Incarcerated man sets fire inside cell
Bristol police arrested a man while he was already incarcerated after he lit a fire in his cell, Lt. Donn Watson said. Dwayne Saunders, 45, was already arrested on Jan. 3 after a domestic dispute....
View ArticleTown prepares for another arctic cold snap
Southington is preparing for another bout of arctic air tonight through tomorrow that will potentially leave temperatures below zero. Temperatures tomorrow are expected to range between zero and -15,...
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First baby of 2014
The first baby of 2014 born at Bristol Hospital was Philip Christopher Balnis, who was born at 1:56 a.m. on Jan. 2. His parents are Kristin Litwinczyk, 19, and Phil Balnis, 20, both of Bristol. Philip...
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Chamber hosts meet and greet with new president
The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce will hold a Meet and Greet on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the chamber office, 200 Main Street, Bristol from 2 to 4 p.m. All are welcome to attend this event as the...
View ArticleParent workshops to be offered; Jan. 20 deadline for registration
The Bristol Early Childhood Alliance in partnership with the United Way of West Central Connecticut has received a $55,943.60 grant from the Connecticut Commission on Children and Connecticut Center...
View ArticleBristol Rotary offering grants to nonprofits serving youth
The Bristol Rotary Club is accepting applications for small grants to nonprofit organizations that serve local youth. The money for the grants comes from the club’s annual fall golf tournament. “Thanks...
View ArticleChamber’s legislative breakfast slated for Jan. 23
The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce will hold the annual legislative breakfast on Thursday, Jan. 23 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 42 Century Drive, Bristol from 8. to 9:30 a.m. This breakfast...
View ArticleFood drive set to honor Dr. King Jan. 21-24
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his spirit of service to the community, Greater Bristol Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) will be collecting non-perishable food items to support...
View ArticleMLK Day closings announced by town
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his spirit of service to the community, Greater Bristol Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) will be collecting non-perishable food items to support...
View ArticleObituaries for Jan. 10
The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. For further information, turn to our print edition or e-edition published on Friday. Juliette (Labbie) Lavoie, 92, of Bristol, widow of...
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The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. For further information turn to our print or e-editions on Friday. Mildred “Millie” (Boglarski) Chaplinski, 95, of Bristol, widow of...
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Plainville couple have HOCC’s 1st 2014 baby
Plainville’s Ashley and Aaron Weinhofer got a welcomed surprise on New Year’s Day with the birth of their first child, Hunter Julius Weinhofer, the first baby born in 2014 at The Hospital of Central...
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New Britain museum offers up 2 events this weekend
The New Britain Museum of American Art announced two events that will take place this upcoming weekend, Jan. 11 to 12. On Saturday, Jan. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m., the museum will celebrate Lisa Hoke’s...
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New Britain museum offers up 2 events this weekend
The New Britain Museum of American Art announced two events that will take place this upcoming weekend, Jan. 11 to 12. On Saturday, Jan. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m., the museum will celebrate Lisa Hoke’s...
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New Britain museum offers up 2 events this weekend
The New Britain Museum of American Art announced two events that will take place this upcoming weekend, Jan. 11 to 12. On Saturday, Jan. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m., the museum will celebrate Lisa Hoke’s...
View ArticleErardi could possibly leave to become superintendent in Newtown
Southington School Supt. Dr. Joseph Erardi is the “candidate of choice” for the superintendent position in Newtown, according to a recent email sent out to school faculty. When reached for comment...
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AccuWeather is saying the area can expect a quick warm-up Saturday as a follow-up to this week’s single-digit temperatures. But the warm-up could cause issues in its wake. AccuWeather.com reports...
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Warm up could cause woes, says AccuWeather
AccuWeather is saying the area can expect a quick warm-up Saturday as a follow-up to this week’s single-digit temperatures. But the warm-up could cause issues in its wake. AccuWeather.com reports...
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Warm up could cause woes, says AccuWeather
AccuWeather is saying the area can expect a quick warm-up Saturday as a follow-up to this week’s single-digit temperatures. But the warm-up could cause issues in its wake. AccuWeather.com reports...
View ArticlePresentation on Access Health CT next Thursday
Connecticut has a new health insurance marketplace called Access Health CT. Open enrollment began Oct. 1 and continues through March 31, 2014. It brings the benefits of Health Care Reform to...
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