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Friday, August 19, 2011

Viewfinder: Johnston's Run To The World Series

The local squad finished third in the United States pool of the Junior Little League World Series held in Taylor, MI. We look back at their incredible season.

Johnston's 13- to 14-year-old All Star team secured third place in the United States pool of the Junior Little League Series following the Aug. 18 victory by Tucson, AZ, over North Canton, OH. Today, we take a look back at the two-time Rhode Island state championship team's remarkable — and historic — run to the World Series, which started less than a month ago at Johnston Memorial Park. Johnston is the first Rhode Island team ever to reach the Junior World Series in the 31-year history of the tournament. State Championship: Johnston Breezes To Title Returning to the Rhode Island Junior Little League State Tournament for the second year in a row, and serving as host for this year's event, Johnston swept into the regional tournament with …

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Viewfinder: JHS Baseball Re-Cap

We take a look back at the Panthers' 2011 title run.

They started in the (relative) cold of late March and finished in the heat of June — and with their 4-1 win over Prout on June 8, the Johnston High School varsity baseball team earned the title of state Division II champions. The accompanying gallery of photos and videos cover the 2011 season, from Opening Day to Championship Day. Right from the start, the Panthers looked strong — they won a close game to start the season against Woonsocket on April 6, then went on a streak of 10 victories before the Villa Novans stopped them exactly a month later with a 5-4 decision. Johnston also flat-out trounced a few of its divisional rivals — including a 14-2 victory at Ponaganset; a 16-4 win over Burrillville; a wild 20-10 contest at Mt. Hope in …

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Varsity Baseball: Villa Novans Defeat Johnston, 5-4

Ron Bianchi

6:52 am on Monday, June 13, 2011

Joe and Jared. I want to take a moment and thank and commend the both of you for all that you have done for the JHS Baseball team. You both dedicated your time and professionalism and put a positive spin on reporting the news and stories. In this day and age of “ negative reporting “ you reported positive stories that made people want to go to your website. It got to the point where people would …   more ›

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Viewfinder: Renovations At Former Mohr Library

Town employes are doing the work to turn the former library into a new courthouse.

This week, we take a look at the ongoing work being done to the former Marian J. Mohr Library to turn it into a new municipal courthouse. Court Administrator Joseph Tedino is doing most of the carpentry work himself — he also drafted the design for the renovation — and other town employees are completing the installation of plumbing, electrical service, fire alarms, new staircases, and other features. The in-house work is keping down the cost; Mayor Joseph Polisena estimated that the town will spend less than $250,000 — $200,000 of which has already been budgeted — to retrofit the old library.

In this Article:

Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Viewfinder: The Pink-Surance Custom Chopper

We look back at the work done to complete the motorcycle for the Johnston-based charity.

You may have seen it on television this week — the Pink-Surance custom chopper was revealed on Fox TV's The Rhode Show. We had the exclusive first looks at the work that went into creating the motorcycle — check out the gallery of photos and videos accompanying this story.

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JohnstonPatch Meets... Marissa Levesque, Founder Of Pink-Surance

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Viewfinder: Youth Baseball And Softball

This week, we take a look back at opening day for Johnston's youth baseball programs.

Spring is the time for youth baseball and softball to start their seasons — and JohnstonPatch was there to get these great photos. From the Opening Day parade to the beginning of Instructional League play, we've got great pictures of local kids getting into the "swing" of the season. If you have photos or videos you'd like to add, just set up a profile with your e-mail and a password, and upload your best shots.

In this Article:

Photo Gallery: Opening Day For Girls Softball, Photo Gallery: Johnston Little League Opening Day, and Photo Gallery: Little League Instructional Program Opening Day

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Viewfinder: JHS Baseball Team

This week, we look back at the Panthers' recent 9-game win streak.

With their 20-10 victory over Mt. Hope on April 27, the Johnston High School varsity baseball team reached the halfway mark of their 2011 campaign, holding a 9-0 record. The accompanying photos and videos offer a look back at some of their recent victories, including two "mercy rule" games from vacation week and an excellent outing at McCoy Stadium against Tolman.

In this Article:

Panthers Overpower Mt. Hope, 20-10

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Viewfinder: Student Work At School Administration Office

This week, we check out art and science projects on display at the Johnston School Department main office.

The accompanying photos show student artwork and science projects that are on display at the Johnston School Department central office. Asst. Supt. Dr. Arthur Petrosinelli said the idea to display student work started with the recognition that the central office "is an extension of the work done in classrooms throughout the district." Teachers select the projects that goes on display, Petrosinelli explained, adding that "the hope is to have a revolving exhibition of student work."

In this Article:

Johnston School Department

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Viewfinder: April 14

Here are our photos and videos from the past week — add yours!

Johnston celebrates the grand opening of its new library building; the historical society hosts its second Great Johnston Scavenger Hunt; we give an encore to The Gentlemen; and Johnston High School's accreditation is renewed — this is our gallery of photos and videos from the week just past. Did you get photos or videos of something interesting that happened? Let us know! We're looking for your best shots or clips. Just set up a profile on JohnstonPatch and add your photos and videos.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Viewfinder: April 7

Here are our photos and videos from the past week — add yours!

Sarah Dyer Barnes students participate in Wellness Week; Johnston High School hosts a Battle of the Bands; State Police release photos of two robbery suspects; JohnstonPatch interviews Johnston Police Deputy Chief David DeCesare on his work on the fire department's transition to a new chief; and in anticipation of the new Marian J. Mohr Library, we offer a few small glimpses at the new building's interior and a look at the new traffic pattern outside — this is our gallery of photos and videos from the week just past. Did you get photos or videos of something interesting that happened? Let us know! We're looking for your best shots or clips. Just set up a profile on JohnstonPatch and add your photos and videos.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Viewfinder: March 31

Here are our photos and videos from the past week — add yours!

Johnston hosts Congressman James Langevin and Rhode Island Secretary of State Ralph Mollis; Pink-Surance gets a custom chopper; an overheated sump pump closes Mohr Library's children's room; Alia Sasa takes another science fair honor; and the town donates a car to Pink Heals Women's Center — this is our gallery of photos and videos from the week just past. Did you get photos or videos of something interesting that happened? Let us know! We're looking for your best shots or clips. Just set up a profile on JohnstonPatch and add your photos and videos.

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