Tropical Storm Isaias left more than 700,000 customers in Connecticut without power Wednesday, after moving through the state Tuesday afternoon and…
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Wednesday 08/05/2020
Southington teen trio sets up charging station to help people without electricity charge phones Posted: 05 August 2020 [05:37 PM] Southington resident Claire Tardif and her family were one of the lucky ones to not lose power Tuesday from Hurricane Isaias,…
No virus-associated deaths reported for second straight day statewide, 19th among area cities, towns Posted: 05 August 2020 [04:59 PM] For the second straight day there were no coronavirus-associated deaths to report statewide, and for the 19th straight day, there were…
'They should have been here first thing this morning': Plainville town manager frustrated with Eversource response Posted: 05 August 2020 [04:54 PM] PLAINVILLE – With half of Plainville’s homes without power, Town Manager Robert Lee expressed great frustration with Eversource’s response. “Approximately 5,000…
Bristol Hospital up to three coronavirus patients Posted: 05 August 2020 [04:51 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital is up to three patients who have tested positive for coronavirus. The hospital reported the patients on…
Southington crews working hard to get power back on Posted: 05 August 2020 [03:44 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington Town Manager Mark Sciota said that local crews have been working hard since Tuesday’s storm, and will be…
Meteorologist says tropical storm Isaias lived up to hype, will rank with storms Alfred, Irene, Sandy Posted: 05 August 2020 [12:59 PM] BRISTOL – WFSB meteorologist Scot Haney says tropical storm Isaias resulted in the fourth-highest number of outages on record for the…
Bristol Historical Society to sell ornaments honoring 100th anniversary of Bristol Hospital, first responders at Farmers Market Posted: 05 August 2020 [12:39 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Historical Society will sell an ornaments honoring the upcoming 100th anniversary of Bristol Hospital, and another honoring…
Cities scrambling to fix absentee ballot crisis, as residents aren't receiving them, or getting them late in process Posted: 05 August 2020 [12:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Town clerks across the state learned late Monday that over 20,000 voters who requested absentee ballots haven’t received…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 05 August 2020 [12:03 PM] Bristol police report the following: Aug 3 James Goodall, 46, 279 Redstone Hill Rd Apt 44, Bristol, violation of probation Devoni Provenzano,…
Southington police blotter Posted: 05 August 2020 [12:03 PM] Southington police report the following: Martina Ocasio, 36, of 10 Walnut St., New Britain, was charged July 25 with violation of a…
Tropical storm causes road closures in Berlin, Southington Posted: 05 August 2020 [11:52 AM] Tropical Storm Isaias caused tumultuous damage in the area, causing multiple road closures. Berlin police Wednesday morning said the intersection of…
Falling tree kills Connecticut man during height of storm Posted: 05 August 2020 [11:20 AM] NAUGATUCK - A 66-year-old Connecticut man was killed by a tree during the height of Tropical Storm Isaias, police said. The man…
More than 700,000 Connecticut residents without power Wednesday morning, including many in area towns Posted: 05 August 2020 [09:52 AM] More than 700,000 people around the state are without power this morning after Tropical Storm Isaias ripped through Connecticut Tuesday afternoon…
Tuesday 08/04/2020
BRISTOL BITS: The secret to growing tomatoes Posted: 04 August 2020 [08:28 PM] I’ve had some activity with regards to tomato growing in town. Jack Dickau and Joan Keyowski have reported having problems with squirrels.…
Police, firefighters in area towns inundated with trees, wires coming down; widespread power outages reported Posted: 04 August 2020 [06:11 PM] Widespread power outages in area towns and all over the state were reported Tuesday afternoon as rain and tenacious wind gusts…
Bristol Hospital ends nine-day streak without coronavirus patient Posted: 04 August 2020 [05:12 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital went nine straight days without a patient testing positive for coronavirus before reporting having one such patient…
New Britain, Bristol only area cities, towns with additional coronavirus confirmed cases; no deaths statewide Posted: 04 August 2020 [04:08 PM] There were no coronavirus-associated deaths and just 48 new cases were reported Tuesday, according to data released by state health officials.…
Rhode Island added to Connecticut's quarantine list Posted: 04 August 2020 [02:24 PM] Travelers from Rhode Island have been added to the list of those who must quarantine while staying in New York, New Jersey…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 04 August 2020 [01:55 PM] Bristol police report the following: Aug 1 Charles Amaker, 59, 98 Sherman Ave, New Haven, misuse of plates, operate with registration/license3 suspended/revoked,…
Still time to sponsor, play in Bristol Hospital Foundation's Annual Golf Classic Posted: 04 August 2020 [01:43 PM] BRISTOL -- There’s still time to enter the Bristol Hospital Foundation’s Annual Golf Classic -- which could serve as the hospital’s…
Posted: 04 August 2020 [01:43 PM] WFSB meteorologists are continuing to predict damaging winds as they monitor tropical storm Isaias’ progress through the state. Meteorologist Mark Dixon said there was a “developing downpour” in Avon, New Hartford and Norfolk and he expected them to become…
Kiss a Pig is back, Farmer Minor returning for event Posted: 04 August 2020 [12:51 PM] BRISTOL – Pucker up – Community contestants are once more competing to raise money for Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning…
Farmers to Families program, which gives boxes of food to people in need, returns to Bristol Posted: 04 August 2020 [12:11 PM] The Farmers to Families program was expected to end after a second truck came to Bristol on July 15 to provide…
