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Thursday 09/29/2022
Friendship Service Center in New Britain awarded $100K grant; 23 other area groups receive money as well Posted: 29 September 2022 [01:21 PM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – The Friendship Service Center was one of the 24 recipients awarded grants by The American Savings Foundation. Grants…
STUDENT CORNER: Diversity in New Britain school system Posted: 29 September 2022 [01:03 PM] New Britain is known for its diversity and inclusion as many people from all over the world immigrate to New Britain.…
New Britain pursuing trial on arson charges stemming from motor home fire Posted: 29 September 2022 [12:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A New Britain man accused of intentionally lighting a motor home on fire is fighting the criminal charges…
Union representing Newington town and BOE employees files nine complaints with labor board Posted: 29 September 2022 [12:41 PM] The union representing Newington town and board of education employees has filed nine complaints with the Connecticut State Board of Labor…
New Britain Senior Center to help residents apply for assistance paying heating bills Posted: 29 September 2022 [12:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicted this coming winter will be “shivery and snowy” and heating oil costs are…
FBI whistleblower will speak at New Britain Public Library Posted: 29 September 2022 [12:22 PM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Public Library will host a former Branford police officer and FBI agent to share his…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 29 September 2022 [12:07 PM] New Britain police report the following: Sept. 23 Jennaha S. Ward, 38, 212 Bond St. Flr. 1, New Britain, first-degree violate cond…
Jurors must decide how much Newtown families suffering worth Posted: 29 September 2022 [12:06 PM] WATERBURY - After watching days of testimony that included the parents of slain children breaking down on the witness stand, a Connecticut…
Southington police blotter Posted: 29 September 2022 [11:44 AM] Southington police report the following: Bryan W. Deacon, 33, of 625 Queen St., Apartment 310, was charged Sept. 23 with disorderly conduct…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 29 September 2022 [11:44 AM] Plainville police report the following: Luis Rosario-Tellado, 51, of 9 Elliot Place, Hartford, was charged Sept. 23 with violation of a restraining…
Police investigating three robberies in Southington, Bristol Posted: 29 September 2022 [10:51 AM] Area police are investigating three robberies on Wednesday. Southington police early Thursday said the holdup in their town was reported at…
Wednesday 09/28/2022
New Britain Fire Department promotes 14 during annual ceremony Posted: 28 September 2022 [06:32 PM] Erica Drzewiecki @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - The City celebrated the promotions of 14 members of the New Britain Fire Department at a…
New Britain police, fire, EMS treated to lunch for Public Servants Appreciation Day Posted: 28 September 2022 [03:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The city’s emergency responders were treated to a barbecue lunch this week by the New Britain Memorial -…
New Britain man set to enter plea on murder charges in April shooting Posted: 28 September 2022 [02:16 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A New Britain man is expected to enter a plea next week on murder charges stemming from a…
Maric named UConn president Posted: 28 September 2022 [01:38 PM] Chronicle Staff Writer STORRS MANSFIELD - The University of Connecticut’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Radenka Maric the 17th president…
Man who indicated he wanted trial in killing of hotel clerk in Berlin pleads guilty to reduced charge Posted: 28 September 2022 [01:17 PM] BERLIN - A Waterbury man who indicated earlier this year he would pursue a trial on murder and other charges in…
Two brothers going to trial in Southington Drive-In assault Posted: 28 September 2022 [12:43 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- Two brothers charged in an assault at the Southington Drive-In in 2020 that sent a man to the hospital…
Annual Trivia Bee coming to Cadillac Ranch Posted: 28 September 2022 [12:20 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Education Foundation's Fourth Annual Trivia Bee is coming to Cadillac Ranch on Oct. 26, raising money to…
Good Vibes, a free community concert for all ages, taking place Friday at Trinity-on-Main Posted: 28 September 2022 [11:44 AM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – Good Vibes, a free-for-all community concert taking place this Friday, has special meaning for Adrian Elliott, curator at…
Free Halloween Spooktacular event highlights October events at New Britain Museum of American Art Posted: 28 September 2022 [11:31 AM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Museum of American Art is continuing its fall happenings with a number of programs and…
Stefanowski defends abortion stance in first governor debate Posted: 28 September 2022 [11:30 AM] WEST HARTFORD - Lagging in public opinion polling, especially among women, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski went on the offensive Tuesday, accusing…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 28 September 2022 [10:04 AM] New Britain police report the following: Sept. 22 Angel Rodrigo Serrano-Alvarez, 26, 55 S Burritt St. Flr. 3, New Britain, reckless driving,…
Newington police blotter Posted: 28 September 2022 [10:03 AM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 21 Jonathan Thomas Kahn, 24, 400 Lloyd St., Newington, first-degree criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, vio standing…
Plainville man killed in motorcycle crash in Southington Posted: 28 September 2022 [08:41 AM] SOUTHINGTON – A Plainville man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Southington Tuesday evening. Police on Wednesday identified the victim…
Tuesday 09/27/2022
