BRISTOL - Three car accidents happened within about half an hour of each other in the city Tuesday, starting when a…
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Tuesday 12/11/2018
Night at the museum educates, entertains Bristol students Posted: 11 December 2018 [08:48 PM] BRISTOL - Northeast Middle School’s recent Read Around event featured pizza, crafts, a ride on a carousel and some actual…
Golf club president asks Bristol council for help Posted: 11 December 2018 [08:46 PM] BRISTOL - Pequabuck River Golf Club President Mike Butler asked the City Council Tuesday for relief on pumping costs for untreated…
BRISTOL BITS: Many a listener will miss Pete Lis Posted: 11 December 2018 [08:42 PM] The last visit to Bristol for Pete Lis, who passed away Dec. 4, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz., was in June. He made…
Cocaine found in car; Bristol man pleads guilty Posted: 11 December 2018 [08:40 PM] BRISTOL - A city man has pleaded guilty to having 102 grams of cocaine, which police found in his car during…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 11 December 2018 [08:35 PM] Bristol police report the following: William Arsenault, 20, of 343 Washington Road, Terryville, was charged on Nov. 25 with possession of less…
Monday 12/10/2018
'The Woj' and UConn coach chat at Bristol's Boys & Girls club Posted: 10 December 2018 [09:16 PM] BRISTOL –UConn Coach Dan Hurley and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski were special guests at the Bristol Boys & Girls Club Monday, with…
Forget the workshop, Santa's Farm in Bristol brings holiday cheer Posted: 10 December 2018 [09:10 PM] BRISTOL – Tucked into the hillside off of Wolcott Road, Santa’s Farm saw at least 1000 visitors over the weekend.…
Bristol man convicted of trying to break into local apartment Posted: 10 December 2018 [04:56 PM] BRISTOL - A city man has pleaded guilty to trying to break into a Bristol apartment in April. Wilfredo Malave, 23, was…
HEALTHY LIVING: What to expect from lung cancer treatment Posted: 10 December 2018 [04:14 PM] There have been rapid developments in the treatment of lung cancer in the last 10 years. Fortunately, because of earlier detection and…
Bristol man, accused of having sex with teen, ordered to undergo a competency evaluation Posted: 10 December 2018 [03:17 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man, accused of having sex with a teenage girl, has been ordered to undergo a competency evaluation.…
Sunday 12/09/2018
Bristol Carol Sing and Holidays on the Hill unite for a night of Christmas cheer Posted: 09 December 2018 [07:43 PM] BRISTOL – The 67th annual Bristol Carol Sing and the Holidays on the Hill Children’s Parade and Tree Lighting joined…
Inspiring women crowned at Miss Bristol/ Miss Forestville Posted: 09 December 2018 [07:40 PM] BRISTOL – A new group of motivated, inspired young women and girls is set to begin making a positive impact…
BRISTOL BITS: Tom Mazzarella captures Bristol sports moments Posted: 09 December 2018 [07:34 PM] One of the directors of the Bristol Sports Hall of Fame who has proven to be invaluable is Tom Mazzarella. Tom is…
PRIME TIME: Bristolites persevered during the Pearl Harbor attack Posted: 09 December 2018 [07:30 PM] The Monday, Dec. 8, 1941 edition of the Bristol Press had a page one headline of “Congress Declares War” and with this…
This week's meetings Posted: 09 December 2018 [07:24 PM] BRISTOL: Cemetery Commission, Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m., Bristol Historical Society, 98 Summer St. Executive Meeting Room, Dec. 11, 6:15 p.m.,…
Friday 12/07/2018
Studying enrollment: District discusses more students entering schools Posted: 07 December 2018 [09:05 PM] BRISTOL - Enrollment figures show the school district population has increased from last year, especially at the high school level.…
American Legion Post 2 honors Pearl Harbor vets Posted: 07 December 2018 [09:04 PM] BRISTOL - The families of the late Ed Riccio Sr. and Norman Heresko accepted honors on their behalf Friday during American…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 07 December 2018 [09:03 PM] Bristol police report the following: Colin Jenkins, 21, of 45 Garry Drive, New Britain, was charged on Nov. 23 with evading responsibility,…
Mayor to appear on Sunday talk shows Posted: 07 December 2018 [09:02 PM] BRISTOL - Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu will represent Bristol this weekend during two Sunday morning television news programs. Fox61 reporter Aisha Mbowe’s ‘Sunday…
Bristol police need help collecting toys for over 300 local families Posted: 07 December 2018 [08:59 PM] BRISTOL - About three weeks into the police department’s annual toy drive, things seem to be somewhat sluggish for police. “I’d…
Bristol man accused of killing cat offered plea deal Posted: 07 December 2018 [01:38 PM] BRISTOL - A city man accused of beating his roommate’s cat to death and violating his probation has been offered a…
BEHS to perform 'A Christmas Carol' today and tomorrow Posted: 07 December 2018 [01:15 PM] …
Thursday 12/06/2018
Greene-Hills School quiet on probe of teacher accused of inappropriately touching a student Posted: 06 December 2018 [07:52 PM] BRISTOL - Police have concluded their investigation into the allegation of a Greene-Hills School teacher inappropriately touching a female student, but…
BRISTOL BITS: Couple puts a dent in their bucket list Posted: 06 December 2018 [07:48 PM] Bristol Bits Sandy and John Leone, a former mayor and head of the Chamber of Commerce here and more recently chairman of…
Santa Claus is coming to town, and Prospect United Methodist Church in Bristol for breakfast Posted: 06 December 2018 [07:46 PM] BRISTOL – Santa’s sleigh is swinging by Prospect United Methodist Church Dec. 15 for their annual “Breakfast with Santa” fundraiser and…
