BRISTOL – In a return of its fall fundraiser, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church will be holding its annual Taste of…
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Wednesday 10/05/2022
Men & Boys Fund exceeds fundraising challenge Posted: 05 October 2022 [01:18 PM] BRISTOL – The Men & Boys Fund has exceeded a fundraising challenge issued by an anonymous donor, securing a matching grant.…
Bristol police hosting trunk-or-treat event to bond with community members Posted: 05 October 2022 [12:32 PM] BRISTOL – Local police on Friday will be hosting a trunk-or-treat event that they hope will help build trust between Bristol…
BRISTOL BITS: Checking out some Bristol residents Posted: 05 October 2022 [12:26 PM] Every once in a while I like to include someone or a couple who are true citizens of Bristol, the type…
Tickets on sale for a grab and go pasta supper at the Bristol Senior Center Posted: 05 October 2022 [11:02 AM] BRISTOL – Tickets are on sale through Friday for a grab and go pasta supper at the Bristol Senior Center that…
Bristol Public Schools release first annual report Posted: 05 October 2022 [10:51 AM] BRISTOL – Bristol Public Schools has released its first annual report which highlights various district achievements, facts and more for area…
Bristol Republican Town Committee drops off bags, boxes of clothing for St. Vincent DePaul Mission Posted: 05 October 2022 [10:49 AM] BRISTOL –The Bristol Republican Town Committee dropped off multiple bags and boxes of clothing for St. Vincent DePaul Mission on Tuesday.…
Tuesday 10/04/2022
Bristol water reservoirs drop to below 70% capacity, city asks residents to voluntarily restrict water usage Posted: 04 October 2022 [01:49 PM] BRISTOL – With a city announcement that Bristol’s water reservoirs have dropped to just below 70 percent capacity the Bristol Water…
Torrington man gets 33 months in prison for role in Bristol crash that caused life-altering injuries for woman Posted: 04 October 2022 [12:47 PM] BRISTOL – A Torrington man has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison after police say he tested positive for…
Local 99 Restaurant raising money for Boys & Girls Club Posted: 04 October 2022 [12:12 PM] BRISTOL – The local 99 Restaurant has started a series of Tuesday Kid’s Night activities to support the Boys & Girls…
Bristol teen goes missing with no car or cell phone Posted: 04 October 2022 [08:39 AM] BRISTOL – A local teenager has gone missing with no cell phone or a mode of transportation. Police late Monday asked…
Monday 10/03/2022
Veterans Strong Community Center will soon be putting on first 'Whiskey for Warriors' Posted: 03 October 2022 [12:32 PM] BRISTOL – As a means of encouraging area residents with a taste for the warrior spirit to show their financial support,…
Pequabuck River Duck Race has good turnout Posted: 03 October 2022 [12:23 PM] BRISTOL – The Pequabuck River Duck Race had good turnout despite the weather this past Sunday, helping to raise money for…
State, city leaders celebrate opening of three new, affordable, single-family homes in Bristol Posted: 03 October 2022 [11:41 AM] BRISTOL – State and city leaders, along with Community Housing Greater New Britain, celebrated the opening of three new, affordable, single-family…
Bristol Bazaar coming soon to city Posted: 03 October 2022 [11:32 AM] BRISTOL – Eric and Carolyn Verikas, owners of Dusty Dude Woodworks, are in the process of opening their second local business,…
Hartford man robbed person at Bristol ATM, led police on pursuit before crashing car Posted: 03 October 2022 [08:33 AM] BRISTOL – A Hartford man led police on a brief pursuit that ended in a car accident on Sunday after he…
Sunday 10/02/2022
Accident shuts down part of Route 6 Posted: 02 October 2022 [02:06 PM] Erica Drzewiecki @drzewieckinbh BRISTOL – A portion of Route 6 remained closed due to a car accident that took place around mid-day…
