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Tuesday 09/26/2017
Fired Bulkeley High football coach files defamation lawsuit Posted: 26 September 2017 [11:56 AM] HARTFORD - A former Connecticut high school football coach fired amid allegations that he was abusive toward players has filed a defamation…
Deputy chief of Connecticut fire department dies in crash Posted: 26 September 2017 [11:53 AM] BLOOMFIELD - The victim of a weekend car crash in Connecticut has been identified as the deputy chief of a local fire…
Connecticut troopers fired after kidnapping, assault charges Posted: 26 September 2017 [11:50 AM] WETHERSFIELD - Two Connecticut state troopers who are charged in connection with the beating of a man in Wethersfield while off-duty have…
Police: Loaded revolver found in backpack near funeral home Posted: 26 September 2017 [11:47 AM] NEW LONDON - Police in Connecticut are investigating after a loaded gun was found in a children's backpack near a New London…
Monday 09/25/2017
'Everyone's Rabbi,' Henry Okolica, dies at 103 Posted: 25 September 2017 [10:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN - City and state officials and residents throughout New Britain are mourning the loss of Rabbi Henry Okolica, known as…
Community Foundation bids fond farewell to Williamson Posted: 25 September 2017 [10:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain said goodbye and thanks to former President Jim Williamson and welcomed new…
Southington council makes Sciota succession official, honors Sikhs Posted: 25 September 2017 [10:25 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Town Council signed Mark Sciota’s town manager contract at Monday’s meeting, making his scheduled succession of Garry Brumback in…
Berlin man charged after police find pot, mushrooms Posted: 25 September 2017 [10:22 PM] BERLIN - Police announced today the arrest of a local man on Sept. 13 on charges that he had more than…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 25 September 2017 [10:14 PM] New Britain police report the following: Michael J. Luna, 25, of 185 Newington Road, West Hartford, was charged Sept. 17 with operating…
Shave and a haircut, and more, at Barbershop Ten Forty Nine Posted: 25 September 2017 [10:14 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Owners of the recently opened Barber Shop Ten Forty Nine bring 15 years of experience of cutting hair to the…
Southington Library to hold 'Ask the Judge' session with probate judge Posted: 25 September 2017 [10:13 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Public Library will host Cheshire/Southington Probate Judge Matthew Jalowiec for a series of open public forums in the…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 25 September 2017 [10:11 PM] Plainville police blotter Plainville police report the following: Donald R. Sisson, 54, of 20 Stillwell Drive, Unit A39, was charged…
Rep. Byron tours Newington manufacturer Posted: 25 September 2017 [09:57 PM] NEWINGTON-State Rep. Gary Byron, R-Newington, recently visited PCX Aerostructures to learn more about the company and talk about the state’s economy and…
HEALTHY LIVING: Breast cancer awareness month: What is your risk? Posted: 25 September 2017 [06:13 PM] RN, BSN, CN-BN National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October reminds us that breast cancer is one of the most common cancers…
Southington police arrest another man connected to bank robbery, kidnapping Posted: 25 September 2017 [05:49 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police have arrested a second man in connection with a bank robbery and kidnapping in June. Lamar McCarthy, 35, of…
Man who allegedly used drugs with Plainville runaways arrested again Posted: 25 September 2017 [05:29 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Bloomfield man accused of using drugs with two teens who ran away from a local group home has been…
Plainville man allegedly pointed bow and arrow at woman, threatened her Posted: 25 September 2017 [05:21 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local man has been accused of pointing a bow and arrow at a woman while threatening to kill her.…
Southington man nearly causes multiple crashes during police chase in Plainville Posted: 25 September 2017 [04:15 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Southington man has been accused of nearly causing multiple car accidents when he recklessly sped away from police last…
Hundreds honor woman killed in Newington homicide Posted: 25 September 2017 [11:45 AM] WFSB Hundreds of people gathered in Newington to honor the life of a woman killed in her home on Thursday morning. Mill…
Police: Simsbury man died in Bloomfield crash Posted: 25 September 2017 [11:39 AM] BLOOMFIELD - Police say a 63-year-old Simsbury man has died in a one-vehicle crash in Bloomfield. Police tell the Hartford Courant the…
2 officers released from hospital after being shot Posted: 25 September 2017 [11:35 AM] NEW HAVEN - Connecticut police officials say two officers are home recovering after being shot by a man who is suspected of…
Submarine base drills to include automatic weapons firing Posted: 25 September 2017 [11:33 AM] GROTON - The Navy submarine base in Groton is planning security drills that will include the firing of automatic weapons loaded with…
Designs sought for memorial to 26 school massacre victims Posted: 25 September 2017 [11:31 AM] NEWTOWN - Officials are accepting design submissions for a permanent memorial to the 20 first-graders and six educators killed in a 2012…
Sunday 09/24/2017
New foundation president ready to get down to business Posted: 24 September 2017 [10:38 PM] NEW BRITAIN - About five weeks into his new role as president of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, David Obedzinski…
