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Wednesday 02/20/2019
140-year-old pet supply store in Berlin to close its doors for good Posted: 20 February 2019 [12:27 PM] BERLIN - A Connecticut pet supply store that has been in business for more than 140 years will soon close its doors…
Dry now, snow this afternoon after 3 p.m. Posted: 20 February 2019 [12:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The temperature is dropping and the skies are cloudy, but according to WFSB meteorologists, a storm is brewing. Snow…
Tuesday 02/19/2019
Vivid New Britain mural now merely a memory Posted: 19 February 2019 [08:59 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Sol LeWitt wall mural that was installed in 2012 on the Dakille Building on Columbus Boulevard is…
New Britain Housing Authority spearheads self-sufficiency initiative Posted: 19 February 2019 [08:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Housing Authority kicked off a new initiative in collaboration with local organizations to help residents…
Police: New Britain man shoplifted, then crashed getaway vehicle Posted: 19 February 2019 [08:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - An apparent shoplifting attempt veered off course Monday night when the fleeing suspect crashed his getaway vehicle on…
Workers from Plainville's ABB put kids on fast track to engineering Posted: 19 February 2019 [08:52 PM] Employees from Plainville-based ABB Industrial Solutions helped children assemble and race model cars Tuesday at Bristol’s Imagine Nation, A Museum…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 19 February 2019 [08:50 PM] New Britain police report the following: Crystal Griffin, 25, 477 Center St., Manchester, was charged on Feb. 7 with assault on public…
New Britain carjacking suspect seeks dismissal Posted: 19 February 2019 [08:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Hartford man is seeking to dismiss the way in which he was identified in the carjacking case…
Man admits to theft of laser in Southington Posted: 19 February 2019 [08:46 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Middletown man has pleaded guilty to stealing an expensive construction device from a local business. Paul Didato, 27,…
Dinner dance to benefit New Britain High Music Dept. Posted: 19 February 2019 [08:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain High School Parent Music Association hosts its fifth annual “Gala of Great Food and Great Music”…
Plainville council talks budget schedule, library website Posted: 19 February 2019 [08:30 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Town Council has set a schedule for the 2019-20 budget presentation. Town Manager Robert E. Lee said the…
Middletown man gets year in prison for stealing construction device in Southington Posted: 19 February 2019 [05:08 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Middletown man has pleaded guilty to stealing an expensive construction device from a local business. Paul Didato, 27,…
New Britain woman arrested for allegedly beating man, stealing money Posted: 19 February 2019 [03:52 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A New Britain woman was arrested on Friday for allegedly joining another female suspect in beating a man…
Meriden man accused of using gang reference to threaten Southington man, parole officer in New Haven Posted: 19 February 2019 [03:45 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Meriden man has been accused of threatening a Southington resident, who works as a parole officer, by making…
Federal agencies have joined the search for murder suspect Posted: 19 February 2019 [02:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The search for suspected murderer Benjamin Morales now involves federal agencies, New Britain police said Tuesday. Acting Deputy…
Monday 02/18/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 18 February 2019 [08:58 PM] Southington police report the following: Kristen Whelan, 28, of 10 Settlers Lane, Sandy Hook, was charged Feb. 5 with two counts of…
Abbott Ball Company Inc. going strong in West Hartford Posted: 18 February 2019 [08:58 PM] WEST HARTFORD - Abbott Ball Company Inc., which has been providing services for 110 years, has started to work in the…
Trump's emergency declaration spilts opinions locally Posted: 18 February 2019 [08:50 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Residents shared their thoughts on Presidents Day on President Donald Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to help…
Area teenager's vocal talents to be featured in upcoming movie Posted: 18 February 2019 [08:49 PM] PLYMOUTH - Plymouth native Brianna Denski will lend her voice acting talents to the upcoming Nickelodeon animated movie “Wonder Park,” which…
Iwo Jima commemoration at Newington library to include documentary Posted: 18 February 2019 [08:46 PM] NEWINGTON - Support Our Survivors of Iwo Jima, a veterans organization in the region, is inviting the central Connecticut community to commemorate…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 18 February 2019 [08:45 PM] Plainville police report the following: Vanessa Savage, 31, of 139 Whiting St., was charged Jan. 25 with having a roaming dog.…
Pizza chain opens first state location in Newington Posted: 18 February 2019 [08:43 PM] NEWINGTON - Valentine’s Day marked history in Newington with the opening of the first Connecticut location of Artichoke Basille’s Pizza. The…
Minor snowstorm in area, minor fire in New Britain Monday morning Posted: 18 February 2019 [08:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A small fire damaged ductwork at a city business Monday morning. Three engines and one ladder truck were…
Murphy highlights Technical Manufacturing Corp. Posted: 18 February 2019 [08:21 PM] DURHAM - Technical Manufacturing Corp. has been selected as U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy’s Monday Manufacturer. Located at 645 New Haven Road,…
