State police have responded to nearly 3,000 calls for service and made 20 DUI arrests in the first two days of…
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Friday 11/26/2021
Southington police blotter Posted: 26 November 2021 [10:38 AM] Southington police report the following: Norbelto Jimenez, 29, of 66 Symco Dr., New Britain, was charged Nov. 17 with public indecency, breach…
Thursday 11/25/2021
Bristol, Plymouth, Plainville, Southington in red zone for covid infections Posted: 25 November 2021 [10:06 AM] HARTFORD - Sixty-five percent of Connecticut's 169 cities and towns are now in the red alert level, the state's highest of four…
Wednesday 11/24/2021
Area officials, leaders say what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving Posted: 24 November 2021 [04:07 PM] HERALD PRESS STAFF Happy Thanksgiving! As a newspaper staff, we are thankful that you continue to support us through subscribing and purchasing…
Southington police blotter Posted: 24 November 2021 [09:21 AM] Southington police report the following: Gregory Morales, 28, of 53 Stonefield Dr., Waterbury, was charged Nov. 15 with illegal storage of narcotics…
Tuesday 11/23/2021
New director of Plainville-Southington-Middlefield Regional Health District is ready to guide communities Posted: 23 November 2021 [03:13 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Susan Bencivenga-Lonczak, the new director of the Plainville-Southington-Middlefield Regional Health District, aims to assist the communities she serves in…
Southington police blotter Posted: 23 November 2021 [09:40 AM] Southington police report the following: Brandon Barlow, 20, of 180 Ridgewood Lane, Berlin, was charged Nov. 11 with second degree assault and…
Monday 11/22/2021
Bristol man sentenced to 20 months in prison on prostitution charges stemming from Southington investigation Posted: 22 November 2021 [03:15 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Bristol man has been sentenced to prison time after pleading guilty to charges connected to the trafficking of…
Several Southington businesses teaming for 'Shopping Extravaganza' to benefit local students Posted: 22 November 2021 [11:52 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Several town businesses will be teaming up Dec. 4 and 5 to support the Southington Education Foundation (SEF)’s “Shopping…
Southington police blotter Posted: 22 November 2021 [09:43 AM] Southington police report the following: Taylor Patnode, 26, of 13 Clinton Hill Road, Wolcott, was charged Nov. 8 with possession of a…
Sunday 11/21/2021
Frosty's Christmas Festival one of the best in the area: vendors tell all Posted: 21 November 2021 [06:27 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Craft fair season is upon us and one of the largest in the area took place over the weekend.…
Friday 11/19/2021
Southington man pleads not guilty to exposing himself outside McDonald's Posted: 19 November 2021 [05:34 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A local man facing a public indecency charge has pleaded not guilty after allegedly exposing himself outside a Southington…
Thursday 11/18/2021
Sexual assault charge dropped against Newington man in connection with incident in Southington Posted: 18 November 2021 [12:29 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Prosecutors have dropped a sexual assault charge a Newington man had been facing in connection with an alleged incident…
2018 Republican candidate for governor will be sharing his business experience at chamber event Posted: 18 November 2021 [12:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Former Chief Financial Officer of UBS Investment Bank and an Officer of the General Electric Company, Bob Stefanowski, is…
Southington police arrest man suspected of nationwide fraud scheme, two other suspects in local thefts Posted: 18 November 2021 [10:30 AM] SOUTHINGTON -- Local police on Wednesday arrested multiple individuals suspected of stealing spools of wire, one of whom is believed to…
Wednesday 11/17/2021
Bristol man gets 30 months in prison for assault in Southington that landed man in hospital with skull fracture Posted: 17 November 2021 [03:21 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Bristol man has been sentenced to more than two years behind bars in connection with an assault that…
Groggy Frogg takes top prize at 15th Annual Wing Fest Posted: 17 November 2021 [11:54 AM] SOUTHINGTON – After a fun night of hot but friendly competition, Groggy Frogg once again hopped to the top at the…
Southington police blotter Posted: 17 November 2021 [10:43 AM] Southington police report the following: Lucas Vernale, 23, of 102 Doe Meadow Court, was charged Nov. 7 with disorderly conduct. Tracey…
Tuesday 11/16/2021
Southington man sentenced to probation for theft from local church Posted: 16 November 2021 [05:06 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington man has been sentenced to probation after stealing a safe from a local church. Dylan Fournier, 22,…
Main Street Community fund awards $45K to 17 area nonprofits to improve lives of local women, girls Posted: 16 November 2021 [12:06 PM] BRISTOL – The Women & Girls Fund at the Main Street Community Foundation has awarded $45,000 in grants to 17 area…
Derynoski Elementary School brothers win CHET Dream Big contest Posted: 16 November 2021 [09:26 AM] DERYNOSKI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SOUTHINGTON – Local Derynoski Elementary School students, brothers Eashan Sanganalmath and Akshar Sanganalmath, have won the 2021 CHET (Connecticut…
Southington police blotter Posted: 16 November 2021 [09:11 AM] Southington police report the following: Aaron McKnight-Miller, 29, of 23 Zwicks Farm Road, was charged Nov. 6 with risk of injury, first…
Monday 11/15/2021
Southington man in critical condition after serious car crash Posted: 15 November 2021 [11:18 AM] SOUTHINGTON -- A local man is in critical condition following a car crash Sunday evening. Police on Monday identified the victim…
Southington police blotter Posted: 15 November 2021 [10:07 AM] Southington police report the following: Brandon Paige, 38, homeless, was charged Nov. 4 with two counts of fifth degree larceny. Dean…
Rising retail thefts in Southington, other Connecticut towns mimic broader US trend Posted: 15 November 2021 [09:56 AM] SOUTHINGTON - Recent instances of retail thefts at Connecticut stores are reflecting a nationwide trend. Several stores in Southington and Oxford…
Friday 11/12/2021
