Newington suffered its 41st coronavirus-associated death and first in about three weeks, according to the latest data released by state health…
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Tuesday 10/20/2020
Bristol has nearly 20 residents confirmed as testing positive for coronavirus, Southington, Plainville, Plymouth all up as well Posted: 20 October 2020 [11:59 AM] The state had double-digit increases in coronavirus-associated deaths and new hospitalizations, plus over 1,000 new virus cases over the weekend, according…
Monday 10/19/2020
Southington police blotter Posted: 19 October 2020 [12:30 PM] Southington police report the following: Michael McDougall, 28, of 152 North Road, Deerfield, NH, was charged Oct. 13 with second degree failure…
Friday 10/16/2020
'Forever in Blue Jeans' fundraiser already off to great start Posted: 16 October 2020 [06:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA has announced title sponsors for its virtual, "house party" style "Forever in Blue Jeans" fundraiser…
Bristol has large increase, moves within three of reaching 800 residents confirmed as testing positive for covid-19 Posted: 16 October 2020 [05:02 PM] Bristol moved within three of reaching 800 residents confirmed as having tested positive for coronavirus. The city had an additional 16…
West Hartford man pleads guilty to role in Southington burglary Posted: 16 October 2020 [03:45 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A West Hartford man has pleaded guilty to his role in a burglary last year in which the resident…
Southington police blotter Posted: 16 October 2020 [12:10 PM] Southington police report the following: Gary Henry, 32, of 24 Colonial Drive, Prospect, was charged Oct. 11 with simple trespass. Michael…
Thursday 10/15/2020
Bristol has small rise in coronavirus cases, plus area updates Posted: 15 October 2020 [05:05 PM] New Britain has another five residents confirmed as having tested positive for coronavirus Thursday, according to state health officials. The city…
New scholarship fund to help people attend Camp Sloper honors Ralph Mann Posted: 15 October 2020 [02:50 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA has established a new fund in honor of the late Ralph Mann, whom CEO Mark…
Wednesday 10/14/2020
State hospitalizations nearly tripled over past month, plus case updates for Bristol, Plymouth, Southington, Plainville Posted: 14 October 2020 [04:53 PM] There were another 16 coronavirus patients in state hospitals than the day before for a total that now stands at 188,…
Southington police accuse homeless man of selling drugs in town Posted: 14 October 2020 [04:05 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- Police have accused a homeless man of selling drugs in town on multiple occasions. George Miller, 56, was arrested…
Girlfriend of state trooper arrested earlier this month now faces charges as well Posted: 14 October 2020 [11:47 AM] SOUTHINGTON -- The girlfriend of a Connecticut State Trooper, who was arrested by Southington police earlier this month, now faces charges…
Southington police blotter Posted: 14 October 2020 [11:26 AM] Southington police report the following: Joey Kinney, 42, of 61 Brooks St., was charged Oct. 9 with third degree burglary, third degree…
Tuesday 10/13/2020
Bristol up to 30 confirmed cases among residents since Friday; state coronavirus hospitalizations up again Posted: 13 October 2020 [05:07 PM] New Britain had another 16 residents confirmed as having tested positive for coronavirus Tuesday and has had 40 since the beginning…
Meriden man already charged in Plainville holdup now accused in Southington, Newington robberies Posted: 13 October 2020 [11:55 AM] A Meriden man already facing charges in an armed robbery in Plainville has now been charged in robberies in Southington and…
Monday 10/12/2020
Southington residents celebrate Italian heritage on Columbus Day, with many defending historical figure Posted: 12 October 2020 [05:33 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Clubs who sponsored the Christopher Columbus statue outside of the John Weichsel Municipal Center gathered Monday to celebrate Columbus…
Nearly 20 Bristol residents confirmed as testing positive for coronavirus, plus area updates Posted: 12 October 2020 [05:01 PM] New Britain had an additional 24 residents confirmed as having tested positive for coronavirus, plus another three that are considered probable…
