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Wednesday 10/16/2019
Booming businesses: 2 Bristol manufacturers are expanding Posted: 16 October 2019 [07:07 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Development Authority has announced that two local manufacturers, AMKO Precision Aerospace Machining and LAB Securities Systems Corporation,…
Terryville Rotary Club honors 2 longtime members Posted: 16 October 2019 [06:08 PM] PLYMOUTH - The Rotary Club of Terryville recently held a dinner to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its charter as well…
Southington police blotter Posted: 16 October 2019 [06:08 PM] Southington police report the following: Branden Copeland, 32, of 39 Montgomery St., Waterbury, was charged Oct. 3 with possession of less than…
Terryville High School to undergo accreditation visit Posted: 16 October 2019 [05:50 PM] PLYMOUTH - Terryville High School will be having an accreditation visit from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Oct.…
Bristol man who was spared jail time in elderly mugging given another chance to stay out of jail following probation violation Posted: 16 October 2019 [05:17 PM] BRISTOL - A city man who was spared jail time when he pleaded guilty to mugging an elderly man in downtown…
Tunxis Community College, College of Technology receive $1M grant for manufacturing resource center Posted: 16 October 2019 [04:49 PM] FARMINGTON - Tunxis Community College and the College of Technology have received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to…
Alleged dirt bike YouTuber in Bristol seeking program to have charges thrown out Posted: 16 October 2019 [04:44 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man allegedly known to ride a dirt bike with friends on ATVs around the city, disobeying traffic…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 16 October 2019 [04:28 PM] Bristol police report the following: John Munn, 32, of 657 Stevens St., was charged on Oct. 10 with possession of drug paraphernalia…
Bristol man charged in Southington attack of 2 men will have chance to keep record clean Posted: 16 October 2019 [04:25 PM] SOUTHINGTON - One of several men charged in the assault of two men in 2017 - an attack that sent one…
Town of Southington hires firm to perform the 2020 townwide revaluation project Posted: 16 October 2019 [04:09 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The appraisal firm of Vision Government Solutions, Inc. has been hired by the Town of Southington to perform the 2020…
Plantsville man struck Bristol police officer in Rockwell Park: court documents Posted: 16 October 2019 [04:07 PM] BRISTOL - A Plantsville man is being held on $75,000 bond after allegedly punching a police officer in the face in…
Tuesday 10/15/2019
Renovation has Southington's Hop Haus hopping Posted: 15 October 2019 [08:35 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Chamber of Commerce joined Hop Haus in celebrating the completion of a complete remodel and menu change…
Spooky end in store to Southington Drive-In's season Posted: 15 October 2019 [08:33 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Drive-In will host its seventh annual Halloween Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26, as it closes out its…
Bristol police mourning sudden loss of 26-year veteran lieutenant Posted: 15 October 2019 [07:22 PM] BRISTOL - The Bristol Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. The department on Tuesday issued a…
BRISTOL BITS: Family of 3 umpires second game together Posted: 15 October 2019 [06:05 PM] Rit and Paula Forcier and their son, Ryan, are each members of the Hartford Board of Approved Baseball Umpires. Rit has been…
ESPN helps Bristol firefighters shoot fire prevention video Posted: 15 October 2019 [05:21 PM] BRISTOL - ESPN is helping to promote fire safety in the city. October is Fire Prevention Month, explained Fire…
St. Stanislaus Church Youth Ministry group to hold pig roast Saturday to raise money for mission trip Posted: 15 October 2019 [05:21 PM] BRISTOL - The St. Stanislaus Church Youth Ministry group is holding a pig roast this Saturday to raise money for its…
Field day will demonstrate emergency preparedness techniques Posted: 15 October 2019 [04:14 PM] BRISTOL - The city’s Community Emergency Management Department will take part in the Capital Region Emergency Preparedness Community Field Day.…
Bristol store clerk nearly struck when SUV crashes into corner store Posted: 15 October 2019 [04:14 PM] BRISTOL - A local corner store clerk was just a few feet away from being struck by an SUV that crashed…
Police break up brawl at Southington restaurant Posted: 15 October 2019 [10:19 AM] SOUTHINGTON - Police have charged multiple people after a melee in a local restaurant and bar over the weekend. Hiran Sepulveda, 36,…
Monday 10/14/2019
Forestville American Legion post shines spotlight on suicide prevention Posted: 14 October 2019 [09:37 PM] BRISTOL - Forestville American Legion Post 209 has initiated a campaign to raise awareness about suicide, hoping to connect people with…
A Taste of Greece at Bristol church offers lamb to love, souvlaki to savor Posted: 14 October 2019 [09:35 PM] BRISTOL - Doors were barely open at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Saturday when local residents and visitors alike started to…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 14 October 2019 [09:31 PM] Bristol police report the following: Michael Benvenuto, 50, of 7 Ciccio Court, Plainville, was charged on Oct. 4 with evading responsibility and…
Dance at Boys and Girls Club's aim is to foster father-daughter bonding Posted: 14 October 2019 [09:24 PM] BRISTOL – The Daddy Daughter Costume Dance returns for the fifth year to the Bristol Boys & Girls Club Oct.…
