School board presents budget to finance board
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer The Southington Board of Education recently presented its proposed budget before the Board of Finance, requesting a total of $87,072,005 for the coming fiscal year. This...
View ArticleLatest info on next week’s storm from AccuWeather; up to a foot of snow expected
AccuWeather.com reports on the latest update of the snow that may hit Connecticut on Monday. March may not come in like a lion everywhere across the nation, but winter will roar during the first...
View ArticleLatest info on next week’s storm from AccuWeather; up to a foot of snow expected
AccuWeather.com reports on the latest update of the snow that may hit Connecticut on Monday. March may not come in like a lion everywhere across the nation, but winter will roar during the first...
View ArticleLatest info on next week’s storm from AccuWeather; up to a foot of snow expected
AccuWeather.com reports on the latest update of the snow that may hit Connecticut on Monday. March may not come in like a lion everywhere across the nation, but winter will roar during the first...
View ArticleLocal man charged with selling marijuana
A Southington man was arrested and charged with selling marijuana in town. Sean Reardon, 20, of 44 School St., was arrested on Friday, Feb. 28. Earlier this year the Southington Police Narcotics...
View ArticleEmblem3, MKTO give a hint of something big at MGM Grand
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Perhaps, it was the dawning of something big. On Saturday, Emblem3, the former “X-Factor” contestants, and MKTO, featuring two former cast members of a Teen Nick show,...
View ArticleParks dept. offers teens chance to train as counselors
By KAITLYN NAPLES STAFF WRITER Even though it may feel like it is light-years away, summer will be here in just a few months and students will be out of school and ready to head off to summer camp....
View ArticleHigh school planning event for college-bound juniors, parents
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER The Plainville High School’s Counseling Department plans to kick off its College Planning Night for juniors and their parents in March, providing an overview of the...
View ArticleOfficials brainstorm ways to fight vandalism
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Southington officials joined forces with members of the STEPS Youth Council last week to brainstorm ideas on how to combat vandalism and theft after various incidents...
View ArticleA local veteran is living out his culinary dream
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Nickolas Holiday’s passion for cooking started at birth, as the executive chef and owner of Connecticut’s Take Home Chef grew up in the kitchen. Born in Texas, Holiday...
View ArticleWin streak ends in finale; Lincoln enters the postseason as the No.1 seed
By John Goralski Sports Writer Midway through Lincoln College’s 13-game winning streak, a colleague cornered Preston Beverly in the halls of the school. He told the first-year coach that the Wildcats...
View ArticleRough and ready collection from Nautica
At Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center in New York City, Nautica unveiled its fall/ winter 2014 collection. The outdoor sportswear under Nautica’s Black Sail label offered new takes and new...
View ArticleLibrary users gain access to hoopla digital
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer From movies and TV shows to music to audiobooks, valid Southington Library card holders now have access to a variety of content they can stream instantly on their...
View ArticleApril vacation programs for children
Looking for something for your kids to do during April vacation this year? Consider registering them for Sports and Art Fun Vacation Camp at Stafford School Gym Monday to Thursday, April 14 to 17 from...
View ArticleReaching for that Shanghai drama
For his fall/ winter 2014 collection, designer Zang Toi said on his Facebook page that he drew from the Shanghai of the 1930s for the inspiration for the garments that walked down the runway at...
View ArticleBristol woman charged in Naugatuck assault
Andrew Larson Special to the Citizen’s News NAUGATUCK — A 24-year-old Bristol woman with a history of prostitution was charged Thursday after police say she performed oral sex on a 15-year-old boy....
View ArticleCouncil to hear budget proposal Monday, public weighs in Thursday
The Plainville Town Council is expected to hear the Town Manager’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year at its monthly Council meeting Monday, March 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the...
View ArticleKickball league gearing up for spring
BristolParks and Recreation will be offering an Adult Kickball League this spring at Casey Field for individuals 16 years of age or older. Program meets on Monday nights for eight weeks from 7 to 9...
View ArticleChaparrals to perform at Carousel Museum Saturday
The New England Carousel Museum hosts another evening of the Chaparrals performing on Saturday, March 8 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is $12 per person. Snacks and set-ups are available for sale,...
View ArticlePolice make arrest in armed robbery
Bristol police made an arrested Monday evening after a reported armed robbery at the Gulf Mart, 180 Riverside Ave. A press release said the cashier told officers that a male entered the gas station,...
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