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Saturday 06/06/2020
Plainville man arrested for threatening people with loaded gun at unity march Posted: 06 June 2020 [12:59 PM] A man was arrested in Plainville Friday night for threatening participants of a unity march in town with a loaded gun.…
Friday 06/05/2020
'Nobody is free until everyone is free': Plainville residents protest peacefully against racism, call for change Posted: 05 June 2020 [08:13 PM] PLAINVILLE – More than 100 people gathered peacefully Friday in Plainville to protest the killing of George Floyd and to call…
Hundreds gather in Walnut Hill Park to discuss social change, later march in protest of racism locally, nationally Posted: 05 June 2020 [07:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Hundreds of people from around central Connecticut gathered in Walnut Hill Park in New Britain Friday to protest…
Hartford HealthCare: Obesity has disproportionately affected black, Hispanic populations Posted: 05 June 2020 [05:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Hartford HealthCare has continued to adapt to changes system-wide since the pandemic. “We’ve made a change several months…
Playing golf, seeing America Posted: 05 June 2020 [05:32 PM] Richard Condon, 75 Newington High School Coach 34 years: nine years JV baseball, 25 years boys and girls golf…
State hospitalizations for COVID-19 drops to 350 statewide; area cities, towns have little to no movement in cases Posted: 05 June 2020 [05:26 PM] On a day where those hospitalized with COVID-19 statewide fell once again, to 350 overall, there wasn’t small movement among area…
Community comes out to celebrate 99 years with Bristol resident Posted: 05 June 2020 [05:09 PM] BRISTOL – Clara D’Amato celebrated her 99th birthday with a parade Thursday, sitting with family members as friends, family, police and…
Part of I-691 in Southington closed following car accident: state police Posted: 05 June 2020 [05:06 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A portion of Interstate 691 is closed following a car accident. State police around 4:17 p.m. said the…
'Chopped' winner volunteering, cooking meals at Friendship Center in New Britain Posted: 05 June 2020 [04:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Jillian Moskites, winner of the show “Chopped,” has been volunteering at the Friendship Center to help feed those…
Bristol Hospital treating three coronavirus patients Posted: 05 June 2020 [04:09 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital is treating three coronavirus patients, a spokesperson for the hospital said Friday. This is up from…
COVID-19 patient totals down again at Hospital of Central Connecticut, all of Hartford HealthCare Posted: 05 June 2020 [03:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Hospital of Central Connecticut is treating just seven COVID-19 patients, a drop of two patients from Thursday…
New 'Michaela's Garden' planted outside CMHA headquarters in New Britain Posted: 05 June 2020 [02:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Though it was not the bright, sunshiny Friday morning they had hoped for, that didn’t stop Community Mental…
New members join Board of Directors at the Main Street Community Foundation Posted: 05 June 2020 [01:35 PM] BRISTOL – Mark Moriarty, of Bristol, and Andrea Wasley, of Plainville, have joined the Board of Directors at the Main Street…
Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring, helping families virtually; AT&T's donation will make it even easier now Posted: 05 June 2020 [12:43 PM] Finding ways to connect with children during the pandemic is important for Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters, so imagine their excitement…
New Britain Common Council passes budget with no tax increase Posted: 05 June 2020 [12:20 PM] NEW BRITAIN – After several months of review and discussion, the Common Council passed a no tax increase budget for fiscal…
Fingerprinting services for pistol permit application can be scheduled on Southington Police Department website Posted: 05 June 2020 [12:16 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- Fingerprinting for pistol permits can be done by scheduling an appointment online, Southington police said Friday. Appointments, which are…
Lamont moves up second phase of state's reopening by 3 days Posted: 05 June 2020 [12:14 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced Friday he is moving up the second phase of reopening many businesses and activities by…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 05 June 2020 [11:46 AM] New Britain police report the following: May 25 Dante Roman, 18, 95 Paul Manafort Dr, New Britain, breach of peace second degree…
Plainville Historical Society wants your help documenting impact of COVID-19 Posted: 05 June 2020 [11:34 AM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Historical Society wants residents to help it document the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on daily life.…
Newington makes it easier for breweries, brewpubs to open in town Posted: 05 June 2020 [11:28 AM] NEWINGTON – A simple zoning change is all the town needs to jump on the craft beer bandwagon. Newington Town Plan…
Southington police blotter Posted: 05 June 2020 [11:27 AM] Southington police report the following: Michael Knuth, 31, of 386 W. High St., Cobalt, was charged May 26 with fifth degree larceny.…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 05 June 2020 [11:26 AM] Plainville police report the following: Ismael Ventura, 19, of 67 Robertson St., Bristol, was charged June 1 with violating a protective order…
Thursday 06/04/2020
'I'm out here to represent everyone out here who's like me': Bristol gathers for second time to protest racism and police violence Posted: 04 June 2020 [08:39 PM] Members of the Bristol community gathered for the second time this Thursday night to protest racism and police violence in the…
'I'm here because Black Lives Matter': Hundreds march, chant for justice in Newington during protest of George Floyd killing Posted: 04 June 2020 [07:25 PM] NEWINGTON – Jazmine Solomon did not need a microphone to project her voice across Main Street Thursday night. “No justice!” she…
