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Friday 04/16/2021
Bristol has 12th most coronavirus cases in state, adds nearly 30 new cases over past day; plus area updates Posted: 16 April 2021 [04:36 PM] New Britain has the eighth most coronavirus cases among residents in the state, while Bristol has the 12th most, according to…
Bristol Health offering program for those suffering long-term effects of covid-19 Posted: 16 April 2021 [03:58 PM] BRISTOL -- A program designed for Bristol Health employees suffering from long-term effects of covid-19, aimed at getting them back to…
ESPN's mass vaccination site has over 300 slots open on Monday; here's how to get appointment Posted: 16 April 2021 [02:01 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol’s mass vaccination site at ESPN has a slew of open appointments Monday. “We have quite a few…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 16 April 2021 [11:13 AM] Bristol Police report the following: April 13 Nizayah Arroyo, 18, 76 Oak St. Apt. 3N, New Britain, criminal mischief second degree, breach…
Thursday 04/15/2021
All area cities and towns remain in 'Red Alert' status for coronavirus cases; Bristol adds nine new cases Posted: 15 April 2021 [05:14 PM] New Britain has a coronavirus-associated death reported Thursday, while all area cities and towns remained in “Red Alert” status for coronavirus…
Bristol Hospital's covid-19 numbers continue to drop Posted: 15 April 2021 [05:09 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital’s coronavirus numbers have slowly been dropping this week. The hospital on Thursday reported treating three patients who…
Bristol City Council asks legislators for 'Special Act' for term limits Posted: 15 April 2021 [04:46 PM] BRISTOL – The City Council approved a resolution and sent out a letter requesting that local legislators introduce legislation to officially…
Construction project in Bristol to expand Eversource's natural gas distribution system Posted: 15 April 2021 [04:07 PM] BRISTOL -- Eversource will soon be undertaking a construction project in Bristol over the next several months. City officials said the…
Silver Alert issued for Bristol teen Posted: 15 April 2021 [03:50 PM] BRISTOL -- A Silver Alert has been issued for a local teenager. Police said Leon Chatelle, 17, has been missing…
BRISTOL BITS: Taking a look at an American flag Posted: 15 April 2021 [02:48 PM] I recently wrote about Iwo Jima survivor Joe Camaniti raising an American Flag at the American Legion post here. He had…
Imagine Nation Museum seeks funding to assist with reopening Posted: 15 April 2021 [01:25 PM] BRISTOL – Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu says Bristol stands with Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center, as it joins with other…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 15 April 2021 [11:52 AM] Bristol Police report the following: April 12 Brandon Castillo-Gordillo, 23, 82 Geary Ave., Bristol, operate/parks unregistered motor vehicle, improper use of marker/license/registration,…
Wednesday 04/14/2021
Bristol Hospital still treating five patients with covid-19 Posted: 14 April 2021 [05:04 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital’s covid-19 numbers went unchanged Wednesday. The hospital still reported treating five patients who have tested positive…
Bristol has another 40 new coronavirus cases, goes over 5,600 in all; plus area case updates Posted: 14 April 2021 [04:35 PM] Berlin reported its 30th coronavirus-associated death Wednesday, the first time in several weeks the town has added to that total. There…
Central CT Chambers of Commerce's State of Connecticut program will welcome Lamont Posted: 14 April 2021 [02:28 PM] BRISTOL – The Central CT Chambers of Commerce will welcome Gov. Ned Lamont May 11 for a virtual “State of Connecticut”…
New York woman charged with stabbing man at family function in Bristol Posted: 14 April 2021 [01:51 PM] BRISTOL -- A New York woman was arrested Monday for allegedly stabbing a man, which sent him to an area trauma…
St. Stanislaus Youth Ministry gets ready to give back Posted: 14 April 2021 [11:37 AM] BRISTOL – St. Stanislaus Youth Ministry gets ready to give back, as they plan to help out with community projects at…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 14 April 2021 [09:13 AM] Bristol Police report the following: April 11 Kevin Barco, 37, 286 Stanley St., New Britain, operate/parks unregistered motor vehicle, illegal operation of…
Tuesday 04/13/2021
Bristol Hospital treating five patients with coronavirus Posted: 13 April 2021 [05:47 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital on Tuesday was treating five patients with coronavirus. This is one fewer patient than a day…
Bristol has 20 new coronavirus cases, Plainville has virus death; plus vaccine totals Posted: 13 April 2021 [05:42 PM] Plainville had a resident die from coronavirus-associated illness, the first in several weeks, according to state health officials Tuesday. The state…
Better Half Brewing holding 'Comedy Craft Beer Night' Posted: 13 April 2021 [04:59 PM] BRISTOL – Better Half Brewing is inviting people to join it in celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a special “Comedy Craft…
Bristol man sentenced to period of supervised release after nearly striking police officer with truck Posted: 13 April 2021 [04:11 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol man has been sentenced to a period of supervised release after pleading guilty to charges stemming from…
Healthcare providers in New Britain, Bristol push pause button on Johnson & Johnson vaccine Posted: 13 April 2021 [03:31 PM] Area healthcare providers are following state and federal guidance in halting all Johnson & Johnson covid-19 vaccinations. Hartford Healthcare and…
