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Appear in local film, bowl for free

By LINDSAY CAREY STAFF WRITER Plainville resident and local film maker Dennis Broderick is calling all families and friends to participate a free bowling event with a special opportunity, being an...

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‘Love Impacts’ relationship seminar begins Feb. 28

A new seminar series is being offered in the Southington area that is aimed at recharging, reconnecting, and restoring relationships. The series will kick-off with its first installment on Saturday,...

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Kennedy Middle School announces January students of the month

John F. Kennedy Middle School in Plantsville recently announced the names of its January students of the month. Teachers nominated these students for their academic improvement on performance,...

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First Baptist Church of Southington announces Ash Wednesday service

First Baptist Church of Southington, at 581 Meriden Ave., will offer an Ash Wednesday worship service on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. The service will include reflection, prayer, a spiritual message,...

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Bristol History Room open to public Feb. 21

The Bristol History Room, which houses the local history collection of the Bristol Public Library, will be open on Saturday morning, Feb. 21 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The room has books about Bristol,...

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Housman, Stolfi wedding

Daria Housman, of Norwalk, and Andrew Stolfi, of Norwalk, were married on Sept. 6, 2014 at the Guilford Yacht Club. J. Paul Vance Jr. officiated. The reception was also held at the Guilford Yacht Club....

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Fire report for Feb. 13

The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Jan. 30 West End Café, 8 Divinity St., biological hazard, confirmed or suspected. Community Options, 35 Yale Dr., smoke scare,...

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Nicole Baker returns from research project in South Africa

WORCESTER, Mass.—Nicole Baker of Southington, a junior majoring in biology and biotechnology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), recently completed an intense, hands-on research project in South...

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Local youth take action to support Bread for Life

  Southington youth continue to be active in showing their support for Bread for Life and the people it serves. Initiatives during the recent holiday season included food collections and baking special...

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United Way will recognize stars at March 19 dinner

The United Way of Southington will hold its eighth annual dinner and auction on Thursday, March 19 at The Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. The 2015 event will feature a dinner, live auction, and...

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Seniors exit, while Blue Devils fall

By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER PLAINVILLE – Giant posters plastered the blue padding against the wall. Parents walked their seniors out for what would be their last home game in the Ivan L. Wood...

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Seniors can sign up for ‘at-risk’ list

The Plainville Senior Center maintains a list of Plainville residents who are at risk in the event of an electrical power outage. Individuals of any age, who have medical problems dependent on...

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Obituaries for Feb. 20

The following obituaries will be published in the Feb. 20 Observer. For additional information, look to our print or e-edition on Friday. Doris H. (Bourgoin) Saucier, 59, of Bristol, wife of Normand G....

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Healthy Family FunFest at the Aqua Turf on Sunday

Living a healthy lifestyle is the theme of the 6th Annual Healthy Family FunFest on Sunday, Feb. 22 at the Aqua Turf. The fun-filled day features exhibits and vendors focused on healthy living at any...

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Obituaries for Jan. 20

The following obituaries will be published in this week’s Southington Observer. For more information, look to Friday’s print or e-editions: Esther Rustico, 96, of New Britain, widow of Joseph “Putts”...

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Valentine’s gifts from STEPS

Mark Meade, left, and Samantha Martins, right, hand out Valentine’s Day gifts on Friday, Feb. 13 as part of a STEPS initiative. A number of STEPS members distributed lollipops with a mix of anti-drug...

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Fund raiser for Shepard Meadows Feb. 26

Help the horses at Shepard Meadows Therapeutic Center on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. at a fund raiser held by Miss Forestville’s Outstanding Teen 2015 Jaymie Bianca. Print out this story and 15...

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Bristol seniors schedule bus trips; general public welcome

The Bristol Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave., has announced its schedule of trips in 2015. All trips are open to the general public as well as Senior Center members.   April 21: Neil Sedaka-Mohegan Sun...

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Bristol seniors schedule bus trips; general public welcome

The Bristol Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave., has announced its schedule of trips in 2015. All trips are open to the general public as well as Senior Center members.   April 21: Neil Sedaka-Mohegan Sun...

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Plainville Dems to meet next Thursday

The Plainville Democratic Town Committee will hold its February meeting on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. in Room 302 at the Plainville Municipal Center.  

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