Week In Review: National Hiring Day, Langevin Visits Local Business, Panthers Go 3-0

National Hiring Day: The McDonald's on Atwood Avenue participated in the company's National Hiring Day on April 19. Owners Peter and Linda Crisafi, operators or four restaurants, also presented a donation to Reach Out and Read Rhode Island on behalf of Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Lawyer Speaks About Salmonella Outbreak: Attorney Drew Falkenstein of Seattle-based Marler Clark, a law firm that specializes in food safety cases, visited families of people affected by the recent salmonella outbreak that was traced to tainted zeppoles sold by DeFusco's Bakery.

Congressman Highlights Job Potential: U.S. Rep. James Langevin visited Alpha Metal Works in Johnston to promote efforts to improve the job market. Owner Deborah Giannini said she's intent on spreading a positive message and pushing officials to help manufacturing return to the state.

Town Appoints Retirement Board: On April 21, Mayor Joseph M. Polisena held a brief swearing-in ceremony for five of seven members of a new Retirement Advisory Board. The committee is charged with overseeing the town's pensin system.

Panthers Pounce: The Johnston High School baseball team went undefeated in three games during vacation week, outscoring its opponents by a combined 34-7 score. The stretch included two games declared over in the fifth inning under the Rhode Island Interscholastic League's 10-run mercy rule.