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Friday 01/17/2020
Snow on way, causing several postponements Posted: 17 January 2020 [08:48 PM] Staff Report Snow is expected to hit Connecticut Saturday afternoon and towns are poised and ready. After seeing temperatures…
Thursday 01/16/2020
Plainville YMCA's Prisco eyes greater community involvement Posted: 16 January 2020 [08:44 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Wheeler Regional Family YMCA’s new executive director, Laura Prisco, aims to increase community engagement and family programs. Prisco…
Powerhouse Motorsports celebrates grand opening Posted: 16 January 2020 [07:30 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Chamber of Commerce welcomed Powerhouse Motorsports with a grand opening and ribbon cutting Thursday, praising them for…
Plainville police looking for help solving thefts from cars Posted: 16 January 2020 [04:31 PM] PLAINVILLE - Local police are asking for the public’s help identifying several suspects who were involved in larcenies from unlocked motor…
Man who drunkenly struck parked car, took off from police in Plainville given suspended sentence Posted: 16 January 2020 [04:06 PM] PLAINVILLE - A New Britain man who took off from police after a drunk driving accident involving a parked car was…
Wednesday 01/15/2020
Plainville police blotter Posted: 15 January 2020 [06:14 PM] Plainville police report: Sean T. Ludlum, 32, of 492 East St., was charged Jan. 12 with sixth-degree larceny. Jason P. McShane,…
Plainville man allegedly found with more than 60 grams of cocaine possibly looking at five years in prison Posted: 15 January 2020 [04:58 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local man arrested in May after police found more than 60 grams of cocaine during a traffic stop…
Tuesday 01/14/2020
Students charged with shouting racial slurs, including one from Plainville, sue UConn Posted: 14 January 2020 [03:34 PM] HARTFORD - Two University of Connecticut students arrested for shouting a racial slur outside a campus apartment complex sued the school Tuesday,…
Monday 01/13/2020
Plainville's preliminary budget gets its first airing Posted: 13 January 2020 [03:46 PM] PLAINVILLE - The budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year is beginning to take shape, with Town Manager Robert E. Lee aiming…
Friday 01/10/2020
Regionalization: It's a thing for area towns Posted: 10 January 2020 [09:22 PM] In the season of sharing, people learn quickly how a little help can go a long way. Local municipalities have known…
The train in Plainville will be mainly discussed on Jan. 18 Posted: 10 January 2020 [09:22 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Historical Society invites the public to learn about the role of the railroad both in Plainville and…
Six months in prison for Plainville man convicted in child abuse case involving 2-year-old Posted: 10 January 2020 [04:42 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville man has been sentenced to six months behind bars after taking a plea bargain in a child…
Thursday 01/09/2020
Plainville police blotter Posted: 09 January 2020 [04:01 PM] Plainville police report the following: Veronica James, 54, of 115 Red Stone Hill, was charged Jan. 7 with third-degree assault disorderly conduct.…
Wednesday 01/08/2020
Dick's Sporting Goods in Plainville has closed Posted: 08 January 2020 [07:16 PM] PLAINVILLE - Dick’s Sporting Goods at 280 New Britain Ave. has closed its doors. An automated voice messaging system confirmed that…
Plainville assistant to the town manager leaving for assistant town manager position Posted: 08 January 2020 [06:01 PM] PLAINVILLE - Scott Colby will be leaving his position as assistant to the town manager in town to accept an assistant…
UConn student from Plainville gets probation in racial slur case Posted: 08 January 2020 [12:05 PM] ROCKVILLE - One of the two University of Connecticut students caught on video shouting a racial slur outside a campus apartment complex…
Tuesday 01/07/2020
No lingering health risks from Clean Earth fire, Plainville council told Posted: 07 January 2020 [09:03 PM] PLAINVILLE- The Plainville Town Council heard a presentation from Clean Earth Monday about their operation following the Dec. 31 fire. They…
Committee formed to get Plainville ready for 2020 U.S. Census Posted: 07 January 2020 [08:56 PM] PLAINVILLE - The town has announced the formation of a Complete Count Committee to prepare for response to the 2020 U.S. Census.…
Plainville fire marshal retiring after decades on the job Posted: 07 January 2020 [04:55 PM] PLAINVILLE - Fire Marshal Larry Sutherland will retire Feb. 3 after many long years of service to the town going back…
Monday 01/06/2020
Plainville police blotter Posted: 06 January 2020 [06:39 PM] Plainville police report the following: Jerris J. Holloway, 39, of 32 Little St., Manchester, was charged Dec. 24 with possession of a…
Plainville police detective, corporal departing Posted: 06 January 2020 [04:30 PM] PLAINVILLE - Detective David Posadas and Corporal Patrick Buden are departing from the Plainville Police Department after many years of service,…
Friday 01/03/2020
Projects are under budget and Plainville is overjoyed Posted: 03 January 2020 [08:20 PM] This is one in a series of stories looking at the year ahead. By BRIAN M. JOHNSON @brianjohnsonBP PLAINVILLE - The…
Southington man ran woman over with vehicle in Plainville dispute: police Posted: 03 January 2020 [03:31 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Southington man allegedly ran a teenager over with his car during a domestic dispute last week. James Dorsey,…
Southington man gets three years in prison for injuring woman during car accident, selling narcotics Posted: 03 January 2020 [02:56 PM] A man who injured a woman during a car accident in Plainville and sold drugs in Southington was sentenced to three…
Wednesday 01/01/2020
Plainville police blotter Posted: 01 January 2020 [08:38 PM] Plainville police report the following: Adreanne C. Good, 54, of 250 Woodford Ave., was charged Dec. 22 with two counts of violation…
