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SEF awards $2,500 grant to SHS book club

By LINDSAY CAREYSTAFF WRITER A group of Southington High School students who participate in book clubs shared their experiences with Southington Education Foundation (SEF) board members during a...

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PHS can’t pull off victory at final home game

By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Blue Devils (4-14) boys basketball team hosted the Bulkeley Bulldogs (9-8) in their last home game of the regular season on Tuesday, night,...

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Eastern calls it a sweep against Central

By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – The Bristol Eastern girls basketball squad made it a clean sweep in CCC South play this season, concluding league games – and the regular season – with a...

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Postseason rally falls short: Knights fight to the very end

By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The boys were back in town for senior night in their last home game of the regular season on Friday night, Feb. 20. The Southington Blue Knights (6-14) boys basketball...

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Warrior-Knights are still alive in the hunt for a postseason berth

By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER WEST HARTFORD—It won’t get any easier for the Hall-Southington hockey team as they try to manufacture a postseason bid. With two losses this week, there’s no chance for a...

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Proposal to name I-84 bridge in memory of a Southington officer

By LINDSAY CAREYSTAFF WRITER State Rep. David Zoni is hoping to honor Lieutenant Michael Shanley, a Southington police officer who passed away last fall, by naming a local bridge in memory of Shanley....

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Fire report for Feb. 27

The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Feb. 13 68 Lardner Rd., good intent call, other. 621 Jerome Ave., good intent call, other. Pine Street and Middle Street, vehicle...

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Local free throw winners compete in district

The local winners from the Knights of Columbus International Free Throw Championship held in January competed at the district level contest hosted by the Plainville Knights Council on Feb. 8. The...

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Irish Step Dance at the Library

Adults and children of all ages are invited to experience the magic of Irish step dancing with the Shamrock School of Dance at the Southington Library on Thursday, March 12 at 5 p.m. In person...

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Mayor’s office issues warning about frost heaves on city roads

The mayor’s office has issued a statement to residents about the city’s roads and frost heaves. The release explained, “The historically low temperatures being experienced throughout Connecticut for...

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Observations: Talking about American girls, and their dolls

by LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Natick Mall, 1245 Worcester St., Natick, Mass.—it is the place to be for any American girl and her doll.  “Whoa,” I said in shock as I stepped inside the store for the...

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Letters: Reader offers thoughts on ‘State of the Union’

To the editor: I just finished reading the New York Times transcript of Barack Obama’s State of the Union address to the Congress and the nation. I was amazed by the number of typos that were a part of...

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Police investigate incident on Woodbine Street

The Bristol Police Department is investigating an incident involving a suicidal man who armed himself with a knife. On Saturday officers were alerted to 6 Woodbine Street to check on a well being call,...

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Easter basket program registration at Southington Community Services

Southington Community Services is accepting sign-ups for the annual Easter basket program. The program is open to children from birth through high school. Southington residents can sign up to receive...

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Quick reaction from neighbor saves a local woman

When Alessandro Rodegher pulled into his driveway, he saw smoke coming from his neighbor’s home. The Southington resident jumped into action. He rushed next door, and pulled his neighbor to safety. The...

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Southington Arts and Crafts Association is seeking scholarship applicants

The Southington Arts and Crafts Association is seeking applicants for the organization’s annual scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to high school seniors residing in Southington who will be...

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Healthy fun for all ages

The Healthy Family Fun Fest was Sunday February 22nd.  Health Organizations, hospitals, vendors, and guest speakers converged on the Aqua Turf in Plantsville for a full-day of interactive activities,...

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Police blotter for March 6

The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Raymond Gonzalez, 29, of 81 Bianca Rd., Bristol, was arrested Feb. 20 and charged with first degree failure to appear and sixth...

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Brrr! February brought record cold, snow to Northeast

By MARY ESCH Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ Hardy souls who shivered and shoveled their way through February in the Northeast now have evidence of just how brutal the weather was, with record...

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Brrr! February brought record cold, snow to Northeast

By MARY ESCH Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ Hardy souls who shivered and shoveled their way through February in the Northeast now have evidence of just how brutal the weather was, with record...

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