NEWINGTON - The Newington Humane Society is gearing up for its “Diamond in the Ruff” event on Saturday, Oct. 27. It…
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Tuesday 10/23/2018
Work on Plainville railroad crossings starts Friday Posted: 23 October 2018 [08:47 PM] PLAINVILLE - The first of three repairs to town rail crossings is set to begin Friday, with detours and delays expected.…
HEALTHY LIVING: Combining breast surgery and oncoplasty Posted: 23 October 2018 [05:36 PM] The diagnosis of breast cancer is a life-changing experience. Not only does it bring women face to face with questions about survival,…
6th Senate District: Smedley challenges incumbent Gerratana Posted: 23 October 2018 [03:34 PM] One of a series of stories previewing races in Connecticut's midterm elections By Skyler Frazer @SFrazerNBH NEW BRITAIN - With the…
State House, Senate candidates face voters at New Britain forum Posted: 23 October 2018 [03:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN - City voters heard from General Assembly candidates on Saturday in a forum that touched on a wide range…
Teen involved in police shooting charged in string of robberies Posted: 23 October 2018 [12:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Caleb Tisdol, the 15-year-old injured during a police involved shooting in December, was charged with four robberies…
Former Berlin Town Planner files federal lawsuit against the town Posted: 23 October 2018 [10:01 AM] BERLIN – The former town planner filed a federal lawsuit against the town Monday alleging that a local builder sexually…
Monday 10/22/2018
Lottery fever grips area residents Posted: 22 October 2018 [09:08 PM] SantosNBH NEW BRITAIN - Even people who don’t have a habit of playing the lottery are playing it now that the…
Cold case revisited: 1991 Jane Doe had gunshot wound to head Posted: 22 October 2018 [09:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN - While in the Criminal Investigation Division, Detective James Wardwell, now the police chief, took the extraordinary step of…
New Britain council to consider $26M in new bonding Posted: 22 October 2018 [08:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Common Council will meet Wednesday to potentially authorize about $26 million in new bonding for various projects…
Child porn suspect held on $2M bail after failing to appear in court Posted: 22 October 2018 [08:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A former city man charged by state police with possession of child pornography in 2017 is being held…
Tax abatement to encourage repurposing of Southington mill buildings Posted: 22 October 2018 [08:43 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Town Council on Monday held a public hearing on a proposed manufacturing-tax abatement intended to encourage businesses to…
Plainville man turns down plea deal in motorcycle club shooting Posted: 22 October 2018 [08:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Plainville man charged with attempted murder in the “Twist of Da Wrist” motorcycle club shootings in 2015…
State reports season's first death from the flu Posted: 22 October 2018 [08:38 PM] The flu season hasn’t even ramped up yet and already Connecticut has reported its first flu-related death. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal,…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 22 October 2018 [08:34 PM] New Britain police report the following: Alan B. Mitchell, 59, 50 Mitchell St., New Britain, was charged on Oct. 14 with second-degree…
Southington Police Blotter Posted: 22 October 2018 [08:09 PM] Southington police report the following: Jonathan Pierson, 18, of 86 Patriot Lane, Newington, was charged Sept. 20 with possession of less than…
Sunday 10/21/2018
New Britain man charged in Southington prescription forgery case Posted: 21 October 2018 [08:43 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A New Britain man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly forging a prescription for a potent cough medicine that is…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 21 October 2018 [08:42 PM] New Britain police report the following: Candice Rita Wilkins, 23, 21 Cambridge St., Hartford, was charged on Oct. 14 with violation of…
ELECTION 2018: 27th House District: Byron vs. Turco Posted: 21 October 2018 [08:39 PM] One in a series of stories previewing races in Connecticut’s midterm election. NEWINGTON - Two very different men named Gary are…
Nostalgic concert just a part of weekend Polish event at CCSU Posted: 21 October 2018 [08:28 PM] Special to the Herald, @krisdvp NEW BRITAIN - The members of the Polonia Paderewski Chorus weren’t the only ones singing at…
Replacement 30th House District candidate can receive campaign financing Posted: 21 October 2018 [08:26 PM] BERLIN - The new Republican candidate for the 30th House District seat will receive state campaign financing, according to the State…
Berlin Legion post has Scout to thank for new recreation area Posted: 21 October 2018 [08:25 PM] BERLIN - A member of Boy Scout Troop 44 in Berlin has completed an Eagle Scout project, looking to help veterans…
This week's meetings Posted: 21 October 2018 [08:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Oct. 22 Curriculum Committee, Canceled Tuesday, Oct. 23 Board of Finance and Taxation, 6 p.m., Room 201, City Hall…
Plainville's Halloween House ready for another eerie evening Posted: 21 October 2018 [08:20 PM] PLAINVILLE - Once again, the house at 62 Metacomet Road has been transformed into a haunted graveyard, where zombie dancers from…
SENIOR SIGNALS: Applying to Medicaid after being left with an inheritance Posted: 21 October 2018 [08:19 PM] Dear Attorney Tully, My husband is in the process of applying for Medicaid. Unbeknownst to us, my husband’s aunt left…
Friday 10/19/2018
