Imagine Nation seeking volunteers
The Exhibit Department at Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center located at One Pleasant Street in Bristol is expanding its ability to build fun, engaging and timely exhibits for children and...
View ArticleSenior bowling results for Sept. 21
The Plainville Senior Bowling results for the week of Sept. 21 are as follows: Top Female Bowler for the Week: Bernice St Jean-180 Top Male Bowler for the week: Sebby Bianca–212 Ham Bone Club Sebby...
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Global Citizen attire showcased at Nolcha Fashion Week
The annual Global Citizen Festival will be held on Sept. 26 in New York City. At Nolcha Fashion Week on Sept. 13, this year’s Global Citizen Festival 2015 fashion line was showcased at the showcase’s...
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Legion Auxiliary announces officers
American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 72 in Southington announced their new officers for the upcoming year. Front, from left, Senior Vice President Eileen Carey and President Susan Locks. Standing, from...
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Coalition launches campaign to combat underage drinking
The Plainville Coalition for Positive Youth Development is joining communities across the nation by sponsoring a campaign to prevent underage drinking. A press release from the coalition explained this...
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Apple Harvest Festival parking restrictions announced
The Southington Police Department announced the following parking restrictions for the 2015 Apple Harvest Festival: From Friday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 4 and Friday, Oct. 9 through Sunday, Oct....
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City of Brotherly Love: Knights score well at Philadelphia meet
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The Blue Knight cross country teams competed at the Briarwood Invitational at the historical Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia, Penn. on Saturday, Sept. 19. “We got a...
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Knights dive into the season: Swimmers edge EO Smith, Manchester in week one
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The girls swimming and diving team (2-0) just edged out E.O. Smith (1-1), 91-87, in their opening meet of the season on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at the Mansfield Community...
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Sprinting from the gates: Blue Knight soccer is off to its best start in years
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Erik Schneider brought the ball up just outside of the penalty box, swung his foot around, and booted it into the net with 22:15 to go in the first half. The goal gave...
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Elks adopt a shelf at SCS pantry
Southington Community Services announced their appreciation for the Southington Elks BPOE 1669. The Elks recently adopted a shelf in the food pantry, donating peanut butter and jelly and making a...
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Scoring at will: Knights unload against Public
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER It didn’t take long for the Blue Knights (2-0) to make a statement on Friday, Sept. 18. On the very first play from the line of scrimmage, the Knights’ defense swarmed...
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Constitution Day discussion at Lincoln College
By TAYLOR HARTZSTAFF WRITER Lincoln College of New England celebrated Constitution Day on Thursday, Sept. 17 by inviting local legislators, leaders, and students to participate in a panel discussion...
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Rose heads for the Huskies: Blue Knight star headed for UConn
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Southington quarterback Jasen Rose stepped to the podium in workout shorts and a white Southington football shirt, surrounded by multiple news outlets, friends, family,...
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United Way kicks off annual fundraising campaign
By TAYLOR HARTZSTAFF WRITER Earlier this month, the United Way of Southington kicked off a series of events for its annual fundraising campaign. The 2015-2016 campaign, led by Town Councilor and...
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Hall of Fame: A-‘Mazz’-ing: Gerry Massarelli helped build a field and a sport
By JOHN GORALSKI EDITOR The children’s voices carried up the hill to Gerry Massarelli’s first home on Hill Street, and the siren song began to tug at the former bat boy. He could make out every little...
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Southington woman is a finalist in NBC Contest
By TAYLOR HARTZSTAFF WRITER Southington resident Diana Evjen, owner of Evjen Academy of Performing Arts dance studio in Farmington is one of three finalists in NBC’s nation-wide “Know Your Value”...
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Light bulb swap Saturday, Oct. 3
On Saturday, Oct. 3, the City of Bristol will host a free light bulb swap for residents. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in conjunction with the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day at...
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Students exceed state average on test
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Recent data shows that Plainville students overall scored above the state average when meeting or exceeding the expected level of achievement in math and literacy on the...
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Final score doesn’t tell whole story for BE
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – For somebody who didn’t attend the Bristol Eastern football game on Friday, Sept. 18, the final outcome was very misleading. On the surface, Farmington’s...
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Turf seen as boon for PHS athletics
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Plainville High School athletes stood in excitement during the groundbreaking of the turf field last Thursday. Seniors of the football, soccer and cheerleading teams...
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