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Friday 11/15/2019
Bristol Board of Ed honors two teachers Posted: 15 November 2019 [07:46 PM] BRISTOL - The Board of Education has recognized two teachers for recent achievements in their field. Corey Nagle, science…
Donations for the Plainville Community Food Pantry are at the second-lowest point in 10 years Posted: 15 November 2019 [07:42 PM] PLAINVILLE - Donations are at the second-lowest point in 10 years for the Plainville Community Food Pantry, leaving the nonprofit organization…
Plainville man accused of knocking another man unconscious applies for program Posted: 15 November 2019 [07:41 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville man charged with assaulting another man, knocking him unconscious, has applied for a program that could spare…
Bristol Armory officially becomes the Bristol Sports Armory Posted: 15 November 2019 [07:40 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Armory is now officially the Bristol Sports Armory. The managers - Bunty Ray, Chris D’Amato…
CCSU forum delves into gender pay inequality Posted: 15 November 2019 [04:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN-Central Connecticut State University held a forum on Overcoming Gender Pay Inequality on Thursday that highlighted how Connecticut compares to…
Bristol Historical Society to host program on the New Departure company Posted: 15 November 2019 [04:02 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Historical Society will host a program on the clubs, sports teams, bands and other groups which arose…
Town of Plainville's municipal closings for Thanksgiving Posted: 15 November 2019 [03:56 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Town of Plainville has announced municipal closings for Thanksgiving. The Municipal Center will be closed Thursday and Friday,…
Plymouth man accused of DUI with gun in car given chance to avoid prosecution Posted: 15 November 2019 [03:26 PM] PLYMOUTH - An 80-year-old man accused of driving under the influence with a gun in his vehicle will have the chance…
Thursday 11/14/2019
New Britain EMS says shooting victim is a man; police still searching for suspect Posted: 14 November 2019 [08:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The 26-year-old city resident shot Wednesday afternoon has been identified as male, but police have not released his…
Wellness Fair at New Britain-Berlin YMCA has wealth of health info Posted: 14 November 2019 [06:46 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Bristol Health partnered with the New Britain-Berlin YMCA to host the first Wellness Fair at the YMCA on…
Winter reminders for Plymouth residents Posted: 14 November 2019 [06:46 PM] PLYMOUTH – The Town of Plymouth Department of Public Works wishes to remind residents about the following section of the Plymouth Code…
Bristol man believed to be 'significant cocaine trafficker' pleads guilty to federal gun, drug charges Posted: 14 November 2019 [06:45 PM] A Bristol man who federal officials say is a “significant cocaine trafficker” in the city pleaded guilty to gun and drug…
New England Carousel Museum opens new exhibit ahead of its annual Bizarre Bazaar Posted: 14 November 2019 [06:45 PM] BRISTOL - The New England Carousel Museum opened up a new exhibit last Thursday, featuring modern carousel art by artist Jeffrey…
BRISTOL BITS: Mary Houle carries on a holiday tradition with a smile Posted: 14 November 2019 [06:45 PM] Bristol Bits There are a few photos that I really enjoy, those taken for Bristol Press stories. One was shared here recently…
Former Bristol Eastern High School student becomes its principal Posted: 14 November 2019 [06:19 PM] BRISTOL – The Board of Education at its November meeting approved Michael Higgins as the next principal of Bristol Eastern…
Advanced Physical Therapy officially opens in Bristol Posted: 14 November 2019 [05:18 PM] BRISTOL - Advanced Physical Therapy celebrated its grand opening Thursday with the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce and Bristol city leaders.…
Bristol firefighters find another way to save lives through fundraiser Posted: 14 November 2019 [03:14 PM] BRISTOL - As if saving people from burning buildings wasn’t enough, local firefighters have found another way to save lives in…
Wednesday 11/13/2019
Southington Chamber of Commerce celebrates Planet Fitness' grand opening Posted: 13 November 2019 [07:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Chamber of Commerce celebrated Planet Fitness’ rebranded and remodeled gym on Queen Street Wednesday during their grand…
Help needed: United Way begins food, toy drives Posted: 13 November 2019 [06:05 PM] BRISTOL - The United Way of West Central Connecticut began several collection drives Wednesday, with residents encouraged to do their…
New symphony orchestra director a smash hit Posted: 13 November 2019 [06:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The community’s music lovers came out to support Maestro Toshiyuki Shimada’s debut concert with the New Britain Symphony…
College student from Plainville seeks to have racist slur charge erased Posted: 13 November 2019 [05:51 PM] The Associated Press HARTFORD (AP) - A University of Connecticut student accused of saying a racist slur outside a campus apartment complex…
Opioid task forces releases 2 awareness videos Posted: 13 November 2019 [05:45 PM] BRISTOL - The Mayor’s Opioid Task Force unveiled two of 13 public service announcement videos created to promote awareness and help…
Starling Physicians has data breached, patients affected Posted: 13 November 2019 [05:44 PM] A multispecialty medical facility with offices in New Britain, Bristol and several other towns announced Tuesday certain patients were potentially impacted…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 13 November 2019 [04:54 PM] Plainville police report the following: Diane L. Brandi, 47, of 441 Stafford Ave., Bristol, was charged Nov. 6 with sixth-degree larceny.…
