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Friday 05/27/2022
Memorial Day activities in Bristol to cause number of road closures Posted: 27 May 2022 [01:35 PM] BRISTOL – Memorial Day activities in Bristol this weekend are expected to cause road closures on both Sunday and Monday. The…
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE: Good Guy Electric offering quality work Posted: 27 May 2022 [01:10 PM] Written by Dean Ferrante Good Guy Electric has been doing quality work at reasonable prices for more than two decades. My business…
World War II veteran shares his story Posted: 27 May 2022 [12:54 PM] BRISTOL – Veteran Dick Fitz takes a look back at his time in the service, remembering his days in World War…
Bristol police looking for Pit bull that attacked someone, had to be shot by officer Posted: 27 May 2022 [12:39 PM] BRISTOL – Police are looking for a dog that had to be shot after it attacked someone. The dog has been…
Plainville Food Pantry plants new Community Garden Posted: 27 May 2022 [11:42 AM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Food Pantry has planted a new Community Garden, which they will use to provide local families…
Hospital of Central Connecticut earns high marks Posted: 27 May 2022 [11:21 AM] NEW BRITAIN - The Hospital of Central Connecticut (HOCC) announced that they have earned high marks across the board in patient…
Route 229 Corridor Study is moving from study phase to action phase Posted: 27 May 2022 [11:12 AM] BRISTOL – The Route 229 Corridor Study is moving from the study phase to the action phase, says Mayor Jeff Caggiano,…
Boys & Girls Club of Bristol's 'Paint the Future' gala set Posted: 27 May 2022 [11:07 AM] BRISTOL – The Boys & Girls Club of Bristol's "Paint the Future" Gala at the Aqua Turf Club June 11 will…
PET OF THE WEEK: Tony Posted: 27 May 2022 [10:47 AM] Tony 2 years old Labrador retriever mix Black and white ~ I can live in an owned condo or single family…
Thursday 05/26/2022
Worn American Flags can be brought to drop-off locations for retirement Posted: 26 May 2022 [05:03 PM] PLAINVILLE – Worn American Flags can be brought to two drop-off locations for proper retirement between May 31 and June 10.…
Terryville Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 to hold a barbecue Posted: 26 May 2022 [03:09 PM] PLYMOUTH – Terryville Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 invites the community to join them for an all you can eat barbecue…
Shamrock Run and Walk to affect traffic on multiple city streets Saturday: police Posted: 26 May 2022 [03:08 PM] BRISTOL – The Shamrock Run and Walk will affect motorists on a number of city streets on Saturday. The open course…
Southington Chamber of Commerce names recipients of its 'Southington Business & Community Achievement Awards' Posted: 26 May 2022 [01:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Chamber of Commerce has named the recipients of its 84th Annual "Southington Business & Community Achievement Awards,"…
Bristol man, Southington resident among 14 individuals charged in drug trafficking investigation in Waterbury Posted: 26 May 2022 [11:49 AM] A Bristol man and a Southington resident were among more than a dozen individuals arrested Wednesday in connection with a multi-agency…
BRISTOL BITS: Getting ready for Memorial Day Posted: 26 May 2022 [11:24 AM] This time of the year a team of civic and military-minded volunteers work to get flags ready and then placed on…
Bristol resident continues tradition, places 260 flags along Route 6 Posted: 26 May 2022 [11:12 AM] BRISTOL – Joe Englert continued to carry on a 20-year tradition, started by his late father Bill, on Wednesday, putting up…
Motorist crashes into Plainville home Posted: 26 May 2022 [11:06 AM] PLAINVILLE – A local home was left uninhabitable after a motorist left the road late Wednesday and crashed into it. The…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 26 May 2022 [10:37 AM] May 15 Bethany Leigh Anne Cyr, 30, 229 Crown St., Bristol, sixth-degree larceny, interfere w/ officer/resisting, second-degree breach of peace, third-degree assault,…
Wednesday 05/25/2022
Tunxis Community College celebrates 472 graduates during 51st commencement Posted: 25 May 2022 [04:07 PM] FARMINGTON – Tunxis Community College held its 51st commencement Wednesday on campus in Farmington. “With every Tunxis graduation ceremony we…
Bradley Henry Barnes & Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust awards grants to nonprofits Posted: 25 May 2022 [03:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Main Street Community Foundation's Bradley Henry Barnes & Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust has awarded more than $370,000…
Southington police announce road closures ahead of Memorial Day Parade Posted: 25 May 2022 [03:07 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Police have announced a number of road closures ahead of the Memorial Day Parade scheduled for Monday. The road…
Leo Club members from Eli Terry Junior Middle School place flags on the graves of veterans Wednesday Posted: 25 May 2022 [02:54 PM] PLYMOUTH – Leo Club members from Eli Terry Junior Middle School placed flags on the graves of veterans at Hillside Cemetery…
Bristol man exposed to 10 years in federal prison after admitting to possessing firearms despite felony disqualification Posted: 25 May 2022 [02:28 PM] A Bristol man has pleaded guilty in federal court to possessing firearms despite being disqualified from doing so because of a…
St. Paul Catholic High School's Class of 2022 graduates Posted: 25 May 2022 [01:06 PM] HARTFORD – The St. Paul Catholic High School Class of 2022 on Tuesday completed a high school career that was pestered…
American Legion Post 209, South Side Meat Market joining forces for raffle Posted: 25 May 2022 [11:06 AM] BRISTOL – American Legion Post 209 and South Side Meat Market are joining forces to offer Fourth of July Barbecue Bash…
