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Friday 02/21/2020
Jaymie Bianca crowned as new Miss Bristol Posted: 21 February 2020 [08:21 PM] BRISTOL - The new Miss Bristol, Jaymie Bianca, along with the other contest winners received their crowns and sashes Friday evening…
Memorial Military Museum looking for those who were 'just kids' during World War II Posted: 21 February 2020 [07:05 PM] BRISTOL - The Memorial Military Museum is asking those who were children during World War II to come share their memories…
Bristol Health posts $31 million loss Posted: 21 February 2020 [05:18 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Health on Friday announced a fiscal year 2019 loss of about $31 million - a deficit hospital officials…
CCARC hosts Legislative Breakfast with only 3 of 9 lawmakers in attendance Posted: 21 February 2020 [04:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN – With an eye toward continued financial support from the state and the community, Central Connecticut ARC hosted its…
Like to Read? Even more little lending libraries will be coming to Bristol this spring Posted: 21 February 2020 [04:12 PM] BRISTOL – Little lending libraries will be springing up all over town this spring. The tiny cupboards mounted on…
Police settle lawsuit by sobriety checkpoint protester for $50,000 Posted: 21 February 2020 [02:58 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut officials have agreed to pay $50,000 to settle a lawsuit by a sobriety checkpoint protester whose camera recorded state…
Bristol Health officials celebrate plenty of accomplishments and accolades Friday Posted: 21 February 2020 [02:24 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Health officials on Friday had plenty of accomplishments and accolades to celebrate and look forward to during its…
UConn students', including one from Plainville, arrest over slur prompts review of ridicule law Posted: 21 February 2020 [01:03 PM] HARTFORD - Free speech concerns that were raised following the arrests of two University of Connecticut students accused of saying a racial…
Lamont announces $75K in state funding for housing support for residents of Puerto Rico who have relocated to Connecticut Posted: 21 February 2020 [11:47 AM] HARTFORD – Gov. Ned Lamont announced Friday his administration has identified $75,000 in state funding it will use to provide housing…
States step up funding for Planned Parenthood clinics, including Connecticut earmarking $1.2 million Posted: 21 February 2020 [11:03 AM] HARTFORD - Several states have begun picking up the tab for family planning services at clinics run by Planned Parenthood, which last…
Thursday 02/20/2020
Bristol Bits: Happy 50th anniversary to Tom and Nancy Doyle Posted: 20 February 2020 [08:00 PM] Correspondent Tom and Nancy Doyle celebrate their 50th anniversary today. The couple were married in 1970 on this date in Terryville. According…
Central CT Chambers of Commerce has openings for its Leadership Training series Posted: 20 February 2020 [07:58 PM] BRISTOL -– There are still spots available to sign up for the Central CT Chambers of Commerce’s new Leadership Training Program,…
Bristol council elminates part-time clerk in tax collector's office Posted: 20 February 2020 [07:56 PM] BRISTOL - The City Council has eliminated a vacant part-time clerk position in the tax collector’s office, thanks in part…
Area legislators weigh in on Ned Lamont's decision on drop tolls plan Posted: 20 February 2020 [05:31 PM] BRISTOL – Several local legislators weighed-in following Governor Ned Lamont’s decision not to move forward in his tucks-only tolling plan.…
Waterbury woman faces judge in Plymouth prostitution arrest Posted: 20 February 2020 [05:15 PM] PLYMOUTH - A Waterbury woman was set to face a judge on Thursday on a prostitution charge after Plymouth police arrested…
Windsor Locks man pleads guilty to having almost two pounds of marijuana in Bristol, sentenced to three years in prison Posted: 20 February 2020 [04:47 PM] BRISTOL - A Windsor Locks man has pleaded guilty to being found in Bristol with almost two pounds of marijuana other…
Shelton man, suspect in 18 burglaries involving jaws of life device, pleads guilty to stealing cash from Southington ATM Posted: 20 February 2020 [04:16 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Shelton man suspected to have broken into nearly 20 businesses over the course of more than a year,…
Bristol woman being treated for overdose spit in paramedic's face, mouth: police Posted: 20 February 2020 [03:36 PM] BRISTOL - A city woman was arrested on a felony charge Tuesday after allegedly spitting in a paramedic’s face and mouth.…
Southington police charge second suspect in organized retail theft ring Posted: 20 February 2020 [03:07 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police have charged a second suspect in what is being described as an organized retail theft ring. Francisco Martorell,…
Fotis Dulos friend pleads not guilty in missing mother Jennifer Dulos case Posted: 20 February 2020 [01:56 PM] STAMFORD - A Connecticut attorney charged in connection with the disappearance and presumed death of a mother of five pleaded not guilty…
Want to go to Italy? Southington Chamber of Commerce is offering a nine-day trip to Tuscany Posted: 20 February 2020 [01:02 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Chamber of Commerce invites people to attend an informational session Monday at Southington Public Library for a…
Time to sign up for the 12th annual O'Mazing Race Posted: 20 February 2020 [12:59 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Wheeler Regional Family YMCA is looking for teams to sign-up for their 12th annual O’Mazing Race, a community-wide…
Wednesday 02/19/2020
'When are things going to get back to normal?': Guest speaker at chambers' economic forecast breakfast gives his thoughts on economy Posted: 19 February 2020 [07:24 PM] BRISTOL - Albert Brenner’s theme for his talk about the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce’s economic forecast breakfast Wednesday was…
Bristol Health and United Way of West Central Connecticut team up to provide dementia friendly training Posted: 19 February 2020 [07:24 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Health and United Way of West Central Connecticut are teaming up to provide dementia friendly training in order…
