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Panke and Jacob earn church scholarship
The 2015 Mary Our Queen Our Lady’s Guild Catholic High School Scholarships were to Swathi Jacob and Charles Panke at the organization’s May meeting held at Mary Our Queen Hall. Swathi will be attending...
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Early Bird registration for Sept. 25 SEF gala
The Southington Education Foundation’s (SEF) 7th Annual Fan of the Foundation Gala will be held on Friday, Sept. 25th from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville. This year the SEF is...
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Happy Birthday to…the SCS food pantry
Madison Hendricks recently celebrated her 10th birthday, but instead of getting gifts from family and friends, she requested boxes of cereal and granola bars. Madison was able to donate 150 boxes of...
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Workforce Development Program reps welcomed by legislators
Last month, State Representatives Whit Betts (R-78) and Cara Pavalock (R-77) welcomed members of the Workforce Development Program to the State Capitol. Employed by Rowley Springs And Stamping Corp. in...
View ArticleRegister to participate in Sept. 27 Mum Festival Parade
The 54th Annual Chrysanthemum Festival Parade will be held on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 1:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “What Do YOU Love About Bristol?” If you’re looking to participate, applications are...
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Summer Challenge Quest registrations accepted
City of Bristol Youth Services is accepting applications for its 2015 Summer Challenge Quest Program to be held from Aug. 10 through 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pine Lake Challenge Course. Challenge...
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Music on the Green is postponed to Thursday
Tonight’s Music on the Green concert, featuring the Diamond Collection and sponsored by Richard Chevrolet, has been postponed due to inclement weather. The Diamond Collection is now scheduled to...
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Adult ed, GED prep classes offered
Plainville Adult and Continuing Education will offer Adult Basic Education and GED Preparation classes at the Plainville Public Library this summer. The classes are free, and will meet Mondays,...
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Police are looking for vandals at Recreation Park
Between June and July of 2015 numerous incidents of vandalism have taken place in Recreation Park, and the Southington Police Department is requesting the public’s help in attempting to identify the...
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Thomaston Savings presents grant to Parent and Child Center
The Parent and Child Center of Bristol Hospital received a grant from Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation, Inc. for its Caring Closet program. The Caring Closet program offers low-income families basic...
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Licenses for pinball games, games of chance, and pool tables
Southington Police Chief Jack Daly announced a reminder for all individuals who have current licenses for pinball games, games of chance and pool tables that their licenses expired on June 30. These...
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Taking the leap at the Recreation Park pool
Photos by TAMMI NAUDUS On Monday, July 6, Recreation Park was a great place to beat the heat or recharge after the holidays. A host of local residents to enjoy the community pool after the holiday...
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Picture this: Youths learn photography for summer exhibit
By TAYLOR HARTZ STAFF WRITER Ten students will have the chance to see their summer through the lens of a camera, thanks to a youth photography course being taught by retired photojournalist and...
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Secondo’s second look: A look back at the 12-year Chamber leader
By TAYLOR HARTZSTAFF WRITER The “Suddington” sign hangs like a good-natured joke on the conference room wall at the Chamber of Commerce. His love for the town was embraced and ridiculed during a recent...
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Legion woes continue: Forfeit and extra inning loss plagues locals
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The Southington American Legion baseball team has been improving throughout the summer as they dive into the latter part of the season. Southington went 2-2 this past...
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BOE’s safety efforts continue at schools
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER New safety and security measures are ongoing in Bristol Public Schools. During a Board of Education meeting held last Wednesday, Bristol Supt. of Schools Dr. Ellen Solek...
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150 years later, Plainville Campgrounds celebrate
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER What began 150 years ago as a place for religious revival has transformed into a vital seasonal residential community here in Plainville. This Saturday, the Plainville...
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Commentary: Answering the ‘Why’ question at the Y
“What did I get myself into?” I asked myself after being employed as the School Age Director for the Southington YMCA for only three months. That night I sat down after putting my girls to bed and...
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Letter: Reader is disappointed with placement of town solar panels
To the editor: It was very disappointing last week to have our Town Council, again, approved to take two acres of pristine open space and replace it with a utility of solar panels. Surrounding towns...
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