Police search for suspect involved in robbery at Family Dollar
Bristol police are searching for a suspect connected with a robbery that took place at Family Dollar on North Main Street. The robbery took place on Tuesday, police reported in a press release. The...
View ArticleSuper Bowl party at the Sons of Italy
The Sons of Italy, located at 139 Center Street in Southington will he having a Super Bowl Party on Sunday, Feb. 1. The event kicks off from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. with a Super Bowl Sunday brunch buffet. Cost...
View ArticleObituaries for Jan. 30
The following obituaries will be published in this week’s Southington Observer. For more information, look to Friday’s print or e-editions: William Gioia, 92 of Honolulu, Hawaii, originally of...
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Anita Siarkowski earns CMSA December spotlight
The Case Management Society of America’s (CMSA) December spotlight fell on Anita Siarkowski of Plantsville, a registered nurse and St. Mary’s Hospital graduate. Siarkowski joined CMSA when she was...
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Commentary: Tips for college seniors from a recent graduate
Last year during this time of year, I had just returned from a winter term study abroad trip in January and was just starting my last semester of college. I had no idea what I was going to be doing...
View ArticleBEHS Pre-School program now registering
Bristol Eastern High School’s Pre-School is currently holding registration. The program will start on Feb. 26 and will run four days a week (Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon). Children must be...
View ArticleChamber holding business forum in March
The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce will hold a business forum on Thursday, March 12 at DoubleTree Hotel, 42 Century Dr., Bristol from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This informative event will focus...
View ArticleFinance board heralds bond sale
By LINDSAY CAREY STAFF WRITER The Town of Southington’s Department of Finance released the results of the town’s recent bond sale and sale of bond anticipation notes (BANs). The $26.92 million bond...
View ArticleBOE approves $90 million budget
By LINDSAY CAREY STAFF WRITER The Board of Education (BOE) finalized the budget for the 2015-2016 school year, and the board unanimously approved spending $90,197,401 with a 3.59 percent increase from...
View ArticleChildren’s Dept. offers free programs in Feb.
The Children’s Department at the Bristol Public Library offers free programs in February. For information about the Children’s Department, programs, and more, call (860)584-7787, ext. 2021; visit...
View ArticleSolidarity sleep out raises awareness for the homeless
By LINDSAY CAREY STAFF WRITER Four different faith-based congregations came together to educate the youth about the effects of homelessness and to support programs that benefit the homeless. Two...
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Boys Basketball scores another win
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The Blue Knights boys varsity basketball team was at home in the Walt Lozoski Gymnasium Friday night against the New Britain Golden Hurricanes. Southington earned their...
View ArticleThis annual event continues to ‘O’Maze’ participants
By LINDSAY CAREY STAFF WRITER The Wheeler Regional Family YMCA is holding its 6th Annual Wheeler YMCA O’Mazing Race on Saturday, March 14. The annual O’Mazing Race is a St. Patrick’s Day themed...
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Track is poised for the postseason
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER NEW HAVEN—The Southington Blue Knights indoor track and field team was at the Floyd Little Athletic Center of Hillhouse High School on Sunday competing at the SCC Coaches...
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Junior Miss Southington donates to the troops
By LINDSAY CAREY STAFF WRITER Each young girl involved in the Junior Miss Southington organization was responsible for purchasing items anywhere from toiletries to snacks and making cards to send to...
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SHS band celebrates 6th state title
On Thursday, Jan. 22, the Southington High School marching band was honored at the Southington Board of Education meeting for winning the 2014 state championship. The Blue Knight program earned state...
View ArticleLinkin Park takes a turn for the metal on ‘The Hunting Party’
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The opening moments of Linkin Park’s latest album, “The Hunting Party” leaves no doubt that the veteran act was setting out to do a different kind of record. With the...
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Linkin Park takes a turn for the metal on ‘The Hunting Party’
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The opening moments of Linkin Park’s latest album, “The Hunting Party” leaves no doubt that the veteran act was setting out to do a different kind of record. With the...
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Linkin Park takes a turn for the metal on ‘The Hunting Party’
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The opening moments of Linkin Park’s latest album, “The Hunting Party” leaves no doubt that the veteran act was setting out to do a different kind of record. With the...
View ArticleProsecutors: Ex-NFL star Hernandez’s DNA ties him to slaying
By MICHELLE R. SMITH Associated Press FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) _ Prosecutors laid out what they called compelling forensic evidence _ Aaron Hernandez’s DNA on a marijuana cigarette shared with the friend...
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