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Tuesday 01/26/2021
Lamont seeks extension of emergency authority until April Posted: 26 January 2021 [10:28 AM] Gov. Ned Lamont said Monday he plans to ask Connecticut lawmakers to extend his public health emergency powers until April 20, noting…
Monday 01/25/2021
Bristol Hospital sees slight rise in number of covid-19 patients Posted: 25 January 2021 [05:31 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital saw a slight rise in covid-19 patients over the weekend. The hospital was treating 11 patients with…
Bristol goes over 4,000 coronavirus cases among residents; Southington has 3, Plainville 1 virus deaths Posted: 25 January 2021 [05:08 PM] Southington had three residents die from coronavirus-associated illness while Newington had two and Bristol and Plainville each had one, according to…
Elmer's Place in New Britain receives more financial help, this time from owner of Barstool Sports Posted: 25 January 2021 [03:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN – New Britain’s Elmer’s Place has found another guiding light in its fight to remain open. The Barstool Fund,…
Bristol's parks deputy superintendent one of '30 Under 30' Posted: 25 January 2021 [02:44 PM] BRISTOL – Sarah Larson, deputy superintendent of the Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services Department, has been named to the…
Bristol mother and son arrested after New Britain, Bristol police find evidence of 'large scale drug operation' Posted: 25 January 2021 [01:29 PM] BRISTOL – Two Bristol residents have been accused of operating a drug factory after authorities from New Britain and Bristol found…
Love at first fright: The Witch's Dungeon to be decked out with roses, hearts for Valentine's event Posted: 25 January 2021 [12:57 PM] PLAINVILLE – It will be love at first fright as the monsters at The Witch’s Dungeon will be decked out with…
Congregational Church of Plainville welcomes new pastor Posted: 25 January 2021 [12:36 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Congregational Church of Plainville has a new pastor who is looking forward to getting to know the community,…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 25 January 2021 [11:52 AM] Bristol police report the following: Jan. 20 Anthony Fonseca, 26, 132 Linden St., New Britain, criminal trespass first degree, violation of protective…
Snow in forecast for area, could make for rough morning, evening commutes Posted: 25 January 2021 [11:47 AM] BRISTOL – Snow is in the forecast for tomorrow afternoon into Wednesday reports WFSB Meteorologist Scot Haney, who said some parts…
Three Mountain View classrooms transition to remote learning due to covid-19 exposure Posted: 25 January 2021 [11:33 AM] BRISTOL – Due to an exposure at Mountain View Elementary School, three classrooms there have transitioned to remote learning effective…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 25 January 2021 [11:25 AM] Plainville police report the following: Scott A. Wentworth, 51, of 92 Whiting St., Plainville, was charged Jan. 20 with interfering/resisting arrest and…
Southington police blotter Posted: 25 January 2021 [11:20 AM] Southington police report the following: Timothy Delaney, 23, of 208 W. Center St., was charged Jan. 17 with simple trespass. Mark…
Home for retired nuns closed to visitors due to outbreak Posted: 25 January 2021 [11:13 AM] HARTFORD - Local health officials have ordered a Connecticut home for retired nuns closed to visitors and the public because of a…
Shooting victim identified, 5 teens arrested Posted: 25 January 2021 [11:10 AM] WATERBURY - A 17-year-old boy shot to death in Connecticut was one of several teens who tried to rob another youth, who…
Sunday 01/24/2021
PRIME TIME: There have been plenty of basketball standouts over the years at the schools in Bristol Posted: 24 January 2021 [09:02 PM] CORRESPONDENT Thirty years ago at a Bristol sports banquet, a fellow came up to me out said, “Teddy Brennan was the best…
SENIOR SIGNALS: Where President Biden stands on issues important to Connecticut seniors Posted: 24 January 2021 [09:00 PM] By DANIEL O. TULLY President Joe Biden has proposed significant plans that will greatly affect seniors. Social Security President Biden has proposed…
Your favorite diner: classic Americana fighting to stay open through this pandemic Posted: 24 January 2021 [05:33 PM] In their cars with the heat cranked up, pagers in hand, hungry patrons waited anxiously for a seat inside the popular…
Friday 01/22/2021
Potentially-deadly trend called 'swatting' has now occurred in area, straining law enforcement, putting whole communities in danger Posted: 22 January 2021 [06:18 PM] A potentially deadly trend has hit home, straining law enforcement and putting whole communities in danger. It’s a harassment technique known…
'Once a nurse, always a nurse' philosophy embraced at Bristol Hospital as volunteers help administer covid-19 vaccine Posted: 22 January 2021 [06:18 PM] BRISTOL – “Once a nurse, always a nurse” isn’t just a catchy phrase used within the healthcare industry – it truly…
Starting Monday, covid-19 vaccination appointments at Bristol Hospital can be made by phone Posted: 22 January 2021 [06:16 PM] BRISTOL -- Beginning Monday, individuals looking to make an appointment at the Bristol Hospital covid-19 vaccine clinic will be able to…
Bristol Hospital sees significant drop in number of covid-19 patients Posted: 22 January 2021 [06:05 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital on Friday saw a significant drop in the number of covid-19 patients it is treating. The…
Hartford HealthCare already learning best ways to handle vaccine process, hopeful more doses are on way Posted: 22 January 2021 [05:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Hartford HealthCare has taken all it has learned from the covid-19 testing process and is applying those same…
Bristol moves within 21 of reaching 4,000 positive coronavirus cases among residents; case numbers up in all area cities, towns Posted: 22 January 2021 [05:06 PM] New Britain had three more residents die from coronavirus-associated illness, while Southington had two virus deaths, according to state health officials…
Hartford HealthCare launches first mobile vaccination clinic Posted: 22 January 2021 [04:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Hartford HealthCare announced the launch of its Mobile Vaccination Clinic Friday morning with Open Hearth Shelter being the…
