SOUTHINGTON – A local man was charged Thursday for allegedly stealing a safe from a local church. Dylan Fournier, 20, of…
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Thursday 09/19/2019
Student punished for spraying swastika at Southington High School Posted: 19 September 2019 [05:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A student at Southington High School has been disciplined for spraying a swastika on a sidewalk behind the school.…
Restricted parking, closed streets announced for Apple Harvest Festival Posted: 19 September 2019 [05:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police have announced parking restrictions and road closures for the Apple Harvest Festival. From Friday, Oct. 4, through Sunday,…
Kinsmen celebrates induction into Southington Chamber of Commerce with grand opening of new room Posted: 19 September 2019 [05:21 PM] SOUTHINGTON - On Tuesday evening, the Southington Chamber of Commerce welcomed Kinsmen Brewing Company to the town with a ribbon-cutting event…
Wednesday 09/18/2019
Southington teen pleads guilty in sex assault case Posted: 18 September 2019 [06:58 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local teen pleaded guilty Wednesday in New Britain Superior Court in a 2017 sexual assault case. Ethan Czarniewski,…
Plantsville man sentenced to 18 months in assault, burglary tool theft, reckless driving cases Posted: 18 September 2019 [06:55 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Plantsville man accused of assaulting his father, stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of tools and passing out in…
Tuesday 09/17/2019
Crazy Brew Bash: Fun time for a good cause Oct. 12 at Mount Southington Posted: 17 September 2019 [07:49 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Reach Foundation’s Crazy Brew Bash is back at Mount Southington Ski Area for the fifth year Oct. 12.…
Hop Knot closed while searching for new franchisee Posted: 17 September 2019 [07:04 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Hop Knot, which specialized in craft brews and gourmet pretzels, closed recently according to Economic Development Director Lou Perillo…
Monday 09/16/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 16 September 2019 [08:58 PM] Southington police report the following: Sean Reardon, 25, of 44 School St., was charged Aug, 29 with disorderly conduct and third degree…
Man sentenced to 5 years in prison for robbing delivery men at Southington motel Posted: 16 September 2019 [04:02 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A 20-year-old was found guilty and sentenced in New Britain Superior Court Monday for the armed robberies of two…
Friday 09/13/2019
Southington Public Schools Food Service to host culinary training Sept. 17 Posted: 13 September 2019 [06:09 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Public Schools Food Service employees will have hands-on culinary professional development training on creating and presenting nutritious, plant-based…
Thursday 09/12/2019
Southington Chamber of Commerce welcomes new insurer to town Posted: 12 September 2019 [08:23 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Chamber of Commerce welcomed Robert O’Leary, owner of the new Farmer’s Insurance on West Street, to town…
United Way of Southington kicked off their Annual Campaign Posted: 12 September 2019 [07:57 PM] SOUTHINGTON - United Way of Southington kicked off its Annual Campaign Thursday at Manor Inn, with leaders speaking of how supporting…
Wednesday 09/11/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 11 September 2019 [08:14 PM] Southington police report the following: Stacy Grivois, 39, of 30 Darling St., was charged Aug. 26 with third degree burglary, third degree…
Focus was on first responders at Southington 9/11 tribute Posted: 11 September 2019 [07:20 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Police, firefighters and town leaders paid tribute Wednesday to those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks, and…
Southington receives award for producing exceptional annual report Posted: 11 September 2019 [05:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the town by Government Finance Officers Association…
Former Bristol, Southington girls coach pleads not guilty in sexual assault Posted: 11 September 2019 [12:06 PM] WATERBURY — A former girls high school coach in Bristol and Southington has pleaded not guilty in an alleged sexual assault…
Tuesday 09/10/2019
Town Council honors Bread for Life for 35 years of helping the needy Posted: 10 September 2019 [08:33 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Bread for Life was honored with a proclamation for its efforts on behalf of the needy for 35 years…
Monday 09/09/2019
Governor sees plenty of hopeful signs at Southington's Sign Pro Posted: 09 September 2019 [09:18 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Gov. Ned Lamont paid a visit to Sign Pro on Monday to meet with management, tour the facility and…
Sunday 09/08/2019
Animals find their forever homes at Bark BQ Party to Benefit Help Willy's Friends in Southington Posted: 08 September 2019 [09:04 PM] SOUTHINGTON - There were treats for both people and dogs at the second annual Bark BQ Party to Benefit Help Willy’s…
This week's meetings Posted: 08 September 2019 [04:32 PM] BRISTOL: Tuesday, Sept. 10 Joint Meeting, 6:45 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 111 North Main St. City Council,…
Friday 09/06/2019
Former girls high school coach in Southington, Bristol arrested for alleged sexual assault Posted: 06 September 2019 [08:58 PM] WOLCOTT - A former girls high school coach in Bristol and Southington was arrested Thursday in connection with an alleged sexual…
Former Southington girls basketball coach Forgione charged with sexually assaulting female student Posted: 06 September 2019 [02:47 PM] WOLCOTT - A Connecticut high school gym teacher and basketball coach has been charged with sexually assaulting a student. Michael Forgione was…
Thursday 09/05/2019
Meriden man pleads guilty in Southington bank robbery that ended in 2 children being kidnapped Posted: 05 September 2019 [05:15 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Meriden man has pleaded guilty in multiple bank robberies, including one that occurred in Southington and ended with…
Wednesday 09/04/2019
SECOND LOOK: SHS football dynasty isn't complete yet Posted: 04 September 2019 [08:10 PM] Here’s the scenario at the Southington High football program as the team prepares for its opener Sept. 13, and then a trip…
