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Tuesday 05/17/2022
New Britain man charged in fatal 2019 shooting going to trial Posted: 17 May 2022 [04:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A New Britain man is going to trial after being accused of shooting two men, killing one of…
Farmington man to face judge in violent New Britain robbery that led to police chase, rollover crash in Plainville Posted: 17 May 2022 [12:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A Farmington man is expected to face a judge next week in connection with a violent robbery in…
New Britain High School Class of 1971 ready to celebrate their reunion Posted: 17 May 2022 [10:35 AM] NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain High School Class of 1971 will finally be able to celebrate their big 50 year…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 17 May 2022 [10:29 AM] May 4 AshleyMarie Merced, 29, 36 Roberts St., New Britain, opn motor vehicle w/o lic (sbs off), ill opn mv under infl…
Four local students recognized as exemplary leaders Posted: 17 May 2022 [09:50 AM] NEW BRITAIN – Four local students were recently recognized as exemplary leaders in their school communities. The Connecticut Association of Boards…
Monday 05/16/2022
Renovation of Chamberlain Elementary School is nearing halfway point Posted: 16 May 2022 [04:09 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The $55 million renovation of Chamberlain Elementary School is nearing the halfway point and on schedule to be…
Silver Alert issued Sunday for missing New Britain man canceled Posted: 16 May 2022 [02:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Police have canceled a Silver Alert for a New Britain man had gone missing. State police on Sunday…
American Savings Foundation award CCARC, Sun Scholars grants Posted: 16 May 2022 [02:16 PM] NEW BRITAIN – American Savings Foundation awarded CCARC and Sun Scholars grants due to the final projects of Central Connecticut State…
Linden Street School community participates in Project ACES Posted: 16 May 2022 [12:51 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Linden Street School community participated in Project ACES, (All Children Exercising Simultaneously) May 5. “Students, faculty and…
New Britain man accused of abusing dog headed to trial Posted: 16 May 2022 [12:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A New Britain man accused of abusing a dog is going to trial. Christopher Vantull, 32, made his…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 16 May 2022 [10:13 AM] May 3 Victoria Destiny Rivera, 28, 70 Walnut St. Apt. 2W, New Britain, second-degree failure to appear, first-degree failure to appear, violation…
Sunday 05/15/2022
Brunch for a Cure a tribute to late New Britain native Posted: 15 May 2022 [02:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN – City native Lasondra Pontarelli returned to her hometown to host the final event in her Woman of the…
Saturday 05/14/2022
CCSU graduates over 2,600 in Class of 2022 Posted: 14 May 2022 [10:45 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Central Connecticut State University bid goodbye to its Class of 2022 Saturday as graduating students took their next…
Friday 05/13/2022
New Britain police blotter Posted: 13 May 2022 [05:32 PM] May 2 Jade Thomas, 38, 24 College Drive, Hartford, four counts - violation of protective order Asael Hiram Bermudez, 29, 544 Tolland…
Former Nuchie's location has sold Posted: 13 May 2022 [04:32 PM] BRISTOL – With a fond farewell, sibling duo, Mike and David Pasqualicchio, owners of the iconic venue and banquet hall, Nuchie’s,…
Bristol Press, New Britain Herald returning to separate editions Posted: 13 May 2022 [03:06 PM] The Bristol Press and New Britain Herald will be returning to separate newspapers, according to Jody Boucher, regional publisher of Connecticut…
Case against woman convicted in drugging robbery continued for possible sentencing Posted: 13 May 2022 [02:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN - An East Hartford woman could be sentenced later this month for her role in a robbery in which…
Man who had illegal sexual contact with minor in New Britain sentenced to eight years in prison Posted: 13 May 2022 [01:43 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A city man has been sentenced to prison for having sexual contact with a minor. Jose Rodriguez, 35,…
Suspect in New Britain murder pleads not guilty Posted: 13 May 2022 [12:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The suspect in a fatal shooting last September has pleaded not guilty to murder and firearms charges. Javon…
Petit Family Foundation selling Michaela's Four O' Clock flowers Posted: 13 May 2022 [12:54 PM] The Petit Family Foundation is currently selling Michaela's Four O' Clock flowers, and planted a garden at Community Mental Health Affiliates…
PET OF THE WEEK: HAZE Posted: 13 May 2022 [09:58 AM] Haze has been with the Connecticut Humane Society for 1 year and would love to find his new home in time for…
Hartford HealthCare celebrates frontline workers Posted: 13 May 2022 [09:57 AM] BERLIN - In honor of Nurses Week, Hartford HealthCare celebrated their frontline workers with a special live performance by CT native…
Thursday 05/12/2022
Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation is hosting free tours of the park this Sunday Posted: 12 May 2022 [04:34 PM] NEW BRITAIN – If you’ve ever exited Rt. 9 at Ella Grasso Boulevard, caught a glimpse of the American flags lining…
New Britain sex offender arrested for allegedly violating registry requirements again Posted: 12 May 2022 [04:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A local sex offender has been arrested for the second time in as many years for allegedly violating…
American Red Cross employees rally for fair contracts, healthcare benefits this past week Posted: 12 May 2022 [03:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Local frontline workers joined fellow American Red Cross (ARC) employees across the U.S. rallying for fair contracts and…
