BRISTOL - Amazon is bringing new jobs to the city, Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu announced at Wednesday’s City Council meeting. Amazon is…
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Wednesday 08/15/2018
Bristol police blotter Posted: 15 August 2018 [09:10 PM] Southington police report the following: Amber Witter, 28, of 29 Davis Drive, New Britain, was charged July 30 with simple trespass, possession…
Police looking to 'stuff a cruiser' Saturday at Target in Southington Posted: 15 August 2018 [09:09 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Police Department is asking people to help them “stuff a cruiser” Saturday at Target for their inaugural…
Bristol's Black Bear Auto celebrating its 20th anniversary with new tree sculptures Posted: 15 August 2018 [08:52 PM] BRISTOL - Black Bear Auto is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a fresh set of chainsaw-sculpted animals. Black Bear Auto owner…
Primaries set stage for Lamont-Stefanowski showdown Posted: 15 August 2018 [08:47 PM] After a late night of vote counting, November’s Election Day ballot is set for Connecticut’s Democrat and Republicans. Registered voters of…
UPDATED: More than 30 hospitalized after overdosing on New Haven city green Posted: 15 August 2018 [11:59 AM] NEW HAVEN - Authorities say more than 30 people have overdosed from suspected synthetic marijuana at or near a Connecticut city park.…
Man pleads guilty to sexual assault at Connecticut casino Posted: 15 August 2018 [11:56 AM] NEW LONDON - A New Hampshire man faces eight years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman he forced into his hotel…
Connecticut Primary Roundup: Southington's Joe Markley beats New Britain mayor Erin Stewart in lieutenant governor race Posted: 15 August 2018 [11:43 AM] HARTFORD - The Latest on Connecticut's primary (all times local): 11:40 p.m. Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller has won the Republican nomination…
Corey wins Connecticut GOP nod for Senate, will face Murphy Posted: 15 August 2018 [11:36 AM] HARTFORD - Matthew Corey, a window washer and Hartford pub owner, won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Connecticut on Tuesday…
Jahana Hayes, onetime teen mom, now a teacher, wins House primary, will face GOP's Manny Santos Posted: 15 August 2018 [11:33 AM] HARTFORD - A onetime teen mother who became a celebrated teacher defeated a veteran politician Tuesday in the Democratic primary for a…
In upset, Stefanowski wins GOP nod for Connecticut governor, will face Democrat winner Lamont Posted: 15 August 2018 [11:26 AM] HARTFORD - Bob Stefanowski, a former GE executive who pitched himself to voters as Bob the Rebuilder, won Tuesday's Republican primary for…
Tuesday 08/14/2018
Mayor Erin Stewart loses Lt. Gov nomination; Lamont, Stefanowski head tickets for Governor Posted: 14 August 2018 [11:49 PM] Polls across Connecticut closed at 8 p.m. this evening after voters cast their ballots in several key primary contests. At…
Howell reward claimants to remain anonymous Posted: 14 August 2018 [09:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A judge has ordered the permanent sealing of the names of the four people who will share the…
Artistic jewelry is specialty of new Plainville shop Posted: 14 August 2018 [09:37 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce welcomed Birdhouse Jewelry to town Tuesday. Birdhouse Jewelry, at 466 East Street, is…
Historian to present program on Flood of 1955 Posted: 14 August 2018 [09:36 PM] BRISTOL - Tom Dickau, a local historian, will present “Connecticut’s Black Friday: Anniversary of the Flood of 1955” at the F.N. Manross…
West End festival returns to Rockwell Park Saturday Posted: 14 August 2018 [09:33 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol’s West End Association is hosting its seventh annual summer festival at Rockwell Park Saturday. Admission is free to…
Plainville High student wins RPI Medal Posted: 14 August 2018 [09:26 PM] Special To The Herald PLAINVILLE - High school junior Rachel Parsons, an aspiring engineer, has received the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal…
Bristol voters continue to make their voices heard on primary day with about 20 percent turnout in city Posted: 14 August 2018 [01:43 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol voters continue to make their voices heard on primary day, casting ballots for the candidates whom they felt…
Monday 08/13/2018
All aboard for train talk at Bristol Historical Society Posted: 13 August 2018 [10:10 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Historical Society is presenting a program Thursday, during which Cortlandt Hull and Steve Vastola will talk trains.…
Voters to cast primary ballots today Posted: 13 August 2018 [09:38 PM] BRISTOL - Primary election day is here. Today, Democratic and Republican voters in the city and around the state choose their…
Where to vote today Posted: 13 August 2018 [09:34 PM] BRISTOL Edgewood School, 345 Mix St. Northeast School, 530 Stevens St. Mountain View School, 71 Vera Road. Bristol Eastern High School, 632…
Register now for fall classes at Tunxis Posted: 13 August 2018 [09:31 PM] FARMINGTON - Registration for the fall 2018 semester is underway at Tunxis Community College. For information on how to apply and…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 13 August 2018 [09:28 PM] Plainville police report the following: Salvatore Carrubba, 51, of 120 York Road, Kensington, was charged Aug. 3 with illegal possession of crack…
Bristol well represented on Tunxis Dean's List Posted: 13 August 2018 [09:19 PM] FARMINGTON - Tunxis Community College has announced the names of those students who have qualified for the Dean’s List for the Spring…
