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Tickets are available for Class LL football semifinals

Tickets are available for the Class LL-Large school semifinal between top-seeded Southington High School (10-0) and No. 4 Glastonbury (8-3). The game is scheduled to kick-off at 2 p.m. on Saturday,...

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BHA staff delivers Thanksgiving to 420 families

The staff of the Bristol Housing Authority continued their season of giving on Friday, Nov. 21 by delivering Thanksgiving meal bags to families who need extra help putting a traditional holiday meal on...

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Bomb scare at South Side

The Bristol mayor’s office reported that South Side School was evacuated this afternoon due to a possible bomb threat. According to the mayor’s Facebook page, “Today at 12:30 p.m., a note stating ‘Boom...

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Six arrested, including juveniles, in connection with Oct. 31 assault

Six people, including three juveniles, were arrested in connection with an assault at a party on Halloween, Southington police reported this week. Police said there was an assault of a victim at a...

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South Side given all clear

The Bristol mayor’s office posted the following: “Students and Staff re-admitted to Southside School. Police search completed. School safe for re-entry.”

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United Way seeking toy donations for families in need

The United Way of West Central Connecticut is inviting you to Live United this holiday season. United Way is seeking donations for their Annual Joy of Sharing Holiday Toy & Gift Drive. This program...

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United Way seeking toy donations for families in need

The United Way of West Central Connecticut is inviting you to Live United this holiday season. United Way is seeking donations for their Annual Joy of Sharing Holiday Toy & Gift Drive. This program...

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Bristol History Room to be opened Dec. 13

The Bristol History Room, which houses the local history collection of the Bristol Public Library, will be open on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The room has books about Bristol, pictures...

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Suspect arrested in robbery of Sunoco

Police have released additional information about the Nov. 24 arrest in connection with the Nov. 23 robbery of the Sunoco Gas Station at 957 West St., in Southington. Police said that on Dec. 2, Travis...

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The Perfect Finish: Knights elminate Rams in Apple Valley Classic

By JOHN GORALSKI EDITOR The Blue Knight offense used a pair of runs to space out three passes on the opening drive as the Knights steamrolled 74 yards across the field in the opening two minutes. On...

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Lady Knights sweep Powder Puff series

By JOHN GORALSKI EDITOR Opposing fans were left with their mouths wide open in surprise as the Lady Knight offense picked them apart with a record-setting 419 passing yards in two games. New Britain’s...

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Road closure for children’s holiday parade Sunday

There will be a road closure this Sunday, Dec. 7 for the 24th Annual Children’s Holiday Parade. Bellevue Avenue and High Street will be closed from 12:45 p.m. until 2 p.m. and Main Street from the...

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Water main break reported

The mayor’s Facebook page reported the following report of a water main break. “There is a water main break on Gayle Drive. Crews are on site and will need to shut water off at to make the necessary...

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Santa pays visit to Carousel Museum this past Sunday

A big crowd gathered to meet with Santa and his Elf at the New England Carousel Museum for Santa Sunday, on Nov. 30. Children and adults alike stood in line to share their hopes and dreams with Santa...

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Carousel Museum art contest winners announced

A large group gathered to enjoy the Annual Student Carousel Art Contest award ceremony held at the New England Carousel Museum on Sunday, Nov. 30. The contest was judged by Rick Fitzsimons, a local...

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Carousel Museum art contest winners announced

A large group gathered to enjoy the Annual Student Carousel Art Contest award ceremony held at the New England Carousel Museum on Sunday, Nov. 30. The contest was judged by Rick Fitzsimons, a local...

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Local tree on display at Knights’ museum

Students in Michelle Crowley’s second grade class from St. Matthew School decorated their tree today for the Fourteenth Annual Christmas Tree Festival at the Knights of Columbus Museum in New Haven....

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Presentation on sadness, depression, anxiety in seniors to be offered

The Plainville Senior Center, 200 East St., will be holding a presentation on sadness, depression and anxiety on Thursday, Dec, 11 at 9:30 a.m. Presented by Jennifer Glick, from the Connecticut...

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Support group listings for Dec. 5

ONGOING SOUTHINGTON OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS SUPPORT GROUP. Do you suspect food rules your life? Overeaters Anonymous may be the answer for you. It is not a diet club, but a group of people recovering from...

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Senior listings for Dec. 5

TUESDAY, DEC. 16 PLAINVILLE AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE. 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Course covers the effects of aging and medication on driving, local hazards, accident prevention measures, and more. Films...

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