BRISTOL – A 15-year-old has gone missing from Bristol. Christopher Gonzalez went missing sometime Monday, state police said in a Silver…
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Monday 09/26/2022
Man accused of setting up hidden camera in Bristol bathroom likely to face prosecution Posted: 26 September 2022 [03:41 PM] BRISTOL – A Rhode Island man appears to be facing prosecution on charges he hid a video camera in a Bristol…
Bristol-Burlington Health District offering 'Community Baby Shower' Posted: 26 September 2022 [03:00 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol-Burlington Health District is offering its inaugural “Community Baby Shower” this Saturday, providing a one-stop-shop for learning about…
Bristol Public Library holding 'Community Shred Day' Posted: 26 September 2022 [01:11 PM] BRISTOL – The City of Bristol Public Works Department and Bristol Public Library as holding a "Community Shred Day" Saturday in…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 26 September 2022 [12:38 PM] Plainville police report the following: Joelle Adams, 31, of 71 Dogwood Road, was charged Aug. 31 with having a nuisance dog, having…
SpaceX Starlink satellites seen over Bristol Posted: 26 September 2022 [12:22 PM] BRISTOL – UFO? Not so. The train of lights spotted at night this past weekend was actually the SpaceX Starlink satellites…
Serious injuries reported in motorcycle crash on Interstate 84 in Plainville Posted: 26 September 2022 [12:14 PM] PLAINVILLE – An Ashford man was seriously injured when he was thrown from the motorcycle he was driving during a car…
60th year of the Mum Festival 'went great' Posted: 26 September 2022 [11:21 AM] BRISTOL – The 60th year of the Mum Festival proved to be a fun, fall festival for all ages say organizers.…
Man, 76, dies when SUV plunges into water in Old Saybrook Posted: 26 September 2022 [10:59 AM] OLD SAYBROOK - A 76-year-old Connecticut man died Saturday when his SUV plunged into the water at Saybrook Point Marina and Resort…
Wheeler Health will break ground on new Bristol headquarters Posted: 26 September 2022 [10:48 AM] BRISTOL – Wheeler Health will finally be breaking ground on its new Bristol headquarters in Centre Square, planned for Sept. 29…
Sunday 09/25/2022
City pride abound at 60th annual Mum Parade Posted: 25 September 2022 [04:14 PM] Erica Drzewiecki @drzewieckinbh BRISTOL - The sidewalks downtown were overflowing with people Sunday, as the 60th annual Mum Parade made its way…
Saturday 09/24/2022
Mum Festival celebrates 60 years with food, music and community fellowship Posted: 24 September 2022 [10:30 PM] BRISTOL – Recognizing 60 years of history and celebrating Bristol’s mum-cultivating heritage, the Mum Festival dominated Memorial Boulevard and the lands…
Friday 09/23/2022
Silver Alert issued for missing Plainville teen Posted: 23 September 2022 [04:57 PM] PLAINVILLE – A teenager has gone missing from Plainville. A Silver Alert was issued Friday for the disappearance of Jacklyn Hall,…
Recreational cannabis sales will be allowed in Bristol Posted: 23 September 2022 [04:24 PM] BRISTOL – Recreational cannabis sales shall be allowed within Bristol. Council members voted to allow hybrid retailer sales, limited to two…
Bristol man who police say allowed minor to gain access to gun enrolled in program that could result in dismissal Posted: 23 September 2022 [03:18 PM] BRISTOL – A Bristol man facing charges for allegedly allowing a minor to gain access to a gun has been granted…
Bristol police officers, citizens honored for going above and beyond serving area residents Posted: 23 September 2022 [02:17 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Board of Police Commissioners honored a number of officers and citizens Tuesday for going above and beyond…
Dawn Miceli sworn in as new Southington UNICO vice president Posted: 23 September 2022 [02:09 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington UNICO has sworn in former town councilor Dawn Miceli as vice president, who says she is looking forward…
Family time capsule program at American Clock & Watch Museum Posted: 23 September 2022 [02:06 PM] BRISTOL – The American Clock & Watch Museum is taking sign-ups for a family time capsule program, which will be held…
Wheeler receives grant to support 'Walk with Me' program, which serves LGBTQIA+ families Posted: 23 September 2022 [01:51 PM] PLAINVILLE – Wheeler received a $5,000 grant from the Bristol Brass General Grant Fund at the Main Street Community Foundation to…
PET OF THE WEEK: Camille Posted: 23 September 2022 [01:01 PM] PET OF THE WEEK Camille 2 years old Pit bull mix Spayed female White and black: *I can live in a single…
Alex Jones to return to the stand in Connecticut next week Posted: 23 September 2022 [12:58 PM] WATERBURY - Lawyers in the defamation trial of Alex Jones agreed Friday not return him to the stand until next week after…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 23 September 2022 [12:38 PM] Plainville police report the following: Kevin Pieretti, 29, of 31 Wayne Dr., was charged Sept. 19 with second degree breach of peace.…
Southington police blotter Posted: 23 September 2022 [12:38 PM] Southington police report the following: Jamie L. Jankowski, 35, of 40 W. Center St., was charged Sept. 16 with two counts of…
Waterbury woman on probation for Southington prostitution arrest has probation revoked, remains in custody Posted: 23 September 2022 [12:23 PM] A Waterbury woman who absconded probation that she was serving for a prostitution conviction – stemming from a Southington arrest –…
Southington foster parent set to appear in court next week in connection with trial proceedings on sexual assault, child porn allegations Posted: 23 September 2022 [11:46 AM] SOUTHINGTON - A local foster parent accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old is set to appear in court next week in…
Thursday 09/22/2022
Bristol City Council approves hybrid dispensary recreational cannabis sales in 4 to 3 decision Posted: 22 September 2022 [11:14 PM] BRISTOL – Recreational cannabis sales shall be allowed within Bristol after a roughly three hour special meeting of Bristol City Council…
