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Wednesday 07/18/2018
Mother, son in Southington face animal cruelty charges for alleged neglect of dog Posted: 18 July 2018 [08:19 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Two local people face animal cruelty charges after allegedly neglecting their dog to the point where the animal had…
New senior center nears completion Posted: 18 July 2018 [06:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The final touches of the new senior center project are wrapping up and the Calendar House Building Committee is…
Woman whose child was found wandering in Southington not prosecuted Posted: 18 July 2018 [05:33 PM] SOUTHINGTON - State prosecutors have dropped the case against a woman who had been charged after her young child was found…
Woman charged for walking 'recklessly' on I-84 in Southington, damaging police cruiser: state police Posted: 18 July 2018 [10:37 AM] SOUTHINGTON - A Waterbury woman faces charges after state police say she recklessly walked on Interstate-84 and caused motorists to slow…
Tuesday 07/17/2018
Plainville man gets prison time for trying to meet young girl for sex Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:39 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Plainville man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for trying to meet with a…
Bristol woman convicted in Lake Compounce assault Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:36 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol woman has pleaded guilty in connection with an assault last summer at Lake Compounce. Alina Stein, 24,…
Wassel Reservoir: Popular, dangerous, illegal jump site Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As David Camden, chief caretaker for the city’s Water Department, tried to deal with about 30 young people…
Flash flood warning for New Britain, thunderstorm warnings for Plainville, Southington issued Posted: 17 July 2018 [04:44 PM] HARTFORD - Tornado warnings have been issued in multiple towns in Connecticut. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for…
Monday 07/16/2018
Campers enjoy a magical experience in Southington Posted: 16 July 2018 [07:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Hidden away on the Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike is Southington’s own school of witchcraft and wizardry, Instead of teaching magic, however,…
Friday 07/13/2018
Alleged use of counterfeit bills leads to arrest of 2 Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:16 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Two people were arrested Thursday for allegedly trying to use counterfeit money at a local restaurant. Daron Cochrane, 29,…
Thursday 07/12/2018
YMCA Camp Sloper honors 'a lot of awesome people' Posted: 12 July 2018 [08:33 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The local YMCA cooked up a picnic for donors and members Thursday as they inducted past Sloperians into the…
Wednesday 07/11/2018
Southington woman bicycling across country with Uconn group Posted: 11 July 2018 [08:27 PM] BERLIN - Two local University of Connecticut grad students have active lifestyles. They go to the gym or take hikes. But…
Southington Police Blotter Posted: 11 July 2018 [07:27 PM] Southington Police report the following: Michael Gonzalez, 47, of 1680 Meriden Road, Waterbury, was charged June 12 with second degree failure to…
SECOND LOOK: State toll controversy needs more planning Posted: 11 July 2018 [07:24 PM] Now that the subject of highway tolls has dwindled itself into a state of limbo, allow me to vent some frustration on…
Tuesday 07/10/2018
Alleged DUI occurs with child in car Posted: 10 July 2018 [07:49 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local woman has been accused of driving under the influence with an teenager in the vehicle. Jenessa Ives,…
Bristol man charged in shoplifting turned robbery, assault Posted: 10 July 2018 [07:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Bristol man is facing charges after police say he was involved in a shoplifting turned robbery. Police allege…
Southington man accused of strangling, biting woman, in violation of protective order Posted: 10 July 2018 [07:47 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington man is facing charges for allegedly assaulting a woman, biting her and strangling her until she couldn’t…
Waterbury man, charged in Southington vehicle theft, turns down plea bargain Posted: 10 July 2018 [07:47 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Waterbury man charged with stealing a pickup truck in Southington turned down a plea bargain on Tuesday that…
Mass. man, charged in Southington POP Squad investigation, unlikely to face prosecution Posted: 10 July 2018 [07:45 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Massachusetts man accused of trying to meet up in Southington with someone he met on an online dating…
Monday 07/09/2018
Suspect in animal abuse case looks to avoid prosecution Posted: 09 July 2018 [09:40 PM] SOUTHINGTON - One of two people charged in a local animal cruelty case has applied for a program that could spare…
Lions club donation helps send kids to camp Posted: 09 July 2018 [07:20 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington-Cheshire Community YMCAs has received a $1500 donation from the Southington Lions Club to support YMCA Camp Sloper…
Southington man pleads guilty to assaulting, threatening woman Posted: 09 July 2018 [03:07 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man has pleaded guilty to stalking a woman he had been ordered to stay away from. David Forgione,…
Southington man pleads guilty in marijuana sale investigation, hoping for favorable disposition Posted: 09 July 2018 [02:35 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man has pleaded guilty after finding himself at the center of an investigation into the allegation that…
Sunday 07/08/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 08 July 2018 [09:22 PM] BRISTOL Monday, July 9 Cemetery Commission, 5:30 p.m., Bristol Historical Society, 98 Summer St. Tuesday, July 10 Joint Board, 6:45…
