HARTFORD - Gov. Ned Lamont rescinded emergency orders Monday that had banned most visits at nursing homes amid the coronavirus pandemic, and…
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Monday 09/28/2020
Bristol Exchange Club, Mum Festival Committee hosting virtual art auction featuring area artists Posted: 28 September 2020 [01:15 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Exchange Club and Mum Festival Committee has announced a virtual art auction which will run through Oct.…
Southington library set to reopen doors for first time since mid-March Posted: 28 September 2020 [01:12 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington Public Library is welcoming patrons back into the building to browse for books Tuesday for the first time…
Wheeler receives top workplace award, president and CEO named top leader Posted: 28 September 2020 [12:49 PM] PLAINVILLE – For the seventh year Wheeler is a 2020 Top Workplaces award winner. On top of that, Wheeler President and…
Suicide Awareness Walk draws attention to difficult topic Posted: 28 September 2020 [12:09 PM] BRISTOL – Leah Perri held up a sign for drivers and passers-by on North Main Street: “If you’re looking for…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 28 September 2020 [12:06 PM] Bristol police report the following: Sept. 22 Lewis Adams, 56, NCA, Watertown, failure to appear second degree, failure to appear second degree,…
Plymouth Volunteer Ambulance Corps names September's Truman Gustafson PVAC Proud Award recipient Posted: 28 September 2020 [11:50 AM] PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth Volunteer Ambulance Corps has named Alyssa Britt the recipient of the September “Truman Gustafson PVAC Proud Award”…
The eyes don't have it: Masks upset classroom communication Posted: 28 September 2020 [11:48 AM] Placing an order at a deli counter while wearing a mask and standing 6 feet away can be difficult. Try teaching a…
Firefighters return to Conn. after battling Calif. wildfires Posted: 28 September 2020 [11:43 AM] Marlborough - A group of 10 firefighters from Connecticut and Massachusetts has returned home after spending the last several weeks helping to…
Quinnipiac sends home, suspends 23 students over covid rules Posted: 28 September 2020 [11:28 AM] HAMDEN - Quinnipiac University has sent home or suspended more than 20 student in recent days for violating visitor and other policies,…
Connecticut hires consultant to help plan for retirements Posted: 28 September 2020 [11:24 AM] HARTFORD - Gov. Ned Lamont's administration has hired a private consultant to evaluate the efficiency of Connecticut's state government workforce and help…
Sunday 09/27/2020
SENIOR SIGNALS: What you need to know about signing up for Medicare Posted: 27 September 2020 [08:51 PM] By DANIEL O. TULLY As people approach age 65, they should be thinking about their Medicare enrollment choices, including whether to sign…
PRIME TIME: Bristol High Class of 1945 filled with number of notable people Posted: 27 September 2020 [08:46 PM] CORRESPONDENT Every so often, I like to go through the high school yearbooks at the library and Bristol Historical Society. Having just…
Halloween Happenings begin at Wojtusik Nursery Posted: 27 September 2020 [05:01 PM] BRISTOL – Young families enjoyed their first taste of Halloween at Wojtusik Nursery over the weekend. The nursery and garden center…
Vox Church opens in New Britain Posted: 27 September 2020 [04:23 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The first gathering of a newly-formed faith community took place Sunday morning inside the YWCA on Franklin Square.…
Friday 09/25/2020
CCSU hosting virtual Scholar of Life Speaking Series, including what defunding police really means Posted: 25 September 2020 [05:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Learning never stops and Central Connecticut State University hopes to continue igniting the passion for knowledge through its…
'The power to control it is ours': Will there be a spike in coronavirus cases this fall? Posted: 25 September 2020 [04:28 PM] Although coronavirus cases in the state have been slowly climbing in recent weeks, local health officials say it’s still too early…
Bristol Hospital down to one coronavirus patient Posted: 25 September 2020 [04:22 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Hospital is down to only one coronavirus patient. Since Monday, the hospital has reported treating two patients with…
State goes over 4,500 in total coronavirus-associated deaths; case updates for Bristol, Plymouth, Plainville, Southington Posted: 25 September 2020 [04:20 PM] The state went over the 4,500 mark in coronavirus-associated deaths Friday, according to state health officials. After two more state residents…
Southington files injunction against property owner it says was organizing large parties Posted: 25 September 2020 [03:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Town of Southington has filed an injunction against a local property owner whom officials say was organizing parties…
Bristol's registrars of voters prepare for Election Day, ready for onslaught of ballots Posted: 25 September 2020 [03:37 PM] BRISTOL – The lessons learned in the August primary will help the city’s registrars of voters prepare for Election Day…
Department of Public Health releases new guidance, recommendations for organized sports Posted: 25 September 2020 [03:27 PM] The Department of Public Health on Friday released new guidance and recommendations for organized sports, including youth and adult club and private…
Police: Thomaston man shot, killed bear that his dog confronted Posted: 25 September 2020 [03:22 PM] THOMASTON - A Connecticut man shot and killed a black bear that his dog confronted near his yard, police said. William O’Connor,…
Positive virus test rate drops to 3% in Connecticut prisons Posted: 25 September 2020 [03:19 PM] HARTFORD - The number of Connecticut prisoners testing positive for the coronavirus has dropped substantially over the past three months, decreasing to…
Three residential students at CCSU test positive for coronavirus Posted: 25 September 2020 [02:50 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Three new covid-19 cases from residential students have been reported by Central Connecticut State University. The reported new…
