Girls storm over opposition
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – Once again, the Plainville girls basketball picked up critical victory after critical victory in its quest to return to state tournament play come the...
View ArticleWolcott Street store robbed Thursday morning
Bristol police are investigating a robbery that occurred Thursday morning, just before noon, at 104 Wolcott St. A press release said a lone suspected entered the convenience store, stated he had a gun,...
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Blue Devils can’t stop Lancers
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – The Plainville wrestling squad has been a competitive bunch this past season. And against Class S competition, the Blue Devils have been double tough to stop....
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Central burned by Eastern heat
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – When the Bristol Eastern girls basketball team turns up the heat defensively in its games, it usually leads to numerous offensive chances for the squad....
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Murdered teen fondly remembered
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER A recent graduate of Bristol Central High School is being remembered through a variety of ways, after he was fatally stabbed last Saturday just after midnight at a house...
View ArticleMurillo, Maxwell win at Timberlane; Four Knights win in the medal round at...
By John Goralski Sports Writer Two Knights finished the weekend undefeated. Two more scored medals with victories in the consolation finals. One would have been able to wrestle a fifth place bout, but...
View ArticleMinor injury reported in Cronin Street fire
The city’s Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that broke out around 1 a.m. Friday morning at 68 Cronin St., Bristol. A press release said it was a single family home and one occupant sustained a...
View ArticlePolice make shoplifting, drug arrests
During a motor vehicle stop on Tuesday, Jan. 28, Plainville Police arrested Roberto A. Pedraza after smelling marijuana in his vehicle. Plainville Sgt. Nicholas Mullins said during the traffic stop...
View ArticleBristol man arrested on several drug charges
After an investigation that stems back to last year, Bristol Police arrested John M. Warrington on several drug charges. Lt. Donn Watson said police were notified that Warrington was selling crack...
View ArticleBuy your OM show tickets early
The 2014 OM Show will be held on April 25 and April 26 at St. PaulCatholicHigh School. Performances will be Friday and Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. This year’s show...
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Walking the halls of legislature with Plainville’s Rep. Boukus
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER HARTFORD– Even though it was only about three weeks before the first day of the legislative session, the Legislative Office Building (LOB) in Hartford was buzzing with...
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Chamber listens as town leaders reflect on past year
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Town leaders addressed the public during the annual “State of the Town” breakfast sponsored by the Plainville Chamber of Commerce, speaking at length about a variety of...
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Jamie Calli Mascia named to ‘40 under 40’
By Kaitlyln Naples Staff Writer Connecticut Magazine recently released its “40 Under 40” class of 2014, and a few locals have made the list. The list is comprised of individuals who are under the age...
View ArticleSuperintendent search begins, Smith interim
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer With the resignation of Southington School Supt. Dr. Joseph Erardi, the Board of Education has announced that Assistant Superintendent Karen Smith will serve as “interim...
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Gaining national respect; Lincoln College is climbing the rankings in the polls
By John Goralski Sports Writer Critics beware. Lincoln College men’s basketball is no laughing matter. With wins over Springfield Tech and Bunker Hill Community College, the Wildcats are surging in the...
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Carousel Museum to host exhibit celebrating theater’s landmark
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Hartford Stage is a respected regional theater in the U.S. Its celebration of its 50th anniversary is a big deal for the cultural scene of Connecticut. And Bristol will...
View ArticleFifth graders take over Talcott Mountain
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer From weather patterns, to cell mutation to great white sharks, fifth graders identified as gifted and talented in the Southington school district have currently worked...
View ArticleBristol resident dies in Plainville crash
A 20-year-old Bristol resident died after his car hit a tree late Sunday night on Camp Street. Plainville Police Lt. Eric Peterson said the first call came in at 11:13 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, that a car...
View ArticleBristol resident dies in Plainville crash
A 20-year-old Bristol resident died after his car hit a tree late Sunday night on Camp Street. Plainville Police Lt. Eric Peterson said the first call came in at 11:13 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, that a car...
View ArticleBristol manufacturer fined by OSHA
A Bristol manufacturer is facing hefty fines following an inspection by OSHA’s (U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Hartford Area Office. According to a press...
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