I-84 bridge project moved to June 27
Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) and Southington officials have prepared for the replacement of the bridges carrying I-84 East and West over Marion Avenue, which will begin June 27....
View ArticleForeign language approved at South End
The first World Language Pilot Program will begin this fall at South End School after the Board of Education unanimously approved the curriculum. “It’s an exciting opportunity for our kids to be...
View ArticleCity officials say bomb threat culprits will be caught; Rewards offered;...
By MIKE CHAIKEN After five bomb scares at Bristol schools since last week, city officials made it clear tonight that the culprits will be caught and there will be severe consequences—including criminal...
View ArticleTeen charged in today’s Chippens Hill scare
The city got its first break tonight in the rampant onslaught of bomb threats in Bristol schools. The mayor’s office, hours after a press conference addressing the threats, announced: “A 13 year old...
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YMCA to use $900,000 grant to renovate its pool
By Ed Harris Editor The Southington YMCA will use a $900,000 grant from the State Bond Commission to renovate its pool. Since its installation in 1968, the pool has only received minimal renovations,...
View ArticleTime to license your dog
It is time to renew your dog licenses in Bristol for 2014. Rabies certificates must be current before a license can be renewed. To avoid waiting in line, the Town Clerk’s Office recommends that you...
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Undefeated regular season; Softball celebrates 20-0 season with Lupus fundraiser
By John Goralski Sports Writer Southington was leading 6-0 in the first game of the double header finale when Coach Davina Hernandez flashed the bunt sign to Sydney Ferrante. Why do you force one of...
View ArticleTwo more bomb scares: last night at Stafford, this morning at Edgewood
There have been two more bomb scares since city officials held a press conference last night stating there is going to be a crack down on these incidents. Last night, police said, a note about a bomb...
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Gearing up for Class LL; Bennett, Barmore earn all-conference honors
By John Goralski Sports Writer Coaches might have been scratching their heads at the start of the 100m, but it didn’t take long to see that the seedings were right. On Wednesday, May 28, the Blue...
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Ready for states
By John Goralski Sports Writer For the third day in a row, the Knights posted good scores but didn’t lower their differential. The match was already decided when Ryan Burrill’s 38 displaced one of his...
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Council chair Pugliese to take on Boukus in 22nd
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Town Council Chairperson Kathy Pugliese has served Plainville for over a dozen years. First elected in 1993, Pugliese is in her second consecutive term as the council...
View ArticlePolice blotter for June 6
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests: •Lisa Williams, 42, of 534 Brightwood Ave., Torrington was arrested on May 21 and charged with second degree failure to appear. •Maria...
View ArticleSmall ball key to victory for BC
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER The Bristol Central baseball team couldn’t seize any type of advantage during its first go around against Bristol Eastern back on May Saturday, May 10, which resulted...
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Teens getting lifelong lesson in fitness
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR When teens Erika Farrell, Amber Ouellette, and Brooke Murdock compete for Miss Connecticut’s Outstanding Teen later this month, they will be judged, among other things,...
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Artistic style springs eternal
On Saturday, Ebony Amber Designs debuted its Eternalism collection in a fund raiser for the Make A Wish Foundation at Coe Memorial Park Civic Center in Torrington. For a video of the fashion event,...
View ArticleNew laws spur colleges to step up fight against rape
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER For the majority of women, becoming a victim of rape and sexual assault happens even before they hit age 24. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports...
View ArticleParents and kids learn internet safety
By Ed Harris Editor Derynoski Elementary School recently invited members of the Southington Police Department into the school to speak with students and parents about internet safety. Last week, school...
View ArticleForum addresses dangers of social media use
By Lindsay Carey Correspondent With technology and social media usage at an all-time high among teens the Southington Drug Task Force offered information at the Southington High School on Wednesday...
View ArticleMiss Connecticut coming up June 26-28
The Miss Connecticut Scholarship Corporation, a nonprofit organization that supplies thousands of dollars in scholarships to local young women each year will hold its annual Miss Connecticut and Miss...
View ArticleHearing set for sale of Beecher Street
A public hearing has been set for the sale of 49 Beecher Street—the former home of the school system’s administrative offices. During a recent meeting, the Town Council unanimously voted to schedule a...
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