HEALTHY LIVING: From life changes and loss, new beginnings, sense of purpose are born Posted: 18 February 2019 [08:07 PM] BSW, social worker, Mulberry Gardens of Southington Changes and loss are a natural - and often difficult - reality of life. Losses…
Sunday 02/17/2019
No Boundaries Youth Theater introduces children to acting at YMCA Posted: 17 February 2019 [08:55 PM] BERLIN - For nine years, No Boundaries Youth Theater has been teaching children that the possibilities are endless. Students in the program’s…
Snow returns to area Monday; 1-4 inches predicted Posted: 17 February 2019 [08:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Schools, City Hall and some local businesses will be closed for Presidents Day Monday as several inches of…
Bristol Home & Business Show offers a little bit of everything Posted: 17 February 2019 [08:50 PM] BRISTOL - Vendors from near and far gathered at the Bristol Home & Business Show Saturday to sell their wares. First-timers and…
This week's meetings Posted: 17 February 2019 [08:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN Tuesday, Feb. 19 Board of Education Policy Subcommittee, 5:30 p.m., Room 523, New Britain High School, 110 Mill St. Board…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 17 February 2019 [08:46 PM] New Britain police report the following: Debra L. Jankowski, 34, 45 Bantam Lake Road, Bantam, was charged on Feb. 7 with two…
Newington rail service a priority for new state senator Posted: 17 February 2019 [08:44 PM] NEWINGTON - Newington, meet your new senator. State Sen. Matt Lesser, of the 9th Senate District, a Democrat representing Cromwell, Middletown,…
New state representative giving full attention to her small slice of Newington Posted: 17 February 2019 [08:43 PM] NEWINGTON - State Rep. Kerry Szeps Wood is proud to represent the town - if only a small section, which she…
SENIOR SIGNALS: Plan now to pay for future long-term care Posted: 17 February 2019 [07:37 PM] Alzheimer’s care is expensive. Studies show the cost of care for patients with Alzheimer’s will be, on average, more than $200,000…
Friday 02/15/2019
You gotta bee-lieve: Bridge project keeping Sign Pro busy Posted: 15 February 2019 [08:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The excitement was evident Friday when Mayor Erin Stewart got a sneak peek at how the city’s Beehive…
Report on fatal police involved shooting clears officers but questions linger Posted: 15 February 2019 [08:51 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The investigations are complete, the reports have been issued, and the police dash-cam video has been viewed by…
Lopes, Bizzarro to appear on Face the State Sunday Posted: 15 February 2019 [08:51 PM] NEW BRITAIN - With less than two weeks to go until five special elections take place across Connecticut, state Senate District 6…
Home and Business Show in Bristol this weekend Posted: 15 February 2019 [08:44 PM] BRISTOL - It’s home sweet home as the Bristol Home & Business Show returns this weekend, bringing more than 100…
Free organ concert Sunday at Church of Christ, Congregational Posted: 15 February 2019 [08:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN - First Church of Christ, Congregational will host a free organ concert Sunday at 11:30 a.m. The concert is…
Waterbury woman pleads not guilty in Southington crash that seriously injured 2 people, including 2-year-old Posted: 15 February 2019 [03:19 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Waterbury woman has pleaded not guilty to felony charges she crashed into a tree in May, leaving two…
Judge: Aaron Hernandez's child can't sue NFL over brain disease Posted: 15 February 2019 [01:53 PM] PHILADELPHIA - The 6-year-old daughter of the late NFL player Aaron Hernandez missed a 2014 deadline to opt out of the league's…
Thursday 02/14/2019
Wrong man was arrested as suspect in New Britain slaying Posted: 14 February 2019 [07:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A case of mistaken identity has two police departments on the defensive and a man originally taken into…
New Britain school staff showing gains in diversity Posted: 14 February 2019 [07:50 PM] NEW BRITAIN - As racial disparity in education continues to be a national and statewide conversation, New Britain’s school district is…
New Britain looks to turn more traffic-signal boxes into works of art Posted: 14 February 2019 [07:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The city is accepting proposals from artists that would help turn traffic-signal control boxes into art pieces. These…
New Britain aldermen troubled by time-clock issues Posted: 14 February 2019 [07:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Plastic bags weren’t all that were on the Common Council’s minds Wednesday evening. Along with the proposed ban…
Southington police charge man in vicious attack at local restaurant Posted: 14 February 2019 [06:17 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police have charged a man in a vicious attack at a local restaurant in August. Jayson Calderon-Perez, 34, allegedly…
Terryville woman allegedly kicked Southington police officer Posted: 14 February 2019 [06:15 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Terryville woman has been accused of kicking a police officer. Police said Thursday that Megan Rossignol, 23, kicked…
Bristol woman allegedly slashed boyfriend with razor in Plainville motel Posted: 14 February 2019 [06:15 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Bristol woman was arrested early Thursday for allegedly slashing her boyfriend with a razor blade during an altercation…
Bus transportation could expand into Southington Posted: 14 February 2019 [05:23 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A recommendation to bring a bus route back to town drew backing from a representative of Southington Supports…
New Britain woman accused of dragging elderly man from vehicle in Plainville Posted: 14 February 2019 [11:34 AM] PLAINVILLE - A New Britain woman has been accused of dragging an elderly man from a vehicle when she abruptly took…