More BB gun shots fired leaves 58-year-old man injured
A 58-year-old man was injured on the right side of his face and neck after an assault involving a BB gun on Blakeslee Street last night. According to a press release from the Bristol Police Department,...
View ArticleSen. Martin holding Town Hall meeting tonight
Sen. Henri Martin will host a pre-legislative session Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at Plainville Town Hall from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sen. Martin will discuss key issues facing Connecticut,...
View ArticleGet your Storybags at the library
Storybags are available at the Plainville Public Library. Storybags are a collection of books, music, movies, games, toys, and other manipulatives all based on a theme to encourage children and their...
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PARC’s appreciation for supporters proves to be reciprocal
When PARC honored two people for their commitment and generosity, the John Sullivan Award recipients instead thanked this Plainville non-profit for the services and programs it provides for people...
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Dems, GOP weigh in on Brown’s residency
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Editor’s note: This story was written and printed prior to the corporation counsel’s decision being made public Tuesday morning. The decision says Calvin Brown could...
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Corporation counsel says Brown can stay on council
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Basing his decision on an opinion dating back to 1976, the city’s corporation counsel ruled that Councilor Calvin Brown won’t have to give up his seat when he moves to...
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Gymnasts are flirting with 140
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The Lady Knights (6-0) emulated a repeat performance of last week’s meet by just missing their highest team score of the regular season by less than a point in a home...
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BOE unanimously approves proposal for 2016-17 budget
By TAYLOR HARTZSTAFF WRITER The Board of Education (BOE) voted unanimously on Jan. 28 to approve the budget for the 2016-2017 academic-year. The budget proposes a 3.61 percent increase to the previous...
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Foundation accepting grant, scholarship applications
Main Street Community Foundation is currently accepting grant applications from area nonprofit organizations through its competitive General Grant Cycle and the Plainville Community Fund while...
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Foundation accepting grant, scholarship applications
Main Street Community Foundation is currently accepting grant applications from area nonprofit organizations through its competitive General Grant Cycle and the Plainville Community Fund while...
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Foundation accepting grant, scholarship applications
Main Street Community Foundation is currently accepting grant applications from area nonprofit organizations through its competitive General Grant Cycle and the Plainville Community Fund while...
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Obituaries: Annette Rodrigue
Annette (Goodfield) Rodrigue, 76, of Martin, SC, formerly of Terryville, beloved wife of Michael Rodrigue, died at her home on Monday (February 1, 2016). Annette was born on November 22, 1939 in...
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P’ville 5th and 6th graders top Morris
The Plainville fifth and sixth grade travel team improved its season record to 6-1 on the season with a victory at Morris this past weekend. Offensively, Plainville was led by a season high 18 points...
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7th grade boys hoop elevates record to 12-2
The Plainville Boys 7th Grade Travel Basketball Team came out of the weekend with two strong team wins to bring their record to 12-2. The team started the weekend with a commanding win over East...
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First Congregational Church honor those who transformed ‘the world with...
During worship on Sunday, Feb. 14, First Congregational Church of Bristol will honor two local organizations and a church member for actions that have been or are “transforming the world with Christ’s...
View ArticleFoundation has scholarship applications available
Application deadlines are fast approaching for more than $200,000 in 2016 scholarship dollars available through funds managed by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain. Scholarships are...
View ArticleFoundation has scholarship applications available
Application deadlines are fast approaching for more than $200,000 in 2016 scholarship dollars available through funds managed by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain. Scholarships are...
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Obituaries: Jane Kowalchuk
Jane Kowalchuk (Irvine), 93, of Bristol CT, passed away peacefully at home on Friday Jan 8, 2016. Born Oct 25, 1922 she was the daughter of the late Ben Irvine & Bertha Irvine (Waldo). Jane...
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Healthy Family FunFest teaches families about healthy living
By TAYLOR HARTZSTAFF WRITER Hartford HealthCare and the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA will be supplying a Sunday afternoon full of healthy activities for the whole family this month. The 7th...
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Dems, GOP weigh in on Brown’s residency
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Councilor Calvin Brown and his party say there is no need for him to step down if and when he moves out of the first district. The party chair also has accused the...
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