BRISTOL - The Bristol Prevention Coalition for a Drug-Free Community has achieved several milestones in preventing substance abuse in Bristol one year…
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Wednesday 09/20/2017
Plainville police blotter Posted: 20 September 2017 [09:21 PM] Plainville police report the following: Brittany N. Alston, 25, of 118 Broad St., Unit 41, was charged Sept. 12 with criminal attempt…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 20 September 2017 [09:21 PM] Bristol police report the following: Emily Gilbert, 26, of 8 Federal Court, was charged on Sept. 17 with operating under the influence.…
Four towns asked for mutual aid during Southington house fire (WITH VIDEO) Posted: 20 September 2017 [09:18 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Four area fire departments were called in for mutual aid on Wednesday, as a morning fire caused extensive damage to…
Plainville man allegedly assaulted pregnant woman Posted: 20 September 2017 [09:18 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman. Danny Rojas, 42, is facing domestic violence charges…
Tractor trailer spills more than 200 gallons of unidentified chemical in Southington Posted: 20 September 2017 [09:16 PM] SOUTHINGTON - About 220 gallons of an unidentified chemical spilled this morning from a tractor trailer in town. According to Eric Heath,…
Bristol woman, charged in serious assault, arrested for not appearing in court Posted: 20 September 2017 [09:14 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol woman charged in a vicious assault was arrested again on Monday, this time for allegedly not showing up…
BRISTOL BITS: Historical society volunteer finds interesting artifacts Posted: 20 September 2017 [09:14 PM] Joe Morozuk is an interesting fellow who spends time in the Bristol History Room at the Bristol Public Library, while also a…
Ultimate Companies comes to Plymouth Posted: 20 September 2017 [09:12 PM] PLYMOUTH - “This is an exciting day for Plymouth and the Ultimate Companies,” said Mayor David Merchant, as he formally announced the…
Prosecutor drops Southington sexual assault charge against Waterbury man Posted: 20 September 2017 [09:11 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The case against a Waterbury man previously charged with sexual assault in Southington has been dropped. Neftali Bultes, 41, appeared…
SECOND LOOK: Saint's Family Restaurant celebrates 50 years with party Posted: 20 September 2017 [08:57 PM] Located at the “dark end of Queen Street” as the owner put it, sits Saint’s Restaurant, preparing to celebrate 50 years of…
Woman convicted of using scissors to fatally stab boyfriend Posted: 20 September 2017 [02:19 PM] HARTFORD - A 29-year-old woman has been found guilty of first-degree manslaughter for fatally stabbing her boyfriend in a Connecticut motel. The…
Family of drowned man files lawsuit against town Posted: 20 September 2017 [02:17 PM] GREENWICH - A Connecticut family is suing their town after an 80-year-old relative drove off the edge of a marina and drowned.…
Tropical Storm Jose still churning in waters off New England Posted: 20 September 2017 [10:39 AM] Hurricane Jose has petered out and is now a tropical storm that's causing high surf on the New England coast.…
Connecticut man charged with running over, killing, 13 geese Posted: 20 September 2017 [10:34 AM] WATERBURY - Police in Connecticut have charged a man they say intentionally ran over and killed 13 Canada geese. The Republican-American reports…
Police: Man drove stolen vehicle with toddler inside Posted: 20 September 2017 [10:32 AM] HAMDEN - Police in Connecticut have arrested a man they say was driving a stolen vehicle with his toddler son inside. Police…
Lifeguard pleads not guilty in 5-year-old's near-drowning at Connecticut sports complex Posted: 20 September 2017 [10:30 AM] STAMFORD - A lifeguard who was on duty at a Connecticut sports complex when a young boy nearly drowned has pleaded not…
Tuesday 09/19/2017
Residents disagree with Plainville development, proposal passes commission Posted: 19 September 2017 [10:11 PM] PLAINVILLE - A group of residents of Condale Lane and Hollyberry Lane recently opposed a plan by Oak Land Developers to create…
ESPN said to push college channels on Altice Posted: 19 September 2017 [10:10 PM] Bloomberg ESPN is pushing cable operator Altice USA to carry two of its college sports channels and make its flagship network more…
Six to vie for Miss Polonia Connecticut crown Saturday Posted: 19 September 2017 [09:53 PM] Six young women will vie for the title of Miss Polonia Connecticut 2018 on Saturday night at the Polish National Home in…
Polish Film Festival begins Sept. 29 at CCSU Posted: 19 September 2017 [09:52 PM] Staff wirter NEW BRITAIN - Movie buffs and people interested in the political and cultural history of Poland will enjoy the first-ever…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 19 September 2017 [09:24 PM] Bristol police report the following: Kristen Eschner, 37, of 49 Donna Lane, was charged on Sept. 16 with attempted sixth-degree larceny. Katarzyna…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 19 September 2017 [09:24 PM] Plainville police report the following: Dee-Anna Sybal, 38, of 9 Canal St., was charged Sept. 6 with having an unlicensed dog, having…
One person seriously hurt in Bristol crash; another sustains minor injuries Posted: 19 September 2017 [09:23 PM] BRISTOL - One person was seriously injured early Tuesday when the vehicle he was riding in left the road and struck a…
Witch's Dungeon opens for the spooky season next week Posted: 19 September 2017 [09:23 PM] BRISTOL - The Witch’s Dungeon Classic Movie Museum will return to the Bristol Historical Society from Sept. 29 through Halloween, presenting a…
