BRISTOL - The Bristol Mum Festival Committee say this year’s event was a “big success.” Mickey Goldwasser, planning and marketing…
Posted: 24 September 2018 [09:27 PM] News
Top Story
Posted: 24 September 2018 [09:27 PM] Recent Headlines
Monday 09/24/2018
Bristol man accused of biting Bristol Hospital employee Posted: 24 September 2018 [09:26 PM] BRISTOL - A city man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly biting a Bristol Hospital employee when he was in…
Mum Festival flag ceremony a Legion family affair Posted: 24 September 2018 [09:24 PM] American Legion Post 209 BRISTOL - Members of the American Legion Post 209 family and the Sons of the American Legion worked…
Former adjunct professor at Quinnipiac accused of harassing Southington woman Posted: 24 September 2018 [09:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A former adjunct professor at Quinnipiac University has been charged with harassing an ex-student, a Southington woman, allegedly sending…
Plainville police asking for help identifying vehicle break-in suspect Posted: 24 September 2018 [09:21 PM] PLAINVILLE - Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in a rash of vehicle burglaries at Norton Park…
Bristol man convicted of assaulting pregnant woman in front of children Posted: 24 September 2018 [09:19 PM] BRISTOL - A local man has been convicted of assaulting a pregnant woman in front of her young children. Miguel Oquendo,…
Terryville Orthodox church invites public in for a look Posted: 24 September 2018 [09:18 PM] PLYMOUTH - SS. Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Church will host an open house on Sunday, Sept. 30, from 2:30 to…
Bristol man pleads not guilty to sex assault at hospital psych unit Posted: 24 September 2018 [09:13 PM] BRISTOL - A city man has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting another man while the two were in a local…
Southington council OKs excessive call ordinance Posted: 24 September 2018 [09:12 PM] BRISTOL - The Town Council approved the excessive call ordinance by a 7-to-2 vote at Monday’s meeting. Councilors John Barry, Kelly Morrissey…
Southington police to co-host child car seat safety check Wednesday Posted: 24 September 2018 [09:11 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington (ECCS) and the Southington Police Department will be hosting a free child car…
Arbor Rose recognized for 10 years of serving seniors Posted: 24 September 2018 [09:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Hartford HealthCare Senior Services recently announced the General Assembly’s recognition of Arbor Rose at Jerome with an official…
Southington police blotter Posted: 24 September 2018 [08:51 PM] Southington police report the following: Shamecca Fennell, 27, of 117 National Ave., Waterbury, was charged Aug. 25 with sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy…
Terryville firefighters aid in rescue of hawk entangled in fishing line Posted: 24 September 2018 [05:40 PM] PLYMOUTH - Firefighters helped state officials free a hawk that had gotten entangled in some fishing line on Sunday. According to…
HEALTHY LIVING: Don't avoid talking about suicide Posted: 24 September 2018 [05:18 PM] September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness month and although suicide is a sensitive topic, it is not one that can be avoided.…
Suspect in slaying of insurance executive held on $2M bond Posted: 24 September 2018 [04:58 PM] ENFIELD - A convicted sex offender told police he was just looking for someone to talk to when he went into a…
Child seriously hurt in Farmington car crash Posted: 24 September 2018 [12:44 PM] FARMINGTON - Police say a 9-year-old child was critically injured in a head-on traffic crash that also sent three other people to…
Sunday 09/23/2018
PRIME TIME: Navy man continues harrowing tale of Murmansk run Posted: 23 September 2018 [09:29 PM] (Part 2 of 3) Jack Denehy, the late founder and president of the Memorial Military Museum of Bristol, interviewed men from Bristol…
Mum Festival Parade features music and pageantry Posted: 23 September 2018 [09:24 PM] BRISTOL - Local students marched through the downtown streets Sunday, all for the love of the mum. Marching bands from across…
BRISTOL BITS: Big turnout for Pasquale birthday-anniversary party Posted: 23 September 2018 [09:13 PM] On Sept. 8, 2018, Dom and Marie Pasquale celebrated their 85th birthdays and 65 years of marriage at the residence of their…
Plymouth school board meets five new staffers Posted: 23 September 2018 [09:09 PM] PLYMOUTH - The Board of Education got to meet the district’s five new staff members recently. “We’ve been very…
SENIOR SIGNALS: Veterans should act now to preserve long-term care Posted: 23 September 2018 [08:55 PM] If you were told a hurricane was on a direct path to hit and destroy your home, would you take aggressive measures…
Saturday 09/22/2018
Mum Festival Brings Motorcars to Memorial Boulevard Posted: 22 September 2018 [03:40 PM] BRISTOL – Memorial Boulevard was lined with classic cars and modern muscle as the Mum Festival’s weekend of entertainment continued…
Friday 09/21/2018
'Locktober' opens up Oct. 6 Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:38 PM] PLYMOUTH - The Lock Museum of America kicks off “Locktober” on Saturday, Oct. 6, with the 44th annual Antique Lock Collectors Show,…
State pedals funds: City among recipients of aid for pedestrian, bike safety projects Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:25 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol has been selected as one of 40 cities and towns in the state that will share $12.4 million…
Plymouth schools punch above weight says assessment Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:24 PM] PLYMOUTH – Despite spending less per pupil than similar towns, or the state average, Plymouth manages to compete with other…
