The sharing of services; School board and town to work together
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer The Southington Board of Education recently announced plans to partner with the town in the sharing of services, including technology, human resources and finance as...
View ArticleDouble overtime victory; Lady Knights hoopsters are off to a 3-0 start
By John Goralski Sports Writer These days, Coach Mike Forgione believes in karma. If he didn’t believe before Thursday’s game, he certainly does now. What else could explain it? The head coach is also...
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Listings for Dec. 27
Miscellaneous listings SATURDAY, DEC. 28 SOUTHINGTON RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE. 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. St. Dominic Church in The GeraghtyParishCenter, 1050 Flanders Rd., Southington. Appointments....
View ArticlePolice investigating fatal one car accident on Meriden Avenue
The Southington Police Department is investigating a fatal one car accident that occurred on Meriden Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 26. According to police, William A. Mazo, 19, of 61 Maryland Drive,...
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CT artist has work shown in Carrousel du Louvre
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR A piece of Connecticut culture was hanging in Paris in December. Southington artist, and noted surrealist, Clinton Deckert had the opportunity to hang one of his pieces,...
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You look good for 50; This winter Mt. Southington Ski Area celebrates half a...
By John Goralski Sports Writer On the first day of December, Mt. Southington ski area was able to do a soft opening for one day because of a sudden winter chill. As temperatures continued to fall, they...
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Filmmakers ask in new documentary: In the face of evil, ‘Where was God?’
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The Cheshire home invasions. Newtown. Say either and chills go down the spines of most people as they ponder the horror of both events. And the tragedies also may raise...
View ArticleWith impending cold this weekend, Red Cross offers tips on how to handle it
Following the first snowstorm of the year, frigid temperatures will affect Connecticut in the coming days. The American Red Cross in a press release issued this morning urging people to take...
View ArticleWith impending cold this weekend, Red Cross offers tips on how to handle it
Following the first snowstorm of the year, frigid temperatures will affect Connecticut in the coming days. The American Red Cross in a press release issued this morning urging people to take...
View ArticleWith impending cold this weekend, Red Cross offers tips on how to handle it
Following the first snowstorm of the year, frigid temperatures will affect Connecticut in the coming days. The American Red Cross in a press release issued this morning urging people to take...
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Fans of princesses (and heroes), here comes ‘Disney on Ice’
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Tiana, Jasmine, Aurora, and Snow White are coming to town. So it’s only fitting that a self-confessed fan of all things Disney, who...
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BC opens big
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER The Bristol Central wrestling team opened its season with a big win against Fermi of Enfield while just missing out on winning the Plainville Invitational Championship...
View ArticlePolice blotter for Jan. 3
The Bristol Police Department reported the following incidents: •Luis M. Salas, 34, of 102 Davis Dr., Bristol was arrested on Dec. 24 and charged with second degree failure to appear. •Julio E....
View ArticleWater dept. issues warning about pipes freezing
The water department issued this message about pipes freezing in the wake of the plummeting temperatures this weekend: The Bristol Water Department has already begun receiving calls from customers with...
View ArticleWoman takes on new year with new lifestyle and inspires others
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer For Human Resources Director Sue Tanner of the Southington YMCA, the start of a new year means the continuation of a journey to a healthy lifestyle, which she started...
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CT’s designer, Kasia Roginska, making splash with swimwear creations
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Connecticut designer Kasia Roginska learned about fashion design when she was growing up in Poland. But when the driving force behind the Berlin, Conn.-based Karo...
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Obstacle race set at Camp Sloper
By Ed Harris Editor Southington YMCA officials are planning a Storm Sloper Trails Challenge for early next year. The race is billed as being part run, part obstacle course and part scavenger hunt. “It...
View ArticleYMCA set to dive into the Polar Plunge
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer The Southington YMCA plans to kick off its ninth annual Polar Plunge on January 18, giving members of the community an opportunity to jump into the frigid waters of...
View ArticleMayor releases statement on the passing of Bill Englert
Mayor Ken Cockayne released a statement on the passing of Bill Englert, owner of City True Value and Just Ask Rental, who was also a longtime, prominent volunteer in the city. “When it comes to the...
View ArticleMan charged with stealing cart of groceries from Big Y
Plainville Police arrested a New Britain man Sunday, after they said he stole a shopping cart with groceries from the parking lot of Big Y. Sgt. Nicholas Mullins said Jesse Strouse, 22, of 164 Hickory...
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