Radio play to be presented at Plainville library Oct. 21
Actors from the East Haddam Stage Company will present “Adventure of the Speckled Band” featuring detective Sherlock Holmes on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Plainville Public Library. Become part...
View ArticleFire report for Oct. 17
The Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Oct. 3 356 Round Hill Rd., toxic condition, other. Gaylord Towers, 55 Gaylord St., alarm system sounded due to malfunction. 50...
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Letters: Reader praises candidate Michalik’s political ‘body of work’
To the editor: Any candidate,including newcomers,should have a “body of work” upon which voters can evaluate their stand on issues they deem important. Fortunately, the voters in the 31st State...
View ArticlePlans set for annual Halloween in Plantsville
By Ed Harris Editor Downtown Plantsville is going to get a little spooky later this month. The Village of Plantsville Association and the Southington Parks and Recreation Department are cosponsoring...
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A Little Knight Music
Southington High School hosted the 22nd annual Music of the Knight on Saturday evening. Seventeen High School Bands from across Connecticut , Massachusetts and New York competed in this year in this...
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A Little Knight Music
Southington High School hosted the 22nd annual Music of the Knight on Saturday evening. Seventeen High School Bands from across Connecticut , Massachusetts and New York competed in this year in this...
View ArticleBusiness networking group to hold open house, food drive
The local business owners and entrepreneurs who make up the Building Alliances BNI chapter in Farmington, are kicking off their Thanksgiving Food Drive on Oct. 29 and hosting an open house Visitors...
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Volleyball squad supports fight against breast cancer
The Plainville High School Girls Volleyball Team once again supported the fight against breast cancer at their ‘Dig Pink’ event held at their home game against Sports Medical and Science Academy on...
View ArticleAddition of 11,500 jobs in Sept. cuts jobless rate
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Employers in Connecticut added 11,500 jobs in September, cutting the unemployment rate to its lowest in nearly six years, the state Labor Department announced Monday. The...
View ArticleAddition of 11,500 jobs in Sept. cuts jobless rate
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Employers in Connecticut added 11,500 jobs in September, cutting the unemployment rate to its lowest in nearly six years, the state Labor Department announced Monday. The...
View ArticleAddition of 11,500 jobs in Sept. cuts jobless rate
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Employers in Connecticut added 11,500 jobs in September, cutting the unemployment rate to its lowest in nearly six years, the state Labor Department announced Monday. The...
View ArticleMichalik, Nicastro tour businesses in district
Calling Main Street businesses critical to the success of Bristol’s economy, State Senate Candidate Rob Michalik touted his plans to invest in the local economy while on a tour of small businesses with...
View ArticleMichalik, Nicastro tour businesses in district
Calling Main Street businesses critical to the success of Bristol’s economy, State Senate Candidate Rob Michalik touted his plans to invest in the local economy while on a tour of small businesses with...
View ArticleIn Connecticut: FBI agent alleges abuses
By MICHAEL MELIA Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ FBI bosses retaliated against an agent for complaining about personnel decisions, managed by fear and were so dysfunctional that the bureau’s...
View ArticleConnecticut jobless rate lowest in nearly 6 years
By STEPHEN SINGER AP Business Writer HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ The last batch of monthly unemployment and labor force numbers before Election Day showed strong jobs growth, instantly sparking debate...
View ArticleObituaries for Oct. 24
The following obituaries will be published in this week’s Observer. For more information, look to our print or e-editions on Friday. Marguerita Victoria Marrocco, 57, of Bristol, died Saturday, Oct. 11...
View ArticleObituaries for Oct. 24
The following obituaries will be published in this week’s Observer. For further details, look to our print or e-editions on Friday. Irene Marie Giguere, 97, of Plainville, born Feb. 9, 1917 in Newark,...
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Redemption song; Knights blank Hall in battle of unbeatens
By Jon Goralski Sports Writer On the second play from scrimmage, Jasen Rose connected with Alex Jamele for a 64-yard touchdown pass. On the next play from scrimmage, Zack Spooner pounced on a loose...
View ArticleVets to visit schools; volunteers sought
On Friday, Nov. 7, city veterans will visit Mountain View School where they will share breakfast with the students and then engage in a meet and greet with students. Veterans also will visit Chippens...
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Time running out for Harley raffle
Harley time again is here again at the New England Carousel Museum, which is kicking off the 17th year for its Harley Davidson Street Glide raffle to benefit the museum. The raffle will help benefit...
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