SOUTHINGTON – A local man was charged Thursday for allegedly stealing a safe from a local church. Dylan Fournier, 20, of…
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Thursday 09/19/2019
New Britain police release street closures, parking information for Polish President Duda's visit Sunday Posted: 19 September 2019 [07:58 PM] By New Britain Police NEW BRITAIN - New Britain police announced Thursday street closures and prohibited items not allowed in Walnut…
BRISTOL BITS: Bristol man named Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters honoree Posted: 19 September 2019 [07:16 PM] Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters announced on Tuesday that it’s naming Connecticut executive and community volunteer Kenneth B. Bowes of Bristol as…
Revamped Thursday program a hit for Mum Festival Posted: 19 September 2019 [07:09 PM] BRISTOL - Dozens of guests were already lined up for savory food truck cuisines at the soft opening of the Mum…
New Britain pregnant woman allegedly threatened baby's father Posted: 19 September 2019 [05:55 PM] BRISTOL - A pregnant woman was arrested Monday after allegedly arguing with the father of her unborn child, threatening him and…
Student punished for spraying swastika at Southington High School Posted: 19 September 2019 [05:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A student at Southington High School has been disciplined for spraying a swastika on a sidewalk behind the school.…
Restricted parking, closed streets announced for Apple Harvest Festival Posted: 19 September 2019 [05:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police have announced parking restrictions and road closures for the Apple Harvest Festival. From Friday, Oct. 4, through Sunday,…
Kinsmen celebrates induction into Southington Chamber of Commerce with grand opening of new room Posted: 19 September 2019 [05:21 PM] SOUTHINGTON - On Tuesday evening, the Southington Chamber of Commerce welcomed Kinsmen Brewing Company to the town with a ribbon-cutting event…
Bristol man to serve 18 months after pleading guilty to assaulting 2 police officers Posted: 19 September 2019 [05:21 PM] BRISTOL - A local man pleaded guilty in New Britain Superior Court Thursday to assaulting two police officers. Max Svenningsen, 43,…
Bristol Board of Education partners with Public Works to build 3 community gardens at schools Posted: 19 September 2019 [04:29 PM] BRISTOL - Three schools in one week got their own community gardens, thanks to a partnership between Public Works and…
Tunxis Community College Foundation to host panel on security Posted: 19 September 2019 [04:06 PM] FARMINGTON - Tunxis Community College Foundation invites the community to “Security: Global, Cyber and You,” at its annual Economic Breakfast and Networking…
Plainville man and his father die after riding ATV, falling off cliff in Farmington Posted: 19 September 2019 [01:08 PM] FARMINGTON – A Plainville man and his Bristol father died when they fell off a cliff in Farmington while riding an…
Wednesday 09/18/2019
Miss Polonia Connecticut 2020 is crowned Posted: 18 September 2019 [08:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Magdalena Dutkowska of Bridgeport is the new Miss Polonia Connecticut. The 19-year-old Fairfield University student was selected by a…
Southington teen pleads guilty in sex assault case Posted: 18 September 2019 [06:58 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local teen pleaded guilty Wednesday in New Britain Superior Court in a 2017 sexual assault case. Ethan Czarniewski,…
Emerging leaders: Young professionals 40 and under honored by chamber, PYVOT Posted: 18 September 2019 [06:56 PM] BRISTOL - The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce and Professional Young Visionaries of Tomorrow honored several people 40 or under for…
Old school transformed into senior housing with opening of Bingham Place Posted: 18 September 2019 [06:56 PM] BRISTOL - The old Bingham School is now Bingham Place, a residence for active seniors. “It’s quite unique,” said…
Plantsville man sentenced to 18 months in assault, burglary tool theft, reckless driving cases Posted: 18 September 2019 [06:55 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plantsville man accused of assaulting his father, stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of tools and passing out in…
Former Plainville Board of Education employee sentenced to probation for embezzling tens of thousands of dollars Posted: 18 September 2019 [06:54 PM] PLAINVILLE – A former Board of Education employee who embezzled tens of thousands of dollars from the school system was sentenced…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 18 September 2019 [05:23 PM] Plainville police report the following: Charles Michalak, 19, of (last known address) 53 Lincoln St., New Britain, was charged Aug. 20 with…
Program at historical society will revive memories of paper routes Posted: 18 September 2019 [05:17 PM] BRISTOL - City Historian Bob Montgomery invites people to share their childhood memories of delivering newspapers Saturday for his “Tales of…
The Munsters will feature in Sunday's Mum Parade as The Witch's Dungeon prepares for the Halloween season Posted: 18 September 2019 [05:02 PM] BRISTOL - The Munsters are coming to Bristol for Sunday’s Mum Parade in a float for the Witch’s Dungeon Classic Movie…
Former CCSU president honored with education award Posted: 18 September 2019 [05:00 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Central Connecticut State University President Emeritus Richard L. Judd has been selected to receive a top education award…
Know what roads will be closed this weekend during the Mum Festival Posted: 18 September 2019 [01:22 PM] The Bristol Police Department would like to remind the public of several upcoming weekend events and the potential impact on travel.…
Michelle Troconis, woman in missing mom Jennifer Dulos case, appears in court for new charge Posted: 18 September 2019 [11:36 AM] NORWALK - A woman charged in connection with the disappearance of her boyfriend's estranged wife in Connecticut has made a brief court…
