NEW BRITAIN - Central Connecticut State University unveiled its new $23 million, 70,000-square-foot student recreation facility Tuesday. The C.J. Huang Recreation…
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Tuesday 01/21/2020
New Britain man charged with setting fire in another man's car after drunken fight Posted: 21 January 2020 [09:00 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A city man faces charges in connection with an incident on Linwood Street in December that allegedly ended…
Area company helps build 10 bikes for donation to needy kids served by Klingberg Posted: 21 January 2020 [08:56 PM] GLASTONBURY - Employee Family Protection Inc. helped build 10 bicycles for children in need at its annual meeting at the Hilton…
Conn. Humane Society has a hometown favorite in Puppy Bowl Posted: 21 January 2020 [08:53 PM] Forget the Pats, the Giants, and any of those other guys. The Connecticut Humane Society has a new favorite athlete and football…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 21 January 2020 [08:50 PM] New Britain police report the following: Jan. 16 Christopher Mick, 171 Kensington Ave., New Britain, disorderly conduct, assault third-degree Yuri Diaz, 103…
Waterbury man charged in 2018 theft of 2011 Mercedes in New Britain Posted: 21 January 2020 [08:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Waterbury man has been arrested in connection with the theft of a Mercedes-Benz on Commonwealth Avenue in…
McConnell backs off, eases impeachment trial limits Posted: 21 January 2020 [06:58 PM] WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell abruptly backed offsome of his proposed rules for President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial on…
Berlin police make arrest in June robbery attempt at TD Bank Posted: 21 January 2020 [02:16 PM] BERLIN – A Vernon man was arrested in connection with the TD Bank robbery at 1127 Farmington Avenue on June 4.…
Bristol woman exposed to seven years in prison for using fraudulent ID to visit man who burned her daughter with hot iron Posted: 21 January 2020 [12:34 PM] BRISTOL - A Bristol woman on probation for lying to police to cover for her boyfriend, who took a hot iron…
UConn student pulled from Mirror Lake has died Posted: 21 January 2020 [12:31 PM] Chronicle Staff Writer STORRS - A University of Connecticut student found in the area of Mirror Lake Monday died at Windham Community…
Monday 01/20/2020
Martin Luther King Jr. was a 'mover,' CityWide celebration at Spottswood AME Zion Church is told Posted: 20 January 2020 [09:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Mary McLeod Bethune Club, in partnership with the New Britain Chapter of the NAACP, hosted the annual…
Audience challenged to 'keep the torch of Dr. King burning and alive' in ceremony at Smalley Elementary School Posted: 20 January 2020 [09:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN - “Take a stand with me for equality and justice,” Dr. Jackie Evans-Phillips urged residents of New Britain during…
Las Vegas man arrested in scam that defrauded Newington resident Posted: 20 January 2020 [09:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Las Vegas man was arrested earlier this month in connection with a multi-state scheme in which an…
Brothers bring Brick Oven Pizza to New Britain's Osgood Avenue Posted: 20 January 2020 [09:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The new family-owned business Brick Oven Pizza & Restaurant has opened on the West Side of the city.…
Healthy Living: Set some health goals you can stick to for 2020 Posted: 20 January 2020 [05:59 PM] Bristol Health Every year millions around the world see the New Year as a fresh start and an opportunity to accomplish big…
Plainville police asking for help identifying suspected conspirator in shoplifting Posted: 20 January 2020 [03:04 PM] PLAINVILLE - Police are asking for help identifying a woman suspected of being involved in a shoplifting from a local Big…
New commuter line exceeds 1 million passengers Posted: 20 January 2020 [12:25 PM] HARTFORD - More than a million riders have traveled the commuter line between New Haven, Connecticut and Springfield, Massachusetts that opened in…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 20 January 2020 [11:40 AM] New Britain police report the following: Jan. 12 Devon Merrimarahajara, 24 Central Ave., Waterbury, disorderly conduct, interfering with an officer, resisting arrest…
Sunday 01/19/2020
About 4 inches of snow hits towns surrounding New Britain, several accidents reported throughout day Posted: 19 January 2020 [09:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Several accidents were reported in New Britain and surrounding towns Saturday as snow made travel hazardouss. About 4…
Community braves the cold for 15th annual Sloper Plunge in Southington Posted: 19 January 2020 [09:04 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Sarah Pelletier got goosebumps on her arms, but it wasn’t because she was about to plunge into frigid water.…
Service featuring four congregations at New Britain's South Church celebrates King and church unity Posted: 19 January 2020 [09:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Four congregations came together to honor a civil rights leader and celebrate unity in their faith Sunday morning.…
CFGNB to host informational presentation at breakfast next month Posted: 19 January 2020 [08:59 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is hosting an informational breakfast presentation with Pro Bono Partnership next…
Newington chiropractic practice expanding its offerings and reach Posted: 19 January 2020 [08:53 PM] NEWINGTON - The sky is the limit for Damato Chiropractic Center. Since it first opened on Market Square in Newington back…
Foundation's 2019 grants helped variety of organizations Posted: 19 January 2020 [08:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain had a very productive 2019, authorizing more than $1.3 million in…
Hidden gem of a shop in Newington is full of vintage charm Posted: 19 January 2020 [08:36 PM] NEWINGTON - Tucked behind a salon down a flight of stairs, few people even know it exists. Sometimes a patient…
