Fire destroys building on Reilly Place; two injured
Two people were injured and a structure was destroyed in a blaze Monday night. Police said that at approximately 11 p.m. on Monday, Bristol fire and police department personnel responded to a structure...
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Third man charged with 2008 break-in at storage facility
The Southington Police Department has made a third arrest in connection to the November 2008 break-in at the Southington Public Storage facility. According to police, Ted Bishop and Charles and Richard...
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The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. For additional information, look to our print or e-editions on Friday. Albert M. Soli, 92, of Plainville, died on Saturday, June 7. He...
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The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. For further information, look to our print or e-edition published Friday. Arcilia (Normandin) Morin, 96, of Bristol, widow of Aurele R....
View ArticleLocal pools open for the season
Southington’s two public pools are open for the season. The pools, at Recreation Park and Veterans Memorial Park, are open to Southington residents only. However, one out of town guest is allowed. Pool...
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Knights reach the finals; Young spikers charge into the championship game
By John Goralski Sports Writer Ridgefield funneled the offense to their 6-foot-5 center, and the Blue Knights countered with a make-shift block. The Tigers shifted the next pass through their outsides,...
View ArticleSouthington firefighters to take part in MDA Fill the Boot campaign
On Thursday, June 19, Southington Firefighters, from IAFF Local 2033, will kick off their annual Fill the Boot campaign to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), the world’s leading...
View ArticleString of robberies reported; committed while residents are asleep
A string of burglaries, apparently committed by the same person and committed while residents are sleeping, has caught the attention of law enforcement. The Bristol Police Department Criminal...
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Officials honor SHS seniors that are joining the military
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer For the second year in a row, school officials held a military luncheon to honor thae graduates from the Class of 2014 who are joining the service after graduation. The 12...
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Compounce hosts Miss Polonia
[portfolio_slideshow id=5202] By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Lake Compounce on the Bristol/ Southington townline had a Polish flair this past weekend, as it hosted Polish Days. The weekend was...
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SATURDAY, JUNE 21 OTHER CHILDREN’S MUSIC FAVORITE LAURIE BERKNER. “The You and Me Tour.” 3 p.m. The Bushnell’s Belding Theater, 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford. $28.50. (860) 987-5900, Bushnell.org. JUNE...
View ArticlePolice blotter for June 20
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests: •Troy S. Bard, 46, of 61 Bartholomew St., Apt. A, Bristol was arrested June 6 on two counts of disorderly conduct. •Jennifer A. Lange, 42,...
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By John Goralski Sports Writer A small gallery of coaches and players gathered at the fringe of the final green to watch Eric Flood chip the ball a few feet from the 18th hole. The Southington senior...
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A Class Act
Southington High School seniors celebrated their graduation exercises last night, June 19, 2014. The ceremony took place on the high school football field. Parents, relatives, and friends...
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TUESDAY, JUNE 24 BRISTOL BRISTOL HISTORICAL SOCIETY. 7 p.m. Vote on new by-laws. Bristol Historical Society, 98 Summer St., Bristol. ONGOING PLAINVILLE CITIZENS AND PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION. 7...
View ArticleRead all about it: Event encourages kids to pick up a book this summer
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER With summer vacation in full swing, Bristol children have an opportunity to delve in to the world of books during the Second Annual Reading on the Green. Sponsored by...
View ArticlePlainville finishes strongly
MIDDLETOWN – The Plainville track teams might not have placed at the State Open track and field championship meet on Monday, June 9. But even the rain soaked event at Middletown High School couldn’t...
View ArticleRoadwork is set for School and DeFashion Streets
By Ed Harris Editor Town officials are preparing to address the issues on School and DeFashion Streets as they prepare to repair the nearby Old Mountain Bridge. The road repair work is slated to take...
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Hot night with Goo Goo Dolls
Goo Goo Dolls arrived at the Toyota Oakdale in Wallingford June 12 with Daughtry and Plain White T’s. Here is the view from the photo pit as the Buffalo-based band entertained their cadre of loyal...
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Hot night with Goo Goo Dolls
Goo Goo Dolls arrived at the Toyota Oakdale in Wallingford June 12 with Daughtry and Plain White T’s. Here is the view from the photo pit as the Buffalo-based band entertained their cadre of loyal...
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