(W/FLAG) Jerry Lanney Retired Milkman Jerry Lanney, a lifelong resident of East Boston, died on Sunday, September 15 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 90 years old. The husband of the late Esther Lanney with whom he shared 63…
Author: Journal Staff
Junior Patriots Play at Gillette
Three members of the Revere Pop Warner Jr. Patriots take a break after playing on the New England Patriots practice field at the end of last month as a tune-up for the season opener, which took place last weekend on…
Remembering 9/11
If someone had said on September 10, 2001, that America would be embroiled militarily in affairs in the Middle East for the next 12 years, one would have thought that person to be crazy. Indeed, no one would have dared…
Looking at Suffolk Downs Casino
The discussion of the Suffolk Downs mitigation agreement last Tuesday night at the Revere City Council was a perfect example of councilors airing their differing points of view, but coming together in the end for the common good. We recognize…
Police Briefs 09-11-2013
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Rhonda M. Soule, 49, of 675 Beach St., was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and assault & battery upon a police officer. Manuel Reyes, 40, of Lynn, was arrested on a charge of unlicensed operation of…
RHS Football Team Opens Season Friday
With the double-sessions from the dog-days of August and the pre-season scrimmages now just a memory, the Revere High football team will kick off its 2013 campaign for real this Friday evening against Medford. The Friday Night Lights affair is…
Obituaries 09-11-2013
Angelo ‘Sonny’ Todisco Co-Founder of DePiano & Todisco Adjusters, Member of Many Organizations Angelo A. “Sonny†Todisco of Revere died at the Beth Israel-Deaconess Hospital, Boston on September 4 following a long illness. He was 85 years old. “Sonny†was…
A Summer’s Farewell
Recent RHS 2013 graduates got together recently for one last time before they all moved on to college to start their bright futures. These seven girls have be friends and athletic teammates since they were young girls. Pictured are: Gena…
Say No to Drugs
Mickey ‘Say No To Drugs’ Casoli holding the 1972 Super Bowl ring of former Miami Dolphins quarterback and former RHS quarterback Jim DelGaizo.
Partners HealthCare Granted $35,000 to Summer Food Programs: Project Bread and Many Local Agencies Received Grants
For children in families that struggle to put food on the table, finding a meal during the summer can be a challenge. That’s why Partners HealthCare, working with Project Bread, awarded $35,000 to Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) locations in…
Election Now in Full Swing: Many Issues for the Voters to Consider
With the dog days of summer officially behind us, the attention of voters turns to the candidates for the various municipal offices who are now in the opening stages of getting out their campaign messages. Here in Revere, although there…
Congratulations, Diana Nyad: Swim Was Quite a Feat on a Number of Levels
The news that long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad successfully had crossed the Straits of Florida from Cuba to Key West this past weekend brought a degree of wonder and joy to all who learned of her accomplishment. First and foremost, this…
Obama Made the Right Call: President to Ask Congress Was Correct
We realize that we are by no means foreign policy experts, but we simply wish to say that it is our view that President Obama made the right decision is seeking the approval of Congress before bombing Syria for its…
Police Briefs 09-04-2013
Monday, Aug. 26Â No Arrests Tuesday, Aug. 27Â Glen Guidi, 35, of East Boston, was charged with assault and battery and assault with a dangerous weapon. Stephen Incerto, 31, of Wakefield, illegal possession of a Class A drug (heroin) and…
Revere High Football Sets Sight on Season Opener
It was a mixed bag for the Revere High football team this past week in a pair of scrimmages that concluded the Patriots’ pre-season schedule. Revere first took part in a three-way scrimmage last Tuesday evening under the lights of…
Obituaries 09-04-2013
John McKinley, Jr., Of Virginia, formerly of Revere John P. McKinley, Jr. entered into Eternal Rest on August 15 after a long and courageous battle against cancer. He was 70 years old. John graduated from Revere High School, Class of…
Bocce on the Beach
Joyce Dinuccio from Team Rizzo tosses the Bocce ball at the annual Rumney Marsh Burial Restoration Committee tournament last Saturday.
iPads for Students
Last week’s story that all students at Revere High School will be having their own ipad should come as welcome news to the parents. As parents, we want our child to have every opportunity to receive a high quality education. …
Quick Response
The Revere Police Department and Mayor Dan Rizzo are to be congratulated for the quick response in putting more police on the beat for Broadway to combat what has been a sudden rash of disturbing crimes. Mayor Rizzo has made…
Police Briefs 08-21-2013
MONDAY, AUGUST 12 No Arrests TUESDAY, AUGUST 13 No Arrests Reported WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 Jennifer Finn, 28, of Methuen, was arrested on charges of illegal possession of a knife in violation of the city ordinance and disorderly conduct. Stacey M.…