SENIOR SIGNALS: New year is a good time to resolve to get organized Posted: 19 January 2020 [08:06 PM] After the New Year celebrations are over, many seniors turn their attention to their New Year’s resolutions. Often these resolutions are…
Saturday 01/18/2020
Snow to hit area Saturday afternoon, New Britain parking ban going into effect at 3 p.m. Posted: 18 January 2020 [12:17 PM] Snow is expected to hit Connecticut Saturday afternoon and towns are poised and ready. After seeing temperatures rise above 60…
Newington police asking for information in liquor store robbery Posted: 18 January 2020 [10:34 AM] NEWINGTON - A liquor store was robbed recently and police are asking for information on it. Modern Wine and Spirits, 18…
Friday 01/17/2020
Teen missing from New Britain safely located Posted: 17 January 2020 [08:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Isaiah Jared Malavet-Cruz, the 16-year-old from the city who went missing Thursday night, was safely located according to…
19 graduate from New Britain Police Academy Posted: 17 January 2020 [07:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN-19 officers will now begin their duty in communities around the state after graduating from the Police Academy on Friday.…
New Britain resident sworn in as Conn. state trooper Posted: 17 January 2020 [06:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A man calling the Hardware City his home is among 27 other newly minted state troopers who graduated…
Lopes named to Banking Committee Posted: 17 January 2020 [06:01 PM] NEW BRITAIN – State Rep. Rick Lopes, who represents New Britain and Newington, has been named House Chairman of the legislature’s…
Fundraiser for Puerto Rico victims rescheduled Posted: 17 January 2020 [06:00 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Diaspora Multicultural Society is hosting “Late Night for Puerto Rico” to raise funds for Puerto Rico after…
Speaker Aresimowicz says state should consider banning Native American athletic nicknames, could impact Newington High Posted: 17 January 2020 [01:37 PM] HARTFORD - The Democratic speaker of the Connecticut House says state lawmakers should consider whether to ban Native American athletic nicknames and…
Pastors call for feds to investigate killing of carjacking suspect by trooper Posted: 17 January 2020 [12:00 PM] HARTFORD — African American pastors called on federal prosecutors Friday to investigate the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old carjacking suspect by a…
'It's supposed to be about the kids': How area coaches, athletes are trying to put a lid on toxic commentary from parents, fans at sporting events Posted: 17 January 2020 [11:29 AM] New Britain softball coach Joel Simmone said it was the worst thing he’s ever heard at a high school sporting event.…
Thursday 01/16/2020
Pasta supper to fund new tents for Berlin Boy Scouts Posted: 16 January 2020 [09:16 PM] BERLIN - Boy Scout Troop 256 will be holding an all-you-can-eat pasta supper on Jan. 31 to help fund a special…
Dunkin' leaves a hole in downtown New Britain Posted: 16 January 2020 [09:05 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Dunkin’ Donuts shop at 135 Main St., next to the police station, abruptly shut down this week.…
Tanksley hopes GoFundMe will allow him to open a different kind of youth center in New Britain Posted: 16 January 2020 [09:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A new safe space for New Britain youth to learn and play could someday become reality if $10,000…
Plainville Chamber of Commerce offers an enthusiastic welcome to Powerhouse Motorsports Posted: 16 January 2020 [09:02 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Chamber of Commerce welcomed Powerhouse Motorsports with a grand opening and ribbon cutting Thursday, praising the business…
Women & Girls Fund money goes to 18 area organizations Posted: 16 January 2020 [08:56 PM] BRISTOL - The Women & Girls Fund at the Main Street Community Foundation awarded $53,000 Thursday to 18 area organizations. Several…
Plainville YMCA's Prisco eyes greater community involvement Posted: 16 January 2020 [08:44 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Wheeler Regional Family YMCA’s new executive director, Laura Prisco, aims to increase community engagement and family programs. Prisco…
Imagine Nation to hold bowling 'fun-raiser' Posted: 16 January 2020 [08:42 PM] BRISTOL - Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center, will host its fourth annual Bowling Pins, Pizza & Prizes “fun-raiser” Sunday, Feb.…
Over 1,000 Eversource customers lose power in New Britain with strong winds across Connecticut Posted: 16 January 2020 [05:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Strong winds throughout the state caused scattered power outages throughout the state Thursday. About 1,100 Eversource customers lost…
Plainville police looking for help solving thefts from cars Posted: 16 January 2020 [04:30 PM] PLAINVILLE - Local police are asking for the public’s help identifying several suspects who were involved in larcenies from unlocked motor…
Man who drunkenly struck parked car, took off from police in Plainville given suspended sentence Posted: 16 January 2020 [04:07 PM] PLAINVILLE - A New Britain man who took off from police after a drunk driving accident involving a parked car was…
Man gets prison for machete attack during road rage incident Posted: 16 January 2020 [11:34 AM] STAMFORD - A Connecticut man has been sentenced to five years in jail and ordered to take anger management courses for injuring…
Man fatally shot by Connecticut State Police following chase after reported carjacking Posted: 16 January 2020 [11:31 AM] WEST HAVEN - A man was fatally shot by Connecticut State Police on Wednesday night after a reported carjacking, officials said.…
Hartford man convicted of manslaughter in shooting over sunglasses Posted: 16 January 2020 [11:27 AM] HARTFORD - A Connecticut man charged with shooting and killing another man in a dispute over a pair of high-end sunglasses has…
Wednesday 01/15/2020
Newington 150: $10,000 is the fundraising goal to stage the sesquicentennial celebration in 2021 Posted: 15 January 2020 [09:20 PM] NEWINGTON - Preparations for the town’s 150th birthday are ramping up in the new year as the group planning the celebration…