NEW BRITAIN - Following allegations of “racial insensitivity” leveled at New Britain Fire Chief Thomas Ronalter, the veteran fire official vowed not…
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Thursday 08/17/2017
Statement of Thomas Ronalter, Fire Chief for the City of New Britain Posted: 17 August 2017 [10:11 PM] To: Firefighters and Officers of the New Britain Fire Department; Mayor Stewart and City Officials; members of the press and public I…
Firefighter Scott Johnson loses battle with cancer Posted: 17 August 2017 [10:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN - City flags were placed at half staff Thursday morning in honor of firefighter Scott Johnson, who died Wednesday after…
Petit Foundation treated to a pas de deux or two by the Albano Ballet Posted: 17 August 2017 [09:24 PM] PLAINVILLE - It was a night of expressive dancing and artistic expression Thursday as the Albano Ballet Company entertained for the second…
Officer bitten by police dog while pursuing suspect after high-speed chase Posted: 17 August 2017 [09:22 PM] BRISTOL - A New Britain man was arrested late Wednesday after allegedly leading Bristol police on a high-speed car chase in a…
Lumaj holding exploratory fundraiser Sunday Posted: 17 August 2017 [09:19 PM] BERLIN - The steering committee of Lumaj Explore is inviting people to attend a fundraiser in support of Pete Lumaj, an exploratory…
Berlin Parks & Rec accepting registration for fall programs Posted: 17 August 2017 [09:17 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration for several programs. n Power Yoga will be held on…
New Britain Library to hold Eclipse-A-Palooza Monday Posted: 17 August 2017 [09:10 PM] Special To The Herald NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain Public Library will hold an eclipse viewing event on Monday from…
Plainville cheer mom facing additional charges Posted: 17 August 2017 [09:09 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local woman has been charged with embezzling thousands of dollars from the Plainville Little League, according to police. Shelby…
Cafe no longer being probed in death of broadcaster's wife Posted: 17 August 2017 [04:49 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut officials say they have closed an investigation of a restaurant after finding no violations in connection with a car…
Bristol man who stole thousands of dollars of metal from Southington employer begins prison sentence Posted: 17 August 2017 [03:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A Bristol man who pleaded guilty to stealing thousands of dollars worth of metal from his former employer turned himself…
Parents of Newtown victims want to know if teachers had keys Posted: 17 August 2017 [03:07 PM] HARTFORD - Lawyers for the parents of two children killed in the Newtown school shooting are demanding to see evidence that two…
Judge orders dog owner to pay attack victim $130,000 Posted: 17 August 2017 [03:04 PM] WATERBURY - A judge has ordered a Connecticut dog owner to pay more than $130,000 to a girl bitten by the pet…
1 granted parole, 2 to remain in prison for 2010 killing Posted: 17 August 2017 [03:02 PM] NEW LONDON - One of the people convicted in the 2010 death of a New London man killed as he walked home…
New Britain man allegedly led Bristol police on high-speed car chase Posted: 17 August 2017 [02:55 PM] BRISTOL - A New Britain man was arrested late Wednesday after allegedly leading Bristol police on a high-speed car chase in a…
Person struck, killed by train in Connecticut Posted: 17 August 2017 [09:54 AM] FAIRFIELD - A person has been struck and killed by a train in Connecticut. A spokeswoman for Metro-North says the person was…
Man charged with murder after parking space dispute Posted: 17 August 2017 [09:52 AM] BRIDGEPORT - A Connecticut man accused of fatally shooting another man after a dispute over a parking space has been arraigned on…
Man sentenced to 30 months for selling heroin in lethal OD Posted: 17 August 2017 [09:50 AM] HARTFORD - A Connecticut man accused of selling heroin that led to a woman's overdose death last year has been sentenced to…
Police: 15-year-old boy charged with murder in death of man Posted: 17 August 2017 [09:48 AM] DANBURY - Police in Connecticut say a 15-year-old boy has been charged in the death of an 18-year-old man who was found…
Wednesday 08/16/2017
New Britain man charged with molesting three children Posted: 16 August 2017 [10:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A city man was held on $1.5 million bond Wednesday following his arraignment on charges he sexually assaulted three…
Searching for deputy: New Britain looks to fill vacant police deputy position Posted: 16 August 2017 [09:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN – For the first time in 12 years, city officials are hoping to fill the position of deputy police chief.…
New Britain Police Blotter Posted: 16 August 2017 [09:38 PM] New Britain police report the following: Lisbeth M. Barreto, 39, of 49 Murray Road, Bristol, was charged Aug. 5 with operating motor…
New Britain student wins scholarship from Hartford Golf Club Posted: 16 August 2017 [09:34 PM] HARTFORD - A resident of New Britain and student at Goodwin College, Jeranny Nuñez, received an award from the Hartford Golf Club…
Theatre to put on play about author C.S. Lewis Posted: 16 August 2017 [09:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Connecticut Theatre Company continues its season with a two-week run of “Shadowlands,” opening Friday, Aug. 25. “Shadowlands” tells…
Plainville Senior Center hosting tag sale Posted: 16 August 2017 [09:31 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Senior Center will hold an indoor tag sale to benefit Dial-A-Ride Aug. 17 and 18. Items including jewelry,…
