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Fourth-grader presents birthday ‘gifts’ to Bread for Life
Liam Duffy, a fourth-grader at Strong Elementary School, made a recent donations of non-perishable food items to Eldon Hafford, executive director of Southington Bread for Life (BFL). The items were...
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Lincoln students support BFL
Members of the Lincoln College of New England (LCNE) Student Government Association partnered with Bread for Life (BFL) in a community campaign aimed at raising awareness for the local food bank. On...
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Walker tapped for Hall of Fame board
The Bristol Sports Hall of Fame announced appointment of to its Board of Directors. Walker resides in Bristol with his wife Sandy and their two sons, Reinhard and Harrison. He is currently employed as...
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Fire report for Jan. 15
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Jan. 1 City line, motor vehicle accident with no injuries. Huntington Woods, 200 Blakeslee St., building fire. 565 Clark Ave.,...
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Julia, Hunter wedding
Mr. and Mrs. Jose Julia of St. Augustine, Florida, formerly of Southington, announced the marriage of their son, Jeffrey R. Julia to Abigail A. Hunter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Durant Hunter of Boston,...
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Boys still waiting for efforts to pay off on the court
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER It is simply not a question of effort, nor is it a question of buying into the system. Southington coach John Cessario believes in his guys and appreciates the hard work...
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Girl Scouts support the troops
Plantsville Girls Scout Troop 66150, along with Miss Plantsville Outstanding Teen Alyssa Daly, made cards and ornaments, and stuffed over 140 goody bags to be sent to the US Naval crew aboard the USS...
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Peasley earns Eagle Scout with Troop 17
Boys Scout Troop 17 recognized their 29th Eagle Scout ceremony with the honoring of Brenden L. Peasley at the First Baptist Church in Southington on Dec. 12. Peasley’s journey began when he was six...
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Petits offer grant for STEM study
The Petit Foundation awarded a grant to the Southington Public Schools on behalf of Kennedy Middle School teacher Nancy Wasserman, paraprofessional Spencer Richards, and district science coordinator...
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Obituaries: Edward J. Dziedzic
Edward J. Dziedzic, 92, of Burlington, widower of Anna (Sakowski) Dziedzic, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Bristol Hospital. Edward was on December 22, 1923 and was a son of the late...
View ArticleBristol officer arrested after alleged workplace threat
A Bristol police officer was arrested and charged last weekend after an alleged workplace threat. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, an arrest warrant was issued for...
View ArticleLegion Post 209 celebrates 1st anniversary
Located in Forestville, American Legion Post 209 capped its first year with a Christmas carol sing at Village Green and Sheriden Woods. American Legion Post 209 of Forestville began with a temporary...
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Obituary: Helen A. Turek, 93
Helen A. (Kloczko) Turek, 93, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2016 after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Southington, Helen was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Franklyn “Artie”...
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Registration underway at Village Green Nursery School
Village Green Nursery School, located at 37 Main Street in Southington, is currently accepting registration for the 2016-2017 school year. The school offers a 2.5-hour 3-year-old program on Tuesdays...
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Winners crowned for fire prevention poster contest
The Southington Fire Department announced the local winners of the Connecticut Fire Prevention Poster Contest. Ava Agan and Joscelyn Spinelli were Southington’s 2015 winners. Spinelli’s poster was...
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‘Sweet Sounds– Music and Desserts Fund raiser’ coming to Eastern Feb. 5
Bristol Eastern High School Performing Arts Booster Club has announced performances by students from the Bristol Eastern High School Band and Choir on Friday, Feb. 5 at 6 o,n, at Bristol Eastern High...
View ArticleWheeler 5th graders meet with scientists
Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School fifth graders recently enjoyed a visit from scientists from the “High Touch High Tech” organization. During the visit, the students were able to participate in a...
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City cancels Saturday garbage collection due to impending snow storm
“The week of January 18th has curbside collections on a one day delay schedule due to the Monday Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. “A sizable winter storm is expected this weekend with the peak of snow...
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Fire Report for the Jan. 22 edition
The Southington Fire Department announced the following 40 incidents between Monday, Jan. 11 and Monday, Jan. 18: Monday, Jan. 11 11:00:58 a.m., 30 High St., Smoke scare, odor of smoke 5:26:24 p.m., 38...
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Police Report for the Jan. 22 edition
The Southington Police Department announced the following arrests from Monday, Jan. 11 through Thursday, Jan. 14: Frank M. Cariso Jr., 29, of 13 Jasmine Ln., Wolcott, was arrested on Jan. 8 for...
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