BRISTOL - Bristol will have no shortage of events that honor and celebrate fallen soldiers. The Bristol Veterans Council will honor…
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Thursday 05/23/2019
Warriors Walk at South Side raises money for cancer Posted: 23 May 2019 [08:27 PM] BRISTOL - Threatening weather drove South Side Elementary School’s third annual Warriors Walk inside to the gym Thursday evening, but…
Shannon's Diamonds & Fine Jewelry in Bristol announces closure, owner retirement Posted: 23 May 2019 [08:19 PM] BRISTOL - Shannon’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry will be closing its doors this June, as the owner seeks to enjoy his…
Plymouth Library Association closing its doors Posted: 23 May 2019 [08:17 PM] Staff Report PLYMOUTH - The Plymouth Library Association has announced on its Facebook page that it will close the doors of its…
Bristol students learn about wartime from those who lived through it Posted: 23 May 2019 [08:14 PM] BRISTOL - Dick Fitz is pushing 95 and jokes that “I probably look 105.” As one of the last of…
Windsor Locks man found in Bristol with nearly 2 pounds of marijuana, THC oil, numerous edibles: police Posted: 23 May 2019 [08:14 PM] BRISTOL - A Windsor Locks man faces charges after he was found last week with nearly two pounds of marijuana and…
BRISTOL BITS: Video features city pride by Bristol native Posted: 23 May 2019 [08:12 PM] “Bristol CT - Welcome to my House” is a video recorded in 2017 by former Bristol resident Eric Simmons. In fact, Eric…
Bristol man convicted of threatening black man, using racial slur Posted: 23 May 2019 [05:34 PM] BRISTOL - A white city man has pleaded guilty to harassing home health care workers who take care of his neighbor,…
Police announce road closures ahead of Forestville Memorial Day Parade Posted: 23 May 2019 [05:19 PM] BRISTOL - Police have announced several road closures ahead of the Forestville Memorial Day Parade. The closures will begin at 12:30 p.m.…
Police: Bristol man held wooden sword to disabled man's throat Posted: 23 May 2019 [05:08 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man was arrested late Tuesday on felony charges after allegedly holding a wooden sword up to a…
Bristol man sentenced to a year in prison for assaulting woman, spitting on her Posted: 23 May 2019 [04:18 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man was sentenced to a year in prison on Thursday for assaulting a woman in October and…
Bristol man who strangled woman in Southington given suspended sentence Posted: 23 May 2019 [03:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Bristol man who strangled a woman during a domestic violence incident in Southington, cutting off her ability to…
Manchester man accused of forging checks from Plainville construction company looking to take plea bargain Posted: 23 May 2019 [03:47 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Manchester man accused of forging two checks from a Plainville construction company is looking to take a plea…
Wednesday 05/22/2019
Polish American Foundation has plenty to offer Little Poland Festival visitors Posted: 22 May 2019 [09:29 PM] NEW BRITAIN – From folk art to genealogy to language classes, there will be many interesting offerings at the Polish American…
Bear, two cubs eat leftover ice cream, deli meat from Plymouth store's trash Posted: 22 May 2019 [09:00 PM] PLYMOUTH - Ice cream on a warm, sunny day appears to be a bear necessity. Two cubs and a momma bear were…
Bristol man whose arrest ended in officer breaking hand gets 18 months in prison Posted: 22 May 2019 [08:18 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man whose apprehension caused a police officer to break his hand last April - when he ran…
DeMars celebrates retirement from carousel museum in Bristol Posted: 22 May 2019 [08:09 PM] BRISTOL - Louise DeMars may have celebrated her retirement as the New England Carousel Museum’s executive director Wednesday evening, but she…
Memorial Day concert in Bristol Sunday will feature Wanda Houston Posted: 22 May 2019 [08:08 PM] BRISTOL - TEAM Bristol and the Bristol Historical Society are joining forces to bring Wanda Houston and the Heth, Bradley &…
Bristol police looking for white, dually pickup believed to be involved in series of crashes on Mix Street Posted: 22 May 2019 [08:07 PM] BRISTOL - Police are looking for a pickup truck believed to possibly be involved in a chaotic series of car crashes…
Plainville man arrested in stolen car: police Posted: 22 May 2019 [08:06 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local man faces charges after he was found last week driving a stolen car. Dale Quereux, 47, of 97…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 22 May 2019 [08:05 PM] Bristol police report the following: Karen Leary, 51, of 179 Union St., was charged on May 15 with sixth-degree larceny first-degree criminal…
Wanted Bristol man found hiding out in shed Posted: 22 May 2019 [08:04 PM] BRISTOL - A city man was arrested late Tuesday and charged with violating his probation after he was found hiding in…
Harley-Davidson riders present scholarships to Bristol TEC students Posted: 22 May 2019 [08:04 PM] BRISTOL - A group of Harley-Davidson riders raised money to present two students at Bristol Technical Education Center with $500…
Connecticut fugitive says he'll surrender if wanted poster gets 15,000 'likes' on Facebook Posted: 22 May 2019 [11:29 AM] TORRINGTON - A Connecticut police department has reached a deal with a fugitive that would have him surrender if enough people respond…