Motorcycle crash claims life of Southington man Posted: 08 July 2018 [09:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Southington man is dead after his motorcycle veered into a guard rail on Route 9 over the…
Friday 07/06/2018
GOP governor candidates coming to Back Nine Tavern Posted: 06 July 2018 [08:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Republican candidates for governor will convene for the Republican Gubenatorial Candidate Forum July 16 at Back Nine Tavern.…
Woman charged in home health aide theft in Southington offered plea deal Posted: 06 July 2018 [03:42 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Waterbury woman, accused of stealing jewelry from an elderly couple when she was working in their Southington home…
Thursday 07/05/2018
Southington police asking for public's help finding shoplifters who stole donation box for children Posted: 05 July 2018 [08:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are asking for the public’s help finding two suspects who shoplifted from a local gas station, taking a…
Wednesday 07/04/2018
Southington Italian-American Festival returns July 27 Posted: 04 July 2018 [08:52 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Food, fireworks, music and more is in store for the 14th annual Italian-American Festival, returning to lower Center Street…
Tuesday 07/03/2018
Stolen vehicle found in Southington; 2 suspects charged Posted: 03 July 2018 [08:02 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A man and a woman from New York each face a felony charge after they were found in Southington…
Police looking for woman charged in Southington prostitution sting Posted: 03 July 2018 [08:01 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are looking for one of two women arrested last month during a sting operation conducted in response to…
Library director plans to author new era in Southington Posted: 03 July 2018 [07:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Town of Southington has announced that Kristi Sadowski accepted the position of Executive Director of the Southington Public…
Middlebury man accused of stealing $7K of merchandise from Southington Home Depot Posted: 03 July 2018 [04:44 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Middlebury man has been charged with a felony count of larceny for allegedly stealing more than 30 power…
Monday 07/02/2018
Patriotic-themed Mission Barbecue opens in Southington Posted: 02 July 2018 [08:49 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Mission Barbecue opened its first Connecticut location Monday after a series of charitable events last week. Their mission, according…
Sunday 07/01/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 01 July 2018 [09:01 PM] BRISTOL Monday, July 2 Library Board, 6:30 p.m., Bristol Public Library, Meeting Room 1, 5 High St. Zoning Board of Appeals, 7…
Friday 06/29/2018
2 pets perish: No other injuries reported in Southington fire Posted: 29 June 2018 [09:19 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Two pets died in a house fire at 53 Pattonwood Drive Friday afternoon. Firefighters were called to the scene…
Cheshire man pleads guilty to selling drugs to fatal overdose victim in Southington Posted: 29 June 2018 [09:13 PM] HARTFORD - A Cheshire man has pleaded guilty to selling drugs to a woman who died of an overdose in Southington.…
Wednesday 06/27/2018
Angry residents pack public hearing on Tilcon plan Posted: 27 June 2018 [08:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Battle lines are being drawn between municipalities, local environmental groups and residents over Tilcon’s proposal to mine 72…
SECOND LOOK: 'High Noon' and 'Rocky' remain inspirational movies Posted: 27 June 2018 [07:42 PM] If you have never watched the 1952 movie “High Noon”, you’ve missed an opportunity to see a classic portrayal of loyalty, courage,…
Monday 06/25/2018
Main Street Community Foundation distributes $110,000 in grants Posted: 25 June 2018 [08:31 PM] BRISTOL - A total of 40 organizations in Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington and Wolcott representing a broad range of programs and…
Town council hears Tilcon concerns Posted: 25 June 2018 [08:23 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Town Council heard from opponents of the Tilcon proposal at Monday’s meeting. Paul Zagorsky, a member of…
Waterbury woman, charged in Southington group home abuse case, seeking program to keep record clean Posted: 25 June 2018 [05:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Waterbury woman accused of abusing a disabled woman while working at a Southington group home is seeking a…
Southington police arrest 2 women in prostitution sting Posted: 25 June 2018 [12:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police have arrested two women after conducting a sting operation into numerous complaints of prostitution at local motels. Darlene…
Sunday 06/24/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 24 June 2018 [09:38 PM] BRISTOL Monday, June 25 Bristol Development Authority board, 5 p.m., City Council Chambers, 111 N. Main St. Board of Fire Commissioners,…
Thursday 06/21/2018
Southington H.S. graduates set off to change the world Posted: 21 June 2018 [09:09 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Southington High School’s class of 2018 enjoyed a graduation day as bright as their futures and as clear as…
Man pleads not guilty to theft of construction laser in Southington Posted: 21 June 2018 [08:37 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Middletown man has pleaded not guilty to stealing an expensive construction device from a local business. Paul Didato,…
Southington High School Class of 2018 graduates Posted: 21 June 2018 [08:10 PM] Names marked with a + are high honors and names marked with a * are honors): Anthony Abbatiello * Renn Mitchell Abramczyk-Dubiel…
Wednesday 06/20/2018
Crisis team safely talks suicidal woman out of Southington house Posted: 20 June 2018 [09:26 AM] SOUTHINGTON – A police regional crisis intervention team was able to talk a potentially suicidal woman out of her home…
Sunday 06/17/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 17 June 2018 [09:25 PM] BRISTOL Monday, June 18 Inland Wetland/Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 111 N. Main St. Tuesday, June 19 Board…