SOUTHINGTON - Wheeler Clinic’s project coordinator for parent support services, Syreeta Aidoo, will give a free workshop June 28 at Southington Public…
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Wednesday 06/21/2017
Southington police blotter Posted: 21 June 2017 [09:22 PM] Southington police report the following: Maureen DeRosa-Hanesen, 56, of 131 Commission St., was charged June 6 with disorderly conduct. Ronald Wentworth,…
Tuesday 06/20/2017
Almost 500 Southington High students awarded diplomas Posted: 20 June 2017 [09:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A bright day greeted Southington High School’s graduating Class of 2017 as they took the first steps toward a bright…
Southington man allegedly threatened woman, child Posted: 20 June 2017 [08:27 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man is facing charges for allegedly threatening a woman and making a comment to her child about knocking…
Monday 06/19/2017
Strength in numbers: Communities band together to support Veterans Strong center Posted: 19 June 2017 [10:02 PM] Special to The Press BRISTOL - Leaders from eight communities came together Monday to forge a partnership in supporting and expanding the Bristol Veterans…
Second suspect in bank heist-carjacking still on the loose Posted: 19 June 2017 [09:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are asking for the public’s help finding the second suspect in connection with a bank robbery and carjacking incident…
Philadelphia man expected to take plea deal in Southington burglary Posted: 19 June 2017 [09:41 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Philadelphia man charged in connection with a residential burglary in Southington in which an SUV was stolen is expected…
Arm wrestler to square off against the best in Budapest Posted: 19 June 2017 [09:23 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Town resident Ron Ermini will travel to Budapest, Hungary in September to compete among 3,000 people from 60 countries at…
State Rep. Linehan to address budget concerns at Southington Library Posted: 19 June 2017 [09:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON - State Rep. Liz Linehan, D-Southington, will hear residents’ concerns about the state budget Wednesday at the Southington Public Library before…
Southington police investigating car fires as arsons Posted: 19 June 2017 [05:20 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are investigating four car fires overnight Sunday and into Monday as arsons. According to police, all four incidents occurred…
Sunday 06/18/2017
Plantsville woman pleads guilty in violent robbery at Bristol park Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:57 PM] BRISTOL - A Plantsville woman has been convicted in a violent assault and robbery at Page Park in March. Amarillys Nieves, 21,…
Police looking for white Jeep after attempted robbery Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:33 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are looking for an unidentified male driving a white Jeep Cherokee who robbed a bank and stole a car…
This week's meetings Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:33 PM] BRISTOL Monday, June 19 Inland Wetlands/Conservation Commission, 7 p.m., City Hall, City Council Chambers, 111 N. Main St. Tuesday, June 20…
Woman arrested after allowing young child to wander Southington alone: police Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:26 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local woman has been charged after a young child was found wandering alone in town. Tracy Lynn Dagata, 47,…
Library to show space-themed movies over summer Posted: 18 June 2017 [10:24 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Southington Public Library will be celebrating the excitement and awe of outer space all summer long with their “All Space,…
Bank robbery suspect hijacks Jeep with woman, two children inside Posted: 18 June 2017 [05:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Police are looking for an unidentified male driving a white Jeep Cherokee who robbed a bank and stole a car…
Friday 06/16/2017
Local women honored for dedication to Alzheimer's patients Posted: 16 June 2017 [10:14 PM] Hartford HealthCare SOUTHINGTON -For their commitment to advocate and raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, the Alzheimer’s Association, Connecticut Chapter…
Leaders walk, talk about energy, concerns of Plantsville Posted: 16 June 2017 [10:12 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Southington town leaders joined the Chamber of Commerce and local business owners in taking a stroll through Plantsville Wednesday, discussing…
Wednesday 06/14/2017
SECOND LOOK: Barnes Museum car show revving up for June 24 return Posted: 14 June 2017 [10:03 PM] There are many car shows during the summertime. Car lovers flock to these lineups of colorful, expensive autos, reviving memories of…
Southington police blotter Posted: 14 June 2017 [10:01 PM] Southington police report the following: Jermaine Mayo, 41, of 47 Meriden St., Meriden, was charged May 30 with failure to display two…
Southington man charged in road rage incident Posted: 14 June 2017 [04:04 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A Hart Street man is facing assault and road rage charges after he allegedly punched a woman in the face…
Monday 06/12/2017
Town Council raises property tax to 2.8 percent after passing 2017-2018 town budget Posted: 12 June 2017 [10:23 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The 2017-2018 budget was approved Monday by the Southington Town Council along party lines with Republicans for and Democrats against.…
Southington police blotter Posted: 12 June 2017 [09:59 PM] Southington police report the following: Nicholas Olan, 20, of 422 Atwood Ave., Waterbury, was charged June 1 with following too close and…
Museum curator visits Thalberg elementary Posted: 12 June 2017 [09:57 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Barnes Museum Curator Marie Secondo visited with second-graders at Thalberg Elementary School Monday, teaching them about the Barnes Museum and…
Cooks sought for new Library club Posted: 12 June 2017 [09:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Do you enjoy browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Do you enjoy tasting new dishes? Then grab your apron…
