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Monday 08/19/2019
HEALTHY LIVING: Parkinson's and the benefits of biking Posted: 19 August 2019 [08:09 PM] Dr. Duarte Machado Hartford HealthCare Balance issues, tremors, slowing down, and muscle stiffness are conditions millions of Americans face every day.…
Bristol man accused of operating drug factory after 36 pot plants turn up during DEA search Posted: 19 August 2019 [06:49 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man has been accused of operating a drug factory after multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Drug…
West Hartford man accused of harassing Southington resident over religious views Posted: 19 August 2019 [06:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A West Hartford man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly harassing a Southington resident over their religious beliefs.…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 19 August 2019 [06:48 PM] Plainville police report the following: Alberto Siracusa, 60, of 8 Pequot Road, was charged Aug. 7 with interfering with an emergency call,…
Plainville woman allegedly assaulted woman, police officer, medic Posted: 19 August 2019 [05:51 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local woman faces charges in connection with an incident last week when she allegedly struck a 75-year-old woman,…
Bristol man who made racist remarks to dispatcher, assaulted police officer to serve a year in prison Posted: 19 August 2019 [05:51 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man is expected to be sentenced to a year in prison for harassing a Bristol dispatcher, making…
Ascension Athletics is moving to a new Bristol location Posted: 19 August 2019 [05:51 PM] BRISTOL - Ascension Athletics Mixed Martial Arts is moving to the Price Chopper Plaza after over two years of business on…
Pets find their forever home during the 'Clear the Shelters' event at the Connecticut Humane Society in Newington Posted: 19 August 2019 [05:33 PM] NEWINGTON - Hundreds of people waited outside the Connecticut Humane Society Saturday hoping to find a new furry friend to add…
Bristol police still working to confirm identify of body found over the weekend Posted: 19 August 2019 [05:32 PM] BRISTOL - Police on Monday said they are still working to confirm the identity of a body found over the weekend.…
Thursday's pencil hunt includes pre-K Posted: 19 August 2019 [05:28 PM] BRISTOL - Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu and the Parks and Recreation Department welcome all school children from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade…
Bristol police warn residents after dog may have intentionally been given tainted milk bones Posted: 19 August 2019 [05:27 PM] BRISTOL - Police are investigating after a local dog may have intentionally been given tainted milk bones. Police said officers…
Southington man was intoxicated with teen in car: police Posted: 19 August 2019 [03:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man has been accused of driving under the influence with a teenager in the car. Police on…
New Plymouth parks director wants to establish long-term goals Posted: 19 August 2019 [03:27 PM] PLYMOUTH - The new Parks and Recreation Director Briana Brumaghim said that she aims to develop five- and 10-year plans to…
New court date set for woman charged in missing mom Jennifer Dulos case Posted: 19 August 2019 [12:22 PM] STAMFORD - A judge has set a new court date for a woman charged in connection with the disappearance of a 50-year-old…
Fate of legalized marijuana in Connecticut remains hazy Posted: 19 August 2019 [12:19 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut lawmakers have yet to decide when to make another attempt at legalizing and taxing recreational marijuana. It's doubtful there…
Sunday 08/18/2019
'A little bit of everything' at Rockwell Park Festival Posted: 18 August 2019 [09:22 PM] BRISTOL - The Ninth Annual Rockwell Park Summer Festival Saturday was a celebration of all things summer: eating food at picnic…
Plastic bag reduction shows benefits but recycling challenges remain Posted: 18 August 2019 [09:21 PM] With the state’s new 10-cent tax on single-use plastic bags in effect, many are wondering just how effective the law will…
Church delivers school supplies at Backpack Giveaway Posted: 18 August 2019 [09:21 PM] BRISTOL - God’s love and school supplies were delivered to more than 100 children on Sunday. Hillside Community Church’s fourth annual…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 18 August 2019 [09:20 PM] Bristol police report the following: Gilbert Bonilla, 30, of 22 Quaker Lane, was charged on Aug. 1 with risk of injury to…
BRISTOL BITS: Stopping while shopping and chatting with Suzy-Q Posted: 18 August 2019 [09:20 PM] Correspondent I was grocery shopping early Thursday evening at Stop & Shop in Forestville, when all of a sudden this clown comes…
Prime Time: Clara T. O'Connell, a Builder of Bristol Posted: 18 August 2019 [08:46 PM] Correspondent Here’s a “Builders of Bristol” segment on Clara T. O’Connell (1874-1955), which was written by Dave Greenleaf for publication by The…
This week's meetings Posted: 18 August 2019 [08:42 PM] BRISTOL Tuesday, Aug. 20 Real Estate Committee, 5 p.m., City Hall, City Council Chambers, 111 North Main St. Board of Water Commissioners,…
Senior Signals: It's never too late to slash nursing home bills Posted: 18 August 2019 [08:26 PM] When a loved one moves to a nursing home, family members are often shocked to learn that the bill is not paid…
Saturday 08/17/2019
New Britain man pleads guilty to risk of injury involving 14-year-old girl in Bristol Posted: 17 August 2019 [03:35 PM] BRISTOL - A New Britain man on Thursday pleaded guilty to risk of injury to a minor in an assault on…
Friday 08/16/2019
