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Tuesday 07/25/2017
Bristol police blotter Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:54 PM] Bristol police report the following: Jacob Shoplick, 22, of 169 Gridley St., was charged on July 18 with restricting turns fail signal,…
New Britain man gets 120 days in prison after killing pet fish in Bristol Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:44 PM] BRISTOL - A New Britain man has been sentenced to 120 days in prison after killing a pet fish during a domestic…
Bristol man who caused house fire in March accused of operating drug factory Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:43 PM] BRISTOL - A city man who allegedly caused a house fire in March during a drug-making process was charged Tuesday after police…
Bristol museum hosts national carousel day for kids Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:42 PM] BRISTOL - After kids crafted their own paper carousel horse Tuesday, they chose their favorite seats on the merry-go-round at the New…
BDA discusses incentive programs, facade improvement Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:40 PM] BRISTOL - Discussion of incentive programs to draw business to the city’s downtown started in the Bristol Development Authority Downtown Committee meeting…
Origami to be showcased at gallery Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:39 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Through origami, Connecticut-based artist Ben Parker is able to make something two-dimensional into one that is three-dimensional. Through origami,…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:38 PM] Plainville police report the following: Kevin Anderson, 26, of 28 Arlene Drive, Bristol, was charged July 22 with driving under the influence…
BRISTOL BITS: A family trip to the library, recognizing 'Popcorn Mary' Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:33 PM] Joan Pelkey is a real, dear and longtime volunteer in Bristol and when I saw her walking into the Bristol Public Library…
Woman defrauded man out of more than $4K in Plainville, Bristol: police Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:30 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Torrington woman is facing charges for allegedly using a man’s debit card in Plainville and Bristol to rack up…
Man charged with threatening Bristol woman now charged with probation violation Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:30 PM] BRISTOL - A Naugatuck man accused of pointing what looked like a gun at a Bristol woman during a social media video…
Cliff's Auto a place for personalized service Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:29 PM] PLYMOUTH - Cliff Jones, owner of Cliff’s Automotive, says he is fair, honest and upfront with customers and that he provides professional,…
Bob's Sports Chalet expanding, selling online Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:29 PM] BRISTOL - To survive as a local business, it’s necessary to find a balance between online and in-store sales, explained Bill Gonsalves,…
Bristol Adult Ed a vibrant mix of programs Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:28 PM] BRISTOL - Every community in Connecticut is mandated by state law to have an adult education program, said Lawrence Covino, Adult Education…
Housekeeper welcomes role as symbol in deportation fights Posted: 25 July 2017 [03:02 PM] NEW HAVEN - A housekeeper and mother of four who has secured sanctuary inside a Connecticut church says she's comfortable being a…
Ex-teacher pleads not guilty to sexually assaulting student Posted: 25 July 2017 [01:12 PM] BRIDGEPORT - A former special education teacher in Connecticut has pleaded not guilty to having a sexual relationship with a student. The…
Sale of Aaron Hernandez's home falls through Posted: 25 July 2017 [11:12 AM] NEW BEDFORD, Mass. - Aaron Hernandez's home is back on the market after an agreement to sell it for $1.3 million fell…
21 sent to hospital after farm workers' bus, truck collide Posted: 25 July 2017 [11:06 AM] SUFFIELD - A bus carrying tobacco farm workers has collided head-in with a pickup truck in Connecticut, sending 21 people to the…
Commuter rail to link Connecticut suburbs to big cities Posted: 25 July 2017 [11:03 AM] WALLINGFORD - Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy says a commuter rail project costing nearly $700 million will connect the state's suburbs to New…
Monday 07/24/2017
Plainville police blotter Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:52 PM] Plainville police report the following: Eric S. Tedeschi, 43, of 158 Lyons St., New Britain, was charged July 21 with driving under…
Healthy Living: Can your morning coffee really make you live longer? Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:39 PM] Like a lot of people, I can’t function in the morning without a cup of coffee. Now two studies suggest that drinking…
Democrats endorse Zoppo-Sassu, council slate Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:31 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Democratic Town Committee on Monday formally nominated Ellen Zoppo-Sassu for mayor, in addition to a number of candidates…
Republicans endorse Cockayne, council candidates Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:31 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Republican Town Committee endorsed their municipal candidates Monday at Nuchie’s restaurant during their regular meeting. Mayor Ken Cockayne…
Passerby help two people out of rollover accident Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:28 PM] BRISTOL - Two people were pulled out of a pickup truck by a couple of passersby on Monday after the vehicle landed…
Police still investigating fatal weekend crash in Plainville Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:26 PM] PLAINVILLE - Police are still investigating a weekend crash that killed a teenager. On Saturday, at about 11:05 p.m., police received…
