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Aaron Hernandez fiancee discusses money, gun at murder trial

By MICHELLE R. SMITH Associated Press FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) _ Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez and his fiancee traded expressionless glances Friday as she took the witness stand to...

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Aaron Hernandez fiancee discusses money, gun at murder trial

By MICHELLE R. SMITH Associated Press FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) _ Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez and his fiancee traded expressionless glances Friday as she took the witness stand to...

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Aaron Hernandez fiancee discusses money, gun at murder trial

By MICHELLE R. SMITH Associated Press FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) _ Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez and his fiancee traded expressionless glances Friday as she took the witness stand to...

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Bus-only corridor to open after 18 years of study and debate

By STEPHEN SINGER Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Eighteen years, three governors and $567 million after a study was commissioned to come up with a way to improve public transportation in...

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Bus-only corridor to open after 18 years of study and debate

By STEPHEN SINGER Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Eighteen years, three governors and $567 million after a study was commissioned to come up with a way to improve public transportation in...

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Bus-only corridor to open after 18 years of study and debate

By STEPHEN SINGER Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Eighteen years, three governors and $567 million after a study was commissioned to come up with a way to improve public transportation in...

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Passion Play at St. Thomas School

The 37th Annual Passion Play is performing at St. Thomas  School auditorium. The school is located at 99 Bristol Street in Southington. The dates  are March 28th through April 1st and April 3rd. All...

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Trucking route changes announced for Ideal Forging demolition

When officials met with the community in March, but a few days before demolition began at Ideal Forging, the biggest worry that seemed to echo from visitors was the traffic. Critics questioned the idea...

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Police announce 2 arrests at March 20 DUI checkpoint

On Friday, March 20, the Southington Police Department conducted a driving under the influence (DUI) checkpoint. The investigation was held between the hours of 10 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. on Queen Street,...

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Registration begins on April 15 for Youth Summer Theater

The Southington Youth Summer Theater workshop will offer three programs for Southington residents entering grades 3-12. Registration will take place online only. Registration will open on Monday, April...

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Capital markets expert is a 6th grader at Kennedy

Trevor Francis of Kennedy Middle School in Plantsville won the state title in the The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association’s (SIFMA) InvestWrite essay competition with McGraw Hill...

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Megan Smith donates hair to Newman’s Own Foundation

Megan Smith, 9, of Plantsville recently donated her hair to the Newman’s Own Foundation to help children with cancer. Lina Vecchio of Hair Creations by Toni helped Megan to make her donation.

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DePaolo competes at MATHCOUNTS district event

Six students represented DePaolo Middle School at a MATHCOUNTS district competition at the University of Hartford on Feb. 7. MATHCOUNTS is a competitive math program for highly motivated students with...

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Ideal Forging update: Road closure could begin on April 1

Just days after the updated traffic plan, officials at Weston and Sampson have updated the time frame for demolition. Work is proceeding rapidly, so workers anticipate intermittent road closures of...

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Local Jewish congregation offers Seder for Passover

Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation invites the community to celebrate Passover on the seventh night of the holiday. Although the temple usually hosts a second night community Seder, this year, they...

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Local Jewish congregation offers Seder for Passover

Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation invites the community to celebrate Passover on the seventh night of the holiday. Although the temple usually hosts a second night community Seder, this year, they...

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Local Jewish congregation offers Seder for Passover

Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation invites the community to celebrate Passover on the seventh night of the holiday. Although the temple usually hosts a second night community Seder, this year, they...

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Summer Challenge Quest applications being accepted

City of Bristol Youth Services is accepting applications for their 2015 Summer Challenge Quest Program to be held from Monday, Aug. 10 through Friday, Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pine Lake...

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Plainville resident new executive director of PARC

PARC, which offers family centered services to people with developmental disabilities in central Connecticut, has announced its new executive director, Plainville resident Erica Donovan. Donovan, who...

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Mayor to present proclamation to Greater Bristol RSVP for service to community

On April 7, Mayor Ken Cockayne will join 27 mayors across the state of Connecticut in a day of recognition to highlight the impact of Senior Corps and AmeriCorps on city challenges. Cockayne will be...

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