STAFF REPORT For the second consecutive day, Bristol had a big jump in residents testing positive for COVID-19. Another 17 residents tested…
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Tuesday 04/07/2020
Sign Pro manufacturing hundreds of medical masks, donating several to first responders Posted: 07 April 2020 [03:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Sign Pro in Southington will start manufacturing hundreds of medical masks a day starting Wednesday. The company will be…
Monday 04/06/2020
Bristol has big jump in residents testing positive for COVID-19 Posted: 06 April 2020 [05:59 PM] STAFF REPORT Bristol had a huge leap in residents who have tested positive for COVID-19, going up 13 patients in one day.…
Athletic shop selling shirts to benefit Bread for Life Posted: 06 April 2020 [12:17 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington the Athletic Shop is now selling “Southington Strong” shirts, which will see a portion of the proceeds benefit…
Saturday 04/04/2020
Bristol, Plymouth have small jumps in COVID-19 positive residents; state death toll up to 165 Posted: 04 April 2020 [06:49 PM] Several area towns saw a small increase of confirmed COVID-19 cases since Friday, according to data released by state health officials.…
Friday 04/03/2020
Bristol up to two dozen residents testing positive for COVID-19 Posted: 03 April 2020 [05:38 PM] STAFF REPORT Most area towns had a big number of additional residents testing positive for COVID-19 since Thursday, according to data…
Southington closes dog park, playscapes, basketball and tennis courts Posted: 03 April 2020 [04:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Town officials on Friday announced the closing of local playscapes, tennis courts, basketball courts and the Dog Park on…
Southington police arrest woman who struck tree with 2-year-old passenger, syringe inside vehicle Posted: 03 April 2020 [10:45 AM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Wallingford woman arrested this week by Southington police allegedly left the road and struck a tree late last…
Thursday 04/02/2020
Bristol has three new residents test positive for COVID-19, state death toll increases Posted: 02 April 2020 [05:26 PM] STAFF REPORT New Britain had four new residents test positive for COVID-19, while Bristol had three more, according to the latest data…
'We can't wait until we can re-open': Area restaurants still struggling to survive on take-out, delivery only Posted: 02 April 2020 [04:44 PM] Staff Writers Area restaurants are struggling to get by with increasing restrictions on food service, while grateful to loyal customers whose patronage…
Parade by teachers, principals big hit with Southington students, parents Posted: 02 April 2020 [04:08 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Parents of Southington elementary school students were pleased to see their kids’ teachers and principals driving by their neighborhoods…
Area supermarkets following new guidelines set by Lamont to protect customers, workers Posted: 02 April 2020 [04:06 PM] When local supermarkets and grocery stores open Friday morning, they will be following the latest guidelines set forth by the governor’s…
Wednesday 04/01/2020
Southington police blotter Posted: 01 April 2020 [07:12 PM] Southington police report the following: Mark Ouellette, 57, of 325 Hill St., Waterbury, was charged March 6 with possession of less than…
Bristol, Southington have big jump in confirmed cases of COVID-19 Posted: 01 April 2020 [06:19 PM] STAFF REPORT Bristol, Southington and New Britain all had a big rise in confirmed cases of COVID-19 Wednesday evening. Bristol and Southington…
Southington police blotter Posted: 01 April 2020 [02:39 PM] Southington police report the following: Michael Krebbs, 34, of 41 Bristol St., was charged Feb. 26 with third degree assault, disorderly conduct,…
Advice on how to sanitize your vehicle during coronavirus outbreak Posted: 01 April 2020 [12:00 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Owner of Good Guys Auto House, Jason McCormick, offers advice on how to sanitize your vehicle during the coronavirus…
Tuesday 03/31/2020
Bristol, Plymouth report no new coronavirus patients, but death toll rises in state Posted: 31 March 2020 [06:31 PM] STAFF REPORT There was a big jump in COVID-19 associated deaths in Connecticut and Hartford County, according to data released by state…
Bristol, Plainville, Southington Observer weeklies suspend operations Posted: 31 March 2020 [04:48 PM] BRISTOL – The Observer, which produces three weekly newspapers for Bristol, Plainville and Southington, has announced it is suspending publication for…
Southington's census response is higher than state and national average Posted: 31 March 2020 [02:11 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Town officials are pleased by the local response rate to the 2020 Census, which is higher than the state…
Series will cover COVID-19 survival tactics for local nonprofits Posted: 31 March 2020 [12:40 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Free weekly webinars for local nonprofits to discuss survival tactics during the COVID-19 pandemic are now being offered…
Gas prices continue to drop in area; average price drops below $2 nationally Posted: 31 March 2020 [09:24 AM] STAFF REPORT Gas prices continue to drop not only in Connecticut, but the nation as a whole. The average price for a gallon…
Monday 03/30/2020
Southington closes transfer station due to coronavirus concerns Posted: 30 March 2020 [01:54 PM] STAFF REPORT SOUTHINGTON - As part of Southington’s continuing effort to protect employees and the public, the Transfer Station will be closed…
Southington schools welcome new Director of Pupil Personnel Services Posted: 30 March 2020 [12:46 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington Public Schools have announced the hiring of Rebecca Cavallaro as Director of Pupil Personnel Services, effective July 1.…
Trip for coffee in Southington led to woman getting head slammed against window, being strangled during domestic: police Posted: 30 March 2020 [11:07 AM] SOUTHINGTON -- A trip to Dunkin Donuts for a cup of coffee allegedly led to a Wolcott man assaulting a woman…
Thursday 03/26/2020
Southington police blotter Posted: 26 March 2020 [06:54 PM] Ryan Patrick Williams, 30, of 138 Pleasant St., New Britain, was charged March 10 with fifth degree larceny. Anthony Rivera, 36,…
