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Tuesday 07/25/2017
Bristol police blotter Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:54 PM] Bristol police report the following: Jacob Shoplick, 22, of 169 Gridley St., was charged on July 18 with restricting turns fail signal,…
New Britain man gets 120 days in prison after killing pet fish in Bristol Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:44 PM] BRISTOL - A New Britain man has been sentenced to 120 days in prison after killing a pet fish during a domestic…
Bristol man who caused house fire in March accused of operating drug factory Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:43 PM] BRISTOL - A city man who allegedly caused a house fire in March during a drug-making process was charged Tuesday after police…
Bristol museum hosts national carousel day for kids Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:42 PM] BRISTOL - After kids crafted their own paper carousel horse Tuesday, they chose their favorite seats on the merry-go-round at the New…
BDA discusses incentive programs, facade improvement Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:40 PM] BRISTOL - Discussion of incentive programs to draw business to the city’s downtown started in the Bristol Development Authority Downtown Committee meeting…
BRISTOL BITS: A family trip to the library, recognizing 'Popcorn Mary' Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:33 PM] Joan Pelkey is a real, dear and longtime volunteer in Bristol and when I saw her walking into the Bristol Public Library…
Man charged with threatening Bristol woman now charged with probation violation Posted: 25 July 2017 [09:30 PM] BRISTOL - A Naugatuck man accused of pointing what looked like a gun at a Bristol woman during a social media video…
Sale of Aaron Hernandez's home falls through Posted: 25 July 2017 [11:12 AM] NEW BEDFORD, Mass. - Aaron Hernandez's home is back on the market after an agreement to sell it for $1.3 million fell…
Monday 07/24/2017
Democrats endorse Zoppo-Sassu, council slate Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:31 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Democratic Town Committee on Monday formally nominated Ellen Zoppo-Sassu for mayor, in addition to a number of candidates…
Republicans endorse Cockayne, council candidates Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:31 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Republican Town Committee endorsed their municipal candidates Monday at Nuchie’s restaurant during their regular meeting. Mayor Ken Cockayne…
Passerby help two people out of rollover accident Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:28 PM] BRISTOL - Two people were pulled out of a pickup truck by a couple of passersby on Monday after the vehicle landed…
Man accused of burglarizing Bristol funeral home now wanted for ditching court Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:26 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man accused of burglarizing a local funeral home is wanted for ditching court Monday. Tylon Mims, 22,…
Bristol woman left child in vehicle: police Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:26 PM] BRISTOL - A city woman was charged over the weekend after allegedly leaving a child in a car by herself. Ester…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:24 PM] Bristol police report the following: Jacob Shoplick, 22, of 169 Gridley St., was charged on July 18 with restricting turns fail signal,…
Bristol man allegedly tried to fight police officer after arrest Posted: 24 July 2017 [10:23 PM] BRISTOL - A city man allegedly tried challenging a police officer to a fight after he was arrested Sunday on domestic violence…
Sunday 07/23/2017
HUD funds face cuts: Some grant projects could see allocation delays Posted: 23 July 2017 [10:24 PM] BRISTOL - As the political world is shrouded in discussions surrounding health care, the federal government’s next fiscal year beginning on October…
Historical society hosts show of postcards from days past Posted: 23 July 2017 [10:00 PM] BRISTOL - Visitors flipped through romantic date invitations and cancellations, apology notes and birth announcements at the Bristol Historical Society Sunday. Messages…
Meetings this week Posted: 23 July 2017 [09:59 PM] BRISTOL Monday, July 24 Bristol Development Board, 5 p.m., City Council Chambers, 111 N. Main St. to discuss, StartUP Bristol update, SEBBP…
BRISTOL BITS: Bob Adamczyk a hard worker for historical society Posted: 23 July 2017 [09:54 PM] One of my favorite people at the Bristol Historical Society is Bob Adamczyk. He’s a great volunteer for the organization and is…
Nutmeg State Games judo tournament displays discipline Posted: 23 July 2017 [09:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Checks, throws and pins were followed by a handshake between Baylee Gagnier and Destiny Mateo, and then the teenage…
Boys & Girls Club helped alumnae pursue college Posted: 23 July 2017 [09:53 PM] BRISTOL - It was a little tricky for Anellyse Boebel to play outside as a kid, because of crime in Cambridge Park…
PRIME TIME: Ledger memoirs recall story of being ambushed by Japanese Posted: 23 July 2017 [09:53 PM] Bristol resident George E. Ledger, 93, died at Sheriden Woods on July 7, 2017. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII,…
Saturday 07/22/2017
From tragedy, helping others: William Petit reflects 10 years after tragedy Posted: 22 July 2017 [10:24 PM] BRISTOL - After the Cheshire home invasion that took the lives of his wife, Jennifer Hawke-Petit, and daughters Hayley and Michaela, William…
Saturday Cruise Night produces bumper crop of vintage vehicles Posted: 22 July 2017 [09:57 PM] BRISTOL - With its shiny black tires, spotless chrome bumpers that could be used as mirrors and glaring red paint-job, Johnny “Stingray”…