Vietnam-era veterans eligible for lapel pins Posted: 13 August 2018 [09:12 PM] NEW BRITAIN - U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty’s office is looking for Vietnam War-era veterans to participate in a ceremony later this…
Open house Sept. 9 at remodeled Plymouth fire station Posted: 13 August 2018 [09:08 PM] PLYMOUTH - The newly expanded and renovated fire station will welcome visitors at an open house Sunday, Sept. 9, from…
Sumptuous feast awaits winner of Night at the Museum raffle Posted: 13 August 2018 [08:43 PM] SOUTHINGTON - How often do you get to enjoy a turn-of-the-century style dining experience in a historic home? Those interested in…
Southington police blotter Posted: 13 August 2018 [08:41 PM] Southington police report the following: Hale Chadwick, 23, of 325 Chestnut St., New Britain, was charged July 20 with possession of less…
Bear decides to visit Crazy Bruce's on Farmington Avenue Posted: 13 August 2018 [05:41 PM] Staff Report BRISTOL – A bear decided he was going to visit Crazy Bruce’s Liquors on Farmington Avenue Monday. The incident was…
HEALTHY LIVING: Treatment available for the toll smoking can take Posted: 13 August 2018 [04:48 PM] It is quite astonishing to think how American culture has changed its views of tobacco use so quickly. If we recall, it…
Sister lunch ladies accused of stealing nearly $500K Posted: 13 August 2018 [04:38 PM] NEW CANAAN - Two sisters who were former cafeteria workers are charged with stealing nearly a half-million dollars from Connecticut schools over…
Three employees at Greene-Hills K-8 School have been put on paid administrative leave Posted: 13 August 2018 [03:40 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Police Department has confirmed it is investigating a report of a teacher “inappropriately touching” a student…
Weapons recovered from West Hartford home after brief standoff Posted: 13 August 2018 [11:44 AM] WEST HARTFORD - Police say no one was injured in a brief early morning standoff at a Connecticut home. Police responded to the West Hartford home just after 4 a.m. Monday for reports of a man armed with a knife…
Sunday 08/12/2018
Local singer hits high note: Bristol's Krista Johnson Goodrich up for award Posted: 12 August 2018 [09:54 PM] BRISTOL - Krista Johnson Goodrich has been singing since she was a child. “The moment my mom really knew…
Two local fundraisers benefit Connecticut Children's Medical Center Posted: 12 August 2018 [09:53 PM] BRISTOL - Unbeknownst to each other, two separate groups dedicated their Sunday morning to the same cause. Bristol police joined forces…
3 Connecticut Iwo Jima survivors passed away in July Posted: 12 August 2018 [09:53 PM] Survivors of one of the bloodiest battles in Marine Corps history are now dying at alarming rate. Three Connecticut men who…
UConn research program expands to CCSU and Tunxis Posted: 12 August 2018 [09:52 PM] FARMINGTON - Students are getting real-world experience and added insight into what they’re studying in college through a program spearheaded by…
This week's meetings Posted: 12 August 2018 [09:28 PM] BRISTOL Monday, Aug. 13 Cemetery Commission, 5:30 p.m., Bristol Historical Society, 98 Summer St. Wednesday, Aug. 15 Salary Committee, 4 p.m., City…
Local pro wrestler AJ Bernardo driving fans in-Zane Posted: 12 August 2018 [09:08 PM] An average day for AJ “Zane” Bernardo looks like this: Wake up at 8 a.m., hit the gym, spend three to…
Senior Signals: Weighing elder care options Posted: 12 August 2018 [08:57 PM] Attorney Dear Attorney Tully: I am taking care of my dad’s financial affairs and making sure he gets the best care possible.…
Saturday 08/11/2018
Bees' Polish Heritage Night Cancelled Due to Rain Posted: 11 August 2018 [05:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Nobody likes a soggy kielbasa - The New Britain Bees’ Polish Heritage Night has been rescheduled due…
Friday 08/10/2018
DAY TRIPS: Stamford - The 'Gateway to Connecticut' has plenty to offer Posted: 10 August 2018 [10:04 PM] The City of Stamford, in southwestern Fairfield Co. is the state’s third most populous city (about 130,000 in 2016). First settled as…
Tunxis to hold registration session Posted: 10 August 2018 [09:20 PM] FARMINGTON - Tunxis Community College will hold a Saturday registration session on Aug. 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Founders…
Helpful housing: Bristol Housing Authority celebrates commitment to community Posted: 10 August 2018 [09:14 PM] BRISTOL - Jay Maia led the young members of the audience at the Bristol Housing Authority’s 75th anniversary celebration in…
Author speaks out about conversations with serial killer Posted: 10 August 2018 [09:12 PM] Within the first few pages of her newly released book, “His Garden: Conversations with a Serial Killer,” Anne K. Howard described…
Plymouth bringing guidance for state small business program Posted: 10 August 2018 [09:09 PM] PLYMOUTH - Sheila Hummel, business development program manager for the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, will be at…
Dem. candidates visit West End businesses Posted: 10 August 2018 [09:01 PM] BRISTOL - Just days ahead of the primary, Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz made a campaign stop in the city’s West…
Bristol crash sends woman to hospital after vehicle extrication Posted: 10 August 2018 [08:59 PM] BRISTOL - A woman was sent to the hospital Friday morning after she had to be extricated from a vehicle following…
5th District candidate takes independent route Posted: 10 August 2018 [08:59 PM] PLAINVILLE – “You’re not alone when you vote Pistone,” says John Pistone, an independent conservative candidate for the 5th Congressional District.…
Several races up for grabs in Tuesday's primary elections Posted: 10 August 2018 [08:58 PM] With primary the state’s primary election Tuesday, Democrat and Republican voters in the city have many decisions to make about their…