Beers in the Ballpark: Festival combines beer, baseball, charity Posted: 16 August 2017 [09:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN - New Britain Stadium will host its first Beers in the Ballpark beer festival on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 1…
Plainville Police Blotter Posted: 16 August 2017 [09:28 PM] Plainville police report the following: Jeffrey V. Schade, 51, of 36 Whiting St., Unit 6, was charged Aug. 13 with driving under…
Give a little to get a little: Lottery supports seniors Posted: 16 August 2017 [09:17 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Do you want to be a millionaire? Test your luck and give back to the community as the Monsignor…
Southington Police Blotter Posted: 16 August 2017 [09:01 PM] Southington police report the following: Charles Remington, 61, of 55 Sheffield Place, was charged Aug. 7 with operating an unregistered motor…
Historical society elects board members, reviews last year Posted: 16 August 2017 [08:58 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Historical Society elected its board members Tuesday night during their annual meeting as leadership discussed last year’s accomplishments…
Cheshire man charged in federal case in connection with Southington overdose Posted: 16 August 2017 [04:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A federal charge has been brought against a Cheshire man accused of selling heroin to a local woman who died…
Hamden woman pleads not guilty in Lake Compounce assault Posted: 16 August 2017 [03:06 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Hamden woman has pleaded not guilty to charges she beat a man with a flashlight at the Lake Compounce…
Connecticut man who threatened infant with rock captured Posted: 16 August 2017 [10:54 AM] NORWICH - A man police say threatened an infant with a large rock while robbing a Connecticut convenience store in January has…
Police: Retired officer recognized fake gun, foiled robbery Posted: 16 August 2017 [09:34 AM] NAUGATUCK - Police in Connecticut say an attempted robbery was foiled by the victim, a 74-year-old retired police officer, who recognized that…
Owner: Cafe probed in death of Chris Berman's wife was closed Posted: 16 August 2017 [09:32 AM] WOODBURY - The owner of Connecticut restaurant being investigated by alcohol regulators in connection with the car crash that killed the wife…
USDA recalls salad bowls due to incorrect gluten-free label Posted: 16 August 2017 [09:27 AM] WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is recalling thousands of chicken Caesar salad products sold at supermarkets throughout New England and…
Court: State can't vaccinate kids in temporary custody Posted: 16 August 2017 [09:25 AM] HARTFORD - The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the state's child welfare agency cannot vaccinate children placed temporarily in its custody…
Tuesday 08/15/2017
New Britain police blotter Posted: 15 August 2017 [10:22 PM] New Britain police report the following: Gretchen Amy Morales, 25, of 48 Shuttle Meadow Ave., third floor, was charged Aug. 4 with…
New Britain fire chief's 'racial insensitivity' led to a perception of bias, report finds Posted: 15 August 2017 [10:20 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Some city leaders are calling for the resignation of Fire Chief Thomas Ronalter after an independent investigation concluded his…
Berlin Fair adds an extra day, and a demolition derby Posted: 15 August 2017 [10:18 PM] BERLIN - The Berlin Fair will be four days instead of three this year and will feature a demolition derby. The fair…
2 feet and all ears, Murphy walks through Southington Posted: 15 August 2017 [10:06 PM] SOUTHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., passed through Southington Tuesday on the third day of his “Walk Across Connecticut.” Murphy…
Newington issues plea for school-supply donations Posted: 15 August 2017 [10:05 PM] NEWINGTON - The town’s back-to-school distribution began Tuesday with an overwhelming amount of families, leaving staff scrambling to find more supplies for…
Markley blasts proposed tax on oil and propane heat Posted: 15 August 2017 [10:02 PM] SOUTHINGTON - State Sen. Joe Markley, R-Southington, is calling on the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to withdraw…
Acura dealership hopes to open by end of the month Posted: 15 August 2017 [09:59 PM] BERLIN - The new dealership for Acura should be opening by the end of this month. John L. Orsini of Executive Auto…
Economic development website invites visitors to do 'biz' in Berlin Posted: 15 August 2017 [09:58 PM] BERLIN - Economic Development Director Chris Edge has created a new website for business that expresses his outlook. The site, www.Letsdobizberlin.com, has…
Children's Reading Partners seeks volunteers Posted: 15 August 2017 [09:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN - An organization committed to reading to children needs volunteers, and it is reaching out to the community for help.…
Little Poland sign attracting international attention Posted: 15 August 2017 [08:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A new sign in Little Poland has been garnering big social media attention. The sign reads “Drive like your…
Man accused of stealing $10K worth of jewelry in Plainville Posted: 15 August 2017 [05:03 PM] PLAINVILLE - A New Hartford man has been accused of stealing about $10,000 worth of jewelry while servicing an RV in Plainville.…
Plainville father whose daughter nearly drowned in tub granted program Posted: 15 August 2017 [03:20 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local father whose 3-month-old daughter nearly drowned in January has been granted a program that will allow him to…
Report: Ineffective leadership, "racial insensitivity" in New Britain Fire Department Posted: 15 August 2017 [02:06 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A 15-week investigation has revealed that “racial insensitively” and poor management on the part of Fire Chief Thomas Ronalter…