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...
View ArticleAmerican 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...
View ArticleIvy 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...
View ArticleLockdown 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.”
View ArticleFlanders 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...
View ArticleSurround 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...
View ArticleStrong 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...
View ArticleStrong 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...
View ArticleDentist 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.
View ArticlePolice 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...
View ArticleSFD 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...
View ArticleUNICO 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,...
View ArticleYouth 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,...
View ArticleNewest 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,...
View Article2014 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,...
View ArticleImagine 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...
View ArticleZack 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...
View ArticleBristol 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...
View ArticleGirls 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...
View ArticleOnce 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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