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Thursday 07/09/2020
Bristol Hospital down to one coronavirus patient Posted: 09 July 2020 [06:46 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital is down to one patient who has tested positive for coronavirus. The hospital on Thursday reported…
Board of Education appoints new Stafford Elementary School principal Posted: 09 July 2020 [04:51 PM] BRISTOL - The Board of Education has appointed Latanya Farrell as the new principal of Stafford Elementary School, effective July…
Southington has coronavirus-associated death; updates for Bristol, Plainville, Plymouth Posted: 09 July 2020 [04:40 PM] For the second straight day, Connecticut reported five deaths from coronavirus, and for the second straight day, one of those came…
'It is amazing having parishioners back': Area churches get go-ahead to reconvene in-person masses Posted: 09 July 2020 [04:05 PM] Houses of worship are making some challenging choices right now, with the best interests of congregations at heart. After nearly four…
BRISTOL BITS: Ladies return to the bridge table Posted: 09 July 2020 [03:49 PM] The first bridge game of the summer that I’m aware of took place on Maureen Drive recently when Sandy Leone hosted…
Main Street Community Foundation has awarded more than $1 million so far this year Posted: 09 July 2020 [12:40 PM] BRISTOL – The Main Street Community Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in the first six months of 2020, its…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 09 July 2020 [11:46 AM] Bristol police report the following: July 4 Kaitlyn Smith, 21, 67 Bishop Ave, Southington, creating a public disturbance July 5 Robin…
Wednesday 07/08/2020
Bristol Hospital discharges another coronavirus patient Posted: 08 July 2020 [06:02 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Hospital has successfully discharged another coronavirus patient. Despite the discharge reported Wednesday, the hospital is still treating two…
Bristol ahead of state, nation in responding to census Posted: 08 July 2020 [05:22 PM] BRISTOL – So far Bristol remains ahead of the state and the nation in responding to the 2020 Census but…
St. Vincent DePaul names new executive director Posted: 08 July 2020 [05:05 PM] BRISTOL – Christine Thebarge, former director of the Agape House, has been named the new executive director of the local…
Bristol has small rise in COVID-19 confirmed cases; updates for Plymouth, Southington, Plainville Posted: 08 July 2020 [05:01 PM] A day after reporting zero COVID-19-associated deaths for the first time since March, there were five reported Wednesday, including one from…
Ice cream on the menu at Bristol senior center Posted: 08 July 2020 [04:17 PM] BRISTOL – A line of cars trailed into the long driveway of the Bristol Senior and Community Center Wednesday afternoon, as…
New golf fundraising event for Boys & Girls Club of Bristol set for this month Posted: 08 July 2020 [12:01 PM] BRISTOL – The Boys & Girls Club of Bristol will host a new fundraising event called “Birdies for Boys & Girls”…
Barnes Group Inc. will lay off about 8% of workforce Posted: 08 July 2020 [11:53 AM] BRISTOL - Barnes Group Inc. has announced it will lay off about 8% of its workforce, due to “the unprecedented…
Plymouth police charge pair accused in burglaries at housing complex for elderly, disabled Posted: 08 July 2020 [11:30 AM] PLYMOUTH - Police have arrested two women accused of breaking into an apartment and a vehicle at a low-income housing complex…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 08 July 2020 [11:26 AM] Bristol police report the following: July 2 Christopher Solis, 32, 124 North St, Bristol, possession of drug paraphernalia, sale of narcotic substance,…
Tuesday 07/07/2020
'We're trying to have the most normal picture of summer that we can': Lake Compounce opens with guidelines Posted: 07 July 2020 [05:24 PM] BRISTOL- Ben Burke’s hands flew up as the Rev-O-Lution made its first 360-degree spin five stories in the air during a…
State reports zero COVID-19-associated deaths, first time since March; plus area updates Posted: 07 July 2020 [04:25 PM] For the first time since March, there were no COVID-19-associated deaths to report, according to data released by state health officials…
BRISTOL BITS: City resident plays for Boston Red Sox Fantasy Camp Posted: 07 July 2020 [03:15 PM] City Councilman Dave Preleski’s wife, Kathy, loves the game of baseball, and with this traveled this past January to the Boston…
Bristol Hospital, Hartford HealthCare have increases in COVID-19 patients Posted: 07 July 2020 [01:36 PM] Bristol Hospital has admitted two patients who have tested positive for coronavirus. This comes after the hospital Monday reported having no…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 07 July 2020 [11:36 AM] Bristol police report the following: July 2 Andre Blethen, 31, 23 Highland St Apt R, Bristol, failure to obey stop sign, possession…
Monday 07/06/2020
Bysiewicz tours Bristol summer camps, promotes child day care options Posted: 06 July 2020 [06:14 PM] BRISTOL – Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz visited the city’s Camp Summer Care 2020 as the first stop on her tour…
Zoppo-Sassu, Bysiewicz, Barwis given tokens of appreciation from historical society Posted: 06 July 2020 [06:01 PM] Every year the Bristol Historical Society makes a Christmas tree ornament to commemorate a local institution, and with this year being…
Bristol has probable COVID-19-associated death, plus updates for Plymouth, Plainville, Southington Posted: 06 July 2020 [04:41 PM] There were 24,692 COVID-19 tests reported since last Friday, with just 259 coming back positive, according to data released by state…
Number of COVID-19 patients down at both Bristol Hospital, Hartford HealthCare Posted: 06 July 2020 [02:45 PM] STAFF REPORT Bristol Hospital discharged another coronavirus patient over the weekend, leaving the hospital with no patients. Bristol Hospital also has no…