Plymouth man to receive 2 years in prison for firing gun in presence of minors Posted: 13 November 2019 [04:48 PM] PLYMOUTH - A local man prohibited from having firearms is facing two years in prison after prosecutors say he fired multiple…
Prosecutors drop case against man accused of leaving harassing voicemail at Southington bank Posted: 13 November 2019 [04:24 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Prosecutors have dropped a case against a Milford man who had been charged with leaving a number of harassing…
Bristol man charged with DUI in pedestrian accident offered plea bargain, pleads not guilty Posted: 13 November 2019 [04:08 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man charged with DUI after allegedly striking a pedestrian who was walking a dog, seriously injuring the…
Southington's new council begins business Posted: 13 November 2019 [03:59 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Victoria Triano has been appointed the chair of the Southington Town Council, with Tom Lombardi serving as vice chair.…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 13 November 2019 [03:59 PM] Bristol police report the following: John Stephens, 35, of 21 Mercier Ave., was charged on Nov. 5 with possession of drug paraphernalia,…
Southington teen sentenced to nine months in prison for performing sex acts on girl against her will Posted: 13 November 2019 [03:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington teenager was sentenced to nine months in prison on Wednesday for performing sexual acts on a girl…
Lamont gets pushback on tolls from Senate Democrats Posted: 13 November 2019 [03:46 PM] HARTFORD - A key bloc of Connecticut state lawmakers has told Gov. Ned Lamont they like the idea of a 10-year transportation…
College student from Plainville seeks to have racial slur charge erased Posted: 13 November 2019 [02:10 PM] ROCKVILLE - A University of Connecticut student accused of saying a racial slur outside a campus apartment complex has applied for a…
Plastic bag tax generates much less cash than budgeted Posted: 13 November 2019 [02:04 PM] HARTFORD - A new state report indicates Connecticut consumers are remembering to bring their own bags to the supermarket. Revenue estimates released…
Tuesday 11/12/2019
LISA Inc. to tell public of its programs' impact on youth at open house Posted: 12 November 2019 [07:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON – LISA (Living In Safe Alternatives) Inc. invites the community to learn about its programs and see how their support…
Santa has Southington's Barnes Museum on his list for visit Posted: 12 November 2019 [07:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Santa Claus is stopping by the Barnes Museum on Nov. 30 to meet and have photographs taken with children and…
All about safety: Bristol schools outline athlete protocols Posted: 12 November 2019 [07:16 PM] BRISTOL - With parents more concerned than ever about the risk of injury in student sports, the Bristol public school athletic…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 12 November 2019 [07:13 PM] Bristol police report the following: Adam Dell, 21, of 48 Edgewood Circle, Southington, was charged on Nov. 5 with third-degree assault, second-degree…
Database on who is buried in Ancient Burying Ground is now complete Posted: 12 November 2019 [05:50 PM] Who is buried in Hartford’s Ancient Burying Ground? The burial ground served as Hartford’s primary graveyard from 1640 until the early…
Bristol man charged after police find him with suspected Fentanyl and crack cocaine Posted: 12 November 2019 [05:49 PM] BRISTOL - Police on Monday charged a city man after finding him with suspected fentanyl and crack cocaine. Glenn Pearson,…
Southington woman pleads not guilty to heroin, crack cocaine charges Posted: 12 November 2019 [04:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local woman allegedly found her in a vehicle with more than 500 baggies of heroin and nearly 50…
Bristol man gets 18 months in jail for selling cocaine Posted: 12 November 2019 [04:44 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man who was found with nearly 200 grams of cocaine in his apartment is expected to be sentenced…
BRISTOL BITS: Information sought on Boys Club All-Star game Posted: 12 November 2019 [03:53 PM] Rick Reimer, who has been known as Frederick Reimer since the many years he’s been out-of-town, visits here every once in a…
New Britain man accused of assaulting women, threatening one of them taken into custody Posted: 12 November 2019 [03:52 PM] BRISTOL - A New Britain man was taken into custody on Tuesday after a prosecutor expressed concern for the victims in…
Supreme Court lets Sandy Hook shooting lawsuit go forward Posted: 12 November 2019 [10:22 AM] WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court said Tuesday a survivor and relatives of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting can pursue…
Monday 11/11/2019
Bristol inauguration ceremony includes elements of Veterans Day Posted: 11 November 2019 [09:17 PM] BRISTOL- Newly elected city officials and returning incumbents were sworn in at an inauguration ceremony in the Bristol Central High…
On Veterans Day, Bristol honors and thanks those who served Posted: 11 November 2019 [09:16 PM] BRISTOL - The community came together Monday to honor and thank those who have served their country at a Veterans Day…
West Hartford woman seemed to show no remorse for allegedly killing Bristol man's snake: court documents Posted: 11 November 2019 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL - A West Hartford woman accused of throwing a Bristol man’s snake out a window seemingly showed no remorse when…
Southington police blotter Posted: 11 November 2019 [09:05 PM] Southington police report the following: Thomas McCormick, 82, of 32 Muir Terrace, was charged Oct. 30 with violation of a protective order.…
Bristol man allegedly assaulted woman, pulled knife on her in front of children Posted: 11 November 2019 [09:03 PM] BRISTOL - A city man faces felony charges for allegedly assaulting a woman, punching her multiple times, in a home with…