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Friday 07/20/2018
Wrestling coming to Muzzy Field Posted: 20 July 2018 [08:59 PM] BRISTOL - “We love Bristol, it’s one of our favorite places,” said President and owner of Northeast Wrestling Michael Lombardi. On…
3 in Bristol lose $40,000 to phone scam Posted: 20 July 2018 [08:58 PM] BRISTOL - Police are investigating after three residents were recently conned out of a total of about $40,000 through a suspected…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 20 July 2018 [08:57 PM] Bristol police report the following: Emmanuel Barracato, 25, of 32 Dudley St., was charged on July 9 with disorderly conduct. Duryl Beaufort,…
Firefighters put out vehicle fire in Bristol Posted: 20 July 2018 [08:42 PM] BRISTOL - No injuries were reported Friday when firefighters quickly put out a vehicle fire on Driscoll Drive. Firefighters were dispatched…
Bristol man convicted of threatening to shoot up church Posted: 20 July 2018 [08:41 PM] BRISTOL - A city man has been convicted of threatening to shoot up a local church after pounding at the front…
NAACP to give out scholarship Posted: 20 July 2018 [08:40 PM] Special to the Press BRISTOL - The Bristol chapter of the NAACP plans to honor a local student with a college scholarship.…
Super Natural Market & Deli location is on the market Posted: 20 July 2018 [08:38 PM] BRISTOL - The former Super Natural Market & Deli, at 224 North Main St., has been listed for sale for…
Bristol woman, accused of stealing envelope full of cash, applies for program Posted: 20 July 2018 [08:36 PM] BRISTOL - A city woman accused of stealing nearly $2,000 from a man who mistakenly left it at a local grocery…
Blues spend an inning at the library Posted: 20 July 2018 [08:36 PM] Special to the Press BRISTOL - The Bristol Blues visited the Bristol Public Library Friday to meet young sports fans and read…
Wrestling Under The Stars returns to Muzzy Field this August Posted: 20 July 2018 [12:07 PM] STAFF REPORT Wrestling Under The Stars returns to Muzzy Field in Bristol Saturday, August 25 and will feature a number of former…
Thursday 07/19/2018
Bristol Arts & Culture Commission unveils new logo Posted: 19 July 2018 [09:07 PM] BRISTOL - The recently launched City Arts & Culture Commission has a new logo, with the tagline “Bristol…A Creative Community.”…
Bristol Public Library's paint job nears completion Posted: 19 July 2018 [09:05 PM] Special to the Press BRISTOL - The Bristol Public Library trim painting project nears its completion after seven weeks of construction. The…
Girl Scout Camp Carlson still accepting registration Posted: 19 July 2018 [09:05 PM] BRISTOL - Camp Carlson has opened for the season, and is continuing to offer girls the chance to build skills…
Bristol seeking musicians to play at farmers markets Posted: 19 July 2018 [09:04 PM] BRISTOL - The Mayor’s Office is looking for additional musical talent to perform at the Bristol farmers markets. “We are seeking…
Bristol opts out of statewide outstanding warrant crackdown Posted: 19 July 2018 [08:42 PM] New Britain police working with state police and agencies throughout the state on Wednesday grabbed eight people wanted for failing to…
Bristol shooting victim doing better; ID still being withheld Posted: 19 July 2018 [04:51 PM] BRISTOL - A city man shot last week in downtown Bristol is reportedly doing well in his recovery. As of Thursday,…
Bristol man, accused of sexually assaulting another man, granted program Posted: 19 July 2018 [04:28 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man accused of sexually assaulting an intoxicated man, who was barely conscious, has been granted program that…
Wednesday 07/18/2018
Wings & Wheels delivers $21,000 for Petit Family Foundation and Plainville Food Pantry Posted: 18 July 2018 [08:27 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Wings & Wheels committee presented a $21,000 check to divide between the Petit Family Foundation and Plainville Food Pantry…
Chip's 5K to benefit Petit foundation kicks off Sunday Posted: 18 July 2018 [08:27 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Chip’s Family Restaurant 5K Road Race is coming up this weekend, and organizers are hoping for another successful…
Bristol Rotary Club to donate in-demand books to library Posted: 18 July 2018 [08:26 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Rotary Club is donating several boxes of books to the Bristol Public Library Tuesday. Laura Watson, immediate…
Enjoy some days at the beach ... at Imagine Nation Posted: 18 July 2018 [08:26 PM] BRISTOL - Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center is bringing the beach back to Bristol. The Museum, at 1 Pleasant…
Man who beat ex-girlfriend thinking she was pregnant facing serious prison time for drug offenses Posted: 18 July 2018 [08:26 PM] BRISTOL - A New Haven man was convicted Wednesday of forcing his way into a Bristol home and assaulting the woman…
Mother, son in Southington face animal cruelty charges for alleged neglect of dog Posted: 18 July 2018 [08:19 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Two local people face animal cruelty charges after allegedly neglecting their dog to the point where the animal had…
Eighth-grader's essay on educational equity read at Capitol Posted: 18 July 2018 [08:11 PM] BRISTOL - A student set to enter Bristol Eastern High School wrote an essay on educational equity that won an…
Tuesday 07/17/2018