Berlin man violates protective order for seventh time by contacting Southington woman: police Posted: 12 June 2017 [09:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A Berlin man has been arrested for allegedly violating a protective order – issued on behalf of a Southington woman…
Sunday 06/11/2017
This week's meetings Posted: 11 June 2017 [09:41 PM] BRISTOL Monday, June 12 Cemetery Commission, 5:30 p.m., Bristol Historical Society, 98 Summer St. Tuesday, June 13 Joint Board Meeting, 6:45 p.m.,…
Saturday 06/10/2017
Libraries embrace technology ahead of summer Posted: 10 June 2017 [10:36 PM] Special to the Herald The job of a librarian is ever-changing. Libraries in the area are utilizing technologies in new ways…
Friday 06/09/2017
Pets perish in Southington fire Posted: 09 June 2017 [09:23 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Two pets were killed during a house fire Friday morning. Firefighters responded to 11 Todd Road at about 8:45 a.m.…
Man sentenced to 6 months in prison after two local burglaries Posted: 09 June 2017 [08:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A New Hampshire man has been sentenced to six months in prison after committing two commercial burglaries in town. Nicholas…
Southington library to host happy hour book discussions Posted: 09 June 2017 [08:48 PM] Southington Public Library SOUTHINGTON - Library Director Sue Smayda invites people to come to the library on June 14 for an early-evening…
Library's twilight farm tour moved to June 13 Posted: 09 June 2017 [08:45 PM] Southington Public Library SOUTHINGTON - The “Twilight Tour” of Lewis Educational Agriculture Farm (L.E.A.F.) has been rescheduled to June 13 at 6…
Southington Police Blotter Posted: 09 June 2017 [08:40 PM] Southington police report the following: Kathleen Tymosko, 50, of 2 Grantham Road, Wallingford, was charged May 31 with cell phone violation.…
New Bible group welcomes all Christians for scripture study Posted: 09 June 2017 [08:36 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Town Councilor and Pastor Victoria Triano will be starting up a new Bible study group, “Bible Boot Camp 101”…
Thursday 06/08/2017
New Hampshire man gets 6 months in prison for Southington burglaries Posted: 08 June 2017 [04:15 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A New Hampshire man has been sentenced to six months in prison after committing two commercial burglaries in town. Nicholas…
Wednesday 06/07/2017
Southington woman accused of embezzling more than $400K from local nonprofit, engineering firm Posted: 07 June 2017 [09:35 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police have charged a local woman with embezzling more than $400,000 from a local nonprofit lacrosse group and a private…
Bristol man accused of assaulting woman in Southington motel Posted: 07 June 2017 [09:14 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Bristol man has been accused of assaulting a woman at a Southington motel. Jeremy Fortin, 38, Bristol, is facing…
Southington historical society to debut new library, general store Posted: 07 June 2017 [09:13 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Historical Society will unveil its new reference library and general store during Museum Day this Saturday. The grand…
Southington Police Blotter Posted: 07 June 2017 [08:45 PM] Southington police report the following: Bret Clark, 25, of 164 Larkspur Lane, Bristol, was charged May 30 with…
Barnes Museum curator to teach local history at area schools Posted: 07 June 2017 [08:27 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Marie Secondo, curator of The Barnes Museum, will be visiting Thalberg and Plantsville elementary schools next week to teach young…
Tuesday 06/06/2017
Arrest warrant details sexual assault allegations between Southington man and teenager Posted: 06 June 2017 [08:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A recently released arrest warrant details the allegations of an inappropriate relationship between a local man and a teenage girl.…
Monday 06/05/2017
Classic car show coming to Barnes Museum June 24 Posted: 05 June 2017 [10:30 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Wheels of the Past Classic Car Show returns to the Barnes Museum for the third year on June 24,…
Southington man charged after running over family of geese: police Posted: 05 June 2017 [09:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police have charged a local man after he allegedly ran over a family of geese - which some witnesses said…
Southington Legion post bans smoking Posted: 05 June 2017 [09:47 PM] SOUTHINGTON - American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 is going smoke-free starting June 10. Bob Abbott, communications officer at the local legion, said…
Southington police investigating theft from Sandy Hook mural Posted: 05 June 2017 [09:30 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are investigating a theft from a local mural dedicated to the victims from the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting. On…
Southington man charged in bizarre theft attempt Posted: 05 June 2017 [09:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man is facing charges after an alleged bizarre theft attempt at a Southington home. George Miller, 53, allegedly…
Sunday 06/04/2017
Leading the way: SHS valedictorian to pursue double major at Yale Posted: 04 June 2017 [10:52 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Southington High School’s class of 2017 valedictorian Nickolina Doran says she has loved math and science since middle school, and…
SHS Salutatorian to follow love of math, science at RPI Posted: 04 June 2017 [10:25 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Nathan Simard, Southington High School’s class of 2017 salutatorian, aims to study at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York…
This week's meetings Posted: 04 June 2017 [10:13 PM] BRISTOL: Library Board Meeting, June 5, 6:30 p.m., Meeting Room 1, Bristol Public Library, 5 High St. Parking Board Authority, June…
SHS essayist to study animals in-state Posted: 04 June 2017 [10:05 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Southington High School class of 2017 essayist Laura Furtak will turn her love for animals into an education in pre-veterinary…