Hartford man gets 30 months in prison following car crash with child in stolen vehicle in Plainville Posted: 22 January 2021 [04:24 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Hartford man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison after state police said he crashed…
State awards Bristol more than $400K in grant funds to improve safety, accessibility in line with ADA Posted: 22 January 2021 [04:02 PM] BRISTOL -- The city has been awarded a grant of more than $400,000 to improve safety and accessibility downtown and make…
Muzzy Field renovations, including new scoreboard, nearing completion; city optimistic Blues will play this summer Posted: 22 January 2021 [03:43 PM] BRISTOL – With Muzzy Field renovations nearing completion, Joshua Medeiros, superintendent of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services is hoping to…
Lamont says he has no interest in raising taxes in budget Posted: 22 January 2021 [02:47 PM] Gov. Ned Lamont gave business leaders a relatively optimistic outlook Friday by telling them he has “no interest” in raising taxes and…
State holds inauguration ceremony for Southington student chosen as next Kid Governor Posted: 22 January 2021 [01:26 PM] SOUTHINGTON – State and local leaders congratulated 2021 Kid Governor Reese Naughton, of Southington, at her “inauguration ceremony” at the state…
Owner of Foodies and Baskets in Bristol says problems with city, labor department have been resolved, Bristol mayor says otherwise Posted: 22 January 2021 [01:06 PM] BRISTOL – Mark Roberts, owner of Foodies and Baskets, said his problems with the city and the Connecticut Department of…
Area legislators answer questions on business issues leading into upcoming General Assembly session Posted: 22 January 2021 [11:46 AM] NEW BRTIAIN – The Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Connecticut Business and Industry Association hosted a…
WWII historian gives gift of war stories from grandfather, grandmother to Southington family Posted: 22 January 2021 [11:41 AM] When a loved one passes away, their stories - their personal memories - don’t have to die with them. Just…
'It certainly means a lot to have the support': Military personnel across the world receive care packages from Berlin-based Boxes to Boots Posted: 22 January 2021 [11:38 AM] BERLIN – U.S. Troops serving around the world are thankful for the support of local residents through non-profit Boxes to Boots.…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 22 January 2021 [10:43 AM] Bristol police report the following: Jan.19 Thomas Dionizio, 56, 24 Central Ave., Waterbury, violation of probation, failure to appear second degree, failure…
Taking a look at Memorial Boulevard's history Posted: 22 January 2021 [10:41 AM] This coming October, the city of Bristol, its Parks & Recreation Department and the Bristol Historical Society, along with the Bristol Veterans…
Southington police blotter Posted: 22 January 2021 [10:37 AM] Southington police report the following: Jeffrey Branchesi, 35, of 56 E. Shore, Unionville, was charged Jan. 13 with first degree criminal trespass,…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 22 January 2021 [10:27 AM] Plainville police report the following: Jeremy Hapgood, 26, of 211 Park St., was charged Jan. 18 with interfering/resisting arrest and possession of…
Connecticut governor says state needs more vaccine from feds Posted: 22 January 2021 [10:12 AM] Nearly 260,000 Connecticut residents have so far received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, including 47,000 people 75 years and…
Thursday 01/21/2021
Bristol has resident die from coronavirus, nearly 40 new cases; Southington has one virus death Posted: 21 January 2021 [05:25 PM] New Britain had two residents die from coronavirus-associated illness, while Bristol and Southington both one had death, according to state health…
Slight rise in covid-19 patients reported at Bristol Hospital Posted: 21 January 2021 [05:02 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital on Thursday saw a slight rise in the number of covid-19 patients it is treating. The hospital…
Plainville looks at potential 1.6% tax increase as budget process begins Posted: 21 January 2021 [04:12 PM] PLAINVILLE – Town Manager Robert E. Lee and Superintendent of Schools Steve LePage have presented their preliminary budget considerations, which estimate…
BRISTOL BITS: Spreading the word about a Bristol writer Posted: 21 January 2021 [03:24 PM] St. Paul and Notre Dame graduate Paul Acampora, the son of Sal and Maureen Acampora, is a talented writer who has “penned”…
Multiple people at Bristol Central High, Greene-Hills test positive for coronavirus Posted: 21 January 2021 [02:30 PM] BRISTOL – Since the Bristol public schools returned to in person learning this week, three people at Bristol Central High…
Plainville man, Bristol woman charged by Southington police with vandalizing mural that pays tribute to 26 victims of Sandy Hook shooting Posted: 21 January 2021 [01:40 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Two people have been accused of vandalizing a mural in Southington that pays tribute to the victims of the…
CCSU student's campaign to help save New Britain's Elmer's Place has already raised close to $20K Posted: 21 January 2021 [01:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A customer of Elmer’s Place who happens to be a student at Central Connecticut State University created a…
Southington schools superintendent proposing 3.3% increase to education budget; here's where the money will go Posted: 21 January 2021 [12:19 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Superintendent of Schools Tim Connellan has proposed a 3.3% increase to the education budget, which is currently going through…
Imagine Nation receives grant to support virtual learning Posted: 21 January 2021 [12:13 PM] BRISTOL – Imagine Nation has received a $3,500 grant from the Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation in support of virtual learning. Doreen…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 21 January 2021 [10:47 AM] Bristol police report the following: Jan. 16 Randy Miner, 48, 66 Pleasant St., Bristol, interfere with officer/resisting, breach of peace second degree,…