Police arrest Bristol man in connection with shooting that left teen dead, another injured Posted: 06 December 2018 [04:49 PM] JUSTIN MUSZYNSKI @muszynskiBP HARTFORD - Police have charged a Bristol man in connection with a double shooting in Hartford on Wednesday that…
Bristol man charged in double shooting in Hartford Posted: 06 December 2018 [04:40 PM] HARTFORD - Police have charged a Bristol man in connection with a double shooting in Hartford on Wednesday that left a…
Wednesday 12/05/2018
Kids embark on scavenger hunts at Bristol Library's Disney Day Posted: 05 December 2018 [08:06 PM] Staff photographer Bristol Library held Disney Day featuring Disney themed events for children on Wednesday. Children participated in a scavenger hunt…
'Tis the season... to get your flu shot Posted: 05 December 2018 [07:54 PM] BRISTOL – The flu season is just getting going and there are plenty of vaccine shots still available. “We’ve…
Bristol Boys & Girls Club receives two honors Posted: 05 December 2018 [07:53 PM] BRISTOL – The Boys & Girls Club of Bristol Family Center received the two highest honors an individual and an organization are…
Utility pole snaps in half during Bristol car accident Posted: 05 December 2018 [06:08 PM] BRISTOL - A utility pole with a transformer at the top of it snapped in half during a two-car crash on…
New Britain man, charged in Bristol car burglaries, fails to appear in court Posted: 05 December 2018 [04:19 PM] BRISTOL - Police are looking for a New Britain man who failed to answer to charges he smashed the windows to…
Terryville man, accused of propositioning Bristol teen, offered plea deal Posted: 05 December 2018 [01:51 PM] BRISTOL - A 44-year-old Terryville man accused of propositioning a Bristol teenager by allegedly sending her a list of sexual favors…
Tuesday 12/04/2018
Legislators put their ideas on the table at a roundtable discussion in Bristol Posted: 04 December 2018 [08:25 PM] BRISTOL – Local legislators discussed a range of issues including minimum wage and bipartisan cooperation during the Capitol’s next session Tuesday,…
BRISTOL BITS: Christmas pants and bear spotted Posted: 04 December 2018 [08:05 PM] I mentioned former mayor Bill Stotz and his Christmas pants the other day and with this received emails on the subject. Terry…
Bristol gets to work with its new American Job Center Posted: 04 December 2018 [08:00 PM] BRISTOL – City and Chamber officials joined the presidents of Tunxis Community College and Capital Workforce Partners in celebrating the Grand…
Bristol's American Legion Post 2 to honor WWII veterans Dec. 7 Posted: 04 December 2018 [07:59 PM] BRISTOL - American Legion Post 2 will honor World War II Veterans Dec. 7 on the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor…
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bristol to host a one-man show of the Gospel of Luke Posted: 04 December 2018 [07:58 PM] BRISTOL – Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church will host a one-man show by actor Frank Runyeon, bringing to life the stories…
Bristol man allegedly tried to bite police officer, threatened police Posted: 04 December 2018 [03:34 PM] BRISTOL - A city man allegedly tried to bite a police officer during his chaotic arrest, which led to a glass…
City man accused of punching Bristol Hospital employee, leaving victim bloodied Posted: 04 December 2018 [03:32 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man faces charges for allegedly assaulting a Bristol Hospital employee. Todd Rhoades, 47, of 166 North St.,…
Monday 12/03/2018
Teen elves grant holiday wishes at Bristol Police Explorers Stuff-A-Cruiser Posted: 03 December 2018 [08:18 PM] BRISTOL – Shoppers at Walmart on Route 6 Monday night were greeted by some teenage elves from the Bristol Police…
Firefighters raise $4,000 for breast cancer screenings Posted: 03 December 2018 [06:51 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Firefighters Local 773 donated $4,000 to Bristol Hospital’s Beekley Center Monday, funding which will be used to provide…
Bristol's American Legion Post 2 hits it out of the park with its Baseball Banquet Posted: 03 December 2018 [06:48 PM] BRISTOL – American Legion Post 2 held its annual Baseball Banquet to honor the Senior and Jr. baseball teams from Bristol on…
Sunday 12/02/2018
PRIME TIME: The short life of a WWII soldier Posted: 02 December 2018 [07:46 PM] Prime Time There’s a collection of short biographies in the Bristol History Room at the Bristol Public Library that outline the…
BRISTOL BITS: Daughter carries on mother's love for Bristol Posted: 02 December 2018 [07:45 PM] A chip off the old block. I’ve always had a fondness for the late Eleanor O’Rourke, a first class lady who was…
This week's meetings Posted: 02 December 2018 [07:39 PM] BRISTOL: Library Board Meeting, Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m., Bristol Public Library, Meeting Room 1, 5 High St. Zoning Board of…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 02 December 2018 [07:37 PM] Bristol police report the following: Robert Blanchette, 33, of 535 Terryville Ave., was charged on Nov. 24 with violation of probation. Balach…
Saturday 12/01/2018
Santa visits Bristol as Secret Santa Society collects donations Posted: 01 December 2018 [01:12 PM] BRISTOL - With just about three weeks left until Christmas, Santa made his annual visit to Bristol to listen to all…
Friday 11/30/2018
Better Half Brewing eying former CVS building as location Posted: 30 November 2018 [10:42 PM] BRISTOL - Better Half Brewing has submitted its request for approval for a building permit to begin work at the former…