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Friday 07/03/2020
Bristol Exchange Club presents multiple honors for patriotic displays Posted: 03 July 2020 [02:31 PM] BRISTOL – A record number of nominees were submitted for the Bristol Exchange Club’s annual Proudly We Hail award for…
Bristol social worker offers advice on dealing with feelings of anxiety over attending parties, gatherings during holiday weekend Posted: 03 July 2020 [01:52 PM] BRISTOL -- The holiday weekend for many is usually a time to warm up the grill and enjoy a cold beverage…
Rusgrove Family to be featured on Good Morning America Monday Posted: 03 July 2020 [01:29 PM] BRISTOL – Local restaurant owners JR and Leanne Rusgrove will be featured on “Good Morning America” Monday. JR Rusgrove…
Stilt-Walker comes to Imagine Nation's "Patriot Day" Posted: 03 July 2020 [01:03 PM] BRISTOL – Children at Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center got an introduction to what it meant to be…
Plainville Senior Center Offering Virtual Programs Posted: 03 July 2020 [12:31 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Senior Center has announced several upcoming virtual programs starting next Tuesday. The Plainville Senior Center…
Thursday 07/02/2020
BRISTOL BITS: Historical Society officers and board members announced Posted: 02 July 2020 [05:45 PM] Officers and board members were announced by the Bristol Historical Society last week. Topping the charts are Maya Bringe as president and…
Bristol police investigating possible connection to five shootings in less than two months Posted: 02 July 2020 [05:44 PM] BRISTOL – A shooting Wednesday night is the fifth such incident in the city involving shots fired since mid-May. Police Thursday…
Bristol, Plymouth, Plainville have no changes in COVID-19 numbers as state reports small percentage of cases once again Posted: 02 July 2020 [04:27 PM] For the second straight day an area town reported a death from COVID-19-associated illness, according to data released by state health…
Riverside Restaurant still trying to regain traction during pandemic, proud to be voted best breakfast, diner Posted: 02 July 2020 [04:01 PM] BRISTOL – Riverside Restaurant in Bristol, which has been open for nearly two months, is still trying to gain traction in…
Furniture store opens on West Street in Bristol, plus updates on other businesses coming to city Posted: 02 July 2020 [03:59 PM] BRISTOL – As the state moves through the phases of reopening, the local economic development team is continuing to attract new…
City's past, future will soon be on full display with 50-foot mural art project downtown Posted: 02 July 2020 [02:37 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol is about to get a new art project downtown – a mural highlighting symbols of the city’s…
Absentee ballots for primary have been mailed out, but you can still vote in person Posted: 02 July 2020 [02:29 PM] BRISTOL – The state has been mailing absentee ballot applications to every eligible Democratic and Republican voter in Connecticut for…
Bristol Hospital down to one coronavirus patient Posted: 02 July 2020 [01:59 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital has discharged another coronavirus patient, leaving it with only one patient who has tested positive for the…
Connecticut bars not likely to reopen as originally planned Posted: 02 July 2020 [01:56 PM] Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday he plans to make a decision next week about whether to allow bars in Connecticut to reopen…
Federal lawsuit filed to allow mail-in voting in Connecticut Posted: 02 July 2020 [12:30 PM] HARTFORD - A federal lawsuit was filed Thursday to make mail-in voting for the November election available to all eligible Connecticut voters…
Bristol Central grad continues 12 year relationship with her mentor Posted: 02 July 2020 [12:12 PM] BRISTOL – When student Jessica Gray was matched with her mentor Keri Coombs 12 years ago they had an instant…
Plymouth superintendent to survey parents about schools reopening Posted: 02 July 2020 [12:00 PM] PLYMOUTH – Superintendent of Schools Martin Semmel plans to survey parents about school returning in the fall and base his plan…
Trio of former UConn basketball greats leading social justice charge Posted: 02 July 2020 [11:57 AM] NEW YORK - Renee Montgomery and Tiffany Hayes appreciated what former UConn teammate Maya Moore was doing when the All-Star forward stepped…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 02 July 2020 [11:27 AM] Bristol police report the following: June 29 Ahmia Bell, 33, 88 Arch St, Hamden, operates/tows unregistered motor vehicle, no insurance Manuel Rosario,…
Grants will help provide vital services to Plainville residents, including teen dating violence prevention Posted: 02 July 2020 [11:26 AM] NEW BRITAIN – Main Street Community Foundation, a nonprofit public charity, granted awards to three organizations located in Plainville, or serving…
AAA expects state residents to take multiple road trips this summer, offers tips to stay safe Posted: 02 July 2020 [11:26 AM] With summer vacations thrown off this year by the COVID-19 pandemic, AAA still estimates New Englanders will take almost 38 million…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 02 July 2020 [11:24 AM] Plainville police report the following: Justin M. Gionfriddo, 26, of (last known address) 24 West Main St., was charged June 28 with…
Southington police blotter Posted: 02 July 2020 [11:19 AM] Southington police report the following: Jeffrey Lee, 58, of 395 Dunham St., was charged June 17 with second-degree breach of peace,…
Wednesday 07/01/2020
Shots fired in Bristol just less than 24 hours after woman was injured in drive-by shooting Posted: 01 July 2020 [09:53 PM] BRISTOL -- Police received the report of shots fired in the city just less than 24 hours removed from the shooting…
New Britain Bees have sports spotlight to themselves as Future League season begins Posted: 01 July 2020 [05:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The echoing of the ball hitting the bat, the pop of the leather glove, the call of the…
