For the second straight day, Connecticut reported five deaths from coronavirus, and for the second straight day, one of those came…
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Thursday 07/09/2020
Main Street Community Foundation has awarded more than $1 million so far this year Posted: 09 July 2020 [12:40 PM] BRISTOL – The Main Street Community Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in the first six months of 2020, its…
Wednesday 07/08/2020
Bristol has small rise in COVID-19 confirmed cases; updates for Plymouth, Southington, Plainville Posted: 08 July 2020 [05:01 PM] A day after reporting zero COVID-19-associated deaths for the first time since March, there were five reported Wednesday, including one from…
Three Southington High student receive scholarships to follow passions in college Posted: 08 July 2020 [11:53 AM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Education Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2020 scholarships. Jack Dunham, Emma Angelillo and Joshua Maccione…
Tuesday 07/07/2020
State reports zero COVID-19-associated deaths, first time since March; plus area updates Posted: 07 July 2020 [04:25 PM] For the first time since March, there were no COVID-19-associated deaths to report, according to data released by state health officials…
Monday 07/06/2020
Bristol has probable COVID-19-associated death, plus updates for Plymouth, Plainville, Southington Posted: 06 July 2020 [04:41 PM] There were 24,692 COVID-19 tests reported since last Friday, with just 259 coming back positive, according to data released by state…
Area gas prices still lower than rest of state, national average Posted: 06 July 2020 [01:35 PM] The Fourth of July holiday has come and gone, but the average price for a gallon of gas in the area has…
Southington police blotter Posted: 06 July 2020 [09:24 AM] Southington police report the following: June 19 Seth Hooks-Simmonds, 29, of 295 Lasalle St., New Britain, was charged with second degree breach…
Thursday 07/02/2020
Bristol, Plymouth, Plainville have no changes in COVID-19 numbers as state reports small percentage of cases once again Posted: 02 July 2020 [04:27 PM] For the second straight day an area town reported a death from COVID-19-associated illness, according to data released by state health…
Southington police blotter Posted: 02 July 2020 [11:19 AM] Southington police report the following: Jeffrey Lee, 58, of 395 Dunham St., was charged June 17 with second-degree breach of peace,…
Wednesday 07/01/2020
Southington has additional COVID-19-associated death; rate of positive cases statewide low again Posted: 01 July 2020 [04:32 PM] While the state continues to see low numbers of new positive COVID-19 cases, despite high number of tests, there was one…
Southington schools in beginning stages of reopening plan Posted: 01 July 2020 [03:38 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The local school district’s strategies for reopening are in the beginning stages and evolving, Superintendent of Schools Tim Connellan…
Southington schools name top teachers of the year Posted: 01 July 2020 [11:20 AM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Public School District has announced its selections for Teacher of the Year, High School Teacher of the…
Tuesday 06/30/2020
Just .7% of COVID-19 tests reported come back positive; Bristol has no movement Posted: 30 June 2020 [04:37 PM] Out of 21,416 COVID-19 tests reported Tuesday, just 152 came back as positive cases, a rate of just .7 percent, according…
Man charged with exposing himself in Southington parking lot Posted: 30 June 2020 [03:38 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A New Britain man has been charged with exposing himself in Southington. Police Tuesday said Seth Hooks-Simmonds, 29, faces…
Southington police blotter Posted: 30 June 2020 [11:55 AM] Southington police report the following: Domantas Kelminskas, 21, of 534 Eddy Glover Blvd., New Britain, was charged June 14 with simple…
Monday 06/29/2020
Bristol, Plymouth have no changes in COVID-19 cases; state hospitalizations drops under 100 Posted: 29 June 2020 [04:31 PM] New Britain eclipsed the 1,000 confirmed COVID-19 positive case mark Monday, while statewide hospitalizations dropped under 100, according to data released…
Southington's pools reopen, people line up Posted: 29 June 2020 [11:44 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Although stormy weather kept some away, Southington’s pools still saw people lining up to take a dip when they…
Friday 06/26/2020
Southington has COVID-19-associated death, updates for Bristol, Plymouth, Plainville Posted: 26 June 2020 [04:50 PM] For the second straight day, Southington had a confirmed COVID-19-associated death to report, bringing the town’s totals to 26 confirmed and…
Farmers Markets alive and well in Bristol, New Britain, Southington, while other towns choose to cancel Posted: 26 June 2020 [04:19 PM] The coronavirus does not have any known impact on what grows in the ground and local farmers still have fresh produce…
B&V Jewelers creates sign to thank healthcare workers Posted: 26 June 2020 [12:27 PM] SOUTHINGTON – B&V Jewelers, despite facing hardships due to the coronavirus, has created a large sign to thank “healthcare heroes” with…
Programs serving Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, Southington receive grant money Posted: 26 June 2020 [12:17 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A second round of grants from the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has been approved to support…
Thursday 06/25/2020
Plainville has two, Southington one COVID-19-associated death, plus Bristol, area updates Posted: 25 June 2020 [04:55 PM] Plainville had two more COVID-19-associated confirmed deaths, while Southington had one, the only area cities or towns to add to those…
Wednesday 06/24/2020
Plainville has COVID-19-associated confirmed death; Bristol up 14 cases over last two days Posted: 24 June 2020 [04:27 PM] Out of the nearly 1,200 new COVID-19 tests reported Wednesday, there were just 14 new positive cases across the entire state,…
Bristol, Southington students win money toward college in Dream Big! Competition Posted: 24 June 2020 [01:58 PM] Four local students were among the winners of the Connecticut Higher Education Trust’s Dream Big! Competition and Advance Scholarship this…