Hundreds walk to end Alzheimer's in Rockwell Park Sunday Posted: 02 October 2022 [12:48 PM] Erica Drzewiecki @drzewieckinbh BRISTOL – Rockwell Park was filled with families yearning for a cure to one of the most debilitating and…
Saturday 10/01/2022
Bristol-Burlington Health District holds first Community Shower to connect families with services Posted: 01 October 2022 [10:35 PM] BRISTOL – Over 10 organizations and 50 families gathered in the Bristol Senior Center Saturday with prizes, giveaways and information for…
Friday 09/30/2022
BRISTOL BITS: Taking a look at Dunn Block Posted: 30 September 2022 [01:04 PM] Joan Grande recently sent Edward “Bucky” Dunn, now living out of state, a photo of the KindCare Assisted Living facility being…
Area economic, healthcare, city leaders break ground on new Wheeler Health building Posted: 30 September 2022 [12:39 PM] BRISTOL – Area economic, healthcare and city leaders broke ground Thursday on the new Wheeler Health administrative headquarters and health center…
Bristol police trying to ID suspect they say stole from grocery store multiple times Posted: 30 September 2022 [12:32 PM] BRISTOL – Police are trying to identify a woman suspected of stealing from a local grocery store multiple times. The police…
Bristol Town Republican Committee holding free viewing of '2000 Mules' Posted: 30 September 2022 [12:08 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Town Republican Committee will be holding a free viewing of “2000 Mules” on Oct. 21 at 7…
Boys & Girls Club of Bristol invites community to Halloween party Posted: 30 September 2022 [12:05 PM] BRISTOL – The Boys & Girls Club of Bristol invites the community to join them in a “Spooky Blast” Halloween party…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 30 September 2022 [10:55 AM] Sept. 13 Craig Kallberg, 54, 29 Richard Ct., Bristol, third-degree criminal mischief Zuleica Roman, 31, 158 School St. Apt. 1,…
MAYOR'S CORNER: Cannabis is here ... Posted: 30 September 2022 [10:44 AM] The State of Connecticut Legislature passed a law allowing adult use recreational marijuana (cannabis) and is in the process of issuing…
Connecticut recognizes Bristol's Cultural District as the fifth in the state Posted: 30 September 2022 [10:16 AM] BRISTOL – In recognition of Bristol cultural creations, spaces and downtown development, the state of Connecticut has recognized the city’s Cultural…
Silver Alert issued for 3-year-old girl from Bristol Posted: 30 September 2022 [10:16 AM] BRISTOL – Police late Thursday issued a Silver Alert for a 3-year-old who went missing. Local and state police have asked…
Bristol resident named Department of Connecticut President of the American Legion Auxiliary Posted: 30 September 2022 [10:13 AM] BRISTOL – Bristol resident Rosemarie LaBossiere was recently named the Department of Connecticut President of the American Legion Auxiliary. The group’s…
St. Paul student named Archbishop's Annual Appeal Essay Contest winner Posted: 30 September 2022 [10:11 AM] BRISTOL – St. Paul Catholic High School junior, Anna Guzda, was recently named the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Essay Contest winner. Chairman…
Kiss-A-Pig Fundraiser comes to an end after 25 years Posted: 30 September 2022 [10:09 AM] BRISTOL – After 25 years of supporting Boys & Girls Club of Bristol youth enrichment and education, the Kiss-A-Pig Fundraiser with…
Thursday 09/29/2022
Bristol Emergency Management Director encourages families to take precautions in the event of a hurricane Posted: 29 September 2022 [12:43 PM] BRISTOL – With Hurricane Ian having hit Florida and projected to continue its path along the east coast, Bristol Emergency Management…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 29 September 2022 [12:25 PM] Sept. 7 Omar Arroyo, 27, 107 Martin Luther Ki, New Britain, second-degree criminal mischief, second-degree breach of peace Kelley A. Bourn, 52,…
