Johnston News

Things are looking up for Johnston, at least when it comes to the town's bond rating.

Alexis Jibril '13 of Johnston, RI, was a presenter at Union College's annual Steinmetz Symposium Day held Friday, May 10.

A 1,650 square-foot house on Old Atwood Ave., a freshly updated 3-bedroom bungalow and a spacious ranch on Homeland Street are the three newest listings in Johnston.

Two Johnston residents were among the graduates at Bryant University in Smithfield recently.

This dog, Bullet, is a 5-year-old husky that has gone missing in Johnston and its owner is hoping you can help find him.

Admirals Bank on Reservoir Avenue was robbed this morning and Cranston and Johnston police are working together on the investigation.

The Providence Journal reports the plant is designed to pretreat water from the lagoons around the Johnston landfill to be sent to Providence through a new $4-million sewer connection.

George Arakelian of A Custom Car Stereo Center in Johnston is again lending his talents - and his cars - to the annual Bishop Hendricken High School Car Show, scheduled for May 19 from 2 to 6 pm at the school in Warwick.

Donald Greenslit, the former Johnston resident convicted in the stabbing death of his girlfriend, has been sentenced to life in prison, according to the NBC10 Twitter feed .

The relatively new summer tradition of temporary outdoor fireworks sales is set to begin on June 26 in Johnston, after the town council this week approved licenses for Keystone Distributors LLC to run three locations around town.

Following the announcement that Donald Greenslit, 53, had been sentenced to life in prison for murdering Stacie Dorego, her sister, Jami Ouellette, issued a written statement on May 15.

There are a few things you learn about Terry Rajsombath within a few minutes of meeting him: He's a dedicated soldier; he sets ambitious goals for himself; and he doesn't let anything stop him.

There are a few things you learn about Terry Rajsombath within a few minutes of meeting him: He's a dedicated soldier; he sets ambitious goals for himself; and he doesn't let anything stop him.

Kountry Kitchen , just off Rte. 44 on the Johnston/Smithfield line, has been known as one of the best places for breakfast in the local area - and thanks to a national blogger, the local breakfast spot has earned the title of "Best Breakfast in Rhode Island." Little Lee's Breakfast in America blog , which features writer Lee Rice visiting ... (more)

A 31-year-old Framingham, Mass., man was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and refusing to submit to a chemical test Saturday after he allegedly ran his car over several mailboxes on Lincoln Drive.

The Johnston man convicted in the 2012 killing of his girlfriend is scheduled for sentencing tomorrow, according to the Rhode Island Attorney General's office.

ENDURING FRIENDSHIP: Saundra DiPetrillo Mahoney and Kathleen Danti have been friends for more than 60 years.

D.J. Pauly D and Jesse McCartney will open for the Backstreet Boys on a summer tour that opens July 2 in Chicago, Entertainment Weekly reports.

There are a few things you learn about Terry Rajsombath within a few minutes of meeting him: He's a dedicated soldier; he sets ambitious goals for himself; and he doesn't let anything stop him.

Elizabeth Cole Jewelry , which designes "elaborate costume jewelry" that is often featured in fashion magazines, is coming to Johnston.