Area gas prices still lower than rest of state, national average Posted: 06 July 2020 [01:35 PM] The Fourth of July holiday has come and gone, but the average price for a gallon of gas in the area has…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 06 July 2020 [09:28 AM] Bristol police report the following: July 1 Jasson Caraballo, 32, 83 Chestnut St, Bristol, injury/risk/impairing morals, breach of peace second degree, assault…
Sunday 07/05/2020
Community leaders pleased with state's response to coronavirus Posted: 05 July 2020 [08:31 PM] Local hospitals and community leaders believe the state’s mitigation strategies, meant to contain the coronavirus outbreak, are directly responsible for Connecticut…
PRIME TIME: Sigourney ran number of businesses in Bristol Posted: 05 July 2020 [08:22 PM] CORRESPONDENT Here’s the “Builders of Bristol” story of Joseph Sigourney. This series, which began in 1976, outlines the lives and contributions to…
Friday 07/03/2020
Child care shortage looms as parents return to work Posted: 03 July 2020 [07:06 PM] When schools and many workplaces shut down in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, about 75 percent of child care…
Bristol Exchange Club presents multiple honors for patriotic displays Posted: 03 July 2020 [02:31 PM] BRISTOL – A record number of nominees were submitted for the Bristol Exchange Club’s annual Proudly We Hail award for…
Bristol social worker offers advice on dealing with feelings of anxiety over attending parties, gatherings during holiday weekend Posted: 03 July 2020 [01:52 PM] BRISTOL -- The holiday weekend for many is usually a time to warm up the grill and enjoy a cold beverage…
Rusgrove Family to be featured on Good Morning America Monday Posted: 03 July 2020 [01:29 PM] BRISTOL – Local restaurant owners JR and Leanne Rusgrove will be featured on “Good Morning America” Monday. JR Rusgrove…
Stilt-Walker comes to Imagine Nation's "Patriot Day" Posted: 03 July 2020 [01:03 PM] BRISTOL – Children at Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center got an introduction to what it meant to be…
Thursday 07/02/2020
BRISTOL BITS: Historical Society officers and board members announced Posted: 02 July 2020 [05:45 PM] Officers and board members were announced by the Bristol Historical Society last week. Topping the charts are Maya Bringe as president…
Bristol police investigating possible connection to five shootings in less than two months Posted: 02 July 2020 [05:44 PM] BRISTOL – A shooting Wednesday night is the fifth such incident in the city involving shots fired since mid-May. Police Thursday…
Bristol, Plymouth, Plainville have no changes in COVID-19 numbers as state reports small percentage of cases once again Posted: 02 July 2020 [04:27 PM] For the second straight day an area town reported a death from COVID-19-associated illness, according to data released by state health…
Riverside Restaurant still trying to regain traction during pandemic, proud to be voted best breakfast, diner Posted: 02 July 2020 [04:01 PM] BRISTOL – Riverside Restaurant in Bristol, which has been open for nearly two months, is still trying to gain traction in…
Furniture store opens on West Street in Bristol, plus updates on other businesses coming to city Posted: 02 July 2020 [03:59 PM] BRISTOL – As the state moves through the phases of reopening, the local economic development team is continuing to attract new…
City's past, future will soon be on full display with 50-foot mural art project downtown Posted: 02 July 2020 [02:37 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol is about to get a new art project downtown – a mural highlighting symbols of the city’s…
Absentee ballots for primary have been mailed out, but you can still vote in person Posted: 02 July 2020 [02:29 PM] BRISTOL – The state has been mailing absentee ballot applications to every eligible Democratic and Republican voter in Connecticut for…
Bristol Hospital down to one coronavirus patient Posted: 02 July 2020 [01:59 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital has discharged another coronavirus patient, leaving it with only one patient who has tested positive for the…
Bristol Central grad continues 12 year relationship with her mentor Posted: 02 July 2020 [12:12 PM] BRISTOL – When student Jessica Gray was matched with her mentor Keri Coombs 12 years ago they had an instant…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 02 July 2020 [11:27 AM] Bristol police report the following: June 29 Ahmia Bell, 33, 88 Arch St, Hamden, operates/tows unregistered motor vehicle, no insurance Manuel Rosario,…
Wednesday 07/01/2020
Shots fired in Bristol just less than 24 hours after woman was injured in drive-by shooting Posted: 01 July 2020 [09:53 PM] BRISTOL -- Police received the report of shots fired in the city just less than 24 hours removed from the shooting…
Woman injured during drive-by shooting in Bristol Posted: 01 July 2020 [05:41 PM] BRISTOL -- Police are investigating after a woman was shot in the Federal Hill area of Bristol Tuesday night. Police said…
Southington has additional COVID-19-associated death; rate of positive cases statewide low again Posted: 01 July 2020 [04:32 PM] While the state continues to see low numbers of new positive COVID-19 cases, despite high number of tests, there was one…
Bristol Hospital treating two coronavirus patients, none awaiting test results Posted: 01 July 2020 [03:00 PM] BRISTOL -- The number of patients being treated for coronavirus in Bristol Hospital remained the same on Wednesday. The hospital…
Bristol native, CCSU senior with eye on career in journalism awarded scholarship for broadcasting Posted: 01 July 2020 [02:52 PM] BRISTOL – With dreams to sit at an anchor desk and deliver the news, Samantha Bender is one step closer in…