Youth Ministry of St. Stanislaus seeking support for 2023 Mission Trip Posted: 29 September 2022 [11:52 AM] BRISTOL – The Youth Ministry of St. Stanislaus Church is seeking the community's support for its 2023 Mission Trip and a…
United Way kicking off Fall Campaign Posted: 29 September 2022 [11:45 AM] BRISTOL – Manny Martinez, the new president and CPO of United Way of West Central Connecticut, looks forward to strengthening community…
Police investigating three robberies in Southington, Bristol Posted: 29 September 2022 [10:52 AM] Area police are investigating three robberies on Wednesday. Southington police early Thursday said the holdup in their town was reported at…
Wednesday 09/28/2022
Bristol Chorale set for upcoming concerts Posted: 28 September 2022 [04:17 PM] BRISTOL – Beginning rehearsal for its upcoming concerts, the Bristol Chorale is slated to have a Veterans Day Concert on Nov.…
BRISTOL BITS: Taking a look at 'The Honor Flight' Posted: 28 September 2022 [12:18 PM] Several years ago, Bob Lindsay’s father-in-law, Stanley Stylinski, a World War II pilot, had the privilege of taking the Honor Flight…
Bristol Commission for Persons with Disabilities will be holding an open forum Posted: 28 September 2022 [11:44 AM] BRISTOL – As a means of addressing public transportation and equitable access concerns with area residents, the Bristol Commission for Persons…
Bridge Community Church's fourth annual Car Show being held this weekend Posted: 28 September 2022 [11:41 AM] BRISTOL – Bridge Community Church’s fourth annual Car Show this Saturday will bring a variety of vintage automobiles, with proceeds supporting…
ESPN feature producer will take part in Boston Marathon Posted: 28 September 2022 [11:17 AM] This Sunday, Farmington resident and ESPN feature producer Miriam Greenfield, 49, will take part in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk…
Tuesday 09/27/2022
Bristol man barred from having firearms for trading gun in Hartford for drugs, cash pleads guilty to having BB gun Posted: 27 September 2022 [01:55 PM] BRISTOL -- A city man previously convicted of stealing a gun and trading it in Hartford – a conviction that disqualifies…
Monday 09/26/2022
State police issue Silver Alert for 'endangered runaway' from Bristol Posted: 26 September 2022 [03:59 PM] BRISTOL – A 15-year-old has gone missing from Bristol. Christopher Gonzalez went missing sometime Monday, state police said in a Silver…
Man accused of setting up hidden camera in Bristol bathroom likely to face prosecution Posted: 26 September 2022 [03:41 PM] BRISTOL – A Rhode Island man appears to be facing prosecution on charges he hid a video camera in a Bristol…
Bristol-Burlington Health District offering 'Community Baby Shower' Posted: 26 September 2022 [03:00 PM] BRISTOL – The Bristol-Burlington Health District is offering its inaugural “Community Baby Shower” this Saturday, providing a one-stop-shop for learning about…
Bristol Public Library holding 'Community Shred Day' Posted: 26 September 2022 [01:11 PM] BRISTOL – The City of Bristol Public Works Department and Bristol Public Library as holding a "Community Shred Day" Saturday in…
SpaceX Starlink satellites seen over Bristol Posted: 26 September 2022 [12:22 PM] BRISTOL – UFO? Not so. The train of lights spotted at night this past weekend was actually the SpaceX Starlink satellites…
60th year of the Mum Festival 'went great' Posted: 26 September 2022 [11:21 AM] BRISTOL – The 60th year of the Mum Festival proved to be a fun, fall festival for all ages say organizers.…
Wheeler Health will break ground on new Bristol headquarters Posted: 26 September 2022 [10:48 AM] BRISTOL – Wheeler Health will finally be breaking ground on its new Bristol headquarters in Centre Square, planned for Sept. 29…
Sunday 09/25/2022
City pride abound at 60th annual Mum Parade Posted: 25 September 2022 [04:14 PM] Erica Drzewiecki @drzewieckinbh BRISTOL - The sidewalks downtown were overflowing with people Sunday, as the 60th annual Mum Parade made its way…