Lamont calls for focus on budget, special session on tolls Posted: 22 May 2019 [11:24 AM] Gov. Ned Lamont on Tuesday called on Connecticut lawmakers to focus on reaching a state budget deal in the remaining two weeks…
Tuesday 05/21/2019
Teen crime discussed at Newington forum Posted: 21 May 2019 [09:04 PM] NEWINGTON - Citizens, elected officials and state prosecutors can all agree on one thing: Teen crime is a complicated problem with…
Bristol mayor encourages increased conversations on mental health Posted: 21 May 2019 [08:59 PM] BRISTOL - When giving an update on the activities of the city’s Opioid Task Force, Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu said she…
Plainville bar shut down following motorcycle gang brawl Posted: 21 May 2019 [08:59 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local sports bar, branded a “gang bar” by police, has been shut down by state officials following a…
Bristol man accused of assaulting woman on crutches Posted: 21 May 2019 [08:26 PM] BRISTOL - A city man was arrested over the weekend after allegedly assaulting a woman on crutches on Park Street. Sean McPhee,…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 21 May 2019 [08:26 PM] Bristol police report the following: Michael Ricci, 39, of 91 Trelli Lane, Forestville, was charged on May 11 with operating without registration…
Plymouth man prohibited from having guns allegedly shot some at home Posted: 21 May 2019 [08:24 PM] PLYMOUTH - A local man who police say has been prohibited from having guns because of a conviction in 2015, was…
BRISTOL BITS: Grandpa Woodstock is in town Posted: 21 May 2019 [08:24 PM] Grandpa Woodstock is back in spreading the good word. Former Bristol and Terryville resident, born Allyn Richardson in the mid-1940s, was spotted…
Police kill bear that fatally attacked dog in Burlington Posted: 21 May 2019 [02:00 PM] BURLINGTON - Connecticut authorities say police were forced to kill a bear after it fatally attacked a dog and threatened an officer.…
Complexity of Connecticut toll bill could delay vote Posted: 21 May 2019 [12:50 PM] Connecticut lawmakers and Gov. Ned Lamont are trying to craft a complicated plan in the waning days of the legislative session that…
Monday 05/20/2019
HEALTHY LIVING: Bristol Health EMS team ready to help at Lake Compounce Posted: 20 May 2019 [10:14 PM] Bristol Health EMS The unofficial start of summer begins this upcoming Memorial Day Weekend which means the team from Bristol Health…
Bristol council, finance board approve $200.6 million budget Posted: 20 May 2019 [09:34 PM] BRISTOL - The joint meeting of the City Council and the Board of Finance adopted a $200.6 million budget for…
Masked prowler caught on video; Bristol police investigating Posted: 20 May 2019 [09:32 PM] BRISTOL - Police are investigating after a person wearing a mask was seen on video from a resident’s surveillance camera approaching…
Ex-employee accused of stealing, selling items from Bristol manufacturer Posted: 20 May 2019 [09:30 PM] BRISTOL - A New Milford man was charged Monday with stealing more than $86,000 worth of machinery parts and equipment from…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 20 May 2019 [09:29 PM] Bristol police report the following: Gary McCabe, 41, of 371 Emmett St., was charged on May 9 with possession of drug paraphernalia…
Bristol retired teachers award scholarships to two future teachers Posted: 20 May 2019 [09:23 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Association of Retired Teachers has awarded its annual scholarships this year to Ashlynn Jefferson, a senior…
Artists team up to help restore historic New York carousel Posted: 20 May 2019 [09:21 PM] BRISTOL - Local artists Bill Finkenstein and Cortlandt Hull have been hard at work since February on the restoration of the…
Party Wednesday marks end of ride for carousel museum's DeMars Posted: 20 May 2019 [09:20 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The New England Carousel Museum has planned a retirement party Wednesday for Louise DeMars. The party will be…
Bristol Hospital tech in DUI case OK'd for program Posted: 20 May 2019 [09:18 PM] BRISTOL - A city woman charged with driving under the influence after appearing to be drunk at Bristol Hospital, where she…
Mayor: Bristol Opioid Task Force is making inroads Posted: 20 May 2019 [09:17 PM] BRISTOL - The city’s Opioid Task Force’s Drug Take-Back Day in April was a success that brought in more unused…
Three from Bristol Central ace National Latin Exam Posted: 20 May 2019 [09:14 PM] BRISTOL - Sixty students at Bristol Central High School received high scores on the 42nd annual National Latin Exam, including…
Southington police blotter Posted: 20 May 2019 [09:12 PM] Southington police report the following: David Vasquez, 43, of 114 Benedict St., Waterbury, was charged April 29 with sixth-degree larceny. Amr Abdelnaby,…
Southington joins H.O.P.E. to combat opioid crisis Posted: 20 May 2019 [08:24 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Michael Gagnon was set to be the starting nose guard for the Southington High School varsity football team going…
Sunday 05/19/2019
SENIOR SIGNALS: How life insurance policies affect eligibility for Medicaid Posted: 19 May 2019 [08:51 PM] Dear Attorney: I am so confused. My husband was just placed in a nursing home and will need Medicaid. Some of my…
BRISTOL BITS: Booklet describes history of Memorial Boulevard Posted: 19 May 2019 [08:12 PM] With Memorial Day just around the corner and because so many people walk up and down Memorial Boulevard, I thought I’d give…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 19 May 2019 [07:53 PM] Plainville police report the following: Joshua M. Jackson, 29, of 146 Milford St. Extension, was charged May 15 with second-degree breach of…