Area police report few DUI arrests on New Year's Posted: 01 January 2020 [02:41 PM] Although it’s generally perceived to be a night filled with drunken driving, New Year’s Eve appeared to be a slow night…
Monday 12/30/2019
2019 IN REVIEW: Big year in health industry for Bristol area Posted: 30 December 2019 [09:50 PM] Locally, 2019 was a big year for the health industry. It saw the long-awaited opening of the downtown Medical Care Center,…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 30 December 2019 [09:35 PM] Plainville police report the following: Ambyr Mosher, 31, of 45 Maple St., was charged Dec. 12 with first-degree assault, first-degree unlawful restraint,…
Sunday 12/29/2019
Fatal accidents, fire at Tops Marketplace mar 2019 Posted: 29 December 2019 [02:55 PM] Towns of Southington, Plainville and Plymouth had a memorable 2019 for breaking news and tragedies, including a driver who died after…
Thursday 12/26/2019
Plainville's 150th year saw many changes and progress: The year in review Posted: 26 December 2019 [05:46 PM] PLAINVILLE – As the Town of Plainville celebrated its 150th anniversary this year, it also saw the appointment of a new…
Tuesday 12/24/2019
Love triangle results in three arrests in Plainville following fight in street Posted: 24 December 2019 [01:03 PM] PLAINVILLE — Three people were arrested over the weekend after a love triangle embroiled into a fight in the middle of…
Monday 12/23/2019
Plainville man pleads guilty to threatening police department Posted: 23 December 2019 [06:28 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville man has pleaded guilty to threatening to carry out a shooting at the police department. Adam Dzilenski,…
Sunday 12/22/2019
Rebel Dog combining coffee shop, taproom into revamped tavern Posted: 22 December 2019 [03:26 PM] PLAINVILLE - As a result of their continued success, Rebel Dog and JV’s Taproom are remodeling and rebranding as “The Tavern…
Thursday 12/19/2019
Plainville announces municipal closings for Christmas and New Year's Posted: 19 December 2019 [05:22 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Town of Plainville has announced municipal closings for Christmas and New Year’s. The Town of Plainville offices will…
Plainville woman provided 12-year-old with marijuana, smoked with him: police Posted: 19 December 2019 [04:03 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville woman is facing charges after police say she provided marijuana to a 12-year-old and smoked it with…
Former Parsons Buick building reborn as Powerhouse Motorsports Posted: 19 December 2019 [11:38 AM] BRISTOL - The former Parsons Buick property on East Street is reborn as Powerhouse Motorsports. The building, purchased by Tabitha Wazorko-Manafort…
Wednesday 12/18/2019
Plainville Council honors winners of fire prevention contest Posted: 18 December 2019 [04:09 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Town Council recognized the winners of the annual Fire Prevention Poster contest Monday and local children were given…
Tuesday 12/17/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 17 December 2019 [03:03 PM] Plainville police report the following: Mark W. Stepney, 62, of 122 Milford St. Extension, was charged Nov. 29 with criminal possession of…
Monday 12/16/2019
Plainville police blotter Posted: 16 December 2019 [08:46 PM] Plainville police report the following: Steven G. Martin, 59, of 58 Ramblewood Drive, Rocky Hill, was charged Nov. 29 with sixth-degree larceny.…
Friday 12/13/2019
Santa braves the rain for a visit to Plainville's 27th Annual Tree Lighting Posted: 13 December 2019 [07:09 PM] PLAINVILLE - Despite a rainy night, the community still came together inside the fire station to sing Christmas songs and spread…
Plainville woman stabbed man multiple times over possible drug debt: police report Posted: 13 December 2019 [02:50 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville woman was arrested Thursday for allegedly stabbing a man multiple times last week, possibly over a drug…
Thursday 12/12/2019
The Cleanest Solutions celebrates its Grand Opening in Plainville Posted: 12 December 2019 [07:48 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Cleanest Solutions aims to build long-term relationships with customers while offering a full range of commercial and residential…
Wednesday 12/11/2019
Plainville adds names to the Veterans Memorial Wall Posted: 11 December 2019 [07:58 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Town of Plainville has added names to the Veterans Memorial Wall. The Memorial Wall is located on the…
Snow causes delays and school closings Posted: 11 December 2019 [10:53 AM] NEW BRITAIN – A few inches of the white stuff hit the central Connecticut area in a snow fall from Tuesday…
Monday 12/09/2019
Plainville woman denies threatening to kill neighbors Posted: 09 December 2019 [09:19 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plainville woman has pleaded not guilty to charges she used a racial slur to describe her Hispanic neighbors…
Friday 12/06/2019
A.C. Moore will soon be no more Posted: 06 December 2019 [07:19 PM] PLAINVILLE - With the announcement this week that arts and crafts retail chain A.C. Moore will soon be closing down all…
Southington man charged in a Plainville hit-and-run to decide on plea deal Posted: 06 December 2019 [06:58 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Southington man charged in a Plainville hit-and-run, which injured a man, must decide if he wants to take…
Wednesday 12/04/2019
Commission presents development plan for Plainville Posted: 04 December 2019 [05:39 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Planning and Zoning Commission presented the Plan of Conservation and Development to the Town Council at their meeting…
Tuesday 12/03/2019
Town ready to cheer on Blue Devils as Plainville competes in state tournament Posted: 03 December 2019 [07:48 PM] PLAINVILLE - Still abuzz with excitement over the Blue Devils’ Thanksgiving win over Farmington, the community is cheering their young athletes…