Author: Journal Staff

Police Briefs 05-09-2018

BROKE IN, ASSAULTED WOMAN A Revere youth has been arrested after breaking into a Hutchinson Street home and going into a sleeping woman’s bedroom, rubbing her leg and speaking softly to her. The frightening incident took place on Thursday, May…

Captain Amy O’Hara

It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost 25 years since newly promoted Revere Police Captain Amy O’Hara joined the Revere Police Department. It was clear to everybody, both from within and outside the Police Department, that upon her being…

Taking Care of Our Veterans

The recent announcement by Gov. Charlie Baker that the state has secured approximately $70 million in federal funding for the new, 154-bed Community Living Center at the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home assures that this much-needed and important project will go forward.…

Sports 05-09-2018

RhS sports Roundup RHS softball team splits with Lynn teams   The Revere High softball team earned a split decision in its back-to-back contests with Lynn English and Lynn Classical this past week. The contest with English last Wednesday, which…

Obituaries 05-09-2018

Robert John Coscia Retired Revere Public Schools assistant superintendent Robert John Coscia of Revere passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 6. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  After serving…

Celebrating 100th Birthday

Jennie Mastascusa celebrated her 100th birthday last weekend at Lighthouse Nursing Care Center, surrounded dozens of her family and friends.Shown with Mastascusa (seated) are from left: Sofia Forgione from Rep. Robert DeLeo’s office, City Councilor Dan Rizzo and State Rep.…

Police Briefs 05-02-2018

GONE POSTAL? An Ocean Avenue man claimed to have been assaulted by a postal employee in the building last Friday. Around 1:17 p.m., the man took offense to the postman taking the mail out of the lobby and had words…

Sports 05-02-2018

RhS sports Roundup Correia’s three run blast powers RHS softball to walk-off victory Revere High senior captain Victoria Correia blasted a two-strike, two-out, three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the Lady Patriots softball team a…

Obituaries 05-02-2018

Nino Leone Of Florida, formerly of Revere Nino Leone of Boca Raton, Fla., formerly of Revere, passed away at home on April 15 surrounded by his loving family.  He was in his 79th year. Nino was born on April 26,…

Captain O’Hara

Revere Police Captain Amy O’Hara pictured at her promotion to captain ceremony on Tuesday, April 24 at Revere City Hall with her father, retired State Police officer, Ed O’Hara. See more coverage in next week’s issue.

News Briefs

2018 boston marathon jimmy fund walk set for Sunday sept. 23 Registration is now open for the 2018 Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai, the nation’s most successful single-day fundraising walk. Scheduled for Sunday, September 23, funds raised…