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Thursday 11/26/2020
Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters has made big impact on New Britain mother, who not only has her son involved, but was involved herself as a child Posted: 26 November 2020 [12:57 PM] NEW BRITAIN – When Sashima Brown realized an organization that once saved her childhood is now helping her own son, something…
Country Manor in Bristol has 19 real estate agents dedicated to making home-buying process easy, stress free Posted: 26 November 2020 [12:55 PM] STAFF REPORT BRISTOL - Bob “Semo” Siemiatkoski and Karen Diamantes, a father-daughter duo, wouldn’t have the success they do in real estate…
'Giving Tuesday' a time to show generosity through donations, here's how to help Posted: 26 November 2020 [12:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN – As the holidays quickly approach so does the opportunity to give back. One such opportunity comes the Tuesday…
Stories of the Week Podcast: This week's special guest is Bristol mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu; listen here Posted: 26 November 2020 [12:51 PM] STORIES OF THE WEEK PODCAST The guest this week is Bristol mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu, talking about what she learned from the first…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 26 November 2020 [12:48 PM] Bristol police report the following: Nov. 21 Shawn Dobreski, 29, 694 Stafford Ave., Bristol, stalking Francisco Nugent, 62, 70 Union St., Bristol,…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 26 November 2020 [12:46 PM] Plainville police report the following: Nilsa Y. Paulino, 45, of 20 Dunlay St., New Britain, was charged Nov. 20 with second degree…
Southington police blotter Posted: 26 November 2020 [12:44 PM] Southington police report the following: Shannon Keane, 22, of 30 Hempel Drive, Wolcott, was charged Nov. 12 with disorderly conduct. Jessica…
Wednesday 11/25/2020
Bristol resident dies from coronavirus-associated illness Posted: 25 November 2020 [06:24 PM] New Britain and Newington both had two coronavirus-associated while Bristol had one additional virus-associated death reported Wednesday, according to state health…
Lawyer accused of stealing nearly $1M from veterans charity Posted: 25 November 2020 [05:39 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A former Connecticut lawyer was charged by state authorities Wednesday with embezzling nearly $1 million from a charity for…
'It's a little depressing': Thanksgiving in a pandemic will look a lot different than years past Posted: 25 November 2020 [04:50 PM] Remember the Thanksgivings of yesteryear, when kids sat at their own table, cousins fought over the wishbone and at least three…
Bristol Hospital's coronavirus numbers go mostly unchanged Wednesday Posted: 25 November 2020 [04:17 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital’s coronavirus numbers went mostly unchanged Wednesday. The hospital reported treating 13 patients who have tested positive for…
CCSU reports one new coronavirus case Posted: 25 November 2020 [03:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Central Connecticut State University reported one new covid-19 case for Tuesday. According to the university’s daily covid-19…
Nearly 80% turnout in Connecticut election is a record Posted: 25 November 2020 [03:11 PM] HARTFORD - A record 1.86 million Connecticut residents voted in the Nov. 3 election, a turnout of nearly 80% of registered voters…
Operation Fuel, Metropolitan District offer help for those struggling to pay water bills Posted: 25 November 2020 [02:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Operation Fuel in partnership with The Metropolitan District is encouraging customers with overdue bills and unpaid balances on…
BRISTOL BITS: Long-lost dog tags returned to family Posted: 25 November 2020 [01:04 PM] I was contacted by Paul Sulzicki of Southington a couple of weeks ago after he had done research on an Army dog…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 25 November 2020 [01:03 PM] Plainville police report the following: Angel L. Perez, 19, of 1021 Asylum Ave., Hartford, was charged Nov. 19 with third degree robbery,…
Connecticut's 'Gold Star Families Monument' will be displayed in Berlin Posted: 25 November 2020 [01:02 PM] BERLIN – As we just recently celebrated Veterans Day, remembering and honoring those who have bravely served and continue to serve…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 25 November 2020 [12:50 PM] Bristol police report the following: Nov. 19 Marc Lozier, 50, 130 School St., Bristol, failure to appear second degree Marcell Marcano, 27,…
Federal prosecutors to ask for minimum of nine years in prison for Bristol man who solicited child pornography, had sexual conversations with teen Posted: 25 November 2020 [12:48 PM] BRISTOL - Federal prosecutors will ask a judge to sentence a Bristol man, who pleaded guilty Tuesday to having sexual communications…
Lamont: $10,000 fines on businesses that break virus rules Posted: 25 November 2020 [12:40 PM] HARTFORD - A small number of flagrant violations and concerns about the holiday shopping season has prompted Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont to…
Southington fire department honoring one of their own, who also played Santa Claus, with toy drive to help bring joy to children Posted: 25 November 2020 [12:36 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Local firefighter Thomas Light Sr., who was known for volunteering as Santa Claus at numerous community events, has died.…
Bristol Historical Society will be offering a European-style outdoor Christmas market Posted: 25 November 2020 [12:22 PM] BRISTOL – In lieu of their traditional Christmas Fair, the Bristol Historical Society will be offering a European-style outdoor Christmas market…
Tuesday 11/24/2020
Bristol has 60 new coronavirus cases in past day; updates for Plymouth, Southington, Plainville Posted: 24 November 2020 [05:29 PM] Bristol had an additional 58 residents confirmed and another two considered probable in testing positive for coronavirus Tuesday, according to state…
Three new covid-19 cases confirmed at Central Connecticut State University Posted: 24 November 2020 [05:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Three new covid-19 cases has been confirmed by Central Connecticut State University Monday. Two out-of-town commuter students…