Condo fire in Bristol displaces one family Posted: 22 September 2022 [05:18 PM] BRISTOL – A condo fire in Bristol on Thursday displaced one family. The fire was reported around 2:43 p.m., at 183…
Bristol woman exposed to eight years in prison after admitting to violating probation she is serving for trying to abduct random child Posted: 22 September 2022 [04:55 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol woman is exposed to eight years in prison after admitting to violating her probation – which she…
Mum Festival to celebrate 60 years with exhibit in marquee tent this weekend Posted: 22 September 2022 [04:47 PM] BRISTOL – With the 60th anniversary of the Mum Festival approaching, the Bristol Historical Society and Mum Festival Committee will be…
BRISTOL BITS: Readers remember friends who passed away Posted: 22 September 2022 [04:25 PM] I received two separate emails from Chris Lafountain Howland with regards to Joe Galiette and Pete Lis, 1963 Bristol Eastern High…
Berlin woman gets two years in prison for embezzling thousands of dollars from Plainville company Posted: 22 September 2022 [02:52 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Berlin woman has been sentenced to two years in prison for embezzling about $84,000 from a Plainville company…
'Forever in Blue Jeans' event tickets on sale now, portion supports YMCA Camp Sloper Posted: 22 September 2022 [02:24 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Tickets for the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA’s annual “Forever in Blue Jeans” event are on sale now, with a portion…
CCSU will host grand opening for campus child care center Posted: 22 September 2022 [02:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A grand opening for Central Connecticut State University’s new on-campus child care center will be held on Friday…
Bristol sex offender admits to violating probation Posted: 22 September 2022 [02:05 PM] JUSTIN MUSZYNSKI @MUSZYNSKIBP BRISTOL – A Bristol sex offender has admitted to violating his probation stemming from a sexual offense involving a minor.…
Plainville Stadium Reunion at Berlin Fair Grounds to showcase local racing history Posted: 22 September 2022 [12:59 PM] PLAINVILLE – The 14th annual Plainville Stadium Reunion this Saturday at the Berlin Fair Grounds will showcase local racing history. The…
Unsafe benches at Quinlan Park in Bristol to be restored by Terryville High shop teacher Posted: 22 September 2022 [12:55 PM] BRISTOL – Forestville American Legion Post 209 is working with the city staff and a wood shop teacher at Terryville High…
Southington police blotter Posted: 22 September 2022 [11:18 AM] Southington police report the following: Luis Enrique Changanaqui, 58, of 28 South St., Hartford, was charged Sept. 15 with sixth degree larceny…
Alex Jones set to testify in trial over Sandy Hook hoax lies Posted: 22 September 2022 [11:17 AM] WATERBURY - Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones appeared in court Thursday in Connecticut as he and his lawyer try to limit damages he…
Wednesday 09/21/2022
Bristol Hospital will begin seeing patients in newly-renovated ER Thursday Posted: 21 September 2022 [07:02 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Hospital on Thursday is set to open the second half to its newly-renovated Emergency Center. The second half…
Central Connecticut Walk to End Alzheimer's happening at Rockwell Park in Bristol Posted: 21 September 2022 [03:52 PM] BRISTOL – Returning to Bristol Oct. 2, the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is headed to Rockwell Park to take…
NBC Connecticut personality to be Mum Festival's grand marshal Posted: 21 September 2022 [03:49 PM] BRISTOL – With the quickly approaching end of September, the Mum Festival Committee has chosen NBC Connecticut’s Taylor Kinzler to be…
Plymouth receives grant for nearly $500K for accessibility improvements at town hall Posted: 21 September 2022 [01:14 PM] PLYMOUTH – The Town of Plymouth has received a more than $490,000 STEAP (Small Town Economic Assistance Program) grant for accessibility…
Judge prepares for Alex Jones to take stand in Connecticut Posted: 21 September 2022 [01:10 PM] WATERBURY - The judge overseeing the Connecticut trial of Alex Jones said Wednesday she is prepared to handle any incendiary testimony from…
'I saw on Mason's face what we were doing, the joy and smiles': Bristol father and son bond through running Posted: 21 September 2022 [01:04 PM] BRISTOL – In preparation for the Eversource Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon on Oct. 8, a father and son team has…
Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce holding Open House event Posted: 21 September 2022 [12:31 PM] BRISTOL – The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce are holding a “Member and Future Member Open House” event Oct. 13.…
Bristol man pleads guilty in wife's murder Posted: 21 September 2022 [12:22 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man could be sentenced as early as December in the killing of his wife. Eddie Torres, 40,…
Imagine Nation to hold three fall craft programs for children Posted: 21 September 2022 [12:22 PM] BRISTOL – Imagine Nation will hold three fall craft programs for children, including one based on Native American farming techniques. “We’re…
CHMA in New Britain honors outgoing local legislatures Petit, Abercrombie, Betts Posted: 21 September 2022 [10:56 AM] NEW BRITAIN – CMHA hosted a Legislative Appreciation Reception to honor outgoing Connecticut legislators Rep. William Petit, Rep. Catherine Abercrombie and…
Southington police blotter Posted: 21 September 2022 [10:53 AM] Southington police report the following: Danuta Silwka, 50, of 394 Summer St., was charged Sept. 12 with disorderly conduct. Jemeil White,…
Local World War II veteran, 97, honored at Legacy Foundation event Posted: 21 September 2022 [09:32 AM] BRISTOL – Local World War II veteran Joe Caminiti was honored at the “1st Annual Commemoration of the End of World…