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Sen. Murphy speaks on foreign policy at chamber breakfast
By LINDSAY CAREYSTAFF WRITER Southington Chamber of Commerce and BearingStar Insurance sponsored the Celebrity Breakfast with U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy on Monday, March 9 at the Manor Inn in Milldale....
View ArticleWitness: Hernandez holds gun on video minutes after killing
By MICHELLE R. SMITH Associated Press FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) _ Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez can be seen on surveillance video walking through his home with a gun less than 10...
View ArticleBOE OKs King St. lot to serve turf field
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Plans to install a synthetic turf field at Page Park can now move forward after the school district’s operation committee recently approved the use of additional parking...
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Dale Spaner is the March artist at The Gallery at The Orchards
Hamden painter Dale Spaner will be featured through the end of March at The Gallery at The Orchards. The show, entitled “Potpourri” showcases a collection of Spaner’s paintings. Spaner was born in New...
View ArticleSt. Paul tops Housatonic to move forth in states
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – On a collision course with Thomaston High School in the cards, the St. Paul girls basketball team is already rolling through the postseason. Earning a first...
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Book Drive held for Liberian School
By LINDSAY CAREYSTAFF WRITER Inspired by a church’s mission, two local teens took it upon themselves to make a difference in the lives of students who are less fortunate. National Honors Society (NHS)...
View Article45 years of Choral Society celebrated in concert Friday night
By LINDSAY CAREY STAFF WRITER The Plainville Choral Society will celebrate its 45th anniversary with a concert on Friday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Bristol. “This is our...
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Observations: In a box of memories, a great uncle comes into focus
by LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER April 26, 1945 marks a historic event that will always remain in the mind and heart of my father’s family. It is a date that has not only taught us a bit of family...
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Friday movie matinee at the Southington library March 20
Bring your Brown Bag Lunch. Movie snacks and beverages will be provided. The Southington Public Library has announced a movie matinee on Friday, March 20 at 11:30 a.m. The library will be showing...
View ArticleBristol Blues ready to rock at Muzzy Field
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Last fall, the city of Bristol celebrated two landmarks at Muzzy Field: the ribbon cutting of a new plaza and the announcement of a new collegiate baseball team league...
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Dress and accessory boutique downtown: Bangles opens just in time for prom...
By LINDSAY CAREYSTAFF WRITER It’s prom dress shopping season, and a Southington resident opened her new local business just in time. Bangle is a new dress boutique located at 48 North Main Street on...
View ArticleState sales tax proposed for diapers by Rep. Pavalock
In an effort to provide much needed relief to struggling families, State Rep. Cara Pavalock (R-Bristol) co-sponsored a bill exempting baby diapers from the state sales tax. According to a press release...
View ArticleGenealogical Society discusses research obstacles at March meeting
Are you stuck with your family tree? Have you run into stumbling blocks? Have you hit a brick wall? This month’s meeting of the Southington Genealogical Society (SGS) is a “Brick Wall Workshop” by...
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Arc of Southington dinner dance tickets are on sale
The Arc of Southington will be holding an Evening of Inspiration on Saturday, March 28, 6 p.m. to midnight, at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville. The annual dinner dance fundraiser consists of hors...
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Fire report for March 13
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Feb. 27 14 Woodard Dr., smoke scare, odor of smoke. 69 Massachusetts Dr., CO detector activation due to malfunction. West St. and...
View ArticleMeals for the Needy needs volunteers for Easter meals
Again this Easter, April 5, Zion Lutheran Church, Bristol, through its Meals for the Needy program, is sponsoring an Easter dinner that will be delivered throughout the community. The church is in need...
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Letter: Reader thanks local vet for speaking with son
To the editor: Hello. My family and I reside in Bristol – my 10, almost 11, year-old son is into his second semester of being homeschooled. His hope and desire for the future involves working with and...
View ArticleMeeting on future of Old Linden planned for March 26
Town Manager Robert E. Lee announced that a presentation of the plans for a future park at the Linden Street School will be held on Thursday, March 26 in the Linden Street School Cafeteria. The...
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Register on-line for Parks & Rec. playground program
Registration for the Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Playground Program is only available on-line. Registration begins on Saturday, March 28 at 9 a.m. and will conclude on Friday, April 10 at...
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DePaolo Middle School announces March Students of the Month
DePaolo Middle School has announced their Students of the Month for March. In sixth grade Bobby Lasbury, Faith Kosior, and Cole Lespier were selected by their teams. Bobby is the son of Robert and Amy...
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