Obituary: Leo ‘Al’ Silas, 77
Leo “Al” Silas, 77, of Southington passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at the HCC at New Britain General. He was the beloved husband of Theresa (DeSeno) Silas. Born June 30, 1941 in Poland, he was...
View ArticleObituary: Mary A. (Tedesco) Warkoski, 87
Mary A. (Tedesco) Warkoski, 87, of Bristol, beloved wife of John Warkoski passed away at home on Thursday (June 27, 2019). Mary was born in Ambridge, PA to the late Frank and Rose (Rinaldi) Tedesco,...
View ArticleObituary: Richard ‘Rit’ J. Kowalec, 62
Richard “Rit” J. Kowalec, 62, of the Plantsville section of Southington, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019 after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Jody (Schilling) Kowalec and proud...
View ArticleCommentary: This Flag Day touched my heart
We take life for granted way too often. Every night we go to sleep believing that the sun will shine tomorrow and nothing will ever happen to disrupt our little piece of the world. Life does not always...
View ArticleAlzheimer’s fundraiser raises over $2,500
Walk for a Walk participants from Team Summit of The Summit at Plantsville gather outside of Kinsmen Brewery after trekking to Zingarella Pizzaria & Ice Cream Cafe and back on Saturday, June 22 to...
View ArticlePetit 5K road race ready to run on July 21
By TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER The Chip’s Family Restaurant 5K Road Race to benefit the Petit Family Foundation will take place on Sunday, July 21, and will follow a scenic route through...
View ArticleBluesman Montgomery pays homage to Butterfield, ‘East-West’
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Ultimate Classic Rock magazine, in a retrospective article, described the 1966 album “East-West” by the Paul Butterfield Blues Band “as a swift kick to the doors of...
View ArticleBluesman Montgomery pays homage to Butterfield, ‘East-West’
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Ultimate Classic Rock magazine, in a retrospective article, described the 1966 album “East-West” by the Paul Butterfield Blues Band “as a swift kick to the doors of...
View ArticleParks master plan leads list of capital requests at Parks Dept.
By TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER The Ten Year Capital Improvement and Strategic Planning Committee held a special meeting on Tuesday, June 25, and heard an update from superintendent of...
View ArticleFire dept. plans ahead for 10 years
By TAYLOR MURCHISON- GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER The Ten-Year Capital Improvement and Strategic Planning Committee held a special meeting on Tuesday, June 25, and heard an update from Bristol Fire Chief Jay...
View ArticleBristol singer offers a little humor for your listening pleasure
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The title offers a nod and wink as to what listeners are going to find when they push the play button on Alex Mika’s new album. The effort from the Bristol resident is...
View ArticleSummer campaign launched by state to fight underage drinking
With the official summer season kicking off, the Connecticut Department of Transportation Office of Highway Safety, along with the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles and other community...
View ArticleSummer campaign launched by state to fight underage drinking
With the official summer season kicking off, the Connecticut Department of Transportation Office of Highway Safety, along with the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles and other community...
View ArticleSummer campaign launched by state to fight underage drinking
With the official summer season kicking off, the Connecticut Department of Transportation Office of Highway Safety, along with the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles and other community...
View ArticleNew board for Brian’s Angels
Brian’s Angels Homeless Outreach has announced a new Board of Directors: Frank Caputo, Courtney Dollar, Mark Jenkins, Ray Minor, Pat Stebbins, Judy Tallman,, Karen Vibert, and Lisa Whitney.
View ArticleFarmer’s Market Coupons for seniors available
The Bristol Senior Center began distribution of the Farmer’s Market Coupons on July 1. Those eligible will receive $18 in coupons. You must be age 60 or older and have a monthly income of $1,926.00 or...
View ArticleSouthington SIU arrest Dunkin Donuts ATM burglar
On Friday, July 5, the Southington Police Department’s special investigations unit arrested Joshua Moore, of Shelton, for a 2016 commercial burglary at the Dunkin Donuts at 1096 West St. in...
View ArticleState police announce 50 DUI arrests, no fatalities over July 4 weekend
Connecticut State Troopers announced a sharp reduction in violations and no fatalities over the July 4 weekend despite an increase in arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol. Over the...
View ArticleState police announce 50 DUI arrests, no fatalities over July 4 weekend
Connecticut State Troopers announced a sharp reduction in violations and no fatalities over the July 4 weekend despite an increase in arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol. Over the...
View ArticleState police announce 50 DUI arrests, no fatalities over July 4 weekend
Connecticut State Troopers announced a sharp reduction in violations and no fatalities over the July 4 weekend despite an increase in arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol. Over the...
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