PLYMOUTH - The Lock Museum of America kicks off “Locktober” on Saturday, Oct. 6, with the 44th annual Antique Lock Collectors Show,…
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Friday 09/21/2018
State pedals funds: City among recipients of aid for pedestrian, bike safety projects Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:25 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol has been selected as one of 40 cities and towns in the state that will share $12.4 million…
Plymouth schools punch above weight says assessment Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:24 PM] PLYMOUTH – Despite spending less per pupil than similar towns, or the state average, Plymouth manages to compete with other…
Man charged in Southington burglary spree offered 5 years Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:20 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A New Britain man accused of committing a burglary spree in Southington over the winter has been offered a…
Bristol honors its Hometown Hero Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:14 PM] BRISTOL - Ed Pelkey, a Korean War veteran and community volunteer, was honored Friday evening as this year’s Hometown Hero.…
Garden at Heritage Trail honors late daughter of state Rep. William Petit Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:05 PM] PLAINVILLE - A portion of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail recently completed in Cheshire features Michaela’s Garden, established in memory of…
Bridges in area deemed 'structurally deficient' Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:03 PM] HARTFORD - A report released Thursday by a nonprofit research organization indicates that Central Connecticut had five state or municipally owned…
Bristol woman accused of stabbing man during domestic incident Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:01 PM] BRISTOL - A city woman was arrested Thursday for allegedly stabbing a man during a domestic incident. Andrea Ferrara, 37, of…
Bristol man, charged in jewelry theft from home, seeking trial Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:01 PM] Angel Mercado…
Bristol police still investigating serious motorcycle accident, withholding victim's identity Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:00 PM] BRISTOL - Police are still investigating a motorcycle accident that seriously injured a man Thursday. Police on Friday said they…
Southington police seek man who skipped court on harassment charge Posted: 21 September 2018 [09:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are looking for a Watertown man charged with harassing and threatening to kill someone in Southington. Joshoel Mullen,…
Thursday 09/20/2018
Mum Festival fun starts its four-day run Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:35 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Mum Festival kicked off Thursday with fun for all ages including music, food, carnival rides and an…
Multimedia program at library to focus on Bristol's Rockwell family Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:31 PM] BRISTOL - Local genealogist and writer Sheila Draper Orefice will discuss the history of Bristol’s Rockwell family and its estate on…
Bristol man pleads guilty to mugging man, 69, downtown Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:30 PM] BRISTOL - A city man has pleaded guilty in the mugging a man whose wallet he stole in March downtown. Michael…
Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:28 PM] BRISTOL - The 2018 Northeast Historic Baseball All-Star Event is coming to Muzzy Field Oct. 14, offering spectators a free opportunity to see the sport played the way it was in its infancy. The event, sponsored by TEAM Bristol…
Man seriously injured in Bristol motorcycle crash Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:27 PM] BRISTOL - The Police Department is investigating a motorcycle crash early Thursday that left the bike’s operator seriously injured. The…
New Britain man charged in pair of 2017 Bristol car burglaries Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:25 PM] BRISTOL - A New Britain man has been charged with smashing the windows of two parked cars on Main Street last…
Police say Bristol woman left children alone for most of weekend Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:24 PM] BRISTOL - A city woman accused of leaving her two young children home alone for much of a weekend in April…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:23 PM] Plainville police report the following: David G. Miller, 61, of 367 East Street, Unit 2B, was charged Sept. 17 with second-degree threatening,…
BRISTOL BITS: BHS Class of 1951 celebrates at Chippanee Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:21 PM] The kids from the Class of ’51 from Bristol High - that’s 1951 and not 1851 - held a 67th reunion at…
Boy, 8, hit by car in Bristol Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:18 PM] BRISTOL - An 8-year old boy was hit by a car Thursday afternoon on Prospect Street. Police and an ambulance responded…
Plymouth school board looks to hire two elementary tutors Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:17 PM] PLYMOUTH - The Board of Education is looking to hire two new tutors, one each for Fisher and Plymouth Center…
Wednesday 09/19/2018
Bristol Central teacher Gallo is a real grant go-getter Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:40 PM] BRISTOL - When the teachers gathered for their annual convocation, they were sitting on refurbished seats in the Bristol Central…
Pass system instituted for visitors to Bristol Hospital Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:39 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital on Wednesday launched a new security measure requiring all adult visitors to check in and obtain a…
Bristol job fair to feature over 30 vendors Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:35 PM] BRISTOL - The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce’s Manufacturing and Trades Job Fair, set for Oct. 4 at the DoubleTree by…