Man accused of burglarizing Bristol funeral home now wanted for ditching court Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:26 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man accused of burglarizing a local funeral home is wanted for ditching court Monday. Tylon Mims, 22,…
Bristol woman left child in vehicle: police Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:26 PM] BRISTOL - A city woman was charged over the weekend after allegedly leaving a child in a car by herself. Ester…
CCSU has affordable textbook programs, keeping with trend Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:25 PM] Special To The Press NEW BRITAIN - Central Connecticut State University students may be wondering what their school is doing to provide…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:24 PM] Bristol police report the following: Jacob Shoplick, 22, of 169 Gridley St., was charged on July 18 with restricting turns fail signal,…
Bristol man allegedly tried to fight police officer after arrest Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:23 PM] BRISTOL - A city man allegedly tried challenging a police officer to a fight after he was arrested Sunday on domestic violence…
Concert to feature genres with African descent Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:22 PM] HARTFORD - The Queen Ann Nzinga Center will host a free and family friendly concert with music from the African Diaspora on…
Southington police blotter Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:20 PM] Southington police report the following: James Strange, 24, of 118 Berlin St., was charged July 11 with following too close.…
Connecticut construction jobs up slightly over past year Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:20 PM] Twenty-five states, including Connecticut, saw construction jobs increase between May and June, according to data released recently by the Associated General Contractors…
New guide from Dept. of Labor offers info for 'middle-skills' workers Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:18 PM] The state Department of Labor is trying to make finding a job a little easier for people looking for work in “middle-skills”…
High school robotics team wins invitational final Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:16 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington High School “Cyberknights” robotics team claimed a major win at an invitational match in Indiana this month, ending…
House votes to override Malloy's affordable housing veto Posted: 24 July 2017 [04:38 PM] HARTFORD - It's now up to the Connecticut Senate to decide whether to update a long-standing affordable housing law. The House of…
House to vote on changes to casino gambling compact Posted: 24 July 2017 [04:11 PM] HARTFORD - The House of Representatives is expected to approve amended agreements that could lead to Connecticut's first casino on non-tribal land.…
Police: Men arrested trying to buy drugs at police station Posted: 24 July 2017 [01:50 PM] HARTFORD - Police say two men have been arrested after they tried to buy drugs from an officer at a Connecticut police…
Police say 5 arrested after fight on beach Posted: 24 July 2017 [01:20 PM] MILFORD - Police say five people have been arrested after a woman said she was attacked on a beach. The New Haven…
Man shot in face after 2 groups in cars open fire Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:39 AM] NEW HAVEN - Police say a man is recovering in a hospital after being shot in the face during an exchange of…
Body recovered in area where man reported missing Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:36 AM] MILFORD - Connecticut officials say a body has been found in the area where a man was reported missing after he was…
Lawmakers seek fund to help crumbling foundation homeowners Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:34 AM] HARTFORD - While legislators still don't have a deal on a new state budget, one key senator says there's agreement on creating…
Sunday 07/23/2017
Teenager dies in Plainville Rt. 10 crash Posted: 23 July 2017 [10:35 PM] PLAINVILLE - Police are investigating a deadly crash on Route 10 Saturday night that took the life of a 17-year-old Ellington girl.…
HUD funds face cuts: Some grant projects could see allocation delays Posted: 23 July 2017 [10:24 PM] BRISTOL - As the political world is shrouded in discussions surrounding health care, the federal government’s next fiscal year beginning on October…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 23 July 2017 [10:05 PM] Plainville police report the following: Ashley M. Chausse, 24, of 238 East Main St., Torrington, was charged July 20 with fourth degree…
Historical society hosts show of postcards from days past Posted: 23 July 2017 [10:00 PM] BRISTOL - Visitors flipped through romantic date invitations and cancellations, apology notes and birth announcements at the Bristol Historical Society Sunday. Messages…
Meetings this week Posted: 23 July 2017 [09:59 PM] BRISTOL Monday, July 24 Bristol Development Board, 5 p.m., City Council Chambers, 111 N. Main St. to discuss, StartUP Bristol update, SEBBP…
SENIOR SIGNALS: Is trying to make yourself poor for Medicaid ethical? Posted: 23 July 2017 [09:56 PM] Medicaid is a welfare program originally created to provide health care to our nation’s poor. Due to the lack of any…
BRISTOL BITS: Bob Adamczyk a hard worker for historical society Posted: 23 July 2017 [09:54 PM] One of my favorite people at the Bristol Historical Society is Bob Adamczyk. He’s a great volunteer for the organization and is…
Nutmeg State Games judo tournament displays discipline Posted: 23 July 2017 [09:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Checks, throws and pins were followed by a handshake between Baylee Gagnier and Destiny Mateo, and then the teenage…