In Wisconsin: Police bust coffee-toting teen-aged robber who left address on...
MILWAUKEE (AP) _ Milwaukee police say they busted a coffee-toting teen-aged robber who made the mistake of leaving a paper trail. Police say the 15-year-old girl was holding a cup of coffee from a...
View ArticleWater main break reported in Hidden Brook area
The mayor’s office posted the following tonight on Facebook: The Bristol Water Department has water main breaks at the following locations. Hidden Brook which will affect Hidden Brook, Winding Brook...
View ArticleMinecraft coming to Bristol Public Library
Any mention of kids and computer games in the same breath tends to conjure up images of zombies, gore, and digital violence—not to mention way too much time spent in isolation. The Minecraft Club at...
View ArticleYorkie found in Indiana returns home to Texas
By WILL HIGGINS The Indianapolis Star INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ A Yorkshire terrier, a dog the size of a rabbit, walked down a winding suburban street near 38th Street and Post Road the Tuesday before last....
View ArticleVolleyball to ‘Dig Pink’ to fight breast cancer at Friday night’s game
The Plainville High School Girl’s Volleyball Team is supporting the fight against breast cancer at their “Dig Pink” Event on Friday, Oct. 3 at 5:30 p.m. in the Wood Gymnasium at Plainville High School....
View ArticleSouthington police investigating late night motorcyle crash that killed two
The Southington Police Department is investigating a late night motorcycle crash on Meriden Waterbury Turnpike that left two dead. At about 10 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 30, police were dispatched to a...
View ArticleSouthington police investigating late night motorcyle crash that killed two
The Southington Police Department is investigating a late night motorcycle crash on Meriden Waterbury Turnpike that left two dead. At about 10 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 30, police were dispatched to a...
View ArticleTown looks to add sports complex
By Ed Harris Editor The town is taking the lead on building a sports complex on West Queen Street, across from the Southington Water Dept. In a bit of a unique process, town officials will work with...
View ArticleJudge hearing Hernandez bid to suppress evidence
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) _ A judge is hearing arguments on a bid by lawyers for ex-New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez to have additional evidence in a murder case against him thrown out. The hearing is...
View ArticleGridiron preview for Oct. 3
BRISTOL – It’s Week 4 in the scholastic football season and the locals have a chance for a clean sweep if everything goes according to plan. First, Bristol Central is the only Mum City favorite playing...
View ArticleGridiron preview for Oct. 3
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER PLAINVILLE – The Platt football team certainly took it to the Blue Devils last week in a 61-26 drubbing from Falcon Field in Merdien. But this Saturday, it’s right back...
View ArticleMark your calendars: Leaf collection begins Oct. 22 in town
Leaf collection in the Town of Plainville will begin on Oct. 22 and will continue to Dec. 1, weather permitting. Listed below is the schedule of areas to be covered on the first collection (schedule of...
View ArticlePanera, Rebecca Lobo team up to fight breast cancer
Panera Bread will partner with Rebecca Lobo to support the Connecticut Sports Foundation and the RuthAnn Lobo Award in Social Work at the University of Connecticut, two areas that complement the life...
View ArticleHernandez bid to toss phone evidence continues
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) _ A judge is hearing a second day of testimony in a bid by ex-New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez’s lawyers to have evidence from his cellphone tossed. The motion hearing is...
View ArticleMartin: Don’t reduce drug-free zones around schools
Henri Martin, candidate for state Senate district 31, pledged that he would fight any efforts to reduce the size of drug free zones around schools and daycares, said a press relesase from his campaign....
View ArticleMartin: Don’t reduce drug-free zones around schools
Henri Martin, candidate for state Senate district 31, pledged that he would fight any efforts to reduce the size of drug free zones around schools and daycares, said a press relesase from his campaign....
View ArticleTouring production of ‘Evita’ delights, leaving you on seat’s edge
By KATERINA BELALES CORRESPONDENT After opening on Broadway 35 years ago in 1979, Evita has been one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, it...
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