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Google Hangout with Markley and Sampson on Feb. 25

State Sen. Joe Markley (R-Southington) and State Rep. Rob Sampson (R-Southington) will be hosting their second Google Hangout on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. The legislators will be joined by...

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American Legion announces annual meeting on March 10

The Legion Realty Corporation annual shareholders meeting will be held on March 10 at the American Legion Post 72 hall, 64 Main St. Southington. The meeting is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Members will...

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Ivy Drive, Northeast MS in lockdown

The mayor’s office is reporting on its Facebook page: “Northeast Middle School as well as Ivy Drive School are currently in lockdown due to activity near the vicinity of Lufkin Road. This is for a...

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Lockdown lifted

The mayor’s office reported via its Facebook page: “Lockdown has been lifted at Northeast Middle School and Ivy Drive Elementary School. Police activity cleared at Lufkin Road.”

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Flanders School wins the SOUPER Bowl

Students at Flanders Elementary had their annual SOUPER Bowl Competition in late January. Volunteers collected over 400 cans of soup for Southington Community Services food pantry. From left, Flanders...

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Surround Sound 7 tickets are on sale now

The Southington High School music department will present “Surround Sound 7” on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at 7 p.m. with a third performance on Sunday, March 8 at 6 p.m. at the Southington...

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Strong In Talent

Last Friday Strong School Students displayed their talents and put on a talents show.  Students sang, played instruments, danced, and some even performed their synchronized swimming skills.  The...

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Strong In Talent

Last Friday Strong School Students displayed their talents and put on a talents show. Students sang, played instruments, danced, and some even performed their synchronized swimming skills. The teachers...

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Dentist visits Plantsville nursery school

Local pediatric dentist, Griselda Khoe, visited Plantsville Community Nursery School recently to demonstrate proper brushing technique to the children. Khoe’s helpers are Jenna T., Abigail F., and Max M.

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Police continue investigation of bank robbery scheme

The investigation into a bank robbery scheme continues, as police officers of Bristol and New Britain are still searching for the two suspects involved. To date, both the New Britain Police Department...

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SFD announces retirement celebration for Captain William Higgins

Members of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 2033 from Southington Fire Department announced the retirement celebration for Captain William Higgins on March 5 at the Aqua Turf, 556...

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UNICO Club announces Italian dinner at Testa’s

The Unico Club of Southington will hold an Italian dinner on Monday, March 30 at Testa’s Banquet Facility, 26 South Center St. in Southington at 6:30 p.m. The dinner will consist of pasta fagioli,...

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Youth Commission seek nominees of youth volunteers for award

The Bristol Youth Commission is seeking nominations of youth of all ages who in the last year (March 1, 2014 to Feb. 28, 2015) have volunteered to make a meaningful contribution to their school,...

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Newest Fire fighter begins his career in Southington

The Southington Fire Department (SFD) announced their newest full-time fire fighter. On Monday, Feb. 23, Jasen Zarcone, 29, was  sworn in at the Town Clerk’s office. Before arriving at Southington,...

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2014 Apple Harvest Festival generated $5,000 for SCS

After another successful Apple Harvest Festival, members of the Festival Supervisory Committee voted unanimously to donate $5,000 to Southington Community Services. Front, from left, Melissa Ericksen,...

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Imagine Nation hosts fundraising event ‘From the Vine’

Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center will be hosting “From The Vine, Wine Tasting, Fondue, Grape Stomping, Sweets Too.” Sponsored by Briarwood Printing, Yankee Discount Liquor, Kohl’s, See’s...

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Zack Murillo captures Class LL title: 3 wrestlers advance to state open

By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Zack Murillo shined for the Southington Blue Knights wrestling team at the 2015 Class LL Championships at Trumbull High School on Saturday, Feb. 21. The tournament...

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Bristol Brass and Wind performs March 17 in tribute to St. Patrick, spring

  The Bristol Brass and Wind Tuesday, March 17 will celebrate St. Patrick and spring with a free concert. Bristol Brass and Wind Ensemble will headline this event with special guests, alto saxophonist...

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Girls score home game: Knights win season finale, lose in CCC Tourney

By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Southington High School rolled out the royal blue carpet for the girls in their regular season finale on senior night, Monday, Feb. 16, and the Lady Knight basketball...

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Once a Lady Knight; Always a Lady Knight

By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Nearly 20 alumni spilled into the Southington High School gym to play a fun-filled basketball game and show their love and support for the Lady Knights basketball family....

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