'I think that Berlin is definitely our flagship store, 100 percent': Roosters' Chicken and Waffles officially opens Posted: 25 September 2020 [02:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The first of many new restaurants coming to Berlin officially opened its doors Friday, as Rooster’s Chicken and…
The Treasure Chest opens its doors in Plymouth Posted: 25 September 2020 [12:18 PM] PLYMOUTH – Created by a “treasure hunter” for treasure hunters, “The Treasure Chest,” opening Saturday on Main Street, has a huge…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 25 September 2020 [11:59 AM] Bristol police report the following: Sept. 20 Juan Alexander, 23, 54 Orchard Rd., Windsor, criminal violation of a protective order Joan Suite,…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 25 September 2020 [11:58 AM] Plainville police report the following: Michael W. Boynton, 33, of 50 McFingal Road, Watertown, was charged Sept. 18 with disorderly conduct. Pavlo…
Southington police blotter Posted: 25 September 2020 [11:56 AM] Southington police report the following: Adam Erdely, 38, of 31 Wolcott St., Waterbury, was charged Sept. 15 with third degree criminal trespass.…
Connecticut moves to expand restaurant capacity, gatherings, some businesses still remain closed Posted: 25 September 2020 [11:47 AM] Capacity at Connecticut restaurants, hair salons, libraries, and certain outdoor and indoor event and performing arts venues will increase beginning Oct. 8,…
Commission fails to agree on nominee for police investigator Posted: 25 September 2020 [11:41 AM] HARTFORD - Connecticut officials on Thursday evening failed to agree on a candidate to serve as the state's first inspector general to…
Plainville Republicans holding rally at Norton Park Posted: 25 September 2020 [11:30 AM] STAFF REPORT PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Republican Town Committee will host a Republican Rally Saturday from 1-3 p.m. at Norton Park in…
Thursday 09/24/2020
Councilman raises $8,000, gets to kiss Daisy the pig Posted: 24 September 2020 [06:29 PM] BRISTOL - Imagine Nation held its sixth-annual Kiss-A-Pig fundraiser Thursday afternoon in which 10 local professionals solicited monetary donations with the…
CCSU now at six straight days with zero new coronavirus cases Posted: 24 September 2020 [05:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Central Connecticut State University is reporting zero new covid-19 cases for the sixth straight day. From Sept. 18…
State sees small drop in coronavirus hospitalizations while local hospitals report increase, no change Posted: 24 September 2020 [04:36 PM] Coronavirus hospitalizations dropped slightly in the state Thursday, while Bristol Hospital reported no changes in its own numbers and the Hospital…
Bristol has small rise in residents confirmed as testing positive for virus, has 19th most in state Posted: 24 September 2020 [04:23 PM] New Britain had seven more residents confirmed as having tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total to 13 over the past…
Contractor charged after accepting money from Plainville resident, not performing work Posted: 24 September 2020 [04:09 PM] PLAINVILLE -- A Cheshire man faces charges for allegedly accepting over $5,000 from a Plainville resident for a home improvement job…
Biggest craft beer, drinking event of season has been canceled Posted: 24 September 2020 [04:01 PM] The biggest craft beer and drinking event of the season has been shut down due to covid-19. The Annual Crazy…
Bear sightings on increase as they prepare for winter; here's how to keep you and your pets safe Posted: 24 September 2020 [03:58 PM] SOUTHINGTON – With bear sightings on the rise in town, local animal control officer Joshua Karabin has released tips for how…
BRISTOL BITS: Taking a look at Stacy Rivoira Posted: 24 September 2020 [03:22 PM] When I listed the Bristol Sports Hall of Fame inductees for 2021 on Wednesday, I unintentionally omitted the name of Stacy…
American Legion Post 20 holding motorcycle ride Saturday, will benefit Plymouth Community Food Pantry Posted: 24 September 2020 [03:19 PM] PLYMOUTH – American Legion Post 20 is holding a motorcycle ride Saturday to benefit the Plymouth Community Food Pantry. The event…
Bristol to be highlighted in a new film debuting Saturday Posted: 24 September 2020 [03:13 PM] BRISTOL – The City of Bristol is highlighted in a new film scheduled to debut Saturday, Sept. 26, at 7…
State police charge Southington woman in connection with trooper being struck on I-84 Posted: 24 September 2020 [02:55 PM] HARTFORD -- State police have charged a Southington woman in connection with a July motor vehicle stop in which a state…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 24 September 2020 [01:04 PM] Bristol police report the following: Sept. 19 Carin Bakulski, 31, 83 Morningside Dr. E, Bristol, breach of peace second degree Ethan Christensen,…
Southington police blotter Posted: 24 September 2020 [01:01 PM] Southington police report the following: Barrett Delmonico, 30, of 2049 Plank Road, Cheshire, was charged Aug. 30 with second degree breach…
Commission to nominate official to probe killings by police, one finalist is New Britain state's attorney Posted: 24 September 2020 [12:53 PM] HARTFORD - A Connecticut commission on Thursday is nominating the first inspector general to investigate police officers’ use of deadly force, a…
Warrant: Workplace shooter says gun fired by accident Posted: 24 September 2020 [12:39 PM] SOUTH WINDSOR - A man charged with wounding his boss and another employee in a shooting at a Connecticut trucking company told…
Cheshire man accused in serious assault at Southington Drive-in that sent victim to hospital Posted: 24 September 2020 [12:09 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Cheshire man has been charged in an assault at the Southington Drive-In over the summer that sent a…
Brian's Angels Homeless Outreach is seeking donations, volunteers Posted: 24 September 2020 [11:46 AM] BRISTOL – Brian’s Angels Homeless Outreach is seeking donations and volunteers to help sort through them as the colder seasons approach…