South Church Music Series in New Britain celebrating 50th year Posted: 27 September 2022 [03:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A season of music is set to begin later this month. That would be the South Church 2022-23…
Wolcott man accused of seriously injuring pedestrian in Southington, leaving scene Posted: 27 September 2022 [03:46 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A Wolcott man has been accused of hitting a young woman with his pickup truck in April, seriously injuring…
$100M lawsuit filed over injuries suffered in police van Posted: 27 September 2022 [02:37 PM] Lawyers for Randy Cox, a Black man who was paralyzed from the chest down in June when a police van without seat…
Windsor man gets four years in prison for fatal Southington crash Posted: 27 September 2022 [02:35 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Windsor man has been sentenced to several years in prison in connection with a fatal crash in February…
Sheet left by 'Neo Nazi Extremist Group' found at Southington High School Posted: 27 September 2022 [02:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A sheet, which Superintendent of Schools Steve Madancy said was left by a "Neo Nazi Extremist Group," was found…
Berlin residents will once again be able to recycle unwanted clothing, shoes Posted: 27 September 2022 [02:12 PM] BERLIN – Residents will once again be able to recycle unwanted clothing and shoes since the town has partnered with a…
Mary Immaculate Academy Class of 1972 to celebrate with 50th class reunion Posted: 27 September 2022 [01:45 PM] BERLIN – A special group of ladies is planning to sit down together at Portofino’s Restaurant this Sunday. They are the…
Video shows trooper's use of stun gun on man who later died Posted: 27 September 2022 [01:42 PM] MIDDLETOWN - A Connecticut state trooper responding to a domestic violence report last month used her stun gun on a man continuously…
Parents testify of pain inflicted by Sandy Hook deniers Posted: 27 September 2022 [01:34 PM] WATERBURY - A mother who lost one of her sons in the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre testified Tuesday that her biggest…
Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum will feature new figures, movie props, audio tracks Posted: 27 September 2022 [12:21 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum will feature new figures, movie props and audio tracks for visitors stopping by…
New Britain man pleads not guilty to alleged role in Southington motel robbery Posted: 27 September 2022 [11:29 AM] SOUTHINGTON – A New Britain man has pleaded not guilty to home invasion and other charges for his role in the…
Friendship Center residents, community members treated to free lunch Posted: 27 September 2022 [10:32 AM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – Residents of the Friendship Service Center, as well as members of the community, were treated to a free…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 27 September 2022 [10:24 AM] New Britain police report the following: Sept. 21 David Osvaldo Bordelies-Santos, 29, 34 Wilcox St. Flr. 1, New Britian, second-degree failure to…
Southington police blotter Posted: 27 September 2022 [10:24 AM] Southington police report the following: Donald Anderson, 63, of 72 Homesdale Ave., was charged Sept. 19 with simple trespass.…
Monday 09/26/2022
Mayor's Trophy Charitable Fund Golf Tournament raises $45K for youth, community causes in city Posted: 26 September 2022 [02:57 PM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – The 18th annual Mayor’s Trophy Charitable Fund Golf Tournament held Friday raised a total of $45,000 that will…
Berlin-based Boxes to Boots gearing up for 2022 Operations Cares packing event Posted: 26 September 2022 [02:43 PM] BERLIN – A large shipment of care packages will be going out to members of the U.S. Armed Forces serving overseas…
Inmate in federal prison used cell phone to help traffic narcotics from Mexico that were distributed through New Britain, Hartford Posted: 26 September 2022 [01:57 PM] An inmate incarcerated in federal custody since 2007 has been sentenced to additional prison time for arranging drug deals between Mexico…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 26 September 2022 [12:46 PM] New Britain police report the following: Sept. 19 Francisco Javier Cintron, 54, 64 North St. Flr. 1, New Britain, vio readable/lost plates…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 26 September 2022 [12:39 PM] Plainville police report the following: Joelle Adams, 31, of 71 Dogwood Road, was charged Aug. 31 with having a nuisance dog, having…
Newington police blotter Posted: 26 September 2022 [12:17 PM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 18 Timothy F. Ennever, 68, 134 Cedar Ridge Rd., Newington, violation of protective order Melissa M.…
Serious injuries reported in motorcycle crash on Interstate 84 in Plainville Posted: 26 September 2022 [12:13 PM] PLAINVILLE – An Ashford man was seriously injured when he was thrown from the motorcycle he was driving during a car…
Man, 76, dies when SUV plunges into water in Old Saybrook Posted: 26 September 2022 [10:59 AM] OLD SAYBROOK - A 76-year-old Connecticut man died Saturday when his SUV plunged into the water at Saybrook Point Marina and Resort…
Sunday 09/25/2022
Festa Italiana a celebration of culture, history Posted: 25 September 2022 [05:03 PM] Erica Drzewiecki @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN – Beaver Street was officially declared the city’s own “Little Italy” by Mayor Erin Stewart in honor…
Saturday 09/24/2022
Downtown Car Show pulls hundreds in automobile enthusiast celebration Posted: 24 September 2022 [10:41 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The streets surrounding Central Park roared with the engines of muscle cars, chatter of area residents, music and…
Friday 09/23/2022
Silver Alert issued for missing Plainville teen Posted: 23 September 2022 [04:58 PM] PLAINVILLE – A teenager has gone missing from Plainville. A Silver Alert was issued Friday for the disappearance of Jacklyn Hall,…