Southington businesses facing unknowns during coronavirus outbreak Posted: 26 March 2020 [03:35 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington businesses are anxious and facing a lot of unknowns but remain resilient says Barbara Coleman-Hekeler, executive director of…
CFGNB creates grants to help local nonprofits during coronavirus outbreak Posted: 26 March 2020 [02:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN – While the community’s needs increase during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has taken…
LISA, Inc. trying to create sense of normalcy for youth during coronavirus pandemic Posted: 26 March 2020 [01:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON – From executive leadership down to program leaders, LISA, Inc. is working on behalf of the youth in its programs…
Wednesday 03/25/2020
SECOND LOOK: Downtown Southington attracts steady weekend patrons Posted: 25 March 2020 [06:28 PM] There was a time not too long ago when the pundits of downtown began banging the war drums about the lack of…
Southington police blotter Posted: 25 March 2020 [05:19 PM] Salvatore Sanford, 69, of 2 Parkview Drive, was charged March 8 with violation of a protective order. Lucila Barreto, 31, of…
Southington schools successfully implement distance learning, doubt students will return before May Posted: 25 March 2020 [01:52 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Superintendent of Schools Tim Connellan said faculty has worked hard to successfully implement distance learning for students at home…
Southington man seeking help building device that cleanses hospital masks Posted: 25 March 2020 [09:54 AM] SOUTHINGTON – A local man is seeking help in building a device that uses ultraviolet rays and ozone to cleanse hospital…
Tuesday 03/24/2020
Southington remains optimistic during coronavirus outbreak, says to support local restaurants Posted: 24 March 2020 [02:07 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington remains optimistic despite the impact of coronavirus upon daily life says Town Council Chair Victoria Triano. Triano said…
Monday 03/23/2020
Southington police blotter Posted: 23 March 2020 [06:29 PM] Southington police report the following: Robert Anderson, 71, of 15 Lois St., Bristol, was charged Feb. 21 with two counts of violation…
Southington Town Hall closes to the public Posted: 23 March 2020 [03:31 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Town Manager Mark Sciota has closed Town Hall to the public but essential staff remain to continue operations.…
Sunday 03/22/2020
No Bristol residents have tested positive for coronavirus so far Posted: 22 March 2020 [06:43 PM] At least a dozen local residents have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the latest data released by state health officials…
Southington police blotter Posted: 22 March 2020 [04:59 PM] Southington police report the following: Jason Milano, 23, of 20 Crestview Drive, Madison, was charged Feb. 15 with possession of less than…
Friday 03/20/2020
Southington Library engages community during coronavirus outbreak Posted: 20 March 2020 [12:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Library and the Barnes Museum are closed, with an anticipated opening date of March 30. Staffs at…
Thursday 03/19/2020
Southington Bread for Life is still providing meals, but taking precautions due to coronavirus Posted: 19 March 2020 [12:12 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington Bread for Life is still providing meals to the community but is taking precautions to prevent the…
Wednesday 03/18/2020
Southington police set up online crime reporting system to limit COVID-19 exposure Posted: 18 March 2020 [02:46 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Local police have created an online crime reporting system for non emergencies to limit face-to-face contact in an effort…
Southington man left mark on young child during domestic incident: police Posted: 18 March 2020 [10:24 AM] SOUTHINGTON -- A local man was arrested last week for wrapping his hands around a woman and a young child, allegedly…
Southington-Cheshire YMCA sad to close doors, hopes to find ways to help online Posted: 18 March 2020 [10:05 AM] SOUTHINGTON - Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA CEO Mark Pooler said he is sad to be forced to close the Y’s doors to…
Tuesday 03/17/2020
Southington's 'Spring for Education' event postponed due to coronavirus concerns Posted: 17 March 2020 [06:05 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Education Foundation has postponed its annual “Spring for Education” gala from March 28 to a tentative date…
Sunday 03/15/2020
2 die, 2 injured after rollover crash in Southington Posted: 15 March 2020 [04:44 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A single-car crash left two people dead and two others injured Saturday night. Southington Police responded to the scene…
Southington police blotter Posted: 15 March 2020 [04:15 PM] Southington police report the following: Tyson Hunter, 21, of 46 Richmond Ave., Waterbury, was charged Feb. 11 with possession of more than…
Friday 03/13/2020
Southington public schools closing due to coronavirus Posted: 13 March 2020 [01:11 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington Public School district will be closing their doors for 10 days due to the growing concern about coronavirus.…
Southington police handling records requests through email, limiting fingerprint service availability in response to coronavirus Posted: 13 March 2020 [12:52 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are limiting when they provide fingerprint services for the public and handling all record requests through email in…
Plainville and Southington close their schools Posted: 13 March 2020 [10:01 AM] Staff Report Plainville and Southington will be closing schools. Plainville will be closing for 11 days and Southington is closing for 10…
Thursday 03/12/2020
Southington Chamber of Commerce postpones annual dinner Posted: 12 March 2020 [06:12 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Chamber of Commerce’s 82nd annual meeting has been postoned, the organization announced in an email to members…
Owners of former Lincoln College outlining site proposals Posted: 12 March 2020 [04:06 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The property owner partners for the former Lincoln College site have been unsuccessful in attracting another educational institution as…