United Way, Worldwide Wine & Spirits team up to give back to community, here's how to take part Posted: 12 October 2020 [02:26 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The United Way of Southington and Worldwide Wine & Spirits are teaming up to give back to the community…
Friday 10/09/2020
Several of state's newest troopers hail from local towns Posted: 09 October 2020 [04:55 PM] Several of the 83 state troopers who graduated from the academy on Thursday hail from area towns. The newest troopers were…
Bristol has small rise in confirmed covid-19 cases; Plymouth, Plainville, Southington updates Posted: 09 October 2020 [04:20 PM] After seeing a drop in patients currently hospitalized with coronavirus across the state Thursday, the numbers went back up Friday. The…
Southington police blotter Posted: 09 October 2020 [11:26 AM] Southington police report the following: Charles Cosmos, 62, of (last known address) 1259 Wolcott Road, Wolcott, was charged Oct. 1 with…
Southington Chamber of Commerce, library accepting questions for candidate forum Posted: 09 October 2020 [11:16 AM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Chamber of Commerce and Southington Public Library are accepting questions for legislative candidates for their virtual “Meet…
Family displaced, multiple injuries reported after motorist crashes stolen car into Southington house: police Posted: 09 October 2020 [10:02 AM] SOUTHINGTON -- Multiple people reported injuries Thursday night after a motorist, who fled the scene and was later brought to the…
Thursday 10/08/2020
Bristol has 68th confirmed coronavirus-associated death among residents, 76th overall Posted: 08 October 2020 [04:44 PM] Bristol had another resident confirmed as having died from coronavirus-associated illness, the fourth over the past two weeks, according to the…
Million Mask Challenge Tour gives out 800,000 face masks Posted: 08 October 2020 [02:47 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A statewide coordinated effort by local rotary clubs, the “Million Mask Challenge Tour” has resulted in 800,000 face masks…
YMCA Camp Sloper seeking volunteers for fall clean-up Posted: 08 October 2020 [11:59 AM] SOUTHINGTON – YMCA Camp Sloper is seeking volunteers to sign-up for their annual fall clean-up, which will be held Nov. 7.…
Southington police blotter Posted: 08 October 2020 [11:46 AM] Southington police report the following: Michael Bartolomeo, 32, of 150 Norway St., Waterbury, was charged Sept. 30 with sixth degree larceny. Daniel…
Wednesday 10/07/2020
Bristol has four more confirmed coronavirus cases; Southington, Plainville, Plymouth updates Posted: 07 October 2020 [04:56 PM] Over the last month, the number of patients hospitalized statewide has nearly tripled, going from 50 on Sept. 8 to 138…
Tuesday 10/06/2020
Man who authorities say robbed grocery stores in Bristol, Southington pleads guilty in 2018 carjacking Posted: 06 October 2020 [07:09 PM] A Hartford man who federal officials say robbed grocery stores in Bristol and Southington pleaded guilty on Tuesday in a 2018…
Bristol up to 14 confirmed coronavirus cases since beginning of weekend; Plymouth, Plainville, Southington updates Posted: 06 October 2020 [04:25 PM] New Britain had seven more residents confirmed as having tested positive Tuesday, a day after the weekend totals came back with…
Monday 10/05/2020
Bristol up double-digits in new confirmed coronavirus cases among residents, state hospitalizations up again Posted: 05 October 2020 [04:27 PM] There were some big number increases over the weekend in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, according to data released by state health…
B & V Jewelers provides 750 face shields to teachers Posted: 05 October 2020 [01:03 PM] SOUTHINGTON – B & V Jewelers has provided 750 face shields to teachers, and still has more than 200 available for…
State police trooper arrested in Southington on domestic violence charges Posted: 05 October 2020 [12:03 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Connecticut State Police trooper was arrested by local police over the weekend on domestic violence charges. Christopher…
Forever in Blue Jeans gala going virtual, tickets on sale Posted: 05 October 2020 [11:00 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Tickets are on sale now for the YMCA’S “Forever in Blue Jeans” gala, a major fundraiser which like many…
