PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Food Pantry has planted a new Community Garden, which they will use to provide local families…
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Thursday 05/26/2022
Worn American Flags can be brought to drop-off locations for retirement Posted: 26 May 2022 [05:03 PM] PLAINVILLE – Worn American Flags can be brought to two drop-off locations for proper retirement between May 31 and June 10.…
Motorist crashes into Plainville home Posted: 26 May 2022 [11:06 AM] PLAINVILLE – A local home was left uninhabitable after a motorist left the road late Wednesday and crashed into it. The…
Wednesday 05/25/2022
Leo Club members from Eli Terry Junior Middle School place flags on the graves of veterans Wednesday Posted: 25 May 2022 [02:54 PM] PLYMOUTH – Leo Club members from Eli Terry Junior Middle School placed flags on the graves of veterans at Hillside Cemetery…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 25 May 2022 [10:49 AM] Scott R. Huey, 58, of 106 Bohemia St., was charged May 12 with second degree unlawful restraint, third degree assault and disorderly…
Tuesday 05/24/2022
PARC presents two individuals with its Shining Star Award Posted: 24 May 2022 [12:18 PM] PLAINVILLE – Local nonprofit PARC presented two individuals with its Shining Star Award and honored William A. Petit Sr. and his…
Monday 05/23/2022
Contractor who allegedly accepted money from Plainville resident, never performed work seeking diversionary program Posted: 23 May 2022 [01:39 PM] PLAINVILLE -- A Cheshire man who faces charges for allegedly accepting over $5,000 from a Plainville resident for a home improvement…
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…
Friday 05/20/2022
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…
Thursday 05/19/2022
Plainville, Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce welcome The Family Dojo Posted: 19 May 2022 [12:32 PM] PLAINVILLE – Town leaders and the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce welcomed The Family Dojo, a martial arts center started…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 19 May 2022 [10:16 AM] May 11 Brandon Roy, 18, of 16 Cody Ave., was charged May 11 with second degree breach of peace and second degree…
Wednesday 05/18/2022
Plainville educator announces that he will run as the Republican candidate for the 22nd House District Posted: 18 May 2022 [04:48 PM] PLAINVILLE – Local educator Francis Rexford Cooley has announced that he will run as the Republican candidate for the 22nd…
Tuesday 05/17/2022
Farmington man to face judge in violent New Britain robbery that led to police chase, rollover crash in Plainville Posted: 17 May 2022 [12:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A Farmington man is expected to face a judge next week in connection with a violent robbery in…
Plainville High School students honored at Arts Award Banquet Posted: 17 May 2022 [12:44 PM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville High School students Peyton Stehle and Garret Millette were honored at the Connecticut Association of Schools' 27th annual…
Monday 05/16/2022
Trial for man accused of nearly hitting police officer in Plainville could start in June Posted: 16 May 2022 [04:03 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Hartford man once again appears headed for trial after being accused of speeding through a construction site in…
Plainville Community Schools select five teachers to honor Posted: 16 May 2022 [03:04 PM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville Community Schools have selected a “Teacher of the Year” at each of the five Plainville schools. “The…
Linden Street School community participates in Project ACES Posted: 16 May 2022 [12:51 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Linden Street School community participated in Project ACES, (All Children Exercising Simultaneously) May 5. “Students, faculty and…
Main Street Community Foundation is offering a new scholarship Posted: 16 May 2022 [12:07 PM] BRISTOL – Main Street Community Foundation is offering a new scholarship. “Graduating high school seniors who are legally blind or visually…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 16 May 2022 [10:25 AM] May 10 Albert Lacomb, 34, of 22 Green St., Middletown, was charged May 10 with sixth degree larceny and conspiracy to commit…
Saturday 05/14/2022
Festival of Wines and Spirits fundraises for emergency hospital generators Posted: 14 May 2022 [10:57 PM] BRISTOL – Hundreds took part in the annual Festival of Wines and Spirits Saturday evening, listening to jazz and tasting a…
CCSU graduates over 2,600 in Class of 2022 Posted: 14 May 2022 [10:46 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Central Connecticut State University bid goodbye to its Class of 2022 Saturday as graduating students took their next…
Friday 05/13/2022
Petit Family Foundation selling Michaela's Four O' Clock flowers Posted: 13 May 2022 [02:19 PM] The Petit Family Foundation is currently selling Michaela's Four O' Clock flowers, and planted a garden at Community Mental Health Affiliates…
Plainville PAWS continuing to help local animals in need Posted: 13 May 2022 [10:29 AM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville PAWS, a local nonprofit organization which supports Plainville Animal Control, is continuing to help local animals in need…
Thursday 05/12/2022
Plainville's Memorial Day parade, ceremony will return this year Posted: 12 May 2022 [01:48 PM] PLAINVILLE – The town’s traditional Memorial Day parade and ceremony will return this year. “Everything will be back the same way…
New Britain woman found with stolen vehicle in Plainville Posted: 12 May 2022 [01:12 PM] PLAINVILLE – A New Britain woman was arrested in Plainville on Tuesday after police found her in a stolen car. Marilu…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 12 May 2022 [10:22 AM] May 9 Jose G. Soto, 31, of 108 Winthrop St., New Britain, was charged May 9 with sixth degree larceny.…
