NEW BRITAIN – Car culture was on full display Saturday at the Downtown Car Show, with people stopping to admire…
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Saturday 09/22/2018
Antiques Astound at Klingberg Vintage Motorcar Series Posted: 22 September 2018 [02:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Vintage cars lined the lawn at the Klingberg Family Center Saturday, as people came from near and…
Friday 09/21/2018
DAY TRIPS: Dating back to 1636, Wethersfield is the state's oldest town Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:32 PM] The origins of Wethersfield, Connecticut’s “most ancient town,” can be traced back to 1634 when ten adventurers from Watertown in the Massachusetts…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 21 September 2018 [07:51 PM] New Britain police report the following: Marisol Batista, 48, 76 Smith St., New Britain, was charged on Sept. 20 with prostitution person…
School building project hits a snag Posted: 21 September 2018 [07:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Though the Smalley Elementary School project broke ground more than four months ago, city officials are worried…
Voter registration drive announced Posted: 21 September 2018 [06:45 PM] NEW BRITAIN – CCARC, Inc. will be celebrating National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 25 by offering local residents the…
Some city officials want cost of Tilcon study refunded Posted: 21 September 2018 [06:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Democratic City Council members are seeking to have Lenard Engineering refund the $354,000 the company charged to do…
Council Democrats want to rename Paul Manafort Sr. Drive Posted: 21 September 2018 [03:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Democratic majority of the Common Council is pushing to rename Paul Manafort Sr. Drive. “It’s an…
Police looking for Watertown man charged with threatening, harassment in Southington Posted: 21 September 2018 [03:19 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are looking for a Watertown man charged with harassing and threatening to kill someone in Southington. Joshoel Mullen,…
New Britain man, charged in Southington burglary spree, offered plea bargain Posted: 21 September 2018 [02:43 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A New Britain man accused of committing a burglary spree in Southington over the winter has been offered a…
New Britain police charge seven with prostitution Posted: 21 September 2018 [12:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Seven women were charged with prostitution and in some cases other offenses including possession of narcotics and…
Newington temple to host dance festival at Veteran's Memorial Stadium Posted: 21 September 2018 [10:19 AM] NEW BRITAIN – This weekend, New Britain Stadium will host what has been deemed one of the biggest India folk…
Thursday 09/20/2018
Forrest Machine cuts ribbon on new facility in Berlin Posted: 20 September 2018 [06:05 PM] BERLIN - More than doubling their size, after a slight construction delay, commercial and military aerospace manufacturer Forrest Machine moved to…
Posted: 20 September 2018 [06:04 PM] BERLIN - The Central Connecticut Health District (CCHD) will be hosting free ‘Live Well with Diabetes’ self-management workshops to district residents residing in the towns of Berlin, Newington, Rocky Hill, and Wethersfield. The six-week workshop series will be held…
Posted: 20 September 2018 [06:03 PM] HARTFORD – A report released Thursday by a non-profit research organization indicates that Central Connecticut had five state or municipally owned bridges that are considered “structurally deficient” in 2017. The report issued by TRIP, The Road Information…
Posted: 20 September 2018 [06:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A city man who wanted to “appear like a hero” for rescuing his neighbors from a fire was charged Wednesday with starting the blaze. Isaiah Hellandbrand, 18, of 64 Vega St., initially told fire…
Two car shows set for this weekend in New Britain Posted: 20 September 2018 [06:02 PM] By: Angela Fortuna @angela_fortuna1 NEW BRITAIN – The city of New Britain will welcome two car shows this Saturday, Klingberg Vintage…
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain hands out grants Posted: 20 September 2018 [06:00 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Over $280,000 in grants were awarded to various community programs in New Britain, Berlin, Plainville and Southington by…
Students receive scholarships from Hospital for Special Care Posted: 20 September 2018 [05:59 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Hospital for Special Care recently awarded $34,250 in scholarships to eight local students for their academic achievements…
Man involved in Newington crash dies Posted: 20 September 2018 [04:06 PM] NEWINGTON – A driver involved in a three-vehicle crash on Fenn Road near Cedar Street Wednesday died after being brought to an…
New Britain mayor's salary up for review Posted: 20 September 2018 [02:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Following a meeting earlier this week, the Common Council’s Compensation Committee will meet Monday to discuss the…
Wednesday 09/19/2018
SECOND LOOK: Liquor responsibility among hazards of bar ownership Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:21 PM] During the 1980s, an influx of drinking establishments kept the former Liquor Control Commission busy, with strict enforcement of underage patrons, bar…
Southington police blotter Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:18 PM] Southington police report the following: Joseph Torrice, 33, of 218 Oak St., Waterbury, was charged Aug. 23 with two counts of sixth-degree…
Nine to compete for Miss Polonia Connecticut crown Sept. 29 Posted: 19 September 2018 [09:02 PM] BERLIN - The Red Carpet Royal Gala of the 2019 Miss and Mr. Polonia Connecticut Pageant will be held on Saturday, Sept.…