'Southington Day' trip to Lake Compounce will happen, here's how to get tickets Posted: 24 June 2020 [11:55 AM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Chamber of Commerce and Lake Compounce are once again offering a “Southington Day” trip to Lake Compounce…
Tuesday 06/23/2020
Southington's Christopher Columbus statue in spotlight, with many wanting it to be removed Posted: 23 June 2020 [02:47 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Some residents are calling for the Christopher Columbus statue outside of the Southington’s Municipal Center to be taken down,…
Southington police chief says department is 'ahead of the curve' in training Posted: 23 June 2020 [11:55 AM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Town Council heard from Police Chief John Daly as he outlined the policies of the local department…
Monday 06/22/2020
Southington residents will have to restrict outside water use Posted: 22 June 2020 [02:47 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Water Department is implementing a mandatory water restriction. The department made the announcement Monday due to rising…
Taste of Southington canceled due to coronavirus Posted: 22 June 2020 [11:01 AM] The Barnes Museum SOUTHINGTON – The Barnes Museum announced it has canceled the 2020 Taste of Southington. The difficult decision was…
Southington police blotter Posted: 22 June 2020 [10:52 AM] Southington police report the following: Justin Chacho, 27, of 222 Bradley Ave., was charged June 10 with possession of less than…
Southington Drive-In to broadcast Garth Brooks concert, with hefty price tag Posted: 22 June 2020 [09:37 AM] The wait is not over for anyone longing to experience live music for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak began,…
Friday 06/19/2020
Bristol up five in confirmed COVID-19 cases; updates for Plymouth, Southington, Plainville Posted: 19 June 2020 [04:40 PM] New Britain reached 70 COVID-19-associated confirmed deaths among its residents, according to the latest data released by state health officials. The…
Southington police blotter Posted: 19 June 2020 [11:50 AM] Southington police report the following: Jacob Morrell, 22, of 24 Preli Court, was charged June 7 with possession of less than a…
Thursday 06/18/2020
Bristol, Plymouth remain level in COVID-19 confirmed cases, Southington, Plainville up Posted: 18 June 2020 [05:09 PM] For the second straight day, Southington had the highest increase in confirmed cases of coronavirus in the area, according to data…
Wednesday 06/17/2020
Small increases in positive COVID-19 cases for Bristol, Plymouth Posted: 17 June 2020 [04:59 PM] Berlin had one additional resident die from a confirmed COVID-19-associated illness, according to data released by state health officials. The town…
Area bowling alley owners taking cautious approach to reopening, some waiting for less restrictions Posted: 17 June 2020 [01:53 PM] Summer is already the slowest season of the year for bowling alleys, so being given the green light to reopen Wednesday…
Hop Haus more than just a bar, offering gourmet sandwiches, dinners, along with craft beers Posted: 17 June 2020 [01:29 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Hop Haus Craft Beer & Restaurant is in “good shape” despite adjustments due to the coronavirus, adding pickup services…
'We've tried to get things moving as quickly as possible': Southington prepared for phase two Posted: 17 June 2020 [01:13 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Town Manager Mark Sciota is optimistic as the town works to ensure the needs of local businesses are met…
Tuesday 06/16/2020
Plainville has two additional COVID-19-associated deaths; updates for Bristol, Plymouth, Southington Posted: 16 June 2020 [04:59 PM] Plainville had two additional residents die from COVID-19-associated illnesses, according to data released by state health officials. The town now has…
Monday 06/15/2020
Bristol has small increase in COVID-19 confirmed cases; updates for Plainville, Plymouth, Southington Posted: 15 June 2020 [04:53 PM] New Britain had an increase in both confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases Monday, and also had one resident die from COVID-19-associated…
Area gas prices still cheaper than state, region average; Southington remains lowest Posted: 15 June 2020 [09:34 AM] With Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan beginning Wednesday, there likely will be more traffic on the road, and luckily…
Southington police blotter Posted: 15 June 2020 [09:25 AM] Southington police report the following: Thomas Smith, 35, of 44 Randolph Road, was charged June 7 with second degree breach of peace,…
Friday 06/12/2020
Bristol has had over 70 COVID-19-associated deaths; numbers for Plymouth, Southington, Plainville Posted: 12 June 2020 [04:50 PM] There were 13 more COVID-19-associated deaths in Connecticut Friday, for a total death toll of 4,159, according to data released by…
Southington police blotter Posted: 12 June 2020 [11:01 AM] Southington police report the following: Jay Pastor, 33, of 191 Queen St., was charged June 5 with disorderly conduct. Stacie Candela,…
Thursday 06/11/2020
Posted: 11 June 2020 [04:37 PM] Those patients hospitalized with COVID-19 dropped under 250 Thursday, with another 24 being subtracted from the total, according to data released by state health officials. There are now 246 total patients hospitalized with coronavirus state wide. Locally, Bristol and…
Sign Pro will be hosting 'Wipe Out COVID' this Saturday Posted: 11 June 2020 [10:47 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Sign Pro will be hosting “Wipe Out COVID” this Saturday, a cleaning supply collection drive to benefit LISA, Inc.…
Wednesday 06/10/2020
Bristol has small rise in confirmed COVID-19 cases; updates for Plymouth, Southington, Plainville Posted: 10 June 2020 [05:14 PM] New Britain continues to have the highest increases among area cities and towns, with another seven confirmed positive tests Wednesday, according…
Barnes Memorial Trust at the Main Street Community Foundation awards over $160,000 to benefit programs Posted: 10 June 2020 [01:59 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Barnes Memorial Trust at the Main Street Community Foundation has awarded more than $160,000 to benefit five programs…
Southington police blotter Posted: 10 June 2020 [11:56 AM] Southington police report the following: Donald J. Anderson, 61, of 72 Homesdale Ave., was charged June 3 with second degree breach of…