Pancake breakfast Sunday
Plainville Girls Travel Basketball is having a Flapjack Fundraiser on Sunday, March 16 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Plainville Applebee’s Restaurant 270 New Britain Ave., Plainville. Tickets are $5...
View ArticleBread for Life finds new home
Bread for Life has found its home. After years of searching, the Bread for Life board of Directors has announced that it has entered into an agreement in principle to purchase a parcel of land located...
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Local man arrested for early Febuary armed robbery
A Southington man was arrested and charged with the February armed robbery of a Kaival Foodmart/Gulf Gas Station. On Friday, March 7, police arrested Brett Downs, 31, at his residence. According to...
View ArticleRep. Wright announces grant awards for local nonprofits
State Representative Christopher Wright (D-Bristol) welcomed an announcement by Governor Dannel P. Malloy that two Bristol nonprofit organizations have been awarded grants as part of the state’s...
View ArticleSpecial BOE meeting on Wednesday for budget, all day kindergarten
The Bristol Board of Education will consider the superintendent of schools proposed budget for the next fiscal year, on Wednesday, March 12, at 7 p.m. at its administrative building at 129 Church St....
View ArticleSpirit 2 Mile Run/ Walk set to boost BCHS grad party
The Bristol Central High School Spirit 2 Mile Run/ Walk 2014 will be held Saturday, March, 29 at 10 a.m. Come early to register. Adult registrations are $5, and students $3. Many local businesses have...
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Some ‘O’Mazing’ racing this weekend
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER The Wheeler YMCA plans to kick off its 5th Annual O’Mazing Race this weekend to benefit its Annual Campaign. A two-hour scavenger hunt with a theme of St. Patrick’s Day,...
View ArticleKennedy announces second quarter honor roll
Kennedy Middle School has announced its hono roll for the second marking period. Sixth grade, first honors: Joseph Albanese, Lexi Almeida, Morgan Barnum, Ryan Barretta, Samantha Barrows, Jessica...
View ArticleDePaolo announces second quarter honor roll
DePaolo Middle School has announced its honor roll for the second marking period. Grade 6, First Honors: Elizabeth Abrahamson, Dante Accetura, Emma Angelillo, Ryan Asido, Jordan Beaudoin, Patrick...
View ArticleGov. announces plans to ban sale of e-cigs to minors, tighten anti-smoking laws
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy today announced in a press release the introduction of legislation to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors and strengthen Connecticut’s anti-smoking laws. Electronic...
View ArticleGov. announces plans to ban sale of e-cigs to minors, tighten anti-smoking laws
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy today announced in a press release the introduction of legislation to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors and strengthen Connecticut’s anti-smoking laws. Electronic...
View ArticleGov. announces plans to ban sale of e-cigs to minors, tighten anti-smoking laws
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy today announced in a press release the introduction of legislation to ban the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors and strengthen Connecticut’s anti-smoking laws. Electronic...
View ArticleFamily Sunday programs offered at Carousel Museum
The New EnglandCarouselMuseum is offering new Family Sunday programs for children and their parents for 2014. Each month, the museum will be offering a unique educational and entertaining program...
View ArticleBristol police make third arrest in 2010 murder case
Bristol Police made another arrest in a murder case that happened on Aug. 15, 2010. Last Wednesday police arrested Anthony D. Jackson, 21, of 86 Summer St., Bristol after serving an arrest warrant...
View ArticleSouthington High students Skype with Senator Murphy
By Ed Harris Editor Students in an honors civics class at Southington High School recently had the opportunity to converse with Senator Chris Murphy. Using Skype, the students asked the senator a wide...
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Masters of Trick Shot Championship; Andy ‘Magic Man’ Segal wins the world...
By John Goralski Sports Writer Jamie ‘Sharpshooter” Gray aimed his pools stick in one hand like a dart and began stabbing at cue balls to make them jump in quick succession over a perched pool stick....
View ArticlePolice arrest convenience store clerk for selling heroin
Bristol police arrested a clerk of a City convenience store on March 7, who they say has been selling heroin. Police arrested 33-year-old Angel Nunez of Hartford after Bristol Police NET received...
View Article193 diseased chickens euthanized after living in Plainville home
On Friday, 193 diseased chickens were euthanized at a home in Plainville which is scheduled to be condemned after a couple was found breeding the birds back in January. The home at 84 North Washington...
View Article‘Exceptional’ women to be honored at celebration
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Many local women have made positive contributions to the community but do not always receive recognition for what they do. Through its 5th Annual Exceptional Women...
View ArticleBE team effort leads to victory
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – When the Bristol Eastern girls basketball can get contributions from all hands all deck, success usually follows. And in state tournament play, that can go a...
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