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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…
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
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…
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…
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
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…
'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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce announces three new additions to its staff Posted: 23 May 2022 [10:07 AM] BRISTOL – The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce announced three new additions to its staff Monday, hiring a membership development director,…
Bristol Central High School continues an over 40 year tradition Posted: 23 May 2022 [09:22 AM] , BRISTOL – Bristol Central High School continues an over 40 year tradition of language students excelling on the National Latin…
Saturday 05/21/2022
Bikers Against Animal Cruelty deliver supplies to area animal rescues Posted: 21 May 2022 [11:02 PM] Over the roar of their motorcycle engines, Bikers Against Animal Cruelty make it their mission to speak up and step up…
Bristol firefighters put city officials through operations to gain firsthand experience Posted: 21 May 2022 [10:13 PM] BRISTOL – With plenty of smoke and water to spare, Bristol firefighters led city officials through a series of controlled fire…
Bristol, Plymouth Republicans unanimously voted to endorse Joe Hoxha Posted: 21 May 2022 [06:39 PM] Plymouth and Bristol Republicans Tuesday unanimously voted to endorse Joe Hoxha, 29, to run for the 78th District State Representative seat…
Friday 05/20/2022
Abrams intends to primary for 78th district state representative seat Posted: 20 May 2022 [09:23 PM] Candidate for State Representative of the 78th District Aileen Abrams said that despite the endorsement of her opponent Joe Hoxha by…
Bristol man arrested in Southington for trying to have sex with minor gets 13 years in prison Posted: 20 May 2022 [04:51 PM] A Bristol man arrested in Southington last year for trying to arrange a sexual rendezvous that ultimately turned out to be…
31st State Senate District unanimously endorses former Councilman Greg Hahn Posted: 20 May 2022 [04:15 PM] BRISTOL – Democratic delegates to the 31st State Senate District unanimously endorsed former Bristol City Councilman Greg Hahn Tuesday. “I’m so…
Bristol man who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting minor receives probation Posted: 20 May 2022 [02:31 PM] BRISTOL – A city man who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a minor has been sentenced to probation. Evan Caron, 19,…
St. Vincent looking to create homeless triage center Posted: 20 May 2022 [01:35 PM] BRISTOL – With the approval of $750,000 in American Rescue Plan funding, St. Vincent De Paul Mission of Bristol is looking…
New Britain man charged in Bristol burglaries Posted: 20 May 2022 [12:06 PM] BRISTOL – A New Britain man has been charged in two Bristol burglaries. Police on Friday said they arrested Gregory Rogers,…
Men & Boys Fund is celebrating their 5-year anniversary Posted: 20 May 2022 [11:15 AM] BRISTOL – The Men & Boys Fund at Main Street Community Foundation is celebrating their 5-year anniversary with a breakfast event…
BRISTOL BITS: Hearing from Bob Sulliman Posted: 20 May 2022 [11:13 AM] In Wednesday’s column, I asked if anyone knew what became of former Bristol resident Bob Sulliman, a 1964 graduate of Bristol…
Thursday 05/19/2022
Dusty Dude Woodworks celebrated the opening of its showroom, gift shop Posted: 19 May 2022 [05:22 PM] BRISTOL – Dusty Dude Woodworks celebrated the opening of its showroom and gift shop Thursday afternoon with City Hall and Central…
Manchester woman pleads guilty to embezzling thousands from Bristol business Posted: 19 May 2022 [04:50 PM] BRISTOL - A Manchester woman has pleaded guilty to embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from a local motorcycle business. Kerri…
Bristol Public Library unveils new display Posted: 19 May 2022 [03:44 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Public Library has unveiled its display case of items which were left at the Vietnam Traveling Wall…
Bristol Hospital cancer patients have been receiving donated quilts Posted: 19 May 2022 [03:32 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Hospital cancer patients have been receiving donated quilts from a Waterbury-based company for a decade. “I think our…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 19 May 2022 [10:04 AM] May 11 Charles Federick, 33, 460 Farmington Ave., Bristol, following too close w/ accident, operate mv without license Daren Jacklin, 30, 48…