Gov. issues warning about impending extreme heat
Gov. Ned Lamont is advising Connecticut residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable, to take precautions ahead of the extreme temperatures that are forecast to impact the state beginning...
View ArticleGov. issues warning about impending extreme heat
Gov. Ned Lamont is advising Connecticut residents, particularly those who are most vulnerable, to take precautions ahead of the extreme temperatures that are forecast to impact the state beginning...
View ArticleWet and wild at the Southington Drive-In
What goes up must come down. Who will be the lucky target? A group of kids launch water balloons into the air at the Southington Drive-In last Saturday as they waited for the sun to go down. Each week,...
View ArticleHealthy Plainville launches challenge for town’s 150th anniversary
By TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER Plainville Youth Services and Healthy Plainville have rolled out “Let’s Get Healthy Challenge 150,” in honor of the town’s 150th anniversary, which will be...
View ArticleApple Harvest Festival seeks sponsors, volunteers
By SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER You can’t smell the iconic apple fritters yet, but it won’t be long before the sweet and familiar aroma makes its way through downtown Southington during the 2019 Apple...
View ArticleNico’s Lemonade: Delivering wishes for 10 years
Imagine a four year old deciding to open a lemonade stand to raise money and give back to children with critical illnesses. Ten years ago, Plainville resident Nico Fasold did just that and raised $65...
View ArticleDonations still needed when school is out
By SHERIDAN ROY STAFF WRITER Summer time for many is an exciting time of year—schools are out, families take vacations, and someone somewhere is firing up the grill for an outdoor barbeque. But, not...
View ArticleEditorial: Time to pause and look ahead
Today marks 50 years since a global audience watched Neil Armstrong take the first human steps on the moon. Many still proclaim it as one of the highest achievements of human ingenuity. Technological...
View ArticleRobotics team earns grant
The Middle School of Plainville robotics program, led by faculty members Camille Westfall and Laurel Schwartz, accept a recent grant from the Plainville Community Fund at the Main Street Community...
View ArticleRoxy steals the show
Teresa Pelham, author of “Roxy’s Forever Home,” “Roxy and Her Annoying Little Brother,” “Stuey,” and “Stuey & Veronica,” visited Linden Street School in June. Students were excited to meet the...
View ArticlePlaces to keep cool in Sunday’s heat
The temperature this weekend will be oppressive with extremely high heat and humidity. Below are cooling stations for those needing to get away from the heat. As a reminder, check on family and/or...
View ArticleImagine Nation celebrates ‘Dog Days of Summer’ July 25
Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center located at One Pleasant Street in Bristol will be holding the Dog Days Of Summer on Thursday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn about dogs with guests...
View ArticleImagine Nation celebrates ‘Dog Days of Summer’ July 25
Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center located at One Pleasant Street in Bristol will be holding the Dog Days Of Summer on Thursday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn about dogs with guests...
View ArticleImagine Nation celebrates ‘Dog Days of Summer’ July 25
Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center located at One Pleasant Street in Bristol will be holding the Dog Days Of Summer on Thursday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn about dogs with guests...
View ArticleObituaries: Joanne Lauretano West
Joanne Lauretano West passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15 at the age of 78 years old. Predeceased by her parents, Amelia Lauretano Desmond and Michael Lauretano she is survived by her 5 children,...
View Article13 stores caught selling liquor to minors
Thirteen stores in Bristol were caught selling liquor to minors during an operation targeting illegal sales. As part of a grant secured by the Best-4-Bristol Coalition, members of the Bristol Police...
View ArticleProgram on Cortlandt Hull wins award
“Up Close & Personal with Cortlandt Hull” with the founder of Bristol’s Witch’s Dungeon won won two Tellys. The Telly Awards honors video and television across all screens. This year, a press...
View ArticleRoadwork begins July 23
The City of Bristol’s Department of Public Works is scheduled to reconstruct the following roads starting Tuesday, July 23: New Hampshire Drive Lexington Street East Road (from Wolcott to Greystone)...
View ArticleBreakfast of champions
The Plainville High School physical education department recently hosted a Breakfast of Champions celebration for the second semester. Students who passed all four sections of the Connecticut Fitness...
View ArticleSouthington woman recognized at Gaylord
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare, a rehabilitation-focused healthcare system based in Wallingford, announced that Southington resident Kimberly Thompson, manager of public relations and marketing, was...
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