Bristol schools' Dress Down Days raise nearly $25K Posted: 17 July 2018 [09:07 PM] BRISTOL - The school district’s annual employee fundraiser, Dress Down Days, raised nearly $25,000 during the 2017-18 school year.…
Sports bar coming in August to Bristol's N. Main St. Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:41 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Sports Bar & Grille is planning to open in a month at the former location of Milestone Restaurant,…
Bristol woman convicted in Lake Compounce assault Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:36 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol woman has pleaded guilty in connection with an assault last summer at Lake Compounce. Alina Stein, 24,…
Bristol man held in scuffle with police found competent for trial Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:29 PM] BRISTOL - A city man whose apprehension caused a police officer to suffer a broken hand has been found competent to…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:23 PM] Bristol police report the following: Anthony Cruz, 20, of 113 Stewart St., was charged on July 7 with second-degree breach of peace.…
Flash flood warning for New Britain, thunderstorm warnings for Plainville, Southington issued Posted: 17 July 2018 [04:44 PM] HARTFORD - Tornado warnings have been issued in multiple towns in Connecticut. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for…
Man convicted of embezzling funds from Bristol McDonald's Posted: 17 July 2018 [04:33 PM] BRISTOL - An East Hartford man has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $3,000 from McDonald’s using his debit card to…
Bristol Boys & Girls Club reaps benefits of Mayor's Cup Posted: 17 July 2018 [04:29 PM] BRISTOL - Past mayors joined area golfers for the 20th annual Mayor’s Cup tournament and lunchion Monday at Chippanee Country Club.…
Monday 07/16/2018
Woman sues Bristol over injury suffered at Blues game Posted: 16 July 2018 [09:16 PM] BRISTOL - A woman is suing the city and the Bristol Blues baseball team, saying she had to undergo surgery after…
Former Bristol woman ordered to have no contact with police officer Posted: 16 July 2018 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL - A former city woman, accused of making false rape and harassment allegations against a Bristol police officer, faced a…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 16 July 2018 [09:05 PM] Bristol police report the following: Edward Anderson, 58, of 426 Emmett St., was charged on July 5 with interfering with an officer,…
Cooling centers open across Bristol as heat returns Posted: 16 July 2018 [09:03 PM] BRISTOL - With the temperature on the rise, with humidity nudging upward as well, cooling stations are open across the city.…
Sunday 07/15/2018
Engineer says to expect delays in Route 6 construction Posted: 15 July 2018 [09:12 PM] BRISTOL - Route 6 construction is expected to face delays due to the relocation of telecommunications lines running beneath the road,…
Wildlife artist's work on display at Barnes Nature Center Posted: 15 July 2018 [09:12 PM] BRISTOL - The union of art and wildlife came to be at the Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center Sunday. Wildlife…
When life hands kids lemons, there's Nico's Lemonade Stand Posted: 15 July 2018 [09:11 PM] PLAINVILLE - The warm weather worked out in favor of Nico’s Lemonade Stand, which hosted its ninth annual fundraising event Saturday.…
CT Humane Society helps older pets find new homes Posted: 15 July 2018 [09:06 PM] Special to the Herald NEWINGTON - Buddy has a halo over her head. It’s not a ring of light that hovers above…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 15 July 2018 [09:00 PM] Bristol police report the following: Robert Lemire, 34, of 48 Academy St., Southington, was charged on July 3 with evading responsibility, failure…
Bristol Personnel Director Diane Ferguson retires Posted: 15 July 2018 [08:59 PM] BRISTOL - The City Council accepted the retirement of city Personnel Director Diane Ferguson, after 22 years of service to the…
First Tee of CT brings young golfers to the fore Posted: 15 July 2018 [08:58 PM] The youngest generation of golfers stepped up to the tee at Stanley Golf Course in New Britain Sunday. The First Tee…
Work on 2 CCSU buildings on track for January Posted: 15 July 2018 [08:53 PM] Special To The press With doors set to open in January, Central Connecticut State University construction is on track for the big…
SENIOR SIGNALS: How to approach the subject of a living will for your loved ones Posted: 15 July 2018 [08:33 PM] Attorney Dear Attorney Tully: Thank you for writing the column about senior issues. I only wish my husband would read your…
Friday 07/13/2018
Bristol police blotter Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:40 PM] Bristol police report the following: Jamel Guest, 21, of 52 Putnam St., New Britain, was charged on July 1 with creating a…
Bristol man in critical condition after drive-by shooting downtown Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:31 PM] BRISTOL - A city man is in critical condition after he was involved in a drive-by shooting in downtown Bristol early…
Bristol car accident sends 2 to hospital Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:29 PM] BRISTOL - A two-vehicle crash on Stafford Avenue Friday afternoon sent as many people to the hospital. The crash was reported…
Hip hop coming to Rockwell Park Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:28 PM] BRISTOL - The City of Bristol has announced upcoming concerts with the Rockwell Park Concert Series. On July 17, Rockwell Park will…