SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Chamber of Commerce celebrated Planet Fitness’ rebranded and remodeled gym on Queen Street Wednesday during their grand…
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Wednesday 11/13/2019
Prosecutors drop case against man accused of leaving harassing voicemail at Southington bank Posted: 13 November 2019 [04:24 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Prosecutors have dropped a case against a Milford man who had been charged with leaving a number of harassing…
Southington's new council begins business Posted: 13 November 2019 [03:59 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Victoria Triano has been appointed the chair of the Southington Town Council, with Tom Lombardi serving as vice chair.…
Southington teen sentenced to nine months in prison for performing sex acts on girl against her will Posted: 13 November 2019 [03:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington teenager was sentenced to nine months in prison on Wednesday for performing sexual acts on a girl…
Tuesday 11/12/2019
LISA Inc. to tell public of its programs' impact on youth at open house Posted: 12 November 2019 [07:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON – LISA (Living In Safe Alternatives) Inc. invites the community to learn about its programs and see how their support…
Santa has Southington's Barnes Museum on his list for visit Posted: 12 November 2019 [07:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Santa Claus is stopping by the Barnes Museum on Nov. 30 to meet and have photographs taken with children and…
Southington woman pleads not guilty to heroin, crack cocaine charges Posted: 12 November 2019 [04:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local woman allegedly found her in a vehicle with more than 500 baggies of heroin and nearly 50…
Monday 11/11/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 11 November 2019 [09:05 PM] Southington police report the following: Thomas McCormick, 82, of 32 Muir Terrace, was charged Oct. 30 with violation of a protective order.…
Sunday 11/10/2019
Animals receive special blessing at Holy Trinity in Southington Posted: 10 November 2019 [03:35 PM] SOUTHINGTON - It’s not only humans who need blessings. It’s animals too. That’s exactly what the Very Reverend Joseph Krusienski did…
Thursday 11/07/2019
Polish restaurant to open in Southington Posted: 07 November 2019 [01:52 PM] SOUTHINGTON - After her daughter finished her parochial school education at Sacred Heart School, Margaret Kopacz and her husband decided to…
Wednesday 11/06/2019
SECOND LOOK: Queen Street remains a staunch survivor Posted: 06 November 2019 [05:57 PM] Second Look The arrival of numerous restaurants and others with the Queen Street retail families came at an excellent time for Southington.…
LISA, Inc. honors owner of HQ Dumpsters & Recycling in Plantsville Posted: 06 November 2019 [05:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Ralph Holyst, owner of HQ Dumpsters & Recycling in Plantsville, was the recipient of the 2109 The Heart of LISA,…
Tuesday 11/05/2019
Southington Y offers exercise program for cancer survivors Posted: 05 November 2019 [11:39 PM] SOUTHINGTON -The Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA is offering a free, 12-week, small-group fitness program called Livestrong at the Y, designed for cancer survivors…
Republicans take control of Southington Town Council Posted: 05 November 2019 [10:07 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Republicans on Tuesday took back control of the Town Council in one of the more unpredictable races in recent…
Southington police blotter Posted: 05 November 2019 [04:51 PM] Southington police report the following: Timothy Ribolla, 36, homeless, was charged Oct. 23 with first-degree criminal trespass, third-degree criminal mischief, interfering with…
Monday 11/04/2019
Southington woman accused of stealing from disabled man, taking jewelry that belonged to his late wife Posted: 04 November 2019 [09:44 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local woman faces a felony charge for allegedly stealing from a disabled man, taking nearly $20,000 worth of…
Tim Wilk is Southington library's Artist of Month for November Posted: 04 November 2019 [09:43 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Southington Public Library’s Artist of the Month for November is Tim Wilk, a local photographer with a lifelong love of…
Where to vote in Tuesday's election Posted: 04 November 2019 [09:32 PM] Today is Election Day in Connecticut. Polls statewide are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bristol, New Britain, Newington, Berlin,…
Restaurants ready to bring the heat at Southington Chamber of Commerce Wing Fest Posted: 04 November 2019 [09:25 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Local restaurants will once more be stepping into the ring to see who has the top wing in town…
Southington police blotter Posted: 04 November 2019 [09:22 PM] Southington police report the following: Dennis Dean, 49, of 335 Bilton Road, Somers, was charged Oct. 22 with third-degree sexual assault and…
Friday 11/01/2019
Polling locations for the Nov. 5 election Posted: 01 November 2019 [07:20 PM] Special to The Herald The election for municipal offices will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Polls will open at 6 a.m.…
What you need to know for Election Day this Tuesday Posted: 01 November 2019 [07:20 PM] After months of campaigning by hundreds of candidates for various positions around the state, Election Day is finally here this Tuesday.…
Man accused of selling Fentanyl in Southington considering plea bargain Posted: 01 November 2019 [05:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington man accused of selling Fentanyl in town could be looking at prison time if he takes a…
Thursday 10/31/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 31 October 2019 [03:55 PM] Southington blotter Southington police report the following: Anthony Autunno, 21, of 63 Fawn Drive, was charged Oct. 20 with simple trespass.…
Tuesday 10/29/2019
Southington-Cheshire Y ready for its biggest fundraiser of the year, 'Forever in Blue Jeans' Posted: 29 October 2019 [07:40 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Tops Market will be honored at the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA’s biggest fundraiser of the year, “Forever in Blue Jeans,”…
