Markley hangs out on Google Hangout
State Senator Joe Markley (R- Southington) participated in a Google Hangout on Thursday, Dec. 11 to discuss issues concerning long term care for seniors. The Senator, well-known for his video reports,...
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How about putting a whale under your Christmas tree
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Thinking of a unique gift this holiday season. Something other than the latest gadget, widget, and fad. How about putting The Gift of Whales under your Christmas tree?...
View ArticleTorah to be restored
by LINDSAY CAREY STAFF WRITER A torah that survived the Holocaust is being restored for its custodial synagogue in Southington for regular use in services. Candice Hall from Gishrei Shalom Jewish...
View ArticleLatest credit ratings good news for city
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Bristol is seeing a boost in its economic profile, as it recently received an “outstanding” ratings from Fitch Ratings as well as Standard and Poor. During last...
View ArticleQueen Ann Nzinga Center celebrates principles of Kwanzaa
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER From African drumming and dancing to gospel, soul, and pop music selections to an African Vendor’s Market and skits, a variety of performances and entertainment will...
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Church youth assists Bread for Life with holiday meals
The pastor and several members of First Baptist Church of Southington youth group finish sorting through more than 100 boxes of food at the Bread for Life storage facility to collect items to help fill...
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2014 Indoor Track Winter Preview
[portfolio_slideshow id=7801] By JOHN GORALSKI EDITOR It almost seems like a cruel joke to see members of the indoor track team shivering in small groups as they trudge outdoors for preseason...
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Observations: Why reality television will follow us into the New Year
By LINDSAY CAREY STAFF WRITER Reality television shows are usually either something you love or you hate. For those of you who hate it, unfortunately the phenomenon isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. I...
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2014 Wrestling Preview
[portfolio_slideshow id=7815] By JOHN GORALSKI EDITOR When last year’s football championship dragged into mid-December, it put an early strain on the Blue Knight wrestling team. Some decided to skip...
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2014 Boys Basketball Preview
By JOHN GORALSKI EDITOR Blue Knight basketball coach John Cessario points to his players as they huddle in a small room off the high school gym. The hum of conversation and laughter fills the area as...
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Chuckling holiday stress away with Burlesque-A-Pades
For the standing room audience at Bridge Street Live in Collinsville last Friday, the stresses of the holiday melted away. And it was all thanks to Burlesque-A-Pades’ “Christmas Shimmy,” featuring...
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Chuckling holiday stress away with Burlesque-A-Pades
by MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR For the standing room audience at Bridge Street Live in Collinsville last Friday, the stresses of the holiday melted away. And it was all thanks to Burlesque-A-Pades’...
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Chuckling holiday stress away with Burlesque-A-Pades
by MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR For the standing room audience at Bridge Street Live in Collinsville last Friday, the stresses of the holiday melted away. And it was all thanks to Burlesque-A-Pades’...
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‘Legends in Concert’ continues to be a cut above
by MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR One of the aspects of the “Legends in Concert” franchise that I have always enjoyed is that the performers never hold back. When the performers step up on stage as...
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‘Legends in Concert’ continues to be a cut above
by MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR One of the aspects of the “Legends in Concert” franchise that I have always enjoyed is that the performers never hold back. When the performers step up on stage as...
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‘Legends in Concert’ continues to be a cut above
by MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR One of the aspects of the “Legends in Concert” franchise that I have always enjoyed is that the performers never hold back. When the performers step up on stage as...
View ArticleBOE names Olander as new technology director
By LINDSAY CAREY STAFF WRITER The Board of Education has appointed Jamie Olander as the new director of technology for the Southington Public Schools. Olander has served as the executive director of...
View ArticleBomb threat called into SHS; kids sent home early
Police reported that today, at about 2 p.m., a bomb threat to the Southington High school was posted on the social media website (YIK YAK). Police said the threat was discovered near the schools’...
View ArticleMinimum wage goes up Jan. 1
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, in a press release, reminded residents that Connecticut’s minimum wage is scheduled to increase effective Jan. 1, 2015 from the current rate of $8.70 an hour to $9.15 per hour....
View ArticleSenior class registration begins next Wednesday
On Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 9 a.m., the Bristol Senior Center will begin its class registration for classes that will be held at the Senior Center. The following classes will be held: Tai Chi (Beginners...
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