'This in indeed the second wave': Hospital of Central Connecticut has nearly 30 coronavirus patients Posted: 24 November 2020 [04:17 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Hartford HealthCare has 233 covid positive patients in its acute facilities and 110 additional who are under investigation…
Bristol man pleads guilty to soliciting child pornography Posted: 24 November 2020 [03:16 PM] STAFF REPORT BRISTOL – Jeffrey L. Bacon of Bristol pled guilty to soliciting child pornography, according to John Durham, United States Attorney…
Nursing home residents urged to stay put during holiday Posted: 24 November 2020 [01:45 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut health officials on Tuesday urged families of nursing home residents to not bring their loved ones home for Thanksgiving,…
'You don't have to leave Bristol to do your Christmas shopping': Bysiewicz joins city leaders in encouraging residents to shop local Posted: 24 November 2020 [12:45 PM] BRISTOL – Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz joined Bristol city leaders and local business owners in speaking about the importance of “shopping…
YMCA Camp Sloper inducts two into its Hall of Fame Posted: 24 November 2020 [11:19 AM] SOUTHINGTON – YMCA Camp Sloper has announced Kylle Ayer and Clyde “Butch” Soccodatto as the 2020 Sloper Hall of Fame inductees.…
Gas price average for Thanksgiving holiday lowest since 2015; AAA expects less travel Posted: 24 November 2020 [11:08 AM] NEW BRITAIN – The national gas price average for Thanksgiving this year, at $2.10, is shaping up to be the lowest…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 24 November 2020 [09:59 AM] Bristol police report the following: Nov. 17 Samantha Jones, 24, 70 Gridley St., Bristol, false statement, interfere with officer/resisting, falsely reporting an…
Teachers call for full remote learning, absent new protocols Posted: 24 November 2020 [09:52 AM] HARTFORD - Teachers’ unions on Monday said all Connecticut public schools should switch to full-time remote learning until at least mid-January unless…
Holiday Light Fantasia ready to continue holiday tradition, light up Goodwin Park Posted: 24 November 2020 [09:44 AM] NEW BRITAIN – Giving the community something to look forward to during the winter season, the annual Holiday Light Fantasia is…
Monday 11/23/2020
Bristol has two coronavirus-associated deaths, Southington one; area case numbers all up Posted: 23 November 2020 [06:20 PM] There were 43 coronavirus-associated deaths statewide since Friday, with seven of those coming from the area, according to state health officials…
Charges dropped against man who had been accused of driving under the influence with firearm in vehicle in Plymouth Posted: 23 November 2020 [05:47 PM] PLYMOUTH - Charges have been dropped against an elderly man who had been accused of driving under the influence with a…
HEALTHY LIVING: Hernias could be the cause of your chest pain and shortness of breath Posted: 23 November 2020 [05:15 PM] Bristol Healthv Have you ever been told by your doctor that they do not…
Bristol Hospital sees increase in coronavirus patients Posted: 23 November 2020 [05:05 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital saw an increase in coronavirus patients over the weekend. The hospital on Monday reported treating 14 patients…
Multiple factors, including Thanksgiving travel and gatherings, could explain why lines are so long at covid-19 testing sites Posted: 23 November 2020 [05:02 PM] STAFF REPORT Lines remain long as area residents seek to receive coronavirus tests, and the demand may not let up any time…
Sixteen in quarantine, two in isolation due to coronavirus at CCSU Posted: 23 November 2020 [04:50 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Central Connecticut State University reported two new covid-19 cases on Friday and zero new cases for the weekend.…
Hartford HealthCare opens second covid-19 testing site at Bradley International Airport Posted: 23 November 2020 [04:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Hartford HealthCare and the Connecticut Airport Authority partnered to add a second covid-19 testing site to Bradley International…
Liberty Baptist Church collects 1,500 shoeboxes of presents for less fortunate children Posted: 23 November 2020 [03:48 PM] BRISTOL – Liberty Baptist Church in Bristol has helped to collect 1,500 shoeboxes full of toys and presents for less fortunate…
Bristol public schools move to full remote learning for two weeks Posted: 23 November 2020 [03:33 PM] BRISTOL – New cases of covid-19 have been reported at Bristol Eastern high School, Northeast Middle School, Hubbell Elementary School,…
Jury selection set for January for Bristol man accused of stealing mail Posted: 23 November 2020 [03:18 PM] Jury selection could begin as early as January for a Bristol man who worked as a postal worker when he allegedly…
Transfer Station announces hours for Thanksgiving week Posted: 23 November 2020 [02:28 PM] BRISTOL – The Public Works Department has published the schedule for the Transfer Station, trash, recycling, yard waste pick up…
American Clock & Watch Museum's 'Mantels for the Season' is now on Posted: 23 November 2020 [01:12 PM] BRISTOL – The American Clock & Watch Museum’s “Mantels for the Season” is running through the end of December. Visitors will…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 23 November 2020 [12:55 PM] Plainville police report the following: Marvin Hooks, 64, of 90 Highmeadow Lane, Middletown, was charged Nov. 17 with interfering/resisting arrest.…
Jury duty? No thanks, say many, forcing trials to be delayed Posted: 23 November 2020 [12:41 PM] HARTFORD - Jury duty notices have set Nicholas Philbrook’s home on edge with worries about him contracting the coronavirus and passing it…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 23 November 2020 [12:25 PM] Bristol police report the following: Nov. 15 Michael Cronin, 32, 48 Gridley St., Bristol, operate/tow unregistered motor vehicle, misuse of plate, operation…
Southington police blotter Posted: 23 November 2020 [12:23 PM] Southington police report the following: Maximilian Dibble, 19, of 647 Pleasant St., was charged Nov. 10 with four counts of assault on…