Friday 10/02/2020
Bristol has third coronavirus-associated death this week, plus area virus case updates Posted: 02 October 2020 [04:27 PM] Bristol suffered its third confirmed coronavirus-associated death of the week, with another resident added to the city’s totals, according to the…
Southington schools moving to remote learning all next week after confirmed coronavirus case Posted: 02 October 2020 [03:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Superintendent of Schools Tim Connellan announced Friday the district is moving to complete remote learning next week, Oct. 5…
Sudden power outages result in Southington schools closing Thursday morning Posted: 02 October 2020 [03:23 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington schools closed Thursday morning as a result of sudden and widespread power outages. Superintendent of Schools Tim Connellan…
Southington police blotter Posted: 02 October 2020 [01:00 PM] Southington police report the following: Sept. 28 Charles Allen, 36, of 121 Westmoreland Ave., White Plains, NY, was charged with first degree…
Family-owned glass tinting business opens in Southington Posted: 02 October 2020 [12:51 PM] SOUTHINGTON – ProShield Glass Tinting, LLC has opened on Birch Street, offering services for automobile, commercial and residential window tinting. ProShield…
Thursday 10/01/2020
Sports Roundup: Bristol Central's DeAngelo sets course record for boys cross country team; Southington tops New Britain Posted: 01 October 2020 [09:29 PM] BRISTOL - Nate DeAngelo helped bring back high school sports with a bang. The Bristol Central boys cross country team fell…
Bristol has small uptick in confirmed coronavirus cases; updates for Plymouth, Southington, Plainville Posted: 01 October 2020 [04:53 PM] Newington has suffered the 40th confirmed coronavirus-associated death among its residents, according to the latest data released by state health officials.…
Southington police blotter Posted: 01 October 2020 [11:41 AM] Southington police report the following: Sept. 24 Jeffrey Allen Bowman, 22, of 821 Old Turnpike Road, was charged with second degree breach…
Wednesday 09/30/2020
New York man defrauded Southington company out of more than $70K: police Posted: 30 September 2020 [05:38 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A New York man was charged Monday with defrauding a Southington business, where he was employed, out of more…
Bristol has two confirmed coronavirus-associated deaths among residents, first in over two months Posted: 30 September 2020 [04:21 PM] For the first time in over two months, Bristol reported two coronavirus-associated deaths among its residents, according to the latest data…
Southington police shot burglary suspect with beanbag, took man into custody Posted: 30 September 2020 [04:09 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- Police shot a burglary suspect with a bean bag on Wednesday before taking him into custody. Police said the…
'The schools are ready': Regional health director says Plainville, Southington schools doing great job Posted: 30 September 2020 [12:38 PM] As area school districts move toward returning to full-time in-person classes, regional health director Shane Lockwood says Plainville and Southington are…
Area towns fared well with outages during rain, wind storm Posted: 30 September 2020 [12:33 PM] Most area towns fared well against what Eversource has called an “intense wind and rain storm” that hit the state overnight.…
Tuesday 09/29/2020
Southington police blotter Posted: 29 September 2020 [08:36 PM] Southington police report the following: Sept. 21 Phillip Reilly, 37, of 52 High St., was charged with disorderly conduct, second degree assault,…
Eight vehicle burglaries reported in Southington over last two days as town has seen increase in vehicle break-ins, thefts Posted: 29 September 2020 [05:47 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- Eight car burglaries reported in the last two days are part of a larger issue of an increase in…
Bristol has small increase in additional residents confirmed as having coronavirus, state hospitalizations up 17 Posted: 29 September 2020 [04:30 PM] There were a few big increases in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations across the state Tuesday, according to health officials. New Britain…