Activities slated leading up to Plainville’s Relay for Life
The Plainville Relay for Life is gearing up for this year’s event. If you would like to start a Team for Relay For Life, volunteer, or be on a team, contact Julie Giano at jbendas@aol.com The 11th...
View ArticleDo you know the signs of mental illness?
The Plainville-Southington Health District wants to make residents aware of the signs and symptoms of mental illness. Mental illness is any disease or condition that influences the way a person thinks,...
View ArticleDo you know the signs of mental illness?
The Plainville-Southington Health District wants to make residents aware of the signs and symptoms of mental illness. Mental illness is any disease or condition that influences the way a person thinks,...
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Kid’s Entertainment Series begins on June 30
The Southington Parks & Recreation Department will sponsor the Kid’s Entertainment Series to be held on Tuesday evenings, June 30 to Aug. 18, at the pavilion in the front pine grove at Recreation...
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Chamber women hold ‘Girls Night Out’
The 10th annual Girls Night Out sponsored by the Greater Southington Chamber of Commerce Chamber Women group is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Aqua Turf. Over 300 women...
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Local high school students vie for ArtScience prize Tuesday
One of the six teams of local high school students participating in the ArtScience Prize at the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center will attend the International Innovation Workshop this...
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Bristol Blues seek area host families for players; season begins June 1
Do you love baseball? Or maybe you just like meeting new people. Are you interested in helping to shape a young man’s career, possibly a professional baseball career? If so, you may be a perfect...
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Bristol Blues seek area host families for players; season begins June 1
Do you love baseball? Or maybe you just like meeting new people. Are you interested in helping to shape a young man’s career, possibly a professional baseball career? If so, you may be a perfect...
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Bristol Blues seek area host families for players; season begins June 1
Do you love baseball? Or maybe you just like meeting new people. Are you interested in helping to shape a young man’s career, possibly a professional baseball career? If so, you may be a perfect...
View ArticleStartUp Bristol shifts into gear
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER When Kathy Faber received a phone call about joining a new task force aimed at helping start-up businesses in Bristol, she jumped at the opportunity. Owner of Kathy...
View ArticleOffense drives PHS over Hall, 10-5
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER PLAINVILLE – If you’re going to get a jump on the Plainville baseball team, you better do it early and often. But if you don’t, the Blue Devils have proven to be a very...
View ArticleRep. Pavalock supports bill dealing with animal therapy programs
State Rep. Cara Pavalock (R-77) supported a bill to establish a state protocol for animal therapy programs that could help other children living with trauma and loss, according to a press release from...
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Martin supports restoration of funds for library
Sen. Henri Martin, right,speaks to staff members and advocates of the Bristol Public Library during a May 7 visit. A news release from his office said Martin is backing an alternative budget proposal...
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Bills that protect identity, credit, pass key hurdles, reports Rep. Betts
State Rep. Whit Betts (R-78) announced in a press that two bills, which serve to provide identity and credit protections for both children and adults, have passed a key legislative hurdle and have been...
View ArticleConnecticut police to give update in serial slayings probe
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) _ Authorities investigating a suspected serial killer are planning what they say will be a “significant” update Monday afternoon on human remains found last month behind the...
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Obituaries for May 15
The following obituaries will be published in this week’s Southington Observer. For more information, look to Friday’s print or e-editions: Geraldine D. Cook, 82, of West Hartford formerly of East...
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Fire Report for May 15
The Southington Fire Department announced the following 46 incidents from May 4 to May 10: Monday, May 4 3 Darling St. /Flanders West, No Incident Found On Arrival 150 Savage St. /Country Club, No...
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Police Blotter for May 15
The Southington Police Department announced the following arrests from April 28 through May 5: Marisa Caruso, 19, of 158 Fleetwood Rd., Southington, was arrested on April 28 for sixth degree larceny....
View ArticlePolice report robbery at Brackett Park
A 20-year-old man was robbed while walking home to Landry Street on Tuesday, reported the Bristol Police Department in a press release. According to the release, the victim cut through Brackett Park to...
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City announces roadwork at Church, Union, South streets
The City of Bristol has commenced work on the reconstruction of Church, Union, and South streets. The current work consists of replacing storm drainage on Church Street. The roadways will remain open...
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