Walkers raise over $100,000 in New Britain ALS fundraiser Posted: 24 September 2017 [10:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN - New Britain Stadium was a sea of color Sunday morning, as loved ones of people with ALS walked to…
Plainville residents to receive water questionnaire Posted: 24 September 2017 [10:30 PM] PLAINVILLE - Residents can expect to receive a questionnaire within the next few months to help evaluate the city’s drinking water, according…
Obedzinski sets 'listening tour' of area nonprofits Posted: 24 September 2017 [10:29 PM] To help himself get acclimated and familiar with organizations in the area, David Obezinski has scheduled a listening tour - a series…
Parade is a treasured tradition for participants and spectators Posted: 24 September 2017 [10:26 PM] BRISTOL - In order to be a first-timer at the Mum Parade, you apparently must either be 1 year old or new…
Changes in suspension, expulsion policy on Berlin BOE agenda Posted: 24 September 2017 [10:18 PM] The Board of Education will read for the second time, and possibly adopt, two policy changes, at its regular meeting tonight. The…
Ribbon-cutting ceremony makes fitness center's move to Berlin official Posted: 24 September 2017 [10:17 PM] BERLIN - Innovative Fitness & Wellness held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning, celebrating almost two months in its new home on…
Distinguished Service Award goes to CCSU's Hoffman Posted: 24 September 2017 [10:16 PM] NEW BRITAIN-A professor at Central Connecticut State University received the university’s highest honor last week. Dr. Nancy Hoffman, professor of Educational Leadership,…
Fund set up locally for hurricane relief in Puerto Rico Posted: 24 September 2017 [10:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN - City leaders are taking bipartisan action to help Puerto Ricans recovering from Hurricane Maria. The Hurricane Maria Puerto Rico…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 24 September 2017 [10:03 PM] New Britain police report the following: Luis N. Nieves, 28, of 94 Lawlor St., was charged Sept. 17 with second-degree…
This week's meetings Posted: 24 September 2017 [10:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Sept. 25 Historic Preservation Commission special meeting, Room 201, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Wednesday, Sept. 27 Ordinance…
Saturday 09/23/2017
NBHS band benefits from BENefit Posted: 23 September 2017 [10:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN -Residents and friends of the New Britain High School Marching Band gathered at Trinity-On-Main Thursday evening to support local music.…
Klett is unanimous choice for Berlin police chief Posted: 23 September 2017 [09:43 PM] BERLIN - The Police Commission unanimously appointed Deputy Chief John Klett as the town’s next chief of police at a special meeting…
New Britain church's German roots are at heart of Oktoberfest Posted: 23 September 2017 [09:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Hundreds turned out for the seventh annual Oktoberfest at St. Peter Church on Saturday. The festival was initially held…
Bristol's heart beats strong at Mum Festival Posted: 23 September 2017 [09:38 PM] BRISTOL - Home is where the heart is. That is the motto for this year’s 56th annual Mum Festival and it’s been…
Voter registration Tuesday at New Britain library Posted: 23 September 2017 [09:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The League of Women Voters will be at New Britain Public Library Tuesday to register voters in time for…
Vaccine facts and lies to be discussed Monday Posted: 23 September 2017 [09:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN - With flu season nearly upon us, the Newington Kiwanis Club is offering some insight into vaccinations at a public…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 23 September 2017 [09:30 PM] New Britain police report the following: Carmen Leticia Llanos-Bermudez, 58, of 129 Pleasant St., second floor, was charged Sept. 16 with disorderly…
New Southington senior center seen on track for March opening Posted: 23 September 2017 [09:26 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Construction of the town’s new senior center is on schedule, with completion expected by March, says Town Councilor Paul Champagne,…
Southington chamber plans big October push Posted: 23 September 2017 [09:25 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Chamber of Commerce is asking members to show their pride during “Membership Month,” offering perks for promoting the…
Berlin appoints new police chief Posted: 23 September 2017 [09:00 AM] BERLIN - The Police Commission unanimously appointed Deputy Chief John Klett to the position of Police Chief during an early morning special…
Friday 09/22/2017
Southington Rotary installs 2017-18 officers, directors Posted: 22 September 2017 [10:42 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Rotary Club of Southington has installed its 2017-18 officers, headed by a new president, Craig Zettergren. Other…
Southington rock band to play at benefit for Hurricane Harvey relief Posted: 22 September 2017 [10:30 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Screamin’ Eagle Band joins other area artists today for a benefit concert for Texas flood relief. The Southington-based…
Road closures for Southington's Apple Harvest Festival Posted: 22 September 2017 [08:30 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police have announced a number of road closures that will take place during this year’s Apple Harvest Festival. Between…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 22 September 2017 [08:26 PM] New Britain police report the following: Juan Laguer, 39, of 74 Norton St., Bristol, was charged Sept. 11 with possession of narcotics,…
911 call released in murder, attempted suicide Posted: 22 September 2017 [07:33 PM] NEWINGTON – Neighbors who knew Patricia and Michael Torbicki said they were a loving couple who would often do things with their…