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Like a machine, Central drills Eastern
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – When the Bristol Central boys basketball offense and defense is rolling in tandem, the young squad looks like an experienced, well-oiled machine. And that...
View ArticleDrivers injured after serious car crash at Mix Street intersection
Two drivers are injured after a serious car crash that happened at the intersection of Mix Street and Coventry Road today. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department, the crash...
View ArticleLegislators talk spending, small businesses
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER From state spending and revenues to taxes on small businesses to tourism, local legislators addressed a variety of issues in Connecticut during the annual legislative...
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Holiday help for the homebound
Friends of the YMCA made up bags of toiletries for the homebound for Christmas. Bread for Life executive director expressed his thanks to the group in a BFL press release. “Can’t thank you enough for...
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Local nurse crochets 1,000 Christmas stockings for needy children
Lisa Pinter has had her hands full for the last three years—full of crochet hooks and yarn. A licensed practical nurse at Southington Care Center, when she wasn’t caring for the residents, she was...
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Golf clinic for adults offered by Rec. Dept.
The Plainville Recreation Department is offering a golf clinic for adults. Instructor Jack McConachie, a P.G.A. professional at North Ridge Golf Club, will instruct the course. This program will begin...
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Grants to bring storytellers to Ivy Drive, Hubbell
NEW LONDON– The Connecticut Storytelling Center, in residence at Connecticut College, New London, announced it has been awarded $15,350 by the Barnes Foundation to place professional storytellers in...
View ArticleWhat’s trending for the prom?
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Girls in their high school senior or junior year are checking the web, reading through the magazines, and doing some window shopping—looking for that perfect prom gown....
View ArticleWhat’s trending for the prom?
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Girls in their high school senior or junior year are checking the web, reading through the magazines, and doing some window shopping—looking for that perfect prom gown....
View ArticleWhat’s trending for the prom?
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Girls in their high school senior or junior year are checking the web, reading through the magazines, and doing some window shopping—looking for that perfect prom gown....
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Cigar club donates to Bread for Life
Southington Bread for Life Executive Director Eldon Hafford, center, accepts a donation from Jerry Cerasoli, left, and Bob Lopena, right, members of Mickey Blake’s Cigar Club on Spring Street. The gift...
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Fire report for Jan. 29
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Jan. 15 Ruby Tuesday, 1444 Farmington Ave., smoke detector activation, no fire. Terryville Road and city line, vehicle accident,...
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DePaolo Middle School announced the students of the month for January
DePaolo Middle School announced their Students of the Month for January. In sixth grade Alexander Maindon, Gillian Smith, and David Laszewski were selected by their teams. Alexander is the son of...
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Obituary: Rita ‘Diane’ DuPont, 70
Rita “Diane” (Parlee) DuPont, 70, of Southington, died on Sunday January 24th, 2016 surrounded by family. She was born in Hartford and was a long time Southington resident. She was the daughter of the...
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Obituary: Diana Jean Blair
Diana Jean Blair was to many nothing short of an angel in life. Her loving guidance of her children and grandchildren, and her devotion to her friends and the Falls Village community were her life’s...
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Obituary: Walter Scott Ladd, 63
Walter Scott Ladd, 63, of Southington, has passed away on Jan. 28th at HCC in New Britain. He was born in Meriden and was a lifelong resident of Cheshire and Southington and attended Wilcox Tech High...
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Obituary: Ethel V. Glass, 80
Ethel V. (Crossman) Glass, 80, a longtime Bristol resident who recently moved to Southington, passed away on Saturday Jan. 30, 2016 at the HOCC at Bradley in Southington. She was the loving wife of the...
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Obituary: Ethel V. Glass, 80
Ethel V. (Crossman) Glass, 80, a longtime Bristol resident who recently moved to Southington, passed away on Saturday Jan. 30, 2016 at the HOCC at Bradley in Southington. She was the loving wife of the...
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Obituary: Douglas K. Sargis, 57
Douglas K. Sargis, 57, of Clermont, FL and formerly of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 28, 2016. He was the loving husband of Patricia (Stout) Sargis for 30 years. Born...
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Program for youths with incarcerated parents offered
Bristol Youth Services is offering SKIP (Supporting Kids of Incarcerated Parents), a 10 week support group for children ages 11 to 13 with an incarcerated parent or loved one. The group will be held on...
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