Thursday, February 2, 2012
It's Feb. 2, and here are 5 Things To Know Today.
Poll: Groundhog Day is today, with the prediction of The Groundhog (Punxsutawney Phil) scheduled for 7:20 a.m. Watch a live webcast here. [Link to groundhog.org] What do you think the little guy will say? Vote in our poll above. Celebrate: Mohr Library hosts a celebration of Chinese New Year for kids in grades 6 through 12 at 2:30 p.m. It's the Year of the Dragon. Cooler: Sunny and mid-40s today, sayeth the JohnstonPatch Weatherbug forecast. Overnight lows in the 20s. Repeat for Friday — so far. Travel: Check on traffic problems and find the cheapest gas nearby on our Traffic & Gas page. OMG PD: Here's one from our police log this date last year: Guy's driving drunk, cuts off a cop (!) to get the Rte. 6 exit off Atwood — you know, near …
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Johnston PD seeks help to ID counterfeit bill suspects; "Mohr" fun at the library; the Historical Society meets; girls' basketball Senior Night; and today in history: raising the flag at Iwo Jima.
Help Break The Case: The Johnston Police Department is seeking help in identifying two men suspected of using counterfeit bills at stores in Johnston and Smithfield. Library Events: Continuing its full slate of vacation week activities, Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library hosts "Turn Your Friend Into A Snowman" from 11 a.m. to noon. Later, the library celebrates Chinese New Year for kids ages 9 and up from 6 to 8 p.m. Historical Society Meeting: This dedicated group has preserved historic landmarks and earned National Registry honors for the old Belknap Schoolhouse. Why not learn what else they're planning? The Society is scheduled to host a General Meeting at 7 p.m. tonight, with society Vice President Danny Brown making a presentation on …
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Johnston High School
345 Cherry Hill Rd, Johnston, RI
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Johnston Historical Society
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Trash and recycling on regular schedule next week; activities at the library, looking ahead to school vacation; healthy eating at Whole Foods, and today in history: The King earns gold for gospel.
Regular Trash/Recycling Pickup: The Town of Johnston is notifying residents that next week's trash and recycling schedule will not be changed because of the President's Day holiday on Monday, Feb. 21. All pick-ups will follow the normal schedule. Today At Mohr: The library hosts a couple of regular features: Storytime for 3- to- 5-year-olds at 10:30 a.m. and Reader's Lair for students in grades 6 to 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Scheduled for discussion is Gone by Michael Grant. Fill In Your Vacation Calendar: Mohr Library will also host several activities and events during next week's school holiday, including Chinese New Year and another installment of Pow! Science, this one featuring Citiblocs building blocks. Learn To Eat Healthy: Whole …
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Whole Food Market
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