Chamber proposes young professionals group
The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce is forming a new regional Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs group to provide opportunities for the next generation of business and community leaders to...
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Assistant animal control officer needed
The Southington Police Department is currently accepting resumes for an assistant animal control officer. Applications must be received by Monday, Feb. 15, 2016. Interested applicants must go to...
View ArticleSchool board takes no action regarding school trips abroad in light of Paris...
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER After the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, the Bristol Board of Education has not yet decided to cancel any scheduled class trips to a foreign country. During a...
View ArticleObituaries for Dec. 25
Robert P. Casorio, of Plainville, husband of Darlene (Hubbell) Casorio, died on Monday Dec. 7. Sarah (Kolosky) Borrelli, 34, of Bristol, died Sunday, Dec. 13 surrounded by her family at Bristol...
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Obituaries for Dec. 25
Robert P. Casorio, of Plainville, husband of Darlene (Hubbell) Casorio, died on Monday Dec. 7.
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Holiday closures; trash collection
The Town of Plainville offices will observe the following hours: Thursday, Dec. 24, the Municipal Center will close at 11:30 a.m.; the Senior Center will close at 1 p.m.; and the library will close at...
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Town announces holiday closings, changes
The Town of Plainville offices will observe the following hours. On Thursday, Dec. 24, the Municipal Center will close at 11:30 a.m.; the Senior Center will close at 1 p.m.; and the library will close...
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Looking toward the post-season
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Coach: Harvey “Rusty” Spence. Tenure: Entering fifth season as head coach (assistant coach in 2009, volunteer coach in 2003). 2014-15 Records: 6-8 regular season record,...
View ArticleLocal AARP receives Chapter of the Year honor second time
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER For Plainville, being a member of AARP means giving back to the community in countless ways. From collecting food for Plainville Community Food Pantry and personal items...
View ArticleReview of judges caused worry at just sold Las Vegas paper; publisher of...
By BRADY McCOMBS and KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) _ The reporting assignment was odd, mostly because it came from the owners of Las Vegas’ main newspaper: Take three reporters off their...
View ArticleReview of judges caused worry at just sold Las Vegas paper; publisher of...
By BRADY McCOMBS and KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) _ The reporting assignment was odd, mostly because it came from the owners of Las Vegas’ main newspaper: Take three reporters off their...
View ArticleReview of judges caused worry at just sold Las Vegas paper; publisher of...
By BRADY McCOMBS and KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) _ The reporting assignment was odd, mostly because it came from the owners of Las Vegas’ main newspaper: Take three reporters off their...
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Letter: Connecticut Girl Scouts CEO thanks the volunteers
To the editor: In the spirit of the holiday, I would like to share my gratitude to more than 17,000 adult members of Girl Scouting who volunteered their time, resources, and giving hearts to touching...
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Letter: Reader upset with Town Council chair
To the editor: I attended the Town Council meeting on Nov. 23, and I listened with amazement at the disrespectful manner Michael Riccio addressed both Chris Palmieri and Dawn Miceli. Riccio stated that...
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SVMFL cheers with the New England Patriots
Southington Cheerleaders attended a special cheer clinic run by the New England Patriots Cheerleaders on Saturday, Dec. 12. Cheerleaders from Southington High School and the Southington Valley Midget...
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Plainville starts off with pair of losses
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The Lady Devils basketball squad dropped both of their first two games of the 2015-16 season. On Tuesday, Dec. 15, Plainville traveled to Tolland (2-0) where they fell...
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Police blotter for Dec. 25
The Plainville Police Department announced the following arrests from Sunday, Dec. 13 to Monday, Dec. 21: •Georgina Vargas, 60, of 46 Westerly St., No. 2, New Britain, was arrested on Dec. 13 for sixth...
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Police blotter for Dec. 25
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. • •Nicole Powell, 22, of no certain address, was arrested Dec. 10 and charged with seven counts of second degree failure to...
View ArticleBristol Hospital still strong despite loss of $2.6M from CT
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Although Bristol Hospital is facing a loss of $2.6 million from the state budget, the nonprofit has continued making investments in technology and recruiting new doctors...
View ArticlePARC honors local supporters with John Sullivan Awards
By TAYLOR HARTZ STAFF WRITER PARC will celebrate its 6th annual John Sullivan awards on Jan. 6, honoring two major supporters of the organization. The annual ceremony honors one individual and one...
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