Meriden man pleads guilty to harassing Southington man using gang reference Posted: 04 September 2019 [04:59 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Meriden man has pleaded guilty to harassing a Southington resident, who works as a parole officer, threatening him…
Bristol man charged in shoplifting turned robbery in Southington considering plea bargain Posted: 04 September 2019 [04:21 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Bristol man charged in a shoplifting turned robbery is contemplating a plea deal. Jose Rodriguez, 30, has been…
Southington police are still investigating a crash that claimed the life of a high school senior Posted: 04 September 2019 [12:57 PM] Staff Report SOUTHINGTON – A Saturday accident that claimed the life of a local teenager remains under investigation by the Southington Police…
Tuesday 09/03/2019
Meriden woman who drunkenly flipped car in Southington to receive year in prison Posted: 03 September 2019 [05:41 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Meriden woman who was seriously injured when she drunkenly rolled her car over in 2017 is expected to…
Southington police blotter Posted: 03 September 2019 [05:40 PM] Southington police report the following: Dennis Aponte, 22, of 113 Hillcrest Ave., West Hartford, was charged Aug. 21 with violation of probation.…
Museum experience will bring Barnes family alive Posted: 03 September 2019 [03:52 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Barnes Museum will offer a “Living Museum” experience to visitors Sept. 7, with actors portraying the famous family…
Mix Fine Cakes and Pastries will bring sweet treats to Main Street in Southington Posted: 03 September 2019 [02:01 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Father and son cooking duo Jose and Hector Delgado opened Flair Restaurant last March on Main Street and now…
Monday 09/02/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 02 September 2019 [08:04 PM] Southington police report the following: Markus Davis, 29, of 215 Waterville St., Waterbury, was charged Aug. 15 with criminal attempt to commit…
Sunday 09/01/2019
Southington High student killed in car crash Posted: 01 September 2019 [07:49 PM] SOUTHINGTON- The community is mourning the tragic loss of a teen girl killed in a car crash over the weekend. Southington…
Apple picking at Rogers Orchard is perfect fall activity Posted: 01 September 2019 [04:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Honey Crisp, Macoun, Jonamac, Red Delicious - everybody has their favorite. Apples left Rogers Orchards by the pound during…
Saturday 08/31/2019
Two-car crash in Southington sends one person to the hospital Posted: 31 August 2019 [01:26 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A two-car crash that happened overnight sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries, the fire department reported…
Friday 08/30/2019
West Queen Street in Southington will be closed through the holiday weekend Posted: 30 August 2019 [08:03 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Until further notice West Queen Street will be closed to through traffic. Residents can access businesses on Captain Lewis…
Thursday 08/29/2019
Southington students made their return ready to learn Posted: 29 August 2019 [06:07 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Parents dropping their kids off for the first day of school at Derynoski Elementary School Thursday lauded the school’s…
Wednesday 08/28/2019
Southington schools focusing on social emotional learning Posted: 28 August 2019 [06:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON - As Southington students begin another semester today, Superintendent of Schools Tim Connellan has stated that his objectives for the…
Southington police blotter Posted: 28 August 2019 [05:19 PM] Southington police report the following: Rafal Pierscinski, 41, of 138 Tomlinson Ave., was charged Aug. 8 with fishing without a license.…
Southington man arrested in Bristol after allegedly assaulting woman, threatening to stab her Posted: 28 August 2019 [09:30 AM] SOUTHINGTON -- A local man was arrested in Bristol on Wednesday after allegedly threatening to stab a woman during an incident…
Tuesday 08/27/2019
Diamond Jubilee at Aqua Turf to mark 75 years of Southington UNICO Posted: 27 August 2019 [08:31 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Chapter of UNICO National will celebrate its 75th anniversary at the Diamond Jubilee taking place at the Aqua…
Nearly 60% of Connecticut towns raised property taxes Posted: 27 August 2019 [06:02 PM] BRISTOL – Property tax rates needed to be increased in nearly 60% of 155 Connecticut municipalities for fiscal year 2019-20, according to…
Monday 08/26/2019
Girls keep on giving back in Southington with school backpack giveaway Posted: 26 August 2019 [08:47 PM] SOUTHINGTON - “I think my favorite part of today is just knowing that we’re putting a smile on a kid’s face…
Friday 08/23/2019
The Giving Back Girls gives back backpacks in Southington Posted: 23 August 2019 [07:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON - “I think my favorite part of today is just knowing that we’re putting a smile on a kid’s face…
Thursday 08/22/2019
Ex-Quinnipiac professor accused of harassing Southington woman will receive psychiatric treatment in lieu of prosecution Posted: 22 August 2019 [08:02 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A former adjunct professor at Quinnipiac University charged with harassing a Southington woman, who was a student of his,…
Wednesday 08/21/2019
Second Look: I answer your questions on the Greenway, breweries, immigrants and more Posted: 21 August 2019 [06:59 PM] Q. In a recent column you wrote that the Greenway project was to be concluded, but it didn’t read that way. A.…
Tuesday 08/20/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 20 August 2019 [07:53 PM] Southington police report the following: Sebastian Licznerski, 21, of 37 Mark Drive, Plantsville, was charged Aug. 1 with probation violation. Richard…
Monday 08/19/2019
West Hartford man accused of harassing Southington resident over religious views Posted: 19 August 2019 [06:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A West Hartford man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly harassing a Southington resident over their religious beliefs.…
Southington man was intoxicated with teen in car: police Posted: 19 August 2019 [03:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man has been accused of driving under the influence with a teenager in the car. Police on…