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Wednesday 05/27/2020
Area grocery stores restocking shelves at quicker rates than before, but some items still hard to find Posted: 27 May 2020 [06:25 PM] One of the most common struggles created by the COVID-19 pandemic is grocery shopping becoming a nightmarish, stressful and often unsuccessful…
Bristol has 525 COVID-19 positive cases overall; state hospitalizations drop again Posted: 27 May 2020 [06:15 PM] With the Department of Public Health removing 356 positive cases across the state Wednesday, which were identified as duplicates in the…
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Bristol police asking for help identifying purse snatching suspect Posted: 27 May 2020 [04:01 PM] BRISTOL -- Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a purse snatching suspect. One of the photos, released by police…
Bristol Hospital discharges another coronavirus patient, down to one patient with virus Posted: 27 May 2020 [02:00 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital has successfully discharged another coronavirus patient, leaving it with only one person who has tested positive for…
Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut accepting summer camp registration Posted: 27 May 2020 [01:41 PM] BRISTOL – The Environmental Learning Centers of Connecticut, Inc. (ELCCT) is now accepting registration for their summer day camp being held…
BRISTOL BITS: Resident finds baseballs in old Muzzy Field tree Posted: 27 May 2020 [01:10 PM] A Babe Ruth home run ball? I crossed paths with Craig Yarde last Friday and he told me about a tree in…
Tuesday 05/26/2020
Board of Finance and City Council postpone budget vote Posted: 26 May 2020 [07:22 PM] BRISTOL – The Board of Finance and City Council postponed their vote on the budget Tuesday until June with Mayor Ellen…
World War II veteran honored on Memorial Day Posted: 26 May 2020 [06:45 PM] World War II Veteran Sgt. Ottomar Gurske of Forestville was honored Memorial Day by the American Legion with the presentation of…
Police investigating apparent double stabbing at Bristol house party Posted: 26 May 2020 [05:37 PM] BRISTOL – Local police are investigating what appears to be a double stabbing that occurred over the weekend at a Bristol…
Bristol Hospital coronavirus numbers go unchanged Tuesday Posted: 26 May 2020 [05:05 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital’s coronavirus numbers went unchanged Tuesday. The hospital reported still treating two people who have tested positive for…
Bristol adds another five COVID-19 positive cases; state hospitalizations drop Posted: 26 May 2020 [04:45 PM] After the state saw hospitalizations due to COVID-19 increase, the total number of patients dropped under 700 Tuesday, according to data…
Bristol Hospital offering some 'comfort' to staff during COVID-19 pandemic Posted: 26 May 2020 [04:30 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital has been providing some “comfort” for its employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We came up with the…
Bristol man killed in Memorial Day crash Posted: 26 May 2020 [02:24 PM] BRISTOL – A Bristol man was killed in a car accident Monday night. Police Tuesday said the victim has been…
Central CT Chambers of Commerce donating face masks to area small businesses Posted: 26 May 2020 [01:52 PM] BRISTOL – The Central CT Chambers of Commerce is donating face masks to area small businesses with fewer than 50 employees…
Bristol ShopRite, among others, to donate groceries to area seniors over next few months Posted: 26 May 2020 [01:30 PM] WATERBURY – Western Connecticut ShopRite stores, including Bristol and Waterbury, in partnership with the Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging (WCAAA),…
Main Street Community Foundation cancels Quarter Century Celebration Posted: 26 May 2020 [11:55 AM] BRISTOL – The Main Street Community Foundation has canceled its Quarter Century Celebration on Sept. 12 to focus on its COVID-19…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 26 May 2020 [10:59 AM] Bristol police report the following: Justin Kalanquin, 39, of 91 Tunnel Road, Terryville, was charged on May 14 with violation of a…
Bristol, Southington Vivaldi's Pizza locations offering outdoor seating, thankful for customer support Posted: 26 May 2020 [10:58 AM] Vivaldi’s Pizza has been doing curbside pickup and contactless deliveries to get by during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the staff is…
Monday 05/25/2020
With parades and ceremonies canceled, families find ways to honor the fallen Posted: 25 May 2020 [07:12 PM] Celebrating Memorial Day amid a pandemic may seem to be an odd experience, but for the Regan family from Cheshire, it…
No new COVID-19 cases reported at Bristol Hospital Posted: 25 May 2020 [07:08 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital did not have any new coronavirus patients Monday. There are still only two people being treated…
Bristol schools weighing innovative graduation plans Posted: 25 May 2020 [07:06 PM] Anyone who was planning to celebrate a graduation around now or in the next month had that celebration taken away by…
Memorial Day amid pandemic 'unlike any other,' says veteran Posted: 25 May 2020 [04:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN - John Lynch was an artilleryman with the U.S. Marine Corps and has traveled around the world. But when…
Sunday 05/24/2020
Zero deaths, discharges reported Sunday at Bristol Health Posted: 24 May 2020 [07:26 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Hospital did not discharge or take in any new coronavirus patients Sunday. There are still only two people…
Bristol sees small increase in COVID-19 over the last day Posted: 24 May 2020 [05:46 PM] Among the 446 new cases of coronavirus reported across Connecticut over the last 24 hours were a few dozen local residents.…
