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Tigers prey on the West
With a 4-1 victory over the top-seeded and defending-champion Cardinals in the championship game, the Tigers captured the title in the Southington Western Little League. The tigers were the only team...
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North champs are town champs
The Southington Northern Little League Dodgers (23-1) rebounded from their first loss of the season to win the rematch and the deciding game against the Southington South Angels to capture the 2015...
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Police blotter for July 10
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Nicholas Summa, 19, of 11 Lincoln Ave., Apt. 15, Bristol, was arrested June 26 and charged with third degree criminal mischief...
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Kennedy releases fourth quarter honor roll
Kennedy Middle School has announced their honor roll for the fourth quarter. Grade 6 The following students earned first honors: Ernest Arroyo, Neel Avancha, Noah Barbour, Cameron Baston, Elizabeth...
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Southington High School releases fourth quarter honor roll
Southington High School has announced their honor roll for the fourth quarter. Grade 9 The following students earned first honors: Nandani Mohit Adhyapak, Rosanna Teresa Airo, Nolyn Allen, Cora...
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DePaolo releases fourth quarter honor roll
DePaolo Middle School has announced their honor roll for the fourth quarter. Grade 6 The following students earned first honors: Catherine Adamczyk, Mercy Adekola, Jackson Alfano, Sera Altomari,...
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Locals capture lacrosse state title
Three Southington Lacrosse Association teams charged into the championship game of the CVYL state tournament with the Senior Red team, above, capturing the state title. Both the Junior White and Senior...
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Some treats in the name of ‘Lo’
Last Wednesday, Imagine Nation held Lo’s Sweet Treat Day in honor of Lois Graham. PHOTOS by TAMMI NAUDUS
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Fire report for July 11
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. June 26 Louisiana Ave. and King St., vehicle accident, general cleanup. 28 Stafford Ave., police matter. 161 Blakeslee St.,...
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Elks honor local youth
The Southington Elks Lodge held its annual youth awards banquet on Thursday, June 11. Pictured with Exalted Ruler Cindy Voorhees and Drug Awareness Chairperson Darcie Najarian are Mackenzie Monahan,...
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Sen. Markley and Rep. Zoni announce Milldale School reunion
Southington-State Senator Joe Markley (R-16) and State Representative David Zoni (D-81) announced that they will be hosting a reunion for graduates of Milldale Elementary School on Saturday, July 18....
View ArticleParent and Child Center offers “Tranforming the Difficult Child” series
The Parent & Child Center at Bristol Hospital will host a two-part series called, “Transforming the Difficult Child: The Nurturing Heart Approach.” The series will take place Tuesday, June 21 and...
View ArticleLake Compounce announces new roller coaster
BY TAYLOR HARTZ STAFF WRITER Lake Compounce visitors will begin to see orange tracks piling up through the park’s midway this month, when construction will begin on the new roller coaster, Phobia. The...
View ArticleLake Compounce announces new roller coaster
BY TAYLOR HARTZ STAFF WRITER Lake Compounce visitors will begin to see orange tracks piling up through the park’s midway this month, when construction will begin on the new roller coaster, Phobia. The...
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A day at the park for Southington dogs
[portfolio_slideshow id=12525] The Observer visited the dog park on Mill Street to see how local pooches are handling the dog days of summer. You be the judge. Photos by TAMMI NAUDUS
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Letter: Reader offers his input on the state budget issues
To the editor: Some comments on Taylor Hartz’s July 10th article concerning the State Budget. First a misprint. The $1.3 billion cited for additional funding to Southington appears to wrong and may...
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Tonight’s Music on the Green concert postponed to Thursday
Tonight’s “Music on the Green” concert has been POSTPONED until tomorrow evening, Thursday, July 16th (7-9 pm) due to the potential for heavy downpours in our area. “Tomorrow’s forecast looks sunny and...
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Police release detours for the GE 5K road race on July 19
On July 19, Plainville hosts the GE 5K Road Race. General Electric is the signature corporate sponsor supporting this event, along with several other corporations, small businesses, civic...
View ArticleSister Sin takes its classic metal sound to the Mayhem hordes
by MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS editor Swedish band Sister Sin demonstrates that the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival is committed to bringing fans all dimensions of the music known as heavy metal....
View ArticleSister Sin takes its classic metal sound to the Mayhem hordes
by MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS editor Swedish band Sister Sin demonstrates that the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival is committed to bringing fans all dimensions of the music known as heavy metal....
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