Cabaret Theatre to hold auditions Posted: 19 September 2018 [06:08 PM] Special To The Herald, @SarahRWillson BERLIN- The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre is looking for female singers, ages 18 and up, to…
New Britain man charged in Bristol car burglaries Posted: 19 September 2018 [06:05 PM] BRISTOL - A New Britain man has been charged with smashing the windows to two vehicles that were parked on Main…
25 overdose deaths reported in New Britain so far this year Posted: 19 September 2018 [06:02 PM] FARMINGTON – While accidental drug deaths appear to have leveled off in the suburbs of Central Connecticut, the two largest…
YMCA expands website for Apple Harvest Festival Road Race Posted: 19 September 2018 [06:01 PM] SOUTHINGTON – In an effort to provide local runners with more information, The Southington YMCA has expanded the website for the…
New Britain Police Blotter Posted: 19 September 2018 [05:58 PM] New Britain police report the following: Alex Danny Rivera, 22, 283 Oak St., third floor, New Britain, was charged on Sept. 13…
Fenn Road, Cedar Street in Newington closed due to serious crash Posted: 19 September 2018 [04:42 PM] NEWINGTON – The area of Fenn Road and Cedar Street is closed while police investigate a serious three-car accident. One person…
Southington man pleads guilty to animal cruelty; co-defendant ordered re-arrested Posted: 19 September 2018 [04:37 PM] SOUTHINGTON - One of two people charged in a local animal cruelty case has been sentenced to probation after accepting a…
Tuesday 09/18/2018
Berlin Town councilor appointed to fill vacancy Posted: 18 September 2018 [10:42 PM] BERLIN - Republican Charles Paonessa is now a member of the Town Council after being unanimously appointed by the legislative body…
Bernacki hailed as 2018 Town Clerk of the Year Posted: 18 September 2018 [06:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN – During his tenure as town clerk, Mark Bernacki has revitalized the way citizens and city employees can…
Paul Salina appointed to city post Posted: 18 September 2018 [05:36 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Former long-time school district educator and administrator Paul Salina has been appointed as the city’s acting Director…
New Britain Police Blotter Posted: 18 September 2018 [05:31 PM] New Britain police report the following: Jhay Omi Torres, 23, unknown address, New Britain, was charged on Sept. 11 with evading responsibility,…
CCSU professor honored Posted: 18 September 2018 [05:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Dr. Matthew Warshauer, a professor of history at Central Connecticut State University, is the recipient of the University’s highest…
City man faces multiple sex crime charges Posted: 18 September 2018 [05:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A city man was charged Monday with seven counts of first-degree sexual assault and several other sex offenses in…
Chief: Two firefighters treated for chemical exposure are OK Posted: 18 September 2018 [05:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Fire Marshal’s Office is still investigating the cause of the blaze at a heat treating plant…
Griswold man accused of attempting to use counterfeit money in Plainville Posted: 18 September 2018 [04:48 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Griswold man has been accused of trying to use counterfeit money at a Plainville grocery store. John Flannery,…
Southington man pleads not guilty in high school graduation party sex assault Posted: 18 September 2018 [04:03 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local teenager has pleaded not guilty in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a young girl at…
Update: Berlin High students back in class after threat discovered Posted: 18 September 2018 [01:11 PM] BERLIN – Classes have resumed at Berlin High School after a written threat discovered in a bathroom was investigated, officials said. Students…
Monday 09/17/2018
Macy's campaign raises $1,000 for Southington YMCA Posted: 17 September 2018 [09:42 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Last month’s Macy’s Make Good Cents campaign - a national partnership between YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) and Macy’s -…
Many new features set for 50th Apple Harvest Festival Posted: 17 September 2018 [09:39 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The 50th Year of the Apple Harvest Festival will feature special entertainment, including a laser light show and national…
Southington police blotter Posted: 17 September 2018 [09:37 PM] Southington police report the following: Misty Ayers, 41, of 165 Jude Lane, was charged Aug. 21 with second degree failure to appear.…
Families, activists want New Britain police to release video Posted: 17 September 2018 [08:49 PM] NEW BRITAIN – William Tisdol contends his son was never involved in a string of violent robberies that played a…
New Britain building gutted by blaze Posted: 17 September 2018 [07:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Firefighters battled a stubborn blaze at a Whiting Street heat treating plant Thursday afternoon as the fire…
New Britain Police Blotter Posted: 17 September 2018 [07:24 PM] New Britain police report the following: Alexandra Michelle Vega, 21, 9 Sherman Court, Apt. 4S, New Britain, was charged on Sept. 7…
Posted: 17 September 2018 [05:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Auxiliary at the Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General will host its 28th annual golf tournament on Oct.2 to benefit the Cardiac Rehabilitation Center. The event will take place at the…
Fire at 216 Whiting St. reignites after battling it for over an hour Posted: 17 September 2018 [04:07 PM] NEW BRITAIN — After battling the blaze for about an hour and a half, the flames at 216 Whiting St. reignited…
Update: Police have suspect in New Britain shooting that injured one early Friday Posted: 17 September 2018 [01:44 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Police have identified a suspect in a shooting that occurred early Friday outside a Maple Street address,…