Johnston's Top Stories for Aug. 13 — 17
Victory Day, recent arrests, and a baby seat recall topped the charts this week on JohnstonPatch.
Jubilant crowd on V-J day dancing on the White House lawn (1945)
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Here are the stories that got the most clicks in Johnston this week:
Aug. 13: Victory Day in Rhode Island
Our Rhode Island-only holiday edition of '5 Things to Know Today' included important information about closures in Johnston — and a call for folks to weigh in on the seemingly unending debate about the day Formerly Known as V-J Day.
Aug. 14: RI State Police Arrest Log: Warrant, DUI
We got lots of traffic on Tuesday from our report of two arrests of Johnston men by the State Police.
Aug. 15: Bumbo Seat Recalled after Skull Fracture Reports
Late Wednesday, we posted an alert to parents about the recall announced by the Bumbo company on its popular child seat.
Aug. 16: Johnston Police: Local Man Broke No-Contact Order, Hit Officer
Another police report, this one alleging that a man elbowed an officer in the chest during his arrest, garnered lots of clicks on Thursday.
Aug. 17: St. Rocco Feast 2012 — Schedule for Aug. 17
Following its opening night on Thursday, the Feast and Festival of St. Rocco collected lots of hits on Friday — no doubt by folks thinking of how to spend a nice night out with the family and celebrate the heritage of a town landmark.