1 injured after two-car crash in Bristol Posted: 19 February 2020 [07:24 PM] BRISTOL - One person was taken to the hospital after a two-car crash Wednesday afternoon. The accident was reported around noon…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 19 February 2020 [05:43 PM] Bristol police report the following: Armando Ortiz, 23, of 180 Rockwell Ave., was charged on Feb. 4 with second-degree breach of peace.…
AdvanceCT focusing on jumpstarting economic growth, job creation Posted: 19 February 2020 [05:22 PM] BRISTOL - The organization formerly known as CERC - Connecticut Economic Resource Center - has been rebranded as AdvanceCT, with…
Miss Bristol to be chosen this Friday Posted: 19 February 2020 [05:22 PM] BRISTOL - Miss Bristol will not have their typical pageant event this year, but instead have a small ceremony this Friday…
Hundreds urge state lawmakers to keep religious vaccine exemption Posted: 19 February 2020 [05:18 PM] HARTFORD - Hundreds of parents who are skeptical about the safety of vaccines turned out in force Wednesday, hoping to squash the…
Connecticut governor drops proposal for highway tolls Posted: 19 February 2020 [05:06 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said Wednesday that he is dropping his plan for highway tolls for trucks, expressing frustration with…
11th annual Healthy Family FunFest will have health screenings and Life Star Posted: 19 February 2020 [04:37 PM] Staff Report SOUTHINGTON - The 11th annual Healthy Family FunFest promises to be an educational experience, showcasing ways to…
Man files lawsuit against five New Britain police officers for wrongly arresting him as a murder suspect Posted: 19 February 2020 [03:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Waterbury man has filed a lawsuit against five New Britain police officers for wrongly arresting him as…
Posted: 19 February 2020 [03:38 PM] A 22-year-old man was seriously injured near the Southington-Cheshire town line Tuesday evening after being ejected from a motor vehicle. The crash was reported around 8:30 p.m. on Interstate 691 eastbound, between Exit 3 and 4. Following the collision,…
Bristol man who allegedly threatened to murder woman in presence of police offered plea bargain Posted: 19 February 2020 [03:12 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man must consider a plea bargain after being charged with threatening to murder a woman while he…
Bristol woman pleads not guilty in stabbing that struck man's artery Posted: 19 February 2020 [02:58 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol woman has been pleaded not guilty in a stabbing that struck an artery in a man’s wrist,…
Hartford man gets 8 years in prison for using gun during attempted robbery in Southington Posted: 19 February 2020 [02:43 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Hartford man who used a gun when he tried to rob a Southington gas station nearly three years…
Audit of Plainville manufacturers brings in $230,000 in additional tax revenues Posted: 19 February 2020 [02:31 PM] PLAINVILLE - An audit done by the town has yielded $230,000 in additional tax revenues from 10 randomly selected manufacturing businesses.…
Suspect in fatal shooting at Hartford club arraigned Posted: 19 February 2020 [10:51 AM] HARTFORD - A Connecticut man charged with killing one person and injuring two others during a dispute at a Hartford nightclub last…
Tuesday 02/18/2020
This Thursday is 'Fat Thursday,' and if you're Polish, that means paczki Posted: 18 February 2020 [09:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Local markets and delis are loading up on pączki in preparation for “Fat Thursday” - a pre-Lenten tradition…
Have a slice: Pizza Feud serving up a plethora of pies at VFW Posted: 18 February 2020 [07:22 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Chamber of Commerce’s Pizza Feud returns on March 18 to the VFW, offering participants a chance to…
An environmental cleanup will disrupt Pine Lake Park Posted: 18 February 2020 [07:03 PM] BRISTOL - Pine Lake Park will be disrupted in the coming months as environmental cleanup takes place there. Environmental…
Bristol revisiting a question to see if the city treasurer should be appointed instead of elected Posted: 18 February 2020 [07:03 PM] BRISTOL - The Charter Revision Commission will be revisiting a question that voters rejected last November - whether the city…
Tunxis business administration program earns reaccreditation Posted: 18 February 2020 [05:35 PM] FARMINGTON -- Tunxis Community College’s business program accreditation was recently reaffirmed by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. Accreditation…
Make-A-Wish makes a dream come true for a junior at Bristol Central High School Posted: 18 February 2020 [05:31 PM] BRISTOL - Watching live video of a baby lamb inspired Caitlin Hildebrand to wish for a family visit to a…
Bristol man pleads guilty to selling crack cocaine in city under police surveillance Posted: 18 February 2020 [05:00 PM] BRISTOL - A city man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to selling crack cocaine in Bristol while under police surveillance. Harley Fitzpatrick, 40,…
Newington man charged in Southington sexual assault considering plea deal Posted: 18 February 2020 [04:07 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Newington man charged in a Southington sexual assault is mulling over a plea bargain that could send him…
Bristol Iwo Jima survivor to be honored guest at reunion in New Britain Posted: 18 February 2020 [04:05 PM] BRISTOL - Local Iwo Jima Survivor Joe Caminiti will be a guest speaker at the Iwo Jima Memorial in New Britain…
BRISTOL BITS: Former Bristol woman remembers Palace of Sweets Posted: 18 February 2020 [03:42 PM] I received an email from former Bristol resident Edna Kinney and now living in Kissimmee, Florida, and she writes: “I am 98…
Southington teen accused of threatening to stab, kill vocational teacher in Plainville Posted: 18 February 2020 [03:30 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Southington teen faces charges for allegedly threatening to stab his vocational teacher and kill her. Ethan Stanwix, 19,…