2 car crashes, grass fire keep first responders in Bristol busy Friday afternoon Posted: 16 August 2019 [07:45 PM] BRISTOL - First responders in the city had their hands full Friday afternoon when they were sent to two car accidents…
Volunteers help local summer camp create a garden Posted: 16 August 2019 [07:42 PM] BRISTOL - For nine years, Claudette Dekoe, a member of the Bristol Garden Club, has been coming to Cambridge Park to…
Former Plainville BOE member who embezzled more than $40K looking to pay restitution with pension funds Posted: 16 August 2019 [07:41 PM] PLAINVILLE - A former board of education employee who embezzled tens of thousands of dollars from the school system is trying…
SWAT team covering Bristol, Plainville, Southington and Plymouth snags first place in regional skills competition Posted: 16 August 2019 [07:24 PM] BRISTOL - The SWAT team that covers Bristol and multiple surrounding towns took first place this week in a regional skills…
Food and fun at the 9th Annual Family Day in Bristol Posted: 16 August 2019 [06:31 PM] BRISTOL – The community at Cambridge Park came together in droves for a day of music, fun and activities at the…
Two Bristol veteran police officers promoted on Friday Posted: 16 August 2019 [06:30 PM] BRISTOL - Two veteran police officers were promoted on Friday during a ceremony in City Hall packed with fellow officers, family…
Southington Education Foundation awards three students scholarships Posted: 16 August 2019 [04:30 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Abhiram Bhamidipati, Rebecca Dorzens and Michaela Hughes have been named recipients of Southington Education Foundation’s 2019 scholarships; each scholarship awards…
CCSU student who posted online an interest in committing mass shooting banned from campus Posted: 16 August 2019 [12:36 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Norwalk man who was arrested for illegal possession of large capacity magazines after posting on Facebook an…
Thursday 08/15/2019
Man in wheelchair struck by SUV in Bristol, suffers non life-threatening injuries Posted: 15 August 2019 [07:06 PM] BRISTOL - A disabled man was taken to the hospital on Thursday after he was struck by an SUV that left…
Possible dinosaur footprint fossil found at Bristol Eastern High School Posted: 15 August 2019 [07:06 PM] BRISTOL - The creation of a rain garden on the Bristol Eastern High School campus dug up something unexpected -…
Two people taken to hospital following Rt. 229 crash in Bristol Posted: 15 August 2019 [07:05 PM] BRISTOL - Two people were taken to the hospital on Thursday following a broadside crash on Route 229. The accident…
New fund at the Main Street Community Foundation awards its first grant Posted: 15 August 2019 [07:05 PM] BRISTOL – A new fund at the Main Street Community Foundation, the Geoffrey M. Pierce Memorial Fund, made its first grant…
BRISTOL BITS: Shout-out to a behind the scenes volunteer at the Bristol Historical Society Posted: 15 August 2019 [06:43 PM] Bristol Bits The Bristol Historical Society has a number of key volunteers and one of them is Paula O’Keefe, who is in…
Prosecutors drop case against Bristol man accused of having sexual relationship with 15-year-old Posted: 15 August 2019 [06:43 PM] BRISTOL - State prosecutors have dropped their case against a city man accused of having an illegal sexual relationship with an…
Bristol Board of Ed honors recent graduate for creating a rain garden at BEHS Posted: 15 August 2019 [06:42 PM] BRISTOL - The Board of Education honored a recent Bristol Eastern High School graduate for creating the city’s first school-based…
Bristol mayor appoints new head of the city's Building Department Posted: 15 August 2019 [06:42 PM] BRISTOL - Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu has appointed Thomas Lozier to head the Building Department for a four year term, on…
Bristol Democratic Town Committee cross-endorses Republican city treasurer for a fifth term Posted: 15 August 2019 [06:42 PM] BRISTOL - The Democratic Town Committee (DTC) has announced it is cross-endorsing City Treasurer Thomas “T.J.” Barnes, a Republican, who…
The 9th Annual Rockwell Park Summer Festival set for this weekend Posted: 15 August 2019 [06:42 PM] BRISTOL - The 9th Annual Rockwell Park Summer Festival will boast a plethora of food, vendors, entertainment and fun in the…
Former nurse from Southington gets five years in prison in patient abuse scandal Posted: 15 August 2019 [06:37 PM] Connecticut MIDDLETOWN (AP) - A former nurse has been sentenced to five years in prison in connection with a patient abuse scandal…
Man who caused SWAT response, evacuation in Plainville when he reported active shooter situation denied psychiatric program Posted: 15 August 2019 [05:59 PM] PLAINVILLE - A New Britain man who allegedly tried to commit suicide by cop, brandishing what looked like a real gun…
Man in the mirror image: globe-trotting Michael Jackson impersonator performs in New Britain on Saturday Posted: 15 August 2019 [04:01 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The King of Pop will return to Trinity-on-Main Saturday in the form of tribute artist Joby Rogers, who…
Bristol driver involved in morning Rt. 72 accident in New Britain Posted: 15 August 2019 [12:23 PM] NEW BRITAIN – No injuries were reported in a one car accident on Rt. 72 Eastbound just before Exit 9 Thursday…
Wednesday 08/14/2019
Special celebration coming to New Britain's Sacred Heart Church this fall Posted: 14 August 2019 [09:01 PM] NEW BRITAIN - It is now the 21st century, but it was in the 19th century that the church was founded.…
Two people sent to hospital following report of attack at Bristol group home Posted: 14 August 2019 [08:13 PM] BRISTOL - Two people were taken to the hospital on Wednesday following the report of an attack at a local group…
Bristol garbage workers have found their biggest fans in two young boys Posted: 14 August 2019 [07:31 PM] BRISTOL - When Tina Stitt posted a picture of her sons’ reactions to the Bristol Public Works garbage trucks on the…