PRIME TIME: Bristol graduate lost his life during WWII Posted: 24 May 2020 [05:00 PM] With today being Memorial Day, I wanted to share the story I wrote of a Bristol man in 2007, one who made…
Picnics, tennis, walking, playing: reopening stimulates desire for outdoor fun Posted: 24 May 2020 [04:54 PM] As restaurants, zoos, museums and retail welcomed back patrons over the weekend, the looser restrictions were enough incentive for local residents…
BRISTOL BITS: Many hands make light work of changing flags at cemeteries Posted: 24 May 2020 [02:25 PM] Correspondent Tim Gamache, who was a lead veteran with regards to folks replacing the old U.S. flags at the cemeteries…
SENIOR SIGNALS: An Elder-Law approach to end-of-life issues Posted: 24 May 2020 [02:03 PM] Dear Attorney Tully: I was wondering if you could comment on how difficult it is to deal with the deterioration of the…
Saturday 05/23/2020
Coronavirus cases increase statewide Saturday, but hospitalizations decrease Posted: 23 May 2020 [05:40 PM] BRISTOL – Most local cities and towns continued to see a small increase in coronavirus cases Saturday, except Berlin where…
Shoppers support Westfarms Mall and area businesses, adjusting to COVID-19 restrictions Posted: 23 May 2020 [05:32 PM] BRISTOL – Unlike the warm and sunny days of Thursday and Friday, the first day of the Memorial Day weekend…
Police cancel silver alert; missing juvenile located Posted: 23 May 2020 [05:27 PM] Bristol Police Department BRISTOL – The Bristol Police Department has canceled a silver alert for a missing juvenile after he was located.…
Coronavirus cases at Bristol Hospital decreased Saturday Posted: 23 May 2020 [04:15 PM] BRISTOL – Hospital Spokesperson Chris Boyle said that coronavirus patients at Bristol Hospital decreased Saturday. Boyle said that…
Bristol will still have summer camps this year, with safety precautions taken Posted: 23 May 2020 [03:07 PM] BRISTOL – The Department of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services has announced that it will be offering summer camps…
City provides updates on parks and programs Posted: 23 May 2020 [03:06 PM] BRISTOL – The City of Bristol Department of Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services has announced status updates on parks,…
Friday 05/22/2020
Chamber webinar focuses on reopening best practices Posted: 22 May 2020 [06:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Mayor Stewart took part in a Zoom meeting facilitated by The Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce Friday…
Bristol man arrested by federal officials linked to Davis Drive shooting Posted: 22 May 2020 [05:40 PM] BRISTOL - A city man was arrested Friday by federal officials on gun and drug charges, which include a shooting on…
Bristol Hospital using ultraviolet light to help disinfect patient rooms Posted: 22 May 2020 [04:57 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital has purchased a new piece of equipment that uses ultraviolet light as an extra sanitation measure when…
'We see a light at the end of the tunnel': Guide to what's next with Phase Two for reopening state Posted: 22 May 2020 [04:53 PM] Following the state’s first day of reopening the economy Wednesday, Gov. Ned Lamont has started discussions about plans for phases two…
Bristol has another small increase in COVID-19 positive cases; state hospitalizations has big drop Posted: 22 May 2020 [04:38 PM] There was a large drop in patients hospitalized with COVID-19, while New Britain had yet another large increase in positive cases…
Teachers explain difficulties of virtual learning Posted: 22 May 2020 [03:49 PM] BRISTOL – Niece Zabawa, a music teacher at Southside Elementary School, is used to hearing the sounds of clarinets, trumpets and…
Bristol Hospital coronavirus numbers go unchanged Posted: 22 May 2020 [03:40 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Hospital’s coronavirus numbers went unchanged Friday after reporting a slight increase a day earlier. The hospital was treating…
New Britain, Southington offer cheapest options for gas as AAA expects record-low Memorial Day Weekend travel Posted: 22 May 2020 [02:31 PM] As we head into Memorial Day weekend, the cost to travel by car is slowly rising from the consistently low prices…
Bristol man accused of driving under the influence with children in car in Plymouth Posted: 22 May 2020 [12:55 PM] PLYMOUTH - Local police have accused a Bristol man of driving under the influence with three children in the car. Lucius…
Bristol nearing 70% in reporting for 2020 Census, mayor stresses importance Posted: 22 May 2020 [12:34 PM] Still in the first year of her second term, Bristol Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu says she will be able to learn more…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 22 May 2020 [11:57 AM] Bristol police report the following: Andrea Fleming, 52, of 2 Beech St., was charged on May 11 with sixth-degree larceny. Richard Janulawicz,…
Thursday 05/21/2020
Bristol Hospital treating four coronavirus patients Posted: 21 May 2020 [05:48 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital has reported treating two more patients who have tested positive for coronavirus. The hospital now has four…
Bristol celebrates 99th birthday of resident with parade Posted: 21 May 2020 [05:37 PM] BRISTOL – Clara D’Amato celebrated her 99th birthday with a parade Thursday, sitting with family members as friends, family, police and…
'It's been crazy and unbelievable': Some area restaurants packed with customers seeking outdoor seating, others waiting, proceeding with caution Posted: 21 May 2020 [05:01 PM] @CShenNBH Area restaurants continued to see support from longtime customers on the second day of outdoor dining’s return to Connecticut,…