Plymouth's Memorial Day Parade, ceremony will honor town residents who died fighting Posted: 25 May 2022 [11:04 AM] PLYMOUTH – Plymouth's Memorial Day Parade and ceremony will remember and honor town residents who died fighting for their country.…
'Corporal Works of Mercy' Parish Mission saw several volunteers lend a hand Posted: 25 May 2022 [11:02 AM] BRISTOL – St. Stanislaus Church's Youth Ministry's ongoing "Corporal Works of Mercy" Parish Mission saw several volunteer efforts in the community…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 25 May 2022 [10:55 AM] May 12 Adrian Mota Bautista, 35, 28 Gridley St. Apt. 1, Bristol, second-degree breach of peace Marc H. Davis, 36, 78 Laird…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 25 May 2022 [10:49 AM] Scott R. Huey, 58, of 106 Bohemia St., was charged May 12 with second degree unlawful restraint, third degree assault and disorderly…
Southington police blotter Posted: 25 May 2022 [10:45 AM] Jessica Lauren Benson, 39, of 116 Miller St., New Britain, was charged May 6 with third degree burglary, first degree criminal trespass…
Tuesday 05/24/2022
Bristol man accused of leaving stolen gun in vehicle could have charges dismissed next month Posted: 24 May 2022 [02:10 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man accused of leaving a stolen gun in an SUV after he crashed it into a utility…
Southington Fire Department rescues several ducks Posted: 24 May 2022 [01:52 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Fire Department rescued several ducks which had fallen into a catch basin this past Sunday, prompting praise…
BRISTOL BITS: Taking a look at Dave Peplau, Ed Pelkey Posted: 24 May 2022 [01:49 PM] Every once in a while I like to surprise someone here with their photo and a few words about them. Today…
Lamont spoke on the state of manufacturing in Connecticut during forum Posted: 24 May 2022 [01:20 PM] BRISTOL – Gov. Ned Lamont spoke on the state of manufacturing in Connecticut at the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce’s “The…
American Legion Post 2 changes flags on veterans' graves Posted: 24 May 2022 [01:13 PM] BRISTOL – American Legion Post 2 has completed the annual changing of flags on veterans' graves in honor of Memorial Day…
PARC presents two individuals with its Shining Star Award Posted: 24 May 2022 [12:18 PM] PLAINVILLE – Local nonprofit PARC presented two individuals with its Shining Star Award and honored William A. Petit Sr. and his…
Chris Poulos nominated to run for the 81st House District Posted: 24 May 2022 [11:09 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Chris Poulos has officially been nominated by the Southington Democratic Town Committee to run for the 81st House District.…
Employee Celebrates 50 years with Crowley Nissan Posted: 24 May 2022 [10:48 AM] BRISTOL – After not knowing what career path he wanted to take when he was younger, Operations Manager & Vice President,…
St. Paul Catholic High School names valedictorian Posted: 24 May 2022 [10:24 AM] BRISTOL – Gillian Smith has been named St. Paul Catholic High School’s 2022 Valedictorian, and will be attending Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute…
St. Paul Catholic High School names salutatorian Posted: 24 May 2022 [10:24 AM] BRISTOL – Gabriel Duncan has been named St. Paul Catholic High School’s 2022 Salutatorian, and will be attending University of Connecticut…
Democratic candidate for 81st House District exceeds contributions, signatures required to qualify Posted: 24 May 2022 [09:49 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Chris Poulos, Democratic candidate for State Representative in the 81st House District, has exceeded the contributions and signatures required…
Monday 05/23/2022
PRIMETIME: Lawrence Pelletier, casualty of Vietnam War Posted: 23 May 2022 [09:14 PM] Bob Montgomery Correspondent With Bristol’s plans to honor its Vietnam veterans as its 2022 “Hometown Heroes,” I’ve been writing short biographies of…
Bristol Central High School inducts numerous World Language students into their respective National Honor Societies Posted: 23 May 2022 [05:03 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Central High School (BCHS) inducted numerous World Language students into their respective National Honor Societies on Monday, and…
Meriden man convicted of ditching stolen car in Bristol admits to violating probation Posted: 23 May 2022 [05:01 PM] BRISTOL - A Meriden man convicted of larceny after ditching a stolen Jeep in Bristol has admitted to violating his probation.…
HEALTHY LIVING: Caring for our veterans Posted: 23 May 2022 [04:27 PM] It may surprise many people to learn that 25 percent of those who die every year in the U.S. are veterans.…
Contractor who allegedly accepted money from Plainville resident, never performed work seeking diversionary program Posted: 23 May 2022 [01:39 PM] PLAINVILLE -- A Cheshire man who faces charges for allegedly accepting over $5,000 from a Plainville resident for a home improvement…
Energy secretary: We must find a solution for nuclear waste Posted: 23 May 2022 [12:49 PM] WATERFORD - It is critical to find a solution for storing the nation's spent nuclear fuel, U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said…
GOP governor candidate Stefanowski tests positive for COVID Posted: 23 May 2022 [12:42 PM] AP HARTFORD - Bob Stefanowski, the Republican Party's endorsed candidate for governor, announced Monday he has tested positive for COVID-19. The 60-year-old…
Tony Morrison nominated to run for 81st House District Posted: 23 May 2022 [10:41 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Tony Morrison has officially received the Republican nomination to run for State Representative for the 81st District.…