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Wednesday 07/18/2018
Connecticut woman finds deadly spider in grocery store grapes Posted: 18 July 2018 [12:21 PM] BRANFORD - A Connecticut woman says she found a black widow spider in a package of grapes from the grocery store. The…
Woman charged for walking 'recklessly' on I-84 in Southington, damaging police cruiser: state police Posted: 18 July 2018 [10:37 AM] SOUTHINGTON - A Waterbury woman faces charges after state police say she recklessly walked on Interstate-84 and caused motorists to slow…
Mother, son in Southington face animal cruelty charges for alleged neglect of dog Posted: 18 July 2018 [10:19 AM] SOUTHINGTON - Two local people face animal cruelty charges after allegedly neglecting their dog to the point where the animal had…
Tuesday 07/17/2018
Bristol schools' Dress Down Days raise nearly $25K Posted: 17 July 2018 [09:07 PM] BRISTOL - The school district’s annual employee fundraiser, Dress Down Days, raised nearly $25,000 during the 2017-18 school year.…
Man, 35, dies in Plainville accident Posted: 17 July 2018 [09:04 PM] PLAINVILLE - A New Britain man died after his car struck a guardrail and went down an embankment on Route 72…
Sports bar coming in August to Bristol's N. Main St. Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:41 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Sports Bar & Grille is planning to open in a month at the former location of Milestone Restaurant,…
Plainville man gets prison time for trying to meet young girl for sex Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:39 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Plainville man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for trying to meet with a…
Bristol woman convicted in Lake Compounce assault Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:36 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol woman has pleaded guilty in connection with an assault last summer at Lake Compounce. Alina Stein, 24,…
Easy as ABB: New company takes over GE Industrial Solutions in Plainville Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:35 PM] PLAINVILLE - ABB Industrial Solutions has taken over the GE Industrial Solutions building at 41 Woodford Ave. as part of ABB’s…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:32 PM] Plainville police report the following: Bobby Smith, 44, of 432 W. Main St., Unit 2FL, New Britain, was charged July 10 with…
Bristol man held in scuffle with police found competent for trial Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:29 PM] BRISTOL - A city man whose apprehension caused a police officer to suffer a broken hand has been found competent to…
Accused killer's lawyer ponders probable-cause hearing decision Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The attorney for the man accused of killing his daughter in 1995 will start going through evidence collected…
Wassel Reservoir: Popular, dangerous, illegal jump site Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:25 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As David Camden, chief caretaker for the city’s Water Department, tried to deal with about 30 young people…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 17 July 2018 [08:23 PM] Bristol police report the following: Anthony Cruz, 20, of 113 Stewart St., was charged on July 7 with second-degree breach of peace.…
Terryville registered sex offender charged in sexual assault of teen Posted: 17 July 2018 [05:40 PM] PLYMOUTH - A Terryville man - already on probation for a sexual-related offense - was arrested Tuesday in connection with the…
Flash flood warning for New Britain, thunderstorm warnings for Plainville, Southington issued Posted: 17 July 2018 [04:44 PM] HARTFORD - Tornado warnings have been issued in multiple towns in Connecticut. The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for…
Bristol man convicted of embezzling funds from McDonald's Posted: 17 July 2018 [04:33 PM] BRISTOL - An East Hartford man has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $3,000 from McDonald’s using his debit card to…
Bristol Boys & Girls Club reaps benefits of Mayor's Cup Posted: 17 July 2018 [04:29 PM] BRISTOL - Past mayors joined area golfers for the 20th annual Mayor’s Cup tournament and lunchion Monday at Chippanee Country Club.…
Update: Storm hitting area, traffic lights, wires down in Berlin, Plainville and New Britain Posted: 17 July 2018 [03:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Power outrages are being reported throughout Plainville and other towns as a powerful storm blows through.…
Malloy orders study of electronic highway tolling Posted: 17 July 2018 [03:36 PM] HARTFORD - Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is directing state agencies to study the possibility of installing electronic tolls on key Connecticut highways…
New Britain man dies after Plainville crash Posted: 17 July 2018 [10:00 AM] PLAINVILLE – State police confirmed that a New Britain died after his car struck a guardrail and went down an…
Monday 07/16/2018
Students, faculty from Tunxis volunteer at Hartford blood drive Posted: 16 July 2018 [09:24 PM] FARMINGTON-Tunxis Community College Registered Medical Assistant students and faculty volunteered for the second year at the NBC Connecticut/Telemundo Connecticut Blood Drive recently…
Woman sues Bristol over injury suffered at Blues game Posted: 16 July 2018 [09:16 PM] BRISTOL - A woman is suing the city and the Bristol Blues baseball team, saying she had to undergo surgery after…
Plainville BOE chairwoman, Council vice chairwoman retiring to Florida Posted: 16 July 2018 [09:08 PM] PLAINVILLE - Town Council Vice Chairman Scott Saunders and his wife, Board of Education Chairwoman Andrea Saunders, have announced that they…
