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Building a hit with a new 3D printer at the library
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer From hair combs to iPhone cases to bracelets, members of Southington Public Library have a variety of items to create with the help of the new three-dimensional printer,...
View Article19-year-old arrested for October home invasion on Milldale Avenue
A local man was recently arrested in relation to an October home invasion. Southington Police arrested Brandon Pack, 19, earlier this week. Pack was already in custody of the Department of Corrections...
View ArticleDog attacks and bites woman and responding police officer
A pit bull recently attacked a woman walking with a stroller and two small dogs as well as a police officer responding to the scene. On the morning of Thursday, Nov. 21, the Southington Police...
View ArticlePolice blotter for Nov. 29
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests: •Christopher T. Fitzmaurice, 19, of 51 Grace Ave., Bristol was arrested on Nov. 17 and charged with evading responsibility, no insurance,...
View ArticleBristol home, car damaged after late night fire
The Bristol Fire Marshal’s office is investigating a fire that broke out at a home at 120 Claire St., just after midnight Tuesday. A press release stated nobody was injured in the blaze, which was...
View ArticleMayor issues Thanksgiving message
In my first term as Mayor, I bring you greetings from the City Council and the staff and employees of the City of Bristol. Every year around Thanksgiving, we are thankful for the blessings bestowed...
View ArticleVolunteers sought to prep, serve Christmas meals at soup kitchen
Again this Christmas holiday, volunteers at Zion Lutheran Church in Bristol will be preparing and cooking ham dinners to be served at the church fellowship hall as well as delivered throughout the...
View ArticleFinancial aid night at Plainville High Dec. 10
The Plainville High School Counseling Department is sponsoring a Financial Aid information program for parents / guardians of juniors and seniors planning to continue their education upon graduation...
View ArticleFVA announces new holiday ornament
The 10th edition of the Forestville Village Association’s holiday ornament is now available. As in past years, the price is $10. The 2013 ornament features the F.N. Manross Memorial Library. The...
View ArticleI-84 East shut down in Plainville after pedestrian hit
The state’s Department of Transportation reported parts of I-84 East were shutdown due to a crash after a pedestrian was struck earlier Tuesday afternoon. The crash was reported around 3:48 in the area...
View ArticleObituaries for Nov. 29
The following obituaries will be published in the Nov. 29 Observer. For further details, look to our print edition or e-edition published on Friday. Yvonne (Violette) Masse, 84, of Plainville, died on...
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The following obituaries will be published in the Nov. 29 Observer. For more information, look to our print edition or e-edition published on Friday. Gregory Scott Blaschke, Sr. of Bristol died Nov. 17...
View ArticleLibrary brings back popular Food for Fines program
By Ed Harris Editor The annual Food for Fines program has returned to the Southington Library. In existence for more than a dozen years, the program will run through December 31. “The library started...
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Two charged in August handgun theft
Two Southington residents were charged with stealing handguns from a safe at JATH Manufacturing. Police arrested , 38, and Joanne DelFino, 37, on Friday, Nov. 22. York was arrested at the Bristol Court...
View ArticlePedestrian Struck By Vehicle on I-84 East in Plainville
A pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle Tuesday afternoon in the area of exit 34 on I-84 Eastbound in Plainville, leaving parts of the highway closed for hours, according to the Department of...
View ArticleESPN lends a hand for Thanksgiving
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Volunteers from ESPN continued their tradition of giving back by assisting Southington Community Services’ Thanksgiving event, held at the Drive-in Pavilion on Monday....
View ArticleOne heck of a season for PHS
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER The Plainville boys soccer team had one heck of a season in 2013 and finished up as one of the top eight teams in all of the CCC, qualifying for the new CCC boys soccer...
View ArticleDaycare providers polish up their skills
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER Three years ago the Family Resource Center in Bristol received a three-year grant to be put towards training sessions for local home daycare providers. In Bristol alone,...
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United Way: The Importance of Volunteerism
By DONNA OSUCH UNITED WAY Lend your muscle. Find your voice. Give an hour. Give a Saturday. Each of us has special talents, things we can do to help. Put your talents to work for your community....
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Banulski commits to Malloy College
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER When you have an outstanding scholastic career in softball, what’s the next logical step? Move on to the next level to strut your stuff on the collegiate level. That’s...
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