Woman injured during drive-by shooting in Bristol Posted: 01 July 2020 [05:41 PM] BRISTOL -- Police are investigating after a woman was shot in the Federal Hill area of Bristol Tuesday night. Police said…
Connecticut officials denounce racist acts, pledge reforms Posted: 01 July 2020 [04:40 PM] Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont joined other state and local officials Wednesday in denouncing racist acts and pledging systemic reforms, in response to…
Southington has additional COVID-19-associated death; rate of positive cases statewide low again Posted: 01 July 2020 [04:32 PM] While the state continues to see low numbers of new positive COVID-19 cases, despite high number of tests, there was one…
Southington schools in beginning stages of reopening plan Posted: 01 July 2020 [03:38 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The local school district’s strategies for reopening are in the beginning stages and evolving, Superintendent of Schools Tim Connellan…
Bristol Hospital treating two coronavirus patients, none awaiting test results Posted: 01 July 2020 [03:00 PM] BRISTOL -- The number of patients being treated for coronavirus in Bristol Hospital remained the same on Wednesday. The hospital…
Bristol native, CCSU senior with eye on career in journalism awarded scholarship for broadcasting Posted: 01 July 2020 [02:52 PM] BRISTOL – With dreams to sit at an anchor desk and deliver the news, Samantha Bender is one step closer in…
'A lot will be happening in the coming weeks': Plainville schools seeking input from parents, staff in reopening Posted: 01 July 2020 [02:34 PM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville’s school district is seeking the input of parents and staff as it establishes committees in preparation for reopening…
Local legislators organize food drive for Plainville pantry, hundreds of pounds collected Posted: 01 July 2020 [02:05 PM] PLAINVILLE – Local legislators Rep. Bill Petit and Sen. Henri Martin organized a food drive for the Plainville Community Food Pantry,…
Plainville man who police say committed rash of burglaries charged in another commercial burglary Posted: 01 July 2020 [01:15 PM] PLAINVILLE -- A local man who police say committed a rash of commercial burglaries in 2018 has been charged in another…
Kids, parents happy with start of Bristol summer camp; spots still open Posted: 01 July 2020 [11:44 AM] BRISTOL – Despite a rainy start to the week, kids and parents are happy for the opportunities the Boys & Girls…
Bristol, Plainville seniors take part in virtual sing along, with many playing ukulele Posted: 01 July 2020 [11:23 AM] The pandemic era has introduced virtual meetings to many, including a group of older adults who gathered online to sing and…
Southington schools name top teachers of the year Posted: 01 July 2020 [11:20 AM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Public School District has announced its selections for Teacher of the Year, High School Teacher of the…
Wide-variety of webinars taking place over next two months for seniors, loved ones Posted: 01 July 2020 [11:18 AM] Caring for a loved one with dementia, preventing falls and ending loneliness are not issues that can be put on hold…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 01 July 2020 [11:06 AM] Bristol police report the following: June 27 Micahel Santos, 39, 273 Camp St, Bristol, breach of peace second degree, threatening second degree…
Tuesday 06/30/2020
Girl Scouts of Connecticut donate 1,800 boxes of cookies to Bristol Health Posted: 30 June 2020 [06:50 PM] BRISTOL - The heroes of 2020 have donned scrubs and stethoscopes instead of capes. “This year we decided: ‘who’s a…
Bristol Hospital coronavirus numbers remain steady Tuesday Posted: 30 June 2020 [05:17 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital’s coronavirus numbers remained steady on Tuesday after admitting another patient with the virus a day earlier. The…
Area families in need of help with food, housing due to pandemic have additional option after grant Posted: 30 June 2020 [04:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN – As the COVID- 19 crisis continues to unfold, the Human Resources Agency of New Britain is able to…
Just .7% of COVID-19 tests reported come back positive; Bristol has no movement Posted: 30 June 2020 [04:37 PM] Out of 21,416 COVID-19 tests reported Tuesday, just 152 came back as positive cases, a rate of just .7 percent, according…
BRISTOL BITS: Remembering Netti's drive-in Posted: 30 June 2020 [04:10 PM] I threw out the names of Buster’s and the former Netti’s drive-in restaurants last week and received a few emails on the…
CT Bike & Skate and Jim's Better Heat & Light reopens, offers 'one of a kind experience' Posted: 30 June 2020 [04:00 PM] BRISTOL – CT Bike & Skate and Jim’s Better Heat & Light has reopened. Whether customers are looking to upgrade or…
Man charged with exposing himself in Southington parking lot Posted: 30 June 2020 [03:38 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A New Britain man has been charged with exposing himself in Southington. Police Tuesday said Seth Hooks-Simmonds, 29, faces…
Man with diminished mental capacity goes missing from Bristol group home Posted: 30 June 2020 [03:31 PM] BRISTOL – A local man has gone missing from a group home. Police Tuesday afternoon asked the public for help locating…
Education leaders, union heads differ on state's plan for students returning to classroom Posted: 30 June 2020 [02:58 PM] Following the state Department of Education’s announcement last week on reopening schools for in-person and full-time instruction, a comprehensive plan has…
Social distancing ambassadors among new youth program's jobs Posted: 30 June 2020 [01:58 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut plans to expand a year-round employment program for youths to include opportunities in the COVID-19 age, including work as…