Convicted sex offender allegedly sexually assaulted woman, threatening 'if he couldn't have her, no one would' Posted: 19 October 2018 [06:40 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A convicted sex offender allegedly sexually assaulted a woman he knew after threatening that “if he couldn’t…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 19 October 2018 [05:49 PM] New Britain police report the following: Jose L. Merced Nieves, 35, 58 Miller St., first floor, new Britain, was charged on Oct.…
CMHA to add pharmacy to first floor of new site in New Britain Posted: 19 October 2018 [05:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The president and chief executive officer of Community Mental Health Affiliates, Raymond Gorman, recognized Gov. Dannel Malloy for…
Warm The Children kicks off giving season Posted: 19 October 2018 [05:16 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Warm The Children is kicking off its 15th year in New Britain. Last year, the group surpassed the…
Scare up some fun ahead of Halloween Posted: 19 October 2018 [05:15 PM] Halloween is almost here and to get into the “spirit” of the upcoming occasion below are some events designed to scare…
Meriden woman, home health aide, convicted of illegally entering elderly man's home Posted: 19 October 2018 [04:48 PM] BRISTOL - A Meriden woman who state prosecutors believe stole from a Bristol man with dementia accepted a plea bargain on…
Former Quinnipiac professor, accused of harassing Southington woman, released from custody Posted: 19 October 2018 [04:39 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A former adjunct professor at Quinnipiac University, accused of harassing an ex-student, a Southington woman, was released from custody…
Officer-involved shooting in Meriden under investigation Posted: 19 October 2018 [02:20 PM] MERIDEN - An armed man who had just gotten out of his moving car in a pharmacy parking lot was injured Thursday…
Autopsy results on baby found at trash facility inconclusive Posted: 19 October 2018 [02:18 PM] STAMFORD - An investigation into the discovery of a dead baby boy at a Connecticut garbage and recycling processing facility has been…
Organizers looking for donations for annual Halloween event Posted: 19 October 2018 [01:40 PM] NEW BRITAIN- Organizers are looking for donations tonight for the city’s annual “Halloween Trick or Treat Safe Zone” happening on…
New Britain General Assembly candidates to participate in forum on Saturday Posted: 19 October 2018 [10:42 AM] NEW BRITAIN – The city’s candidates for General Assembly will get their chance to talk to voters this Saturday during…
Thursday 10/18/2018
Couple receives a warm welcome back to New Britain Posted: 18 October 2018 [09:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Smiles, hugs, words of inspiration and lots of pizza were part of the warm welcome the community gave…
Southington forum draws eight candidates for state office Posted: 18 October 2018 [09:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Candidates outlined their plans for leading Connecticut and made their cases for support at the polls next month on…
CCSU to host symposium on Polish issues, gala dinner this weekend Posted: 18 October 2018 [09:06 PM] By Angela Fortuna @angela_fortuna1 NEW BRITAIN — Central Connecticut State University will be hosting a symposium…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 18 October 2018 [09:03 PM] New Britain police report the following: Ariel R. Cortez, 30, 224 Buell St., first floor, New Britain, was charged on Oct. 13…
Plainville's Lee, aide sell Tunxis students on community involvement Posted: 18 October 2018 [09:00 PM] PLAINVILLE - Plainville Town Manager Robert E. Lee and his assistant, Scott Colby, spoke to students at Tunxis Community College Wednesday…
Ex-Berlin High teacher's sex case continued Posted: 18 October 2018 [08:58 PM] BERLIN - Michael Cwirka, the suspended Berlin High School math teacher charged with having a sexual relationship with a then 17-year-old…
Kensington church renovations now have February as target Posted: 18 October 2018 [08:56 PM] BERLIN - Renovations at Kensington Congregational Church are a few months behind schedule and a little over budget, according to parishioner…
Southington man faces DUI, other charges Posted: 18 October 2018 [08:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man has been accused of drunkenly crashing into a fire hydrant in front of a neighbor’s house…
Food pantry seeking healthy versions of holiday foods Posted: 18 October 2018 [08:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Food and Resource Center is hoping to provide clients with a healthy Thanksgiving holiday. The…
Hospital of Central Connecticut honors scholarship recipients Posted: 18 October 2018 [08:02 PM] By: Angela Fortuna @angela_fortuna1 NEW BRITAIN - The Hospital of Central Connecticut recently hosted its fourth annual scholarship program reception to recognize…
American Savings Foundation awards $416,000 in grants Posted: 18 October 2018 [07:59 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The American Savings Foundation board of directors recently announced 22 grants totaling $416,056 supporting a variety of programs and…
New Britain contingent marches in New York City's Pulaski Day Parade Posted: 18 October 2018 [07:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Some 112 members of the city’s Polish community marched in the Pulaski Day Parade on Oct. 7 in…
New Britain man charged with forging prescription for drug used to make "purple drank" Posted: 18 October 2018 [04:51 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A New Britain man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly forging a prescription for a potent cough medicine that is…
Traffic study finds Berlin Turnpike impacts Berlin police enforcement numbers Posted: 18 October 2018 [01:42 PM] BERLIN – A report issued today concluded that the heavily traveled Berlin Turnpike contributed to the appearance of racial disparities…