Wednesday 05/11/2022
Plainville police blotter Posted: 11 May 2022 [03:20 PM] May 2 Michell Barnett, 68, of 14 Canterbury Lane was charged May 2 with having a nuisance dog and having a roaming…
Second suspect in Plainville home invasion going to trial Posted: 11 May 2022 [03:16 PM] PLAINVILLE -- A Plainville man charged alongside a Newington resident in a local home invasion has mirrored his co-defendant’s decision to…
New Britain man charged in shoplifting that turned violent in Plainville Posted: 11 May 2022 [12:59 PM] PLAINVILLE – A New Britain man was arrested last week in connection with a shoplifting that turned into a robbery. Hector…
Plainville Public Library will dedicate Youth Services Room in memory of late state Rep. Posted: 11 May 2022 [11:32 AM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville Public Library will dedicate its Youth Services Room in memory of the late Elizabeth "Betty" Boukus May 20…
Tuesday 05/10/2022
Rep. Bill Petit will not seek reelection Posted: 10 May 2022 [02:07 PM] PLAINVILLE – Rep. Bill Petit has decided not to seek reelection this year for the 22nd House District, citing a desire…
Registration underway for the 15th Annual Petit Family Foundation 5K Road Race Posted: 10 May 2022 [12:57 PM] PLAINVILLE – Registration is underway for the 15th Annual Petit Family Foundation 5K Road Race, which will be held Sunday, July…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 10 May 2022 [10:53 AM] May 5 Nelson Guzman, 34, of 260 S. Broadway, Yonkers, NY, was charged May 5 with three counts of sixth degree larceny…
Monday 05/09/2022
Plainville Democratic Town Committee Chair, Board of Education member announces run for 22nd House District seat Posted: 09 May 2022 [05:51 PM] PLAINVILLE – Local Democratic Town Committee Chair, Board of Education member and nurse, Rebecca Martinez, has announced that she will run…
Plainville police looking to ID shoplifting suspect Posted: 09 May 2022 [03:34 PM] PLAINVILLE – Police are asking for help identifying a suspected shoplifter. Police on Monday released photos of both the suspect and…
Plainville's Balloon Festival won't be taking flight this year Posted: 09 May 2022 [02:42 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Fire Company announced Monday that the Balloon Festival won't be taking flight this year. This will be…
Plainville Choral Society returning for its first concert since 2019 Posted: 09 May 2022 [10:46 AM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Choral Society is returning for its first concert since 2019 with their annual spring concert. "Another…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 09 May 2022 [10:36 AM] Plainville police report the following: John Wilson, 36, of 11 Spring St., was charged April 26 with having a roaming dog, having…
Plainville Wind Ensemble is bringing the music of Middle-Earth to life Posted: 09 May 2022 [10:27 AM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Wind Ensemble is bringing the music of Middle-Earth to Plainville with a free concert. World-renowned composer…
Saturday 05/07/2022
Cool evening kicks off Bristol Auto Club Cruise Night season Posted: 07 May 2022 [08:19 PM] BRISTOL – Despite a cooler and cloudy day, dedicated automobile enthusiasts pulled into the North Side Square parking lot at the…
Plymouth police arrest alleged under the influence driver in business crash Posted: 07 May 2022 [08:17 PM] PLYMOUTH – Plymouth police responded to a report of a vehicle that crashed into the Robco Pools facility at 678 Main…
Friday 05/06/2022
Plainville police blotter Posted: 06 May 2022 [09:34 AM] Plainville police report the following: Connor T. Cello, 18, of 12 Usher Ave., was charged April 28 with third degree assault and…
Thursday 05/05/2022
Plainville man accused of leaving scene of fatal accident, waiting 12 minutes to call for help Posted: 05 May 2022 [03:09 PM] PLAINVILLE – A young Plainville man was arrested this week and accused of leaving the scene of an accident in which…
Famous tap dancer shares story at Wonder of Women Posted: 05 May 2022 [12:32 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Women & Girls Fund held its 21st Wonder of Women event at the Aqua Turf Club Tuesday where…
Wednesday 05/04/2022
Woman convicted of custodial interference, risk of injury in Plainville avoids further prison time on probation violation after 10-year exposure Posted: 04 May 2022 [01:00 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Manchester woman who violated her probation following a conviction in which she tried to abscond to California with…
Community Foundation awards nearly $900K worth of grants to programs in Southington, Plainville, New Britain Posted: 04 May 2022 [11:24 AM] NEW BRITAIN – The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has approved its first round of grants following its first board…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 04 May 2022 [10:14 AM] Plainville police report the following: Raymond F. Figlewski III, 33, of 245 W. Main St., was charged April 27 with second degree…
Monday 05/02/2022
Plainville police blotter Posted: 02 May 2022 [09:24 AM] Plainville police report the following: Dominic Levesque, 24, of 5 Pinecrest Dr., was charged April 22 with disorderly conduct. Ariana Garcia,…
Saturday 04/30/2022
71st Spinelli Fishing Derby attracts hundreds, biggest fish measured at 28 inches Posted: 30 April 2022 [09:02 PM] BRISTOL – The 71st Perry J. Spinelli Fishing Derby made a splash at Page Park Pond Saturday as families caught hundreds…
Friday 04/29/2022
Pequabuck River Watershed Association will be looking to clean the river in Bristol, Plainville Posted: 29 April 2022 [04:21 PM] The Pequabuck River Watershed Association will be looking to clean the river in Bristol and Plainville between 8 a.m. and 12:30…