Relay seeks the ‘beauty in the world’
By Rob Glidden Staff Writer Southington’s Relay for Life encouraged its huge crowd of attendees to see the “beauty in the world” as they gathered to celebrate the conclusion of another season of...
View ArticleBoard dismisses ethics complaints against councilors
By Ed Harris Editor The Board of Ethics has dismissed ethics complaints against two Democratic Town Councilors. During the Town Council vote on the Board of Education budget allotment last month,...
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Senator Blumenthal talks partisan gridlock
By Ed Harris Editor Senator Richard Blumenthal discussed the sequester and partisan gridlock, amongst other topics, during an appearance at a recent Southington Chamber of Commerce Celebrity Breakfast....
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The following obituaries will be published in the June 14 Observer. For more information, look to our print edition or e-edition on Friday. Alice E. (Connolly) Clark, 70, of Plainville, formerly of...
View ArticleObituaries for June 14
The following obituaries will be published in the June 14 Observer. For more information, look to our print edition or e-edition on Friday. John C. Stratton, 43, of Terryville, died Monday, June 3 at...
View ArticleMum Fest tag sale June 22, donations accepted
The Mum Festival 2nd Annual Tag Sale will be held Saturday, June 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the corner of Riverside Avenue and Hooker Court. Donations of items to be sold at the tag sale also are...
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One win from the title; Knights fall in Class LL finals for 2nd time in 3 years
By John Goralski Sports Writer Charlie Lembo paced back and forth in the dugout, challenging his players to keep their heads up as they walk off the field. For the third year in a row, the Knights...
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Going the distance; Knights lose to Glastonbury in 5 games…again
By John Goralski Sports Writer On Tuesday, June 4, Glastonbury volleyball coach Pat Ryan looked exhausted as he greeted reporters after his semifinal victory over Southington at Bulkeley High School....
View ArticleFire ordinance upgrades on tap
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER A project that was initiated by Town Councilor Dan Hurley is connecting all aspects of the town, most recently the council and Plainville Fire Company. Last week, after...
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Town schools salute top volunteers
Plainville Community Schools’ volunteers Foster White, Susan Varano, and Robert Varano have been selected as this year’s school district volunteer award winners, and were honored at the annual...
View ArticleGovernor to attend Newtown remembrance in Plantsville Saturday morning
The governor’s office issued the following release about his arrival in town Saturday… (HARTFORD, CT) – On Saturday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will speak at the Because of 26 ceremony in...
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Listings for June 15
Dining listings SATURDAY, JUNE 15 BRISTOL WINE AND BEER TASTING FUND RAISER EVENT. 4 to 8 p.m. A variety of wines and beers. Light refreshments. Raffles. Benefit for the Bristol American Legion...
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Listings for June 15
Dining listings SATURDAY, JUNE 15 BRISTOL WINE AND BEER TASTING FUND RAISER EVENT. 4 to 8 p.m. A variety of wines and beers. Light refreshments. Raffles. Benefit for the Bristol American Legion...
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Symposium addresses aging
By Margaret Waage Correspondent A diverse group of community-based providers, state and local agencies, clergy, foundations and residents alike, brought their insights and questions to The Symposium...
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The Arc of Southington takes up donations for shelter pets
By Ed Harris Editor A love for animals has led The Arc of Southington to collect various pet items to donate to the Blanket and Bowls program. Arc employees and patrons helped collect pet food, cat...
View ArticleWhat to do with the old Memorial Boulevard School? Take a survey
Anyone can provide input on what to do with the empty Memorial Boulevard Middle School. City Councilors have launched a website with 10 questions to get input from the public. Visit...
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Who will be crowned Miss Connecticut or Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen?
Central Connecticut towns are well-represented in the upcoming Miss Connecticut Scholarship Pageant to be held June 20 to 22 at the Garde Arts Center in New London. This week and next we will help you...
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Who will be crowned Miss Connecticut or Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen?
Central Connecticut towns are well-represented in the upcoming Miss Connecticut Scholarship Pageant to be held June 20 to 22 at the Garde Arts Center in New London. This week and next we will help you...
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Who will be crowned Miss Connecticut or Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen?
Central Connecticut towns are well-represented in the upcoming Miss Connecticut Scholarship Pageant to be held June 20 to 22 at the Garde Arts Center in New London. This week and next we will help you...
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Former councilor Ellen Zoppo to run again
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER At next Monday’s Democratic Town Committee meeting, Ellen Zoppo-Sassu has stated she will be announcing her run for City Council in the third district. She has been...
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