Bristol man convicted of damaging condo complex, possessing dangerous weapon Posted: 19 September 2017 [09:09 PM] BRISTOL - A local man was convicted on Monday of causing $2,000 worth of damages at his then-condo complex before being found…
Building committee to include consultants for theater elements Posted: 19 September 2017 [09:09 PM] BRISTOL - The Memorial Boulevard Building Committee decided to include consultants with the architects for guidance and to define the components needed…
Man pleads not guilty to eluding Southington police in vehicle Posted: 19 September 2017 [09:07 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A New Haven man has pleaded not guilty to charges he disobeyed a police officer in June when he sped…
Two vehicles collide in Bristol; no serious injuries reported Posted: 19 September 2017 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL - No serious injuries were reported when two vehicles collided Tuesday at the intersection of James P. Casey Road and Clark…
Police: 3 in custody after chase that led to I-91 closure Posted: 19 September 2017 [12:21 PM] HARTFORD - A police chase that began in Springfield, Massachusetts, has ended in Connecticut with a forced stop and the arrest of…
Plymouth declares April 14 as official 'Day of Kindness' Posted: 19 September 2017 [11:54 AM] PLYMOUTH – April 14 is now known as the official “Day of Kindness” in town. During the opening ceremonies of the…
Ex-teacher charged with stealing $88K from Connecticut PTO Posted: 19 September 2017 [11:22 AM] WOLCOTT - A Connecticut town's former teacher of the year has been charged with stealing more than $88,000 in Parent Teacher Organization…
Hurricane Maria smashes Dominica, now menaces Puerto Rico Posted: 19 September 2017 [11:20 AM] ROSEAU, Dominica - Hurricane Maria smashed into Dominica with 160 mph winds, ripping the roof off even the prime minister's residence and…
Affidavit: Connecticut murder suspect said victim was spreading HIV Posted: 19 September 2017 [11:07 AM] NEW LONDON - Court documents show a man accused of fatally shooting his cousin in Connecticut told police the victim was spreading…
MGM announces plans for new Connecticut casino Posted: 19 September 2017 [11:05 AM] HARTFORD - MGM Resorts International revealed plans on Monday for a $675 million waterfront casino in Connecticut's largest city, the latest salvo…
Monday 09/18/2017
Puerto Rico braces for hit from Category 5 Maria Posted: 18 September 2017 [10:08 PM] Less than two weeks after Hurricane Irma ravaged the Caribbean, a potential Category 5 storm bears down on Puerto Rico. Hurricane…
Chris Palmieri is new president of STEPS Coalition Posted: 18 September 2017 [10:05 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Town Councilor and DePaolo Middle School Assistant Principal Chris Palmieri took the reins as president of the STEPS Coalition last…
Cockayne calls for Board of Education leaders to resign over deficits Posted: 18 September 2017 [09:47 PM] BRISTOL - Mayor Ken Cockayne has called for the resignation of Board of Education members on social media - starting with the…
Southington Library book discussion of "Hidden Figures" set for Oct. 5 Posted: 18 September 2017 [09:45 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Public Library invites people to attend their evening book discussion Oct. 5, which will focus on “Hidden Figures”…
Mum Festival still seeks volunteers Posted: 18 September 2017 [09:38 PM] The Mum Festival Committee, in keeping with this year’s theme of “Home is Where the Heart Is,” is reaching out to the…
NAACP to hold town hall style candidates forum Oct. 2 Posted: 18 September 2017 [09:37 PM] BRISTOL - On Monday, Oct. 2, at 6 p.m., the Bristol Chapter of the NAACP is sponsoring a public meet and greet…
Ultimate Wireforms moving to Plymouth Posted: 18 September 2017 [09:34 PM] PLYMOUTH - Ultimate Wireforms Inc. will be the newest resident in the Plymouth Business Park. Mayor David Merchant said there will…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 18 September 2017 [09:33 PM] Bristol police report the following: Robert Pelletier, 52, of 750 Willis St., was charged on Sept. 12 with second-degree breach of peace.…
ESPN announces Bristol will be headquarters for new ACC Network Posted: 18 September 2017 [08:42 PM] STAFF REPORT BRISTOL – ESPN announced Monday its new ACC Network will use Bristol as its headquarters. Bristol was chosen over Charlotte, which…
Terryville man accused of propositioning Bristol teen appears before a judge Posted: 18 September 2017 [05:19 PM] BRISTOL - A 44-year-old Terryville man appeared before a judge on Monday to answer to charges he propositioned a Bristol teenager by…
Malloy says time has come for a bipartisan budget plan Posted: 18 September 2017 [05:16 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says he's willing to compromise with Republicans on a bipartisan budget plan, but will veto…
Healthy Living: Active hurricane season a reminder to be prepared Posted: 18 September 2017 [03:06 PM] Hartford HealthCare System Director of Emergency Management Just one week after Hurricane Harvey flooded Texas, Hurricane Irma – at one point one…
Bristol man crashed into Southington bar: police Posted: 18 September 2017 [03:01 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are investigating after a man crashed into a local bar on Sunday. According to police, Bristol resident Nathan Cannon,…
MGM announcing plans for new Connecticut casino Posted: 18 September 2017 [02:00 PM] BRIDGEPORT - MGM Resorts International is set to announce plans for a $675 million, shorefront casino in Connecticut's largest city. Representatives from…
Bristol man gets 4 years in prison for threatening to kill ex-girlfriend, shoot up homeless shelter Posted: 18 September 2017 [01:46 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man pleaded guilty on Monday to threatening to shoot up a local homeless shelter to kill his ex-girlfriend.…