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Center off to good start giving future college students good start
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Plainville High School has kicked off its new College and Career Readiness Center with success, providing students with a more hands-on approach to searching for the...
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Miss USA clearly knows her evening gowns
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR So you have to pick out an evening gown for a pageant. How do you go about it? What do you look for? Well, Miss USA Erin Brady offered up some advice on that very...
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Helping take the loneliness out of cancer treatment
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER While Deb Van Steenbergen was attending cancer treatments with her husband, she noticed many patients receiving treatment were there by themselves. “It gets lonely, and I...
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Chamber hosts eighth annual Wing Fest
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Wing lovers filled Cadillac Ranch Restaurant last week to celebrate the eighth annual Wing Fest competition, hosted by the Southington Chamber of Commerce. The event...
View ArticleCenter Street to have Winter Wonderland theme
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer With the holiday season approaching, the windows of vacant buildings on Center Street will soon show off their festive side with art work created by local artist Mary...
View ArticleIce rink to open on Mill Street
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer With the winter season just around the corner, the ice skating rink will kick off its third year the week of December 8 on Mill Street, just across from the Rails to...
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A different ‘body’ of work shown for artist’s exhibit
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR On Saturday, Dec. 7, Bare Bones will take art fans to a different dimension of the creative universe when it presents “Bare,” the art of Marissa Janczewska. The evening...
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A different ‘body’ of work shown for artist’s exhibit
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR On Saturday, Dec. 7, Bare Bones will take art fans to a different dimension of the creative universe when it presents “Bare,” the art of Marissa Janczewska. The evening...
View ArticleTwo robbed at gunpoint at Page Park
Bristol police are investigating an armed robbery that happened last Friday at around 10 p.m. at Page Park. A male and female were robbed by two males with handguns while they were sitting in their car...
View ArticleFormer tax collector arrested Monday for larceny
The former tax collector of Plainville, who is also former treasurer of the Connecticut Tax Collectors Association, was arrested Monday morning and charged with first degree larceny, after being under...
View ArticleFormer Plainville tax collector arrested for larceny
The former tax collector of Plainville, who is also former treasurer of the Connecticut Tax Collectors Association, was arrested Monday morning and charged with first degree larceny, after being under...
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Two arrested in connection with Shuttle Meadow Road breaking and entering
Two residents were arrested and charged with breaking into a Shuttle Meadow Road home. Sa ndra L. Beaudoin, 21 and Guy L. Ferrelli, 22, both of Southington, surrendered to police on Wednesday, Nov. 27...
View ArticleSouthington police release Click it or Ticket results
The Southington Police Department participated in the Click It or Ticket campaign from November 26 through December 1. During this high visibility enforcement campaign officers worked not only on...
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Animal Rescue Foundation spotlight
Willow is a young, playful, very pretty cat. She would adapt to almost any family. Please come to see her at the Animal Rescue Foundation, 366 Main St., Terryville on Saturday or Sunday between noon...
View ArticleChow down with Santa this Sunday
The Parish Life committee of Our Lady of Mercy Church will host the Annual “All you can Eat, Breakfast with Santa” on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Parish Center, 19 South Canal St.,...
View ArticleSouthington football wins big, advances to the next round
The Southington High School Blue Knights football team won in the first round of the state playoffs tonight, beating Norwich Free Academy (NFA) 52-14. The Blue Knights will play again on Saturday.
View ArticleObituaries for Dec. 6
The following obituaries will be published in the Dec 6 Observer. For more information, turn to our print edition or e-edition published on Friday. Rena T. (Civizzio) Gagne, 98, of Bristol, widow of...
View ArticleObituaries for Dec. 6
The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. For additional information, turn to our print edition or e-edition published on Friday. Kevin E. Lackey, 54, of Plainville, died on...
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Home sweet home; Knights win 2 in a row at Thanksgiving, secure first round...
By John Goralski Sports Writer Cheshire runners attacked the Southington defense like a con man in a back alley shell game. They plunged up the middle clutching phantom footballs to their bellies. They...
View ArticleDePaolo announces first period honor roll
DePaolo Middle School has announced its honor roll for the first marking period. Grade 6, First Honors: Elizabeth Abrahamson, Abigail Abram, Emma Angelillo, Ryan Asido, Jordan Beaudoin, Patrick...
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