BRISTOL BITS: Running into the Lodovicos Posted: 13 April 2021 [02:53 PM] It’s alway nice seeing folks using the sidewalks off Memorial Boulevard, because it’s such a beautiful place and its purpose is…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 13 April 2021 [09:15 AM] Bristol Police report the following: April 9 Dante Westerlund, 24, NCA, Bristol, criminal trespass first degree, larceny sixth degree April 10…
Monday 04/12/2021
Bristol has coronavirus-associated death, over 75 new virus cases; Southington has virus death Posted: 12 April 2021 [04:54 PM] Bristol and Southington each reported a coronavirus-associated death among its residents Monday, according to state health officials. There were 13 virus…
Bristol hosting citywide community cleanup event Posted: 12 April 2021 [01:48 PM] BRISTOL – The City of Bristol will be celebrating Earth Day by inviting the community to participate in a Citywide Community…
Gas prices begin to stabilize locally, statewide; plus lowest-priced gas stations in area Posted: 12 April 2021 [01:31 PM] STAFF REPORT Area residents are seeing gas prices stabilize for the first time in several weeks. Gas prices in the first two…
South Side School students raise funds, deliver donuts to Bristol Health Posted: 12 April 2021 [11:32 AM] BRISTOL – Students at South Side Elementary School raised funds to deliver dozens and dozens of donuts to Bristol Health employees.…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 12 April 2021 [10:51 AM] Bristol Police report the following: April 7 Patrick Oneal, 58, 126 Rhoda Ln., Bristol, operate/parks unregistered motor vehicle, falsify marker/license/registration, illegal operation…
Sunday 04/11/2021
SENIOR SIGNALS: Fear that state will lien the house if one applies for benefits Posted: 11 April 2021 [07:43 PM] Attorney Over the years, as an elder law attorney, I have heard clients say that they do not want to apply for…
PRIME TIME: A young man who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam Posted: 11 April 2021 [07:41 PM] Correspondent The “Hometown Heroes” for next year will be our Vietnam veterans, and with this I am going to occasionally put together…
Volunteers working to eradicate invasive tree-killer from Kern Park Posted: 11 April 2021 [05:21 PM] BRISTOL – Volunteers spent Sunday morning freeing parkland behind Ivy Drive School from the wrath of an invasive species. It’s called…
Saturday 04/10/2021
Bristol police looking for suspect who fired shots at someone on Route 6 Friday Posted: 10 April 2021 [05:55 PM] BRISTOL -- Police are searching for a man they say shot at someone Friday afternoon on Route 6. Around 5…
Bristol police looking for missing teenager Posted: 10 April 2021 [05:12 PM] BRISTOL -- Police are looking for a missing teenager. A Silver Alert has been issued for Orianna Strucks, 16, who has…
Peaceful Mind Behavioral Health and Wellness hopes to bring all encompassing therapy services to Bristol this month Posted: 10 April 2021 [05:03 PM] BRISTOL -- The Peaceful Mind Behavioral Health and Wellness Center hopes to bring therapy to Bristol in a comfortable, homey setting.…
Friday 04/09/2021
Bristol has 25 new coronavirus cases heading into weekend; plus area case updates Posted: 09 April 2021 [04:25 PM] There were four coronavirus-associated deaths reported statewide Friday, but none from the area, according to state health officials. There have been…
Bristol Hospital has one more covid-19 patient than a day earlier Posted: 09 April 2021 [04:20 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital on Friday saw a very slight jump in coronavirus patients. The hospital reported treating five patients who…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 09 April 2021 [03:42 PM] Bristol Police report the following: April 7 Virjilio Burciaga, 45, 52 Douglas Road, Bristol, illegal possession of exploding fireworks, criminal mischief second…
New Britain man who police say waited more than five hours to get Bristol OD victim help sentenced to prison Posted: 09 April 2021 [12:51 PM] PLAINVILLE - A New Britain man who police say waited more than five hours to get his friend help in 2018…
Registration open for Boys & Girls Club of Bristol's 2021 Summer Camp Posted: 09 April 2021 [12:00 PM] BRISTOL – Registration is now open for the Boys & Girls Club of Bristol's 2021 Summer Camp, which will consist of…
Bristol's Public Works Department announces spring roadway paving Posted: 09 April 2021 [11:56 AM] BRISTOL – The City of Bristol's Public Works Department has announced that spring roadway paving will begin April 12. Public Works…
BRISTOL BITS: Singing the praises of Bristol's libraries via Wozniak Posted: 09 April 2021 [11:26 AM] Jean Wozniak is a true fan of Bristol’s libraries. With this, she called me on Wednesday to see if I would…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 09 April 2021 [10:37 AM] Bristol Police report the following: April 6 Robert Batista, 39, 2383 2nd Ave. Apt. 3206, New York, N.Y., burglary third degree, larceny…
Thursday 04/08/2021
Bristol Hospital coronavirus numbers remain steady, low Posted: 08 April 2021 [06:24 PM] BRISTOL -- Bristol Hospital’s coronavirus numbers went unchanged Thursday. The hospital reported treating four patients who have tested positive for the…
Area cities, towns remain in 'Red Alert' status for coronavirus cases; Bristol has 15 new cases Posted: 08 April 2021 [05:04 PM] All area cities and towns remained in ‘Red Alert’ status for coronavirus cases Thursday, which has been the case for the…
Bristol Boys & Girls Club receives $15K gift from Amazon Posted: 08 April 2021 [04:30 PM] BRISTOL – The Boys & Girls Club of Bristol has received a $15,000 gift from Amazon as part of a new,…
About 1,600 covid-19 vaccine doses administered in first week of mass vaccination site at ESPN Posted: 08 April 2021 [01:52 PM] BRISTOL -- The mass vaccination site launched at ESPN this week was able to administer about 1,600 covid-19 vaccine doses in…
Bristol police blotter Posted: 08 April 2021 [09:27 AM] Bristol Police report the following: April 5 Yamilex Ayala, 25, 314 Willow St., Waterbury, failure to appear second degree, breach of peace…