🌱 Patch AM: Why a Johnston E-bike crash ended with a wanted man in custody

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Johnston E-bike crash ended with a wanted man in custody
• How Johnston veterans can save money and find support this fall

Also on today's calendar: Free Qigong in the Park and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, with a high of 73 and low of 63 degrees.
• Sunday: Heavy morning rain, temps: high: 78, low: 63.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• E-bike crash leads to arrest in Johnston (wpri.com) — An E-bike rider from Cranston was hurt in a Wednesday night crash off Hartford Avenue in Johnston, then arrested after police discovered he was wanted on drug-related charges out of Westerly. The rider suffered minor injuries, while those in the vehicle were unhurt, and he now remains in custody awaiting his next court appearance.
   

• RI Veterans Voice: Clays 4 Charity at The Preserve, Local Events, Resources, VOTE! – John A. Cianci (rinewstoday.com) — Veterans and their families in Johnston can tap into local perks, including a standing 10% discount at the Hartford Avenue Denny's and regular volunteer visits to Morgan Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center on Morgan Avenue. This column also highlights upcoming veteran-focused events, statewide benefits like free licenses and park passes for disabled veterans, and ongoing support groups and resources available across Rhode Island.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston

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★ Featured events ★

Monday August 24
• Escada Restaurant & Bar – Johnston – RI →
  Escada Restaurant & Bar, 39 Putnam Pike, Johnston
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 22
• Free Qigong in the Park →
  Crescent Park, 753-779 Bullocks Point Ave, East Providence
  9:00 am
Sunday August 30
• Paint Pottery! →
  Art by You at Weirdgirl Creations Pottery Studio, 10 Wampanoag Trl, East Providence
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Taco Barn – Johnston, RI →
  Taco Barn, 198 Putnam Pike, Johnston
  9:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday August 22
• NorthStar Special Olympics Team (SHS Track)
  Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
  7:30 am
Monday August 24
• Back to School for Staff- Lifetouch Staff Photos
  Smithfield Senior High School Smithfield, RI 02917
  7:30 am
• Taylor Hollingsworth with Stev Delmonico and Rachel Jorgensen →
  The Parlour Providence, 1119 N Main St, Providence
  8:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• CHIODOS: IT'S NOT YOU, IT'S ME TOUR →
  Fete Music Hall, 103 Dike St, Providence
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Comedy Night →
  Napolitano's Lounge & Brooklyn Pizzeria, 375 Putnam Pike, Smithfield
  8:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• Los Tigres del Norte →
  Amica Mutual Pavilion, 1 Lasalle Sq #1, Providence
  8:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Morning tours of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse →
  Edgewood Yacht Club, 1 Shaw Ave, Cranston
  9:00 am
Sunday September 6
• Justin Hayward – The Story In Your Eyes Tour →
  Historic Park Theatre and Event Center, 848 Park Ave, Cranston
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I live in Johnston.
  On Rt 5, 1500 Atwood Ave. is a coffee shop. Daily, R.I. Donuts. I just love this place. I have been a regular customer for the past 4 years. I… (Nextdoor Smithfield and Places)
• Car #1 is the white car.
  Car #2 is behind said person taking photo. Car #2 reversed their car off to the side of the road after accident. In your opinion, do you believe… (Nextdoor Smithfield and Places)

• The Wendy's Company posted a job opening for Crew Member in Johnston. Apply here.
• Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Cranston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Providence

• Nine new firefighters join the ranks in North Providence (dailydispatch.com)
• S & S Construction Solutions, LLC Introduces Sustainability Initiative (mykxlg.com)
• See high school football teams hit the practice fields across RI (newportri.com)

Cranston

• Internship at Del's Lemonade juices Sydney Amaral '26's interest in brand marketing (bryant.edu)

Smithfield

• Stay Out Of Smithfield's Georgiaville Pond: State (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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