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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...
View ArticlePHS 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,...
View ArticleEastern 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...
View ArticleProposal 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....
View ArticleFire 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...
View ArticleIrish 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...
View ArticleMayor’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...
View ArticlePolice 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...
View ArticleQuick 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...
View ArticleSouthington 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,...
View ArticlePolice 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...
View ArticleBrrr! 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...
View ArticleBrrr! 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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