Autopsy performed on woman killed in car fire
Autopsy results are still being determined for a woman who died in a car fire on Monday Late Monday morning police and fire officials arrived to Farrell Avenue after a large amount of smoke in the area...
View ArticleSouthington Democrats looking for candidates
The Southington Democratic Town Committee is seeking democrats interested in running for public office in the November 2015 municipal election. Be a part of out town by actively participating in its...
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Police catch 3 stores selling alcohol to minors
On March 14, the Southington Police Department conducted an investigation of local stores to determine if alcoholic beverages were being sold to area youth. Officers, in conjunction with the State of...
View ArticleDOT to launch CTfastrak transit system with 9 days of free service
NEWINGTON—The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today that CTfastrak bus rapid transit system will be offering free rides for all passengers during the initial nine days of...
View ArticleDOT to launch CTfastrak transit system with 9 days of free service
NEWINGTON—The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today that CTfastrak bus rapid transit system will be offering free rides for all passengers during the initial nine days of...
View ArticleAmerican Legion holds benefit dinner on March 26
On March 26, the American Legion Post 2 will hold a meatloaf dinner benefit, along with the help of St. Joseph’s Polish Citizens Club and the Korean War veterans. All proceeds will benefit the Hoffman...
View ArticleLarson introduces social security proposal to cut taxes for seniors and...
WASHINGTON–Today, Congressman John B. Larson (D-CT 1st District) joined several members of the Ways and Means Committee and others to introduce the ‘Social Security 2100 Act’, HR 1391. According to a...
View ArticleLarson introduces social security proposal to cut taxes for seniors and...
WASHINGTON–Today, Congressman John B. Larson (D-CT 1st District) joined several members of the Ways and Means Committee and others to introduce the ‘Social Security 2100 Act’, HR 1391. According to a...
View ArticleLarson introduces social security proposal to cut taxes for seniors and...
WASHINGTON–Today, Congressman John B. Larson (D-CT 1st District) joined several members of the Ways and Means Committee and others to introduce the ‘Social Security 2100 Act’, HR 1391. According to a...
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Collaborative newscast is a hit at JFK and DePaolo
By LINDSAY CAREYSTAFF WRITER Two social studies teachers at each of the local middle schools orchestrated a unique collaborative research project between DePaolo Middle School and John F. Kennedy...
View ArticleRenaissance Downtowns explores financing for Depot Square project
By LISA CAPOBIANCOSTAFF WRITER Renaissance Downtowns is working on a financial package that will move the long-awaited Depot Square project forward. During a Bristol Downtown Development Corporation...
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Main Street Foundation celebrates 20 years: Two decades of philanthropic work
By LISA CAPOBIANCOSTAFF WRITER This year, the Main StreetCommunity Foundation has a lot to celebrate. Not only did the non-profit organization recently move to its new home on Halcyon Drive, but it...
View ArticleSwimmers send 9 to Class LL finals: Knights set best times at qualifier
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER HAMDEN—The Southington Blue Knights qualified nine swimmers and dropped times across the board to achieve personal best times at the Class LL State Qualifiers on...
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Six students recognized by SHS art department
[portfolio_slideshow id=9638] By LINDSAY CAREYSTAFF WRITER The Board of Education recognized students from the Southington High School (SHS) Art Department for winning awards in the Connecticut...
View ArticleGymnasts place 5th in New England
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER A fifth-place finish out of 12 schools at the 2015 New England Interscholastic Girl’s Gymnastics Championships on Saturday, Mar. 14 at the Pinkerton Academy Field House...
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Barnes Trust funds Alzheimer’s Center
Photo by LINDSAY CAREY The Main Street Community Foundation presented the Alzheimer’s Resource Center in Plantsville with a $75,000 grant from the Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Upson Barnes Memorial...
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Dancing the night away
Photo by TAMMI NAUDUS Dozens of boys bust a move with their moms during the Mother-Son Dance at the Bristol Boys & Girls Club and Family Center on Friday, March 13.
View ArticleWarrior-Knights eliminated by Westhill in opening round
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The No. 14 ranked Hall-Southington Warrior-Knights ended their season early with a first-round exit out of the CIAC Division III ice hockey tournament with a 6-0 loss to...
View ArticleCity sees progress in economic development
By LISA CAPOBIANCOSTAFF WRITER The Bristol City Council moved this week to approve a $140,000 grant for the development of manufacturing facility GMN-USA LP in the Southeast Bristol Business Park. The...
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Police foil credit card thefts at Shop Rite
The Southington Police Department arrested two Hartford women accused of using altered credit cards and gift cards. Just before 6 p.m. on March 13, police responded to a call at 750 Queen Street where...
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