Commission for Persons with Disabilities recognizes Bristol Boys and Girls Club Posted: 14 October 2019 [09:21 PM] BRISTOL - The city’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities presented the Bristol Boys & Girls Club with an award in…
New year, old problem for CCSU: Students partying off campus Posted: 14 October 2019 [09:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN - About two dozen residents of the neighborhoods surrounding Central Connecticut State University spoke during a recent school meeting…
Southington police blotter Posted: 14 October 2019 [09:16 PM] Southington police report the following: Richard Cavello, 61, of 585 Pleasant St., was charged Oct. 4 with disorderly conduct. Jason Marek,…
Plainville council reduces increase in sewer user fee Posted: 14 October 2019 [09:11 PM] PLAINVILLE - Following a public hearing, the Town Council has agreed to a lesser sewer user fee increase than originally planned.…
CCSU documents reveal 10 years of investigations into alleged sexual misconduct, advances Posted: 14 October 2019 [09:10 PM] The link to the full CCSU report can be found in the story below. Some information in the 190 page report…
Tunxis schedules open house for Oct. 22 Posted: 14 October 2019 [09:08 PM] FARMINGTON - Tunxis Community College will hold an Open House on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the 600…
Hamden woman knocked disabled man out of wheelchair during burglary in Bristol: court documents Posted: 14 October 2019 [04:20 PM] BRISTOL - A Hamden woman has been accused of knocking a disabled man out of his wheelchair after he came home…
New Milford man pleads not guilty to stealing more than $86,000 worth of machinery parts, equipment from Bristol business Posted: 14 October 2019 [02:59 PM] BRISTOL - A New Milford man has pleaded not guilty to stealing more than $86,000 worth of machinery parts and equipment…
HEALTHY LIVING: Mammography results delivered with guidance and a smile Posted: 14 October 2019 [02:59 PM] Whether it’s a woman’s first or the fifth, having a mammogram can bring a flood of emotions and anxiety. Patients face unfamiliar,…
Hartford man accused of stealing running vehicle in Southington while owner was buying breakfast Posted: 14 October 2019 [02:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Hartford man has been charged with stealing a pickup truck in Southington while the owner was visiting a…
Sunday 10/13/2019
SENIOR SIGNALS: Keeping your residence is possible Posted: 13 October 2019 [08:10 PM] Maurice and Giselle Boucher have lived on their family farm for over 30 years. Recently, Maurice suffered a stroke and his…
Volunteers keep public access television alive Posted: 13 October 2019 [06:54 PM] In a society where the latest is greatest, an old-fashioned technology is being reinforced to stand tall and proud. Public, Educational…
No gloves, 21 aces make up vintage baseball at Muzzy Field Posted: 13 October 2019 [05:30 PM] BRISTOL - Ball players from across America stepped back in time for several games of vintage baseball at Muzzy Field Sunday.…
Bestselling author to discuss novel Oct. 17 at Bristol library Posted: 13 October 2019 [05:10 PM] BRISTOL - Bestselling author Amor Towles will be coming to speak with the Friends of the Bristol Public Library Oct. 17…
PRIME TIME: Plymouth reverend had a troubled, religious life Posted: 13 October 2019 [04:31 PM] Judy Giguere, a retired City Hall worker, is an interesting lady. In fact, she is my Plymouth counterpart in being that town’s…
Festival-goers enjoy last bites of fritters as Apple Harvest ends Posted: 13 October 2019 [04:03 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The annual Southington Apple Harvest Festival came to an end this weekend, but there was no end in sight…
BRISTOL BITS: A throwback to Bristol High baseball Posted: 13 October 2019 [04:02 PM] Carol Denehy and I exchange emails often regarding military information tied to Bristol and the other day she came across something sports…
This week's meetings Posted: 13 October 2019 [04:01 PM] BRISTOL Tuesday, Oct. 15 Real Estate Committee, 5 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 111 North Main St. Wednesday,…
Friday 10/11/2019
Bristol City Council approves property tax abatement for pet food distributor to relocate to city Posted: 11 October 2019 [07:30 PM] BRISTOL – The City Council has approved a property tax abatement for an e-commerce pet food distribution company to relocate…
Plymouth Council approves charter revisions which will go to voters next November Posted: 11 October 2019 [07:23 PM] PLYMOUTH - The Town Council approved the proposed revisions to the Town Charter Wednesday, which were intended to eliminate extraneous language…
Bristol Adult Resource Center honors donors, supporters at gala Posted: 11 October 2019 [07:12 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Adult Resource Center celebrated donors, supporters and outstanding individuals Friday at their 9th annual gala “A Night For…
A timeline of tragedy: Bristol drug death statistics Posted: 11 October 2019 [06:21 PM] BRISTOL – The Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner lists 545 deaths from drug intoxication for the first six…
U.S. Sen. Murphy and Mayor Zoppo-Sassu host discussion on opioid crisis Posted: 11 October 2019 [06:19 PM] BRISTOL – When it comes to the opioid addiction epidemic, there’s good news and bad news, said U.S. Sen. Chris…
Bristol woman found at fault for Rt. 9 northbound accident involving a AAA tow truck Posted: 11 October 2019 [04:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A Bristol woman was faulted for causing a crash on Route 9 northbound involving a AAA tow truck…
Blumenthal supports Southington firefighters Posted: 11 October 2019 [02:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal joined Fire Chief Richard D. Butler and Southington firefighters to show support and learn more…