Sports, Stars, And Service

Beginning this week, JohnstonPatch will post a set of links to articles in the two weekly papers that publish in Johnston, the Sun Rise and the Johnston Insider.

Here's a look at stories posted for the week of April 15, 2011:

Johnston Sun Rise:

Johnston High School's girls' softball team took their first win of the season on April 13: Panthers shake off rough start, top EWG, by Sports Editor William Geoghegan.

The boys' varsity baseball squad remained undefeated with a win on April 8: Panthers move to 2-0 with win over Davies , by Assistant Sports Editor Kevin Pomeroy.

Danielle Renzi, an accordion player from Johnston, is scheduled for a performance on an NPR Radio program: Johnston teen featured on From the Top, by Reporter Joe Kernan.

Residents of The Bridge at Cherry Hill now have expert help in designing their living space: Sal's offers design help and discounts to Bridge at Cherry Hill.

The Johnston Insider:

Local firefighters recently completed training on assisting people with autism: Johnston Fire Department holds autism awareness training to help in emergencies, by Reporter Beth Hurd.

Johnston resident Diane Gilmore-Larsh, who works at Twin River Resort Casino, recently organized a benefit for Angelina Angelone, which raised $53,000 so her family could purchase a new van: Thanks to Diane Larsh, the Angelones get their 'wheels' by Reporter Beth Hurd.

From the Insider Kitchen: Brian's Baked Stuffed Lobster, by Bob Gagne.