Man charged in Southington burglary spree offered 5 years Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:20 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A New Britain man accused of committing a burglary spree in Southington over the winter has been offered a…
Bristol honors its Hometown Hero Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:14 PM] BRISTOL - Ed Pelkey, a Korean War veteran and community volunteer, was honored Friday evening as this year’s Hometown Hero.…
Garden at Heritage Trail honors late daughter of state Rep. William Petit Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:05 PM] PLAINVILLE - A portion of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail recently completed in Cheshire features Michaela’s Garden, established in memory of…
Bridges in area deemed 'structurally deficient' Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:03 PM] HARTFORD - A report released Thursday by a nonprofit research organization indicates that Central Connecticut had five state or municipally owned…
Bristol woman accused of stabbing man during domestic incident Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:01 PM] BRISTOL - A city woman was arrested Thursday for allegedly stabbing a man during a domestic incident. Andrea Ferrara, 37, of…
Bristol man, charged in jewelry theft from home, seeking trial Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:01 PM] Angel Mercado…
Bristol police still investigating serious motorcycle accident, withholding victim's identity Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:00 PM] BRISTOL - Police are still investigating a motorcycle accident that seriously injured a man Thursday. Police on Friday said they…
Southington police seek man who skipped court on harassment charge Posted: 21 September 2018 [09:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are looking for a Watertown man charged with harassing and threatening to kill someone in Southington. Joshoel Mullen,…
Thursday 09/20/2018
Mum Festival fun starts its four-day run Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:35 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Mum Festival kicked off Thursday with fun for all ages including music, food, carnival rides and an…
Multimedia program at library to focus on Bristol's Rockwell family Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:31 PM] BRISTOL - Local genealogist and writer Sheila Draper Orefice will discuss the history of Bristol’s Rockwell family and its estate on…
Bristol man pleads guilty to mugging man, 69, downtown Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:30 PM] BRISTOL - A city man has pleaded guilty in the mugging a man whose wallet he stole in March downtown. Michael…
Take yourself out to an old -- really old -- ballgame at Muzzy Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:28 PM] BRISTOL - The 2018 Northeast Historic Baseball All-Star Event is coming to Muzzy Field Oct. 14, offering spectators a free opportunity…
Man seriously injured in Bristol motorcycle crash Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:27 PM] BRISTOL - The Police Department is investigating a motorcycle crash early Thursday that left the bike’s operator seriously injured. The…
New Britain man charged in pair of 2017 Bristol car burglaries Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:25 PM] BRISTOL - A New Britain man has been charged with smashing the windows of two parked cars on Main Street last…
Police say Bristol woman left children alone for most of weekend Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:24 PM] BRISTOL - A city woman accused of leaving her two young children home alone for much of a weekend in April…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:23 PM] Plainville police report the following: David G. Miller, 61, of 367 East Street, Unit 2B, was charged Sept. 17 with second-degree threatening,…
BRISTOL BITS: BHS Class of 1951 celebrates at Chippanee Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:21 PM] The kids from the Class of ’51 from Bristol High - that’s 1951 and not 1851 - held a 67th reunion at…
Boy, 8, hit by car in Bristol Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:18 PM] BRISTOL - An 8-year old boy was hit by a car Thursday afternoon on Prospect Street. Police and an ambulance responded…
Plymouth school board looks to hire two elementary tutors Posted: 20 September 2018 [09:17 PM] PLYMOUTH - The Board of Education is looking to hire two new tutors, one each for Fisher and Plymouth Center…
Wednesday 09/19/2018
Bristol Central teacher Gallo is a real grant go-getter Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:40 PM] BRISTOL - When the teachers gathered for their annual convocation, they were sitting on refurbished seats in the Bristol Central…
Pass system instituted for visitors to Bristol Hospital Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:39 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital on Wednesday launched a new security measure requiring all adult visitors to check in and obtain a…
Bristol job fair to feature over 30 vendors Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:35 PM] BRISTOL - The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce’s Manufacturing and Trades Job Fair, set for Oct. 4 at the DoubleTree by…
BRISTOL BITS: Paradis Fitness and its owner still going strong Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:32 PM] I stopped by Paradis Fitness early Saturday afternoon after getting an invitation to the 30th anniversary of the business by owner Butch…
Southington man who neglected dogs winds up with probation Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:30 PM] SOUTHINGTON - One of two people charged in a local animal cruelty case has been sentenced to probation after accepting a…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:28 PM] Bristol police report the following: Sheena Thompson, 27, of 90 Locust St., Waterbury, was charged on Sept. 17 with operation while under…