Lamont says review of taxed, prepared foods under way Posted: 18 September 2019 [11:33 AM] HARTFORD - Gov. Ned Lamont said Tuesday that Connecticut's tax department “too broadly interpreted” a planned surcharge on prepared foods and he…
Tuesday 09/17/2019
Crazy Brew Bash: Fun time for a good cause Oct. 12 at Mount Southington Posted: 17 September 2019 [07:49 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Reach Foundation’s Crazy Brew Bash is back at Mount Southington Ski Area for the fifth year Oct. 12.…
Hop Knot closed while searching for new franchisee Posted: 17 September 2019 [07:04 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Hop Knot, which specialized in craft brews and gourmet pretzels, closed recently according to Economic Development Director Lou Perillo…
Paved strip gives Bristol bikers place for tricks Posted: 17 September 2019 [07:04 PM] BRISTOL - A portion of Centre Square is now a haven for young bike riders to practice their tricks.…
BRISTOL BITS: Girls recognized for achievements in Girl Scouts Posted: 17 September 2019 [05:15 PM] Jennifer Smith, Bristol service unit manager, hosted a program at Rockwell Park on Sunday, where 36 girls bridged from one level…
Documentary about St. Casimir Church will premiere Wednesday Posted: 17 September 2019 [05:14 PM] TERRYVILLE - On Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 7:30 p.m., at the Lyceum Event Center, at 181 Main St., is hosting a…
Video shows suspect evading arrest, New Britain police use force Posted: 17 September 2019 [04:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - In videos posted in two New Britain Facebook groups, one of three officers wrestling with a suspect can…
Man accused of threatening Bristol Hospital will undergo evaluation Posted: 17 September 2019 [04:29 PM] BRISTOL - A man who was arrested for making a threatening post on Facebook toward Bristol Hospital will undergo a competency…
Mum Festival this weekend will be packed with entertainment Posted: 17 September 2019 [04:29 PM] BRISTOL - The Mum Festival Committee has announced that over 20 hours of live music and entertainment will be featured…
Moped rider injured after crash Monday Posted: 17 September 2019 [04:25 PM] BRISTOL – A moped rider was taken to Bristol Hospital with serious injuries after colliding with a car on King Street midday…
Court to hear retrial arguments for Cheshire home invasion killings Posted: 17 September 2019 [03:56 PM] HARTFORD - The Connecticut Supreme Court will hear arguments next month on whether a man convicted of killing three people should get…
Monday 09/16/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 16 September 2019 [09:35 PM] Plainville police report the following: Karla J. Muniz, 47, of 58 Peacedale St., Bristol, was charged Aug. 10 with sixth degree larceny.…
Bristol mayor looks to merge Parks & Rec and Youth Services Posted: 16 September 2019 [09:23 PM] BRISTOL - Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu wants to merge the city’s Youth Services Department into the Parks and Recreation Department to…
Public hearing set on proposal to reduce Plainville sewer user fees Posted: 16 September 2019 [09:05 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Town Council has set a public hearing for its Oct. 7 meeting on plans to cut sewer user…
Crustacean situation: New Britain man with restaurant ties accused of lobster theft Posted: 16 September 2019 [09:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A local man with links to a city seafood restaurant was recently arrested for trying to take lobsters…
Viking for a day: Ax throwing comes to Bristol Posted: 16 September 2019 [09:01 PM] BRISTOL - Litchfield County Axe House gave visitors to Firefly Hollow the chance to unleash their inner Viking at its mobile…
Southington police blotter Posted: 16 September 2019 [08:58 PM] Southington police report the following: Sean Reardon, 25, of 44 School St., was charged Aug, 29 with disorderly conduct and third degree…
Fundraiser to help Plymouth's deputy fire chief deal with daughter's cancer treatment costs Posted: 16 September 2019 [08:50 PM] PLYMOUTH - After the daughter of the town’s deputy fire chief was diagnosed with lymphoma this spring, members of the community…
Registration underway for 'Mumathon' races on Oct. 20 Posted: 16 September 2019 [08:49 PM] BRISTOL - The 50th annual “Mumathon” road races will support the efforts of the Veterans Strong Community Center to assist area…
Bristol school board welcomes three new student representatives and one returnee Posted: 16 September 2019 [08:48 PM] BRISTOL - The Board of Education welcomed three new student representatives and one returning one at its September meeting.…
HEALTHY LIVING: All you need to know about spider bites Posted: 16 September 2019 [07:16 PM] Hartford HealthCare They are creepy, crawly creatures that come in many sizes and cause some people to shriek in fear. In fact,…
Man sentenced to 5 years in prison for robbing delivery men at Southington motel Posted: 16 September 2019 [04:02 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A 20-year-old was found guilty and sentenced in New Britain Superior Court Monday for the armed robberies of two…
Jayne Eugene Florist in Terryville will mark its 70th anniversary with an open house on Sept. 14 Posted: 16 September 2019 [09:45 AM] PLYMOUTH - For 70 years, Jayne Eugene Florist has been a fixture in Terryville, and now owner Mike Piskorski is inviting…
Sunday 09/15/2019
SENIOR SIGNALS: Cohabiting seniors need to protect their rights Posted: 15 September 2019 [08:51 PM] Dear Attorney Tully: My gentleman friend and I are traditionalists who would prefer to be married rather than to live together.…
Community remembers Bernard Grabowski, the only congressman to come from Bristol Posted: 15 September 2019 [07:33 PM] BRISTOL - In 1962, Bernard Grabowski stopped on a whim at the Democratic Convention in Hartford. He wasn’t a delegate…
Here she is! Kay-Lin Koh announced as 2019 Miss Mum Posted: 15 September 2019 [06:29 PM] BRISTOL - Here she is, Miss Mum! On Friday evening, the Nutmeg Performing Arts Centre announced Kay-Lin Koh as the 2019…