String of violent thefts reported in Southington Posted: 12 November 2021 [01:31 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- Local police over the last several days have received multiple reports of shoplifting incidents and violent thefts. Police…
Southington Library will hold inaugural Author Fair this month Posted: 12 November 2021 [11:20 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington Library will hold its inaugural Author Fair Nov. 20, which will feature 15 Connecticut authors. The fair will…
Wednesday 11/10/2021
Pair accused of vandalizing mural in Southington that pays tribute to Sandy Hook victims won't face prosecution Posted: 10 November 2021 [05:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- Two people charged with vandalizing a mural in Southington that pays tribute to the victims of the Sandy Hook…
Men & Boys Fund announces grants to four local nonprofits, including Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Posted: 10 November 2021 [12:31 PM] BRISTOL – The Men & Boys Fund at the Main Street Community Foundation has announced a total of $7,500 in grants…
Tuesday 11/09/2021
Southington deli to be closed following overnight fire Posted: 09 November 2021 [11:46 AM] SOUTHINGTON -- A local deli will be closed for the time being after it was damaged by a fire Monday night.…
Monday 11/08/2021
Bristol woman sentenced to probation after Southington, Bristol police accuse her of selling underage kittens Posted: 08 November 2021 [02:02 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Bristol woman has been sentenced to probation in connection with charges filed by two different police departments related…
Que Whiskey Kitchen in Southington holding food, turkey drive Posted: 08 November 2021 [11:44 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Que Whiskey Kitchen is holding a food and turkey drive for the third year Nov. 12 to benefit CT…
Friday 11/05/2021
Southington man suspected of robbing Plainville bank before being tracked to Newington motel has case sent to higher court Posted: 05 November 2021 [04:45 PM] A Southington man who police say robbed at least one Plainville bank before he was tracked down to a Newington motel…
Thursday 11/04/2021
Southington's Chamber of Commerce holding 'Sip & Shop' event Posted: 04 November 2021 [03:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Chamber of Commerce’s “Sip & Shop” event Nov. 30 at The Aqua Turf Club will offer residents…
LISA, Inc. is seeking donations of winter coats, clothing Posted: 04 November 2021 [03:26 PM] SOUTHINGTON – LISA, Inc. is seeking donations of men’s and women’s winter coats and clothing for adults in need as part…
FBI offering $25K reward for man wanted in connection with armed carjacking in Southington, robbery spree in Connecticut Posted: 04 November 2021 [01:12 PM] A man being sought by the FBI in connection with a robbery spree is wanted for an armed carjacking in Southington.…
Wednesday 11/03/2021
Absentee ballots still being counted in Southington, but results so far point to Republican sweep Posted: 03 November 2021 [01:32 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Absentee ballots are still being counted in Southington although preliminary election results point to a Republican sweep. When the…
Voters pass referendum to construct new Southington Public Library Posted: 03 November 2021 [11:43 AM] SOUTHINGTON – The referendum to construct a new Southington Public Library passed Tuesday night. The town is now authorized to appropriate…
Tuesday 11/02/2021
Republicans appear to have swept local elections in Southington Posted: 02 November 2021 [10:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON – With absentee ballots still pending, local Republicans held a large lead over their Democratic opponents Tuesday night and appear…
Wing Fest, where local restaurants battle to be best of best, returns this month to Cadillac Ranch in Southington Posted: 02 November 2021 [01:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Chamber of Commerce’s 15th Annual Wing Fest will see local restaurants serving up wings and competing in…
Southington police blotter Posted: 02 November 2021 [01:16 PM] Southington police report the following: Amylynn Torpey, 23, of 2531 East Main St., Waterbury, was charged Oct. 19 with criminal impersonation and…
Monday 11/01/2021
Southington man who assaulted, spit on police sentenced to probation Posted: 01 November 2021 [05:59 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Southington man who police say punched multiple officers and spit on one has been sentenced to probation. Maximilian…
Southington voters will choose who will lead town in several local positions on Election Day Posted: 01 November 2021 [11:28 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Municipal elections will be held Tuesday and voters will have the chance to vote for who leads the town…
Southington police blotter Posted: 01 November 2021 [09:53 AM] Southington police report the following: Tangella Black, 45, of 21 Merill St., Waterbury, was charged Oct. 17 with providing a false statement.…
Friday 10/29/2021
Southington man accused of using racial slurs after being asked to properly wear face mask Posted: 29 October 2021 [04:09 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Southington man faces charges after police say he refused to wear a face covering properly in April and…
Hartford man accused of trying to enter vehicles in Southington Posted: 29 October 2021 [01:27 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Hartford man has been accused by local police of trying to enter unlocked cars at two different locations…
Southington police blotter Posted: 29 October 2021 [11:39 AM] Southington police report the following: Michael Eliasson, 40, of 462 Mill St., was charged Oct. 14 with disorderly conduct and third degree…
Thursday 10/28/2021
Southington man who struggled with police, injuring two officers, sentenced to two years in prison Posted: 28 October 2021 [04:00 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Southington man who struggled with police, causing minor injuries to both officers, has been sentenced to two years…
YMCA Camp Sloper seeing volunteers for fall clean-up Posted: 28 October 2021 [09:31 AM] SOUTHINGTON – YMCA Camp Sloper is looking for volunteers for its Annual Fall Clean-Up on Saturday, Nov. 6. The clean-up…
Southington police blotter Posted: 28 October 2021 [09:17 AM] Southington police report the following: Efrain Rivera, 30, of 50 North Road, Meriden, was charged Oct. 12 with second degree failure to…