Sunday Spotlight: The importance of having bff's (best friends forever) Posted: 22 July 2017 [09:54 PM] Best friends are important. They are someone to pour your heart out to, share a laugh with and generally the person you…
Shave and a haircut, and some political advice Posted: 22 July 2017 [09:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Sixteen-year-old Nasir Williams showed up at Blaze Barbershop on West Main Street Saturday morning to get a haircut.…
Trio of companies win grants from StartUP Bristol Posted: 22 July 2017 [09:47 PM] BRISTOL - The StartUP Bristol Task Force chose three grant awardees for the business incentive program aimed at drawing businesses in to…
Cistulli fund grants help 8 Bristol students with music lessons Posted: 22 July 2017 [09:34 PM] BRISTOL - Eight local students will be able to continue their music lessons over the summer, thanks to the Dan Cistulli Memorial…
Taste of Southington to be held at Barnes Museum Aug. 2 Posted: 22 July 2017 [09:31 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Taste of Southington, returning to The Barnes Museum Aug. 2, is getting bigger and better each year, says museum…
Statue of Columbus to be unveiled in Southington Oct. 9 Posted: 22 July 2017 [09:29 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A statue of Christopher Columbus five years in the making will be unveiled at the John Weichsel Municipal Center during…
Plainville resident reappointed to position at CPA society Posted: 22 July 2017 [09:28 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants has reappointed Michael G. Maksymiw Jr. of Plainville to serve as…
Friday 07/21/2017
Bristol Boys & Girls Club campers raising funds for Alex's Lemonade Stand Posted: 21 July 2017 [08:28 PM] Special to the Press BRISTOL - A bunch of young kids, a teen dressed as Spider-Man and an energetic woman stood on…
Bristol Hospital earns prestigious 'Most Wired' title Posted: 21 July 2017 [08:27 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital and the Hospital of Central Connecticut have been named the country’s Most Wired hospitals by the American Hospital…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 21 July 2017 [08:26 PM] Bristol police report the following: Anne Cyr, 45, of 48 Wolcott St., was charged on July 17 with third-degree assault and second-degree…
Jack Perry announces run for Southington council seat Posted: 21 July 2017 [08:23 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Jack Perry, owner of HQ Dumpsters, has announced that he will run as an Independent for the Southington Town Council,…
Alleged serial killer appears in New Britain court Posted: 21 July 2017 [08:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Laurie Dougherty wanted to be in the courtroom Friday to show accused serial killer William Devin Howell that her…
Plane feared down, but it lands safely at Robertson Airport Posted: 21 July 2017 [08:20 PM] PLAINVILLE - A plane reported down in the area of Oxford Airport landed safely at Robertson Airport, state police said. The…
Senator Murphy to visit barbershop in New Britain this morning Posted: 21 July 2017 [08:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN - U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., will host and attend several events with community members and advocates around…
Colorful yarn 'bombing' knits library community together Posted: 21 July 2017 [08:16 PM] BRISTOL - Yarn bombing has come to the Bristol Public Library, thanks to Mary Klaneski and New England Yarn and Spindle.…
Thursday 07/20/2017
Bristol library's hip-hop class a fun way to beat the heat Posted: 20 July 2017 [10:11 PM] Special to the Press BRISTOL- Kids were escaping the heat and dancing to the beat this Thursday at the Bristol Public…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 20 July 2017 [10:11 PM] Bristol police report the following: Alexis Longo, 18, of 188 Maple St., was charged on July 16 with third-degree burglary, second-degree breach…
Construction of road through Centre Square could start in October Posted: 20 July 2017 [08:02 PM] BRISTOL - The City of Bristol is aiming to begin construction in early October of a road that will run through Centre…
Bristol residents can now drop off unused prescription drugs at police department Posted: 20 July 2017 [08:00 PM] BRISTOL - The police department now has a drug drop box where old or unwanted prescription medications can be unloaded at anytime.…
Bristol man charged in assault expected to take plea deal Posted: 20 July 2017 [07:55 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man is expected to be sentenced to 30 months in prison next month after he was arrested for…
Families of WWI vets come together for exhibit Posted: 20 July 2017 [07:54 PM] BRISTOL - Families of World War I veterans pinned sprigs of rosemary to their shirts as a sign of remembrance Monday night…
BRISTOL BITS: Mystery behind the Bristol library statues revealed Posted: 20 July 2017 [07:53 PM] Here’s a shot of Floyd Wyche, the supervisor of the circulation department at the Bristol Public Library, explaining the reason for the…
Wednesday 07/19/2017
Barnes Group marks 160 years, rings bell at stock exchange Posted: 19 July 2017 [09:51 PM] BRISTOL - The Barnes Group hit an all-time market high Wednesday, the same day senior management rang the closing bell at the…
Bristol man allegedly assaulted woman, threatened to kill witnesses Posted: 19 July 2017 [09:51 PM] BRISTOL - A city man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting a woman and threatening to kill two witnesses to the attack.…
Police searching for 16-year-old Posted: 19 July 2017 [09:50 PM] BRISTOL - Police have issued a Silver Alert for Jose Figueroa Jr., 16, who was last seen leaving his Jerome Avenue home…