Southington man charged with leaving dog in car on warm day granted second-chance program Posted: 29 October 2019 [05:17 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Southington man charged with leaving a dog in a car for over an hour on a warm day…
New Britain man sentenced to probation for Southington assault that knocked victim unconscious Posted: 29 October 2019 [04:44 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A New Britain man has been sentenced to probation for an assault that police say knocked someone unconscious during…
Southington police blotter Posted: 29 October 2019 [04:30 PM] Southington police report the following: Luis Serrano-Vazquez, 46, of 9 Carmen St., Waterbury, was charged Oct. 18 with possession of less than…
Monday 10/28/2019
Southington school board honors Goralski, Queen Posted: 28 October 2019 [09:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Brian Goralski and Patricia Queen, who are not seeking re-election to the Board of Education this year, were honored…
Friday 10/25/2019
Federal prosecutors to ask for at least 33-month prison sentence for Southington woman who embezzled $370,000 from employer: court documents Posted: 25 October 2019 [05:21 PM] NEW HAVEN - Federal prosecutors will ask a judge to send a Southington woman who embezzled $370,000 from her former employer…
Thursday 10/24/2019
Southington Town Council candidates try to earn residents' votes at library event Posted: 24 October 2019 [08:27 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Town Council candidates introduced themselves and their platforms to voters Thursday at Southington Public Library in an event sponsored…
Southington woman pleads guilty to embezzling more than $300,000 from employer Posted: 24 October 2019 [08:22 PM] NEW HAVEN - A Southington woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to embezzling more than $300,000 from her former employer. Lydia Cabrera, 36,…
Avon woman charged with harassing professor at former Southington college unlikely to face prosecution Posted: 24 October 2019 [08:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON - An Avon woman charged with harassing a professor at the now-closed Lincoln College of New England is unlikely to…
Southington superintendent praised by Board of Education Posted: 24 October 2019 [04:21 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Board of Education recently completed an evaluation of Superintendent of Schools Tim Connellan, rating him highly in all…
Plantsville Elementary School renamed in honor of late board member Posted: 24 October 2019 [04:21 PM] SOUTHINGTON -Members of the Oshana family along with school faculty, students, and administrators gathered at Plantsville Elementary School Thursday as it…
Wednesday 10/23/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 23 October 2019 [04:42 PM] Southington police report the following: Marcus Jones, 32, of 30 Woodland St., Hartford, was charged Oct. 12 with breach of peace.…
Waterbury woman pleads guilty to prostitution stemming from Southington sting operation Posted: 23 October 2019 [04:18 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Waterbury woman has pleaded guilty to prostitution after she was arrested in connection with a sting operation done…
Attorney representing Southington man accused of having child porn seeking evidence in case Posted: 23 October 2019 [04:00 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The attorney representing a local man charged with being in possession of child pornography is seeking all the evidence…
Tuesday 10/22/2019
Southington man pleads guilty to crashing into fire hydrant, leaving scene Posted: 22 October 2019 [04:33 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man has pleaded guilty to crashing into a fire hydrant in front of his neighbor’s house and…
Southington police announce road closure Thursday Posted: 22 October 2019 [04:33 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A portion of Mill Street will be closed Thursday. Police said the road will be undergoing construction by…
Monday 10/21/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 21 October 2019 [09:05 PM] Southington police report the following: Kyle Dubay, 29, of 125 Walnut St., was charged Oct. 11 with probation violation. Colby Olin,…
Did they find ghosts in Southington? Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Society discuss findings Posted: 21 October 2019 [08:46 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Society will discuss demonology and reveal its findings from recent paranormal investigations of the Southington…
Sunday 10/20/2019
Southington man killed in car accident on I-84 in Plainville Posted: 20 October 2019 [07:47 PM] PLAINVILLE - A 22-year-old Southington man was killed in a motor vehicle accident Friday night on Interstate 84, police said. Dominic…
Wednesday 10/16/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 16 October 2019 [06:08 PM] Southington police report the following: Branden Copeland, 32, of 39 Montgomery St., Waterbury, was charged Oct. 3 with possession of less than…
Bristol man charged in Southington attack of 2 men will have chance to keep record clean Posted: 16 October 2019 [04:25 PM] SOUTHINGTON - One of several men charged in the assault of two men in 2017 - an attack that sent one…
Town of Southington hires firm to perform the 2020 townwide revaluation project Posted: 16 October 2019 [04:09 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The appraisal firm of Vision Government Solutions, Inc. has been hired by the Town of Southington to perform the 2020…
Tuesday 10/15/2019
Renovation has Southington's Hop Haus hopping Posted: 15 October 2019 [08:35 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Chamber of Commerce joined Hop Haus in celebrating the completion of a complete remodel and menu change…
Spooky end in store to Southington Drive-In's season Posted: 15 October 2019 [08:33 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Drive-In will host its seventh annual Halloween Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26, as it closes out its…
Police break up brawl at Southington restaurant Posted: 15 October 2019 [10:19 AM] SOUTHINGTON - Police have charged multiple people after a melee in a local restaurant and bar over the weekend. Hiran Sepulveda, 36,…
Monday 10/14/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 14 October 2019 [09:16 PM] Southington police report the following: Richard Cavello, 61, of 585 Pleasant St., was charged Oct. 4 with disorderly conduct. Jason Marek,…