Bristol Hospital offers robotic surgery for knee replacement Posted: 04 June 2020 [07:12 PM] BRISTOL - Bristol Hospital has become the first hospital in the state to use the ROSA Knee System for knee replacement…
Bristol, New Britain police departments, city leaders confident in preparations, planning for protests Posted: 04 June 2020 [06:15 PM] Although city leaders in New Britain and Bristol are confident their police forces are prepared to deal with possible violence erupting…
Plainville has big increase, New Britain big decrease in confirmed COVID-19 cases; state's death toll goes over 4,000 Posted: 04 June 2020 [06:01 PM] For the second straight day, the rise in COVID-19 positive cases was in the 100’s, while state hospitalizations dropped well under…
Bristol Hospital still treating two coronavirus patients Posted: 04 June 2020 [06:01 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Hospital is still treating two coronavirus patients. The hospital Thursday reported no change to its coronavirus numbers, which…
Hartford HealthCare undergoing changes as visitor restriction are lifted Posted: 04 June 2020 [05:00 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Hartford HealthCare continues to undergo changes as it begins to lift visitor restrictions and the community starts to…
Lawmakers urged to do more to help frontline virus workers Posted: 04 June 2020 [04:23 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut lawmakers, front-line workers and others on Thursday called on the General Assembly and Gov. Ned Lamont to do more…
Hospital of Central Connecticut now treating less than 10 COVID-19 patients Posted: 04 June 2020 [04:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Hospital of Central Connecticut is now treating less than 10 COVID-19 patients, with a total of nine…
United Way of West Central Connecticut distributing $200 gifts Posted: 04 June 2020 [04:17 PM] You’ve never needed income assistance or food stamps before, but the COVID-19 pandemic has put you in serious financial constraints. Many…
State union leaders, including police union, speak out against killing of George Floyd, support peaceful protests Posted: 04 June 2020 [02:48 PM] In response to demonstrations across the state and country demanding accountability for George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis, state union leaders are…
Imagine Nation's Early Learning School set to reopen Posted: 04 June 2020 [02:32 PM] BRISTOL – Imagine Nation will reopen its Early Learning School June 15. Enrollment applications are currently being accepted for the start…
Chief gives New Britain Police Department's perspective on death of George Floyd Posted: 04 June 2020 [02:26 PM] Friends, I wanted to reach out to all of you to give the New Britain Police Perspective of the tragic…
Wethersfield officer involved in 2019 fatal shooting resigns Posted: 04 June 2020 [02:07 PM] HARTFORD - An officer who was cleared of wrongdoing in a fatal shooting last year of an 18-year-old driver has resigned from…
Bristol's Ruby Tuesday permanently closing after car crashes into building Posted: 04 June 2020 [01:23 PM] Farmington Avenue’s Ruby Tuesday in Bristol is permanently closing after a car crashed into the building Friday night, causing irreparable damage.…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 04 June 2020 [11:00 AM] New Britain police report the following: May 23 Claire Grant, 56, 2100 Stanley St Apt 214, New Britain, failure to appear second…
Renovations to Anna Reynolds Schools will have price tag over $35 million Posted: 04 June 2020 [10:54 AM] NEWINGTON – The cost to renovate Anna Reynolds School has been estimated at $35.5 million. Project manager Colliers International begun presenting…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 04 June 2020 [10:26 AM] Plainville police report the following: Domingo Galarza Rosa, 27, of 532 South Main St., New Britain, was charged May 29 with second-degree…
Wednesday 06/03/2020
Bristol Hospital treating two patients for coronavirus Posted: 03 June 2020 [07:20 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Hospital on Wednesday reported treating two patients who have tested positive for coronavirus. This comes after the…
'People can no longer stand on the sidelines because of what's been happening': New Britain church leaders talk racism, George Floyd death Posted: 03 June 2020 [05:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN – With images of George Floyd’s death constantly being played out on television and social media, local faith leaders…
Southington has highest rise in confirmed COVID-19 cases, plus updates for New Britain, Berlin, Newington, Plainville Posted: 03 June 2020 [05:15 PM] While the first phase of the state reopening enters its third week, the number of positive coronavirus cases continues to climb…
New Britain to celebrate Pride Month, starting with flag raising ceremony Posted: 03 June 2020 [04:45 PM] NEW BRITAIN – It will be a busy summer for the city’s LGBTQ community, kicking off with several events next week.…
New Britain BOE, superintendent release joint statement on George Floyd killing Posted: 03 June 2020 [04:34 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Amid the protests and rallies following the death of Minnesota man George Floyd, education officials are expressing their…
Hartford HealthCare to soon begin allowing inpatients to have visitors Posted: 03 June 2020 [04:05 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Hartford HealthCare is removing some of the restrictions relative to visitation of patients within its system as of…
Southington police charge pair in attempted break-in while conducting extra checks of local businesses Posted: 03 June 2020 [03:52 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police have charged two people after catching them in the act of what is believed to be an attempted…
Peaceful protests in several area towns planned over next two days Posted: 03 June 2020 [03:50 PM] People continue to gather and peacefully protest police violence and racism across central Connecticut, and the community has ample opportunities to…
Immigrant families to receive $3.5 million in COVID relief Posted: 03 June 2020 [02:39 PM] HARTFORD - Some struggling immigrant families in Connecticut without legal status will receive a share of $3.5 million in public and private…