Former Bristol woman ordered to have no contact with police officer Posted: 16 July 2018 [09:06 PM] BRISTOL - A former city woman, accused of making false rape and harassment allegations against a Bristol police officer, faced a…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 16 July 2018 [09:05 PM] Bristol police report the following: Edward Anderson, 58, of 426 Emmett St., was charged on July 5 with interfering with an officer,…
Cooling centers open across Bristol as heat returns Posted: 16 July 2018 [09:03 PM] BRISTOL - With the temperature on the rise, with humidity nudging upward as well, cooling stations are open across the city.…
Plainville Historic Center celebrating 50 years Posted: 16 July 2018 [08:54 PM] PLAINVILLE - Founded in 1968 by historian Ruth Hummel, the Plaiville Historic Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary with exhibits dedicated…
Campers enjoy a magical experience in Southington Posted: 16 July 2018 [07:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Hidden away on the Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike is Southington’s own school of witchcraft and wizardry, Instead of teaching magic, however,…
Healthy Living: Heel pain, tendonitis often afflict runners Posted: 16 July 2018 [05:11 PM] The summer and fall present some wonderful opportunities for runners, but chances are that many of these athletes will experience some sort…
Police: Human remains found on walking trail Posted: 16 July 2018 [12:31 PM] CANTON - Authorities in Connecticut say human remains have been discovered along a walking trail. Canton Police Sgt. Derek Messier tells WFSB-TV…
Sunday 07/15/2018
Engineer says to expect delays in Route 6 construction Posted: 15 July 2018 [09:12 PM] BRISTOL - Route 6 construction is expected to face delays due to the relocation of telecommunications lines running beneath the road,…
Wildlife artist's work on display at Barnes Nature Center Posted: 15 July 2018 [09:12 PM] BRISTOL - The union of art and wildlife came to be at the Harry C. Barnes Memorial Nature Center Sunday. Wildlife…
When life hands kids lemons, there's Nico's Lemonade Stand Posted: 15 July 2018 [09:11 PM] PLAINVILLE - The warm weather worked out in favor of Nico’s Lemonade Stand, which hosted its ninth annual fundraising event Saturday.…
CT Humane Society helps older pets find new homes Posted: 15 July 2018 [09:06 PM] Special to the Herald NEWINGTON - Buddy has a halo over her head. It’s not a ring of light that hovers above…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 15 July 2018 [09:00 PM] Bristol police report the following: Robert Lemire, 34, of 48 Academy St., Southington, was charged on July 3 with evading responsibility, failure…
Bristol Personnel Director Diane Ferguson retires Posted: 15 July 2018 [08:59 PM] BRISTOL - The City Council accepted the retirement of city Personnel Director Diane Ferguson, after 22 years of service to the…
First Tee of CT brings young golfers to the fore Posted: 15 July 2018 [08:58 PM] The youngest generation of golfers stepped up to the tee at Stanley Golf Course in New Britain Sunday. The First Tee…
Work on 2 CCSU buildings on track for January Posted: 15 July 2018 [08:53 PM] Special To The press With doors set to open in January, Central Connecticut State University construction is on track for the big…
SENIOR SIGNALS: How to approach the subject of a living will for your loved ones Posted: 15 July 2018 [08:33 PM] Attorney Dear Attorney Tully: Thank you for writing the column about senior issues. I only wish my husband would read your…
Friday 07/13/2018
Bristol police blotter Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:40 PM] Bristol police report the following: Jamel Guest, 21, of 52 Putnam St., New Britain, was charged on July 1 with creating a…
Bristol man in critical condition after drive-by shooting downtown Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:31 PM] BRISTOL - A city man is in critical condition after he was involved in a drive-by shooting in downtown Bristol early…
Bristol car accident sends 2 to hospital Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:29 PM] BRISTOL - A two-vehicle crash on Stafford Avenue Friday afternoon sent as many people to the hospital. The crash was reported…
Hip hop coming to Rockwell Park Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:28 PM] BRISTOL - The City of Bristol has announced upcoming concerts with the Rockwell Park Concert Series. On July 17, Rockwell Park will…
Despite plane crash, few in Plainville worry about airport Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:18 PM] PLAINVILLE - Thursday’s plane crash - the second locally in less than a year - has not caused too many safety…
Theather announces auditions and performance dates for 'serious drama' Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:18 PM] Special to The Herald NEW BRITAIN - No Boundaries Youth Theater (NBYT) has announced auditions and performance dates for their production of…
Alleged use of counterfeit bills leads to arrest of 2 Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:16 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Two people were arrested Thursday for allegedly trying to use counterfeit money at a local restaurant. Daron Cochrane, 29,…
Cheshire man charged in stealing power tools Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:16 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Cheshire man has been charged with stealing a number of power tools, worth thousands of dollars, from his…
Retired CCSU professor charged in student accident Posted: 13 July 2018 [09:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A former Central Connecticut State University Theatre Department head turned himself in to face charges Thursday after an…