BRISTOL BITS: Paradis Fitness and its owner still going strong Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:32 PM] I stopped by Paradis Fitness early Saturday afternoon after getting an invitation to the 30th anniversary of the business by owner Butch…
Southington man who neglected dogs winds up with probation Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:30 PM] SOUTHINGTON - One of two people charged in a local animal cruelty case has been sentenced to probation after accepting a…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:28 PM] Bristol police report the following: Sheena Thompson, 27, of 90 Locust St., Waterbury, was charged on Sept. 17 with operation while under…
Website expanded to aid Southington festival road race entrants Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:26 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA has expanded its website for the 39th annual Apple Harvest Festival Road Race, which…
SECOND LOOK: Liquor responsibility among hazards of bar ownership Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:21 PM] During the 1980s, an influx of drinking establishments kept the former Liquor Control Commission busy, with strict enforcement of underage patrons, bar…
Southington police blotter Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:18 PM] Southington police report the following: Joseph Torrice, 33, of 218 Oak St., Waterbury, was charged Aug. 23 with two counts of sixth-degree…
Bristol man involved in scuffle with police offered plea deal Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:08 PM] BRISTOL - A city man during whose arrest a police officer suffered a broken hand has been offered a plea bargain…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:06 PM] Plainville police report the following: Marvin G. Rodriguez, 24, of 425 N. Main St., Unit 9, was charged Sept. 16 with third-degree…
Nine to compete for Miss Polonia Connecticut crown Sept. 29 Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:03 PM] BERLIN - The Red Carpet Royal Gala of the 2019 Miss and Mr. Polonia Connecticut Pageant will be held on Saturday, Sept.…
Tuesday 09/18/2018
Bristol to host 49th Mum-A-Thon road race; preregistration open Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:23 PM] BRISTOL - Preregistration is underway for the 49th annual Mum-A-Thon road race. The race will be held Oct. 21, preceded by…
B.E.S.T.-4-Bristol coalition targets youth substance abuse Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:22 PM] BRISTOL - The Mayor’s Office has begun to promote B.E.S.T.-4-Bristol, a coalition of parents, teachers, students and community members working to…
Kiss-a-Pig contest is back, and Daisy is ready to pucker up Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:19 PM] BRISTOL - Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center is hosting its 4th annual Kiss- A-Pig Contest, with contestants competing…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:16 PM] Bristol police report the following: Nykole Gonzalez, 32, of 163 School St., was charged on Sept. 16 with disorderly conduct and second-degree…
Fatal overdose numbers still a concern in Bristol, elsewhere Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:12 PM] FARMINGTON - While accidental drug deaths appear to be leveling off in the suburbs of Central Connecticut, fatal overdoses continue to…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:11 PM] Plainville police report the following: Patrick O’Connor, 54, of 70 Metacomet Road, was charged Sept. 16 with second-degree violation of conditions of…
Annual Newington bike ride ensures that Lavery's memory lives Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:08 PM] NEWINGTON - Before it was anything else, the 14th annual MPO Peter Lavery Memorial Ride was a gathering of friends honoring…
Bristol man, accused of assaulting pregnant girlfriend, offered plea deal Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL - A local man accused of assaulting a pregnant woman in front of her young children is expected to soon…
CCSU awards highest honor to professor, Civil War scholar Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:05 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Matthew Warshauer, a professor of history at Central Connecticut State University, is the recipient of the university’s highest honor,…
Acclaimed guitarist to hold workshop at CCSU, concert in Hartford Posted: 18 September 2018 [09:03 PM] Special to the Herald NEW BRITAIN - Guitarist Peppino D’Agostino will be holding a workshop at Central Connecticut State University and performing…
Griswold man accused of attempting to use counterfeit money in Plainville Posted: 18 September 2018 [04:48 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Griswold man has been accused of trying to use counterfeit money at a Plainville grocery store. John Flannery,…
Southington man pleads not guilty in high school graduation party sex assault Posted: 18 September 2018 [04:01 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local teenager has pleaded not guilty in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a young girl at…
Monday 09/17/2018
Bristol police tight-lipped on plan to catch wheel thieves Posted: 17 September 2018 [10:06 PM] BRISTOL - Police say they have a multitiered plan to deal with a recent wave of wheel thefts in the city,…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 17 September 2018 [10:04 PM] Bristol police report the following: Nelson Torres, 49, of 179 Surrey Drive, was charged on Sept. 9 with sixth-degree larceny. Donald Drouin,…
Plainville Police Blotter Posted: 17 September 2018 [10:02 PM] Plainville police report the following: Richard S. Schatten, 80, of 6 Hatters Lane, Farmington, was charged Sept. 11 with disorderly conduct. Gabriel…
Trivia Night returns Oct. 19 at DoubleTree Posted: 17 September 2018 [09:59 PM] BRISTOL - What entertainment event is back by popular demand in Bristol this fall? Answer: Trivia Night. The Bristol…