member Robert Civetti is seated on the right, watching the oath delivered following his vote against the appointment of aRusso, now-former Judge Jacqueline M.  Grasso’s replacement.
Johnston judge swap follows political split
“Judge Jackie” is no longer on the bench. In Johnston, your robe may hang by a thread if your father holds the wrong sign on Primary Day. “I’ve got just one … more
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AG: Jury finds Johnston man guilty of physically abusing 4-month-old son in 2017
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced Thursday morning that a Johnston man has been found guilty in Providence County Superior Court of physically abusing his four-month-old son in … more
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I THINK I CAN: Bernie Pavia kneels down to play with his trainset in his newly remodeled living room. The Korean War veteran’s Johnston home was nearly totaled when a tree fell on it last Christmas. A small group of dedicated workers helped salvage the house, and Pavia’s spirit.
Packed with memories, veteran’s Johnston home saved
Earlier this week, Bernard “Bernie” Pavia kneeled down to play with his trainset. He laid the track out in a circle at the trunk of his bright white Christmas tree, and crawled up … more
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MAYORAL LEGACY: In tears, now outgoing Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena passed the lectern to his son, Mayor-elect Joe Polisena Jr. after General Election night’s victory was clear.
Outgoing Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena leaves lasting legacy
Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena took to the lectern Dec. 12 to address Town Council one last time while in office. “This town, at one time, they would laugh at this town,” Polisena … more
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY: On Jan. 1, Josephine “Josie” Celentano turned 100 years old in the same Binghampton Avenue home where she was born.
Josie Celentano celebrates 100 years in her Johnston home
Johnston born and bred, Josephine “Josie” Celentano turned 100 years old in the same Binghampton Avenue home where she was born. “I’m an old bag,” she laughed, seated … more
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PIEBALDS: This little piebald deer, a relative genetic rarity, lives with his spotted family near Warwick City Park. City resident and wildlife enthusiast Art Dunn has been photographing members of the family, but unable to catch them all together in a single frame. (Photo submitted by Art Dunn)
Rhode Island whitetail harvests on-track for year packed with venison feasts
His sparkling white tail bounced up and down a Warwick city street like the lone working tail light of a small vehicle hitting speed humps at nearly 40 miles per hour. The spike buck avoided the … more
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ARRAY OF PRODUCTS: Danielle Horn who works for RISE out of state was in Rhode Island to help coordinate the opening of recreational sales from the RISE store in Warwick. The store offers 22 products. She was excited to see the state, visiting Rocky Point Park and planning to see Newport. (Warwick Beacon photos)
Customers line up to buy recreational cannabis legally in Warwick
Russ Matuszek sat behind the wheel of the Canna-Bus, a free-wheeling trolley parked outside the RISE dispensary. “If they need us, we’re here,” said the driver, leaning forward … more
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27 MILL ST: According to town officials, nine businesses at 27 Mill St. were found to be operating without a town business license. Six appeared before Town Council last month. Three more will appear at the next meeting.
Johnston cracks down on 9 ‘illegal businesses’ operating at 27 Mill St.
Future Case Corp. has been there long enough for rust to form and leak from the bracket and onto the business’s white sign hanging in front. The mill building’s been there for about a … more
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HAVE YOU SEEN THESE THREE? Johnston Police want to know the identity of the three shoppers in these surveillance photos. If you know them, call the Johnston Police Department at 401-231-4210.
Johnston Police: Have you seen these shoppers?
Johnston Police are looking for a trio of alleged shade thieves. Around 1:15 p.m., Nov. 8, Johnston Police responded to a local business to investigate a reported designer sunglasses … more
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Johnston Police Department
AG: Pawtucket man sentenced for violent Johnston home invasion
A Pawtucket man has been sentenced to 15 years behind bars in connection to a 2021 violent home invasion in Johnston. His alleged accomplice has never been identified. Rhode Island Attorney … more
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PRAYERS FOR OUR PROTECTORS: First grade students Mila Paolucci and Nicholas Innocenti attended St. Rocco School’s Veterans Day Prayer Service on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Innocenti held a photo of his great-grandfather, a veteran.
St. Rocco School hosts Veterans Day Prayer Service
St. Rocco School held its Veterans Day Prayer Service Wednesday, Nov. 9 at St. Rocco Church, 931 Atwood Ave., Johnston. Students from St. Rocco School read poems that they wrote, … more
EMPTIED SHELVES: Tyrone “Ty” Smith, Director of Employment and Housing for Operation Stand Down Rhode Island (OSDRI), surveys the organization’s food bank shelves. The group needs help collecting food for the region’s veterans.
‘This food has to last our veterans through the year’
Most of the shelf space was bare. A few scattered year-old cans of green beans and corn niblets dotted the metal shelving. Tyrone “Ty” Smith walked into the food pantry and surveyed … more
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