Saint George Orthodox Church is returning with their annual Greek Festival Posted: 12 May 2022 [02:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN- Saint George Orthodox Church is returning with their annual Greek Festival in-person from Friday, May, 20 thru Sunday, May,…
New Britain High School students tour New England Air Museum Posted: 12 May 2022 [02:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN- A group of New Britain High School students toured the New England Air Museum (NEAM) recently to study aviation…
New Britain woman found with stolen vehicle in Plainville Posted: 12 May 2022 [01:13 PM] PLAINVILLE – A New Britain woman was arrested in Plainville on Tuesday after police found her in a stolen car. Marilu…
Bristol Health, Factory Square businesses teaming up for scavenger hunt Posted: 12 May 2022 [10:55 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Bristol Health and several Factory Square businesses are teaming up to offer a scavenger hunt that will benefit the…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 12 May 2022 [10:02 AM] May 1 Carlos Mora, 35, 13 Bartlett St. Flr. 3, New Britain, disorderly conduct, third-degree assault Yaira Enid Rosa, 35, 232 Grove…
Wednesday 05/11/2022
Additional charges expected for New Britain man accused of making ghost guns, trafficking firearms Posted: 11 May 2022 [03:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A city man arrested by state police last month and accused of trafficking firearms from his New Britain…
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain accepting applications for its First Years First grants Posted: 11 May 2022 [03:52 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Programs and initiatives that serve children between birth and preschool are the targeted beneficiaries of a new round…
Klingberg Family Centers receives a $20,000 donation from Schaller Subaru Posted: 11 May 2022 [03:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Klingberg Family Centers received a $20,000 donation from Schaller Subaru as part of Subaru’s 2021 “Share the Love”…
New Britain man charged in shoplifting that turned violent in Plainville Posted: 11 May 2022 [01:00 PM] PLAINVILLE – A New Britain man was arrested last week in connection with a shoplifting that turned into a robbery. Hector…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 11 May 2022 [11:26 AM] Apr. 30 Jessie Ryan Luccioni, 30, 15 Clinton St. Flr. 2, New Britain, traffic control signals, operate/parks unregisterd mv, ill opn mv…
Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce's 23rd Annual Chamber Golf Outing returning Posted: 11 May 2022 [09:46 AM] NEW BRITAIN – The Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce will once again be back with their 23rd Annual Chamber Golf…
State had highest number of motorcycle fatalities in over 30 years, DOT reminds drivers to share the road Posted: 11 May 2022 [09:37 AM] Last year our state saw the highest number of motorcycle fatalities in over 30 years. With these tragedies in recent memory…
Charter Oak State College to hold graduation in June Posted: 11 May 2022 [09:34 AM] A school based in New Britain with students hailing from all over the globe is graduating its Class of 2022 in…
Tuesday 05/10/2022
Hook & Ladder Bar and Restaurant, Unknown Clothing, Zella Rose Hair Salon will be hosting 'Brunch For A Cure' Posted: 10 May 2022 [02:28 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Hook & Ladder Bar and Restaurant, Unknown Clothing and Zella Rose Hair Salon will be hosting ‘Brunch…
Annual Craft Sippin' (& Wine Tippin') event returns Posted: 10 May 2022 [11:43 AM] NEW BRITAIN – The annual Craft Sippin’ (& Wine Tippin’) event will return to the New Britain Museum of American Art…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 10 May 2022 [10:41 AM] Apr. 29 Maria Rios, 58, 472 Stanley St. Apt. 2, New Britain, disorderly conduct, third-degree assault Shaun Patrick Griffin, 41, 80 Woodlawn…
Prevention Palooza coming to New Britain this Saturday Posted: 10 May 2022 [09:49 AM] NEW BRITAIN – In honor of National Prevention Week May 8-14, a special event will be taking place in Walnut Hill…
Monday 05/09/2022
Art League of New Britain's 15th Annual Spring Open Juried Exhibit returns Posted: 09 May 2022 [04:39 PM] NEW BRITAIN – As we continue to roll through spring, the Art League of New Britain is excited for the return…
Hundreds of students, unionized faculty rally for abortion rights at CCSU Posted: 09 May 2022 [02:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Holding a hand-drawn sign on red poster board showing a coat hanger and the words, “WE WILL NOT…
Mayor tours New Britain Senior Center's new exercise facility Posted: 09 May 2022 [02:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Senior Center has honed in on health and fitness for the senior community with a…
New Britain Senior Center is having a two-day flower sale Posted: 09 May 2022 [01:55 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Senior Center spent all last week gearing up for their 4th annual Mother’s Day Flower…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 09 May 2022 [10:34 AM] Apr. 28 Ezrah Quallah Gatlin, 21, 111 Beldent St., New Britain, failure to obey stop sign, improper use-marker/lic/rgstr, operate/parks unregistered mv, ill…
Sunday 05/08/2022
SENIOR SIGNALS: Cohabitating seniors: Protect your rights Posted: 08 May 2022 [08:35 PM] Attorney More and more seniors are living together without getting married. According to U.S. Census data, the number of cohabiting seniors more…
Mother's Day brunch benefits recovery, empowerment organization Posted: 08 May 2022 [03:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The vibes inside My Wife Didn’t Cook were abound with inspiration, faith, love and gratitude Sunday afternoon. The…