Isaias, again a tropical storm, spawns wild inland weather, heading our way Posted: 04 August 2020 [11:25 AM] SOUTHPORT, N.C. - Tropical Storm Isaias spawned tornadoes and dumped rain along the U.S. East Coast on Tuesday after making landfall…
1 dead, 8 injured in Hartford shootings Posted: 04 August 2020 [10:58 AM] HARTFORD - Two separate shootings in Hartford's North End late Monday and early Tuesday killed a man and wounded eight other people,…
National Weather Service confirms 2 tornadoes in Connecticut Posted: 04 August 2020 [10:52 AM] CANAAN - The National Weather Service has confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in northwestern Connecticut on Sunday, after surveying damage that…
Monday 08/03/2020
Bristol Public Works employee tests positive for coronavirus Posted: 03 August 2020 [06:01 PM] STAFF REPORT A Public Works Yard employee tests positive for covid-19. According to Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu, the employee received their test results…
Area reaches 17 days without coronavirus-associated death; Bristol up in confirmed cases Posted: 03 August 2020 [05:40 PM] With no area coronavirus-associated deaths over the weekend, the number of days without a death has reached 17 days. There were…
Fauci: Connecticut is in 'a good place,' advises vigilance Posted: 03 August 2020 [05:38 PM] Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said Connecticut is currently “in a good place" because the state's baseline rate…
HEALTHY LIVING: Now is the time to take care of your health Posted: 03 August 2020 [05:34 PM] FNP-C The year 2020 will forever be remembered for the much feared COVID -19 pandemic. Although we hope we have seen the…
Lembo: Connecticut economy improving from covid, still needs help Posted: 03 August 2020 [04:26 PM] While Connecticut's economy is beginning to improve, state Comptroller Kevin Lembo warned Monday the state needs more financial help from the federal…
Bristol Hospital goes nine straight days without coronavirus patient Posted: 03 August 2020 [04:24 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital has gone over a week without a single patient testing positive for coronavirus. The hospital has not…
Tropical storm warning issued, area winds may reach 70 miles per hour Posted: 03 August 2020 [04:10 PM] A tropical storm warning has been issued for all of Connecticut Tuesday through Wednesday morning reports WFSB Meteorologist Mark Dixon.…
Plainville's pet food pantry continues to grow, but still needs donations, especially now Posted: 03 August 2020 [02:45 PM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville’s recently founded pet food pantry is continuing to grow although founder Donna Weinhofer is seeing an increase in…
American Savings Foundation announces Kenney scholarship winners, including six from Bristol Posted: 03 August 2020 [02:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The American Savings Foundation announced the recipients of the Robert T. Kenney Scholarship Monday morning. With college students…
Plymouth police looking for person who ran down, killed group of turkeys Posted: 03 August 2020 [02:19 PM] PLYMOUTH -- Police are looking for information related to the rundown of multiple turkeys on a local road Sunday. Officers were…
Manross library will celebrate 100th year of women having right to vote with virtual program Posted: 03 August 2020 [02:07 PM] BRISTOL – Manross Memorial Library will welcome the Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame Aug. 18 for a program celebrating the 100th…
UConn receives $10 million grant to research poultry Posted: 03 August 2020 [01:44 PM] STORRS - UConn has been awarded a $10 million grant to research how to raise poultry for food without giving the birds…
Plymouth's Summer Camp providing fun for children even with having to adapt to safety guidelines Posted: 03 August 2020 [01:41 PM] PLYMOUTH – Plymouth Parks & Recreation's summer camp has been a safe, fun way for kids to enjoy the summer. Plymouth's…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 03 August 2020 [01:04 PM] Bristol police report the following: July 30 William Colon, 58, 200 Jerome Ave, Bristol, operate with registration/license suspended/revoked, evade responsibility-injury/property damage, restricted…
Southington police blotter Posted: 03 August 2020 [12:52 PM] Southington police report the following: Ryan Williams, 30, homeless, was charged July 20 with fourth degree larceny and conspiracy to commit fourth…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 03 August 2020 [12:27 PM] Plainville police report the following: Steven L. Grunwald, 40, of 19 Cassidy Dr., was charged July 30 with disorderly conduct. Steven L.…
GOP congressional candidates pitch anti-socialist message Posted: 03 August 2020 [09:51 AM] HARTFORD - With the state's Aug. 11 primary fast approaching, some Republican congressional candidates have been bucking conventional wisdom it will be…
Police investigating 3 double shootings in Connecticut Posted: 03 August 2020 [09:45 AM] BRIDGEPORT - One of six victims in three separate double shootings in Connecticut late Saturday and early Sunday has died, state police…
Flare-up in covid-19 cases traced to young partygoers Posted: 03 August 2020 [09:43 AM] HARTFORD - A flare-up of coronavirus cases in Greenwich is being partly blamed on a series of parties involving young people, whose…
Online help now available for housing assistance programs Posted: 03 August 2020 [09:39 AM] HARTFORD - An online portal has been launched to help Connecticut residents who need housing assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Department of…
Tornado sightings reported in Connecticut Posted: 03 August 2020 [09:36 AM] SALISBURY - Authorities in Connecticut and western Massachusetts received several reports of tornadoes Sunday evening as strong thunderstorms moved through the region.…
Sunday 08/02/2020
SENIOR SIGNALS: Taking a look at health care directives Posted: 02 August 2020 [08:29 PM] By DANIEL O. TULLY You have decided to follow your physician’s advice and complete your health care directive, thus providing a clear…
PRIME TIME: Harding made number of key contributions while in Bristol Posted: 02 August 2020 [08:23 PM] CORRESPONDENT Here’s a “Builders of Bristol” segment on Joseph W. Harding, which was written by Frederick W. Beach in 1977: Joseph W.…