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Tuesday 03/02/2021
Thousands without power in Connecticut amid high winds; area towns fare well Posted: 02 March 2021 [12:29 PM] Howling winds overnight Monday and into Tuesday left thousands in the state without power, though area towns seemed to fare well…
Monday 03/01/2021
New Britain, Bristol, Southington each have coronavirus-associated death among residents; state has vaccinated over 600,000 residents so far Posted: 01 March 2021 [05:30 PM] New Britain, Bristol and Southington each had a resident die from coronavirus-associated illness over the weekend, according to state health officials…
Friday 02/26/2021
New Britain has 9 new positive coronavirus cases among residents; case updates for Berlin, Newington, Southington, Plainville Posted: 26 February 2021 [05:14 PM] There were eight coronavirus-associated deaths reported statewide Friday but none from the area, according to state health officials. There have been…
Two people injured, one in critical condition following car crash in Southington Posted: 26 February 2021 [02:05 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- Two people were injured, including one who is in critical condition, during a single-car crash Thursday night. Police said…
Southington police blotter Posted: 26 February 2021 [10:24 AM] Southington police report the following: Cody Valle, 26, of 35 Darling St., was charged Feb. 22 with two counts of third degree…
New Britain man charged in Southington burglary Posted: 26 February 2021 [09:41 AM] SOUTHINGTON -- A New Britain man faces burglary and theft charges after police earlier this month found him outside a local…
Thursday 02/25/2021
New Britain, Newington each have two residents die from coronavirus-associated illness; plus area case updates Posted: 25 February 2021 [04:36 PM] Over the past two days, Bristol has had three residents die from coronavirus-associated illness, while New Britain, Newington and Plymouth each…
Southington police blotter Posted: 25 February 2021 [12:28 PM] Southington police report the following: Daniel Meyer, 32, of 340 High St., New Britain, was charged Feb. 17 with third degree burglary,…
Tuesday 02/23/2021
New Britain has nearly 30 new coronavirus cases; Southington, Newington, Berlin, Plainville updates Posted: 23 February 2021 [05:13 PM] There were 10 virus-associated deaths statewide Tuesday, but none from the area, according to state health officials. There have been 7,572…
United Way of Southington launches charity raffle fundraiser; here's how to take part, what prizes can be won Posted: 23 February 2021 [01:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The United Way of Southington has launched the first in a series of planned charity raffle fundraisers, with the…
Monday 02/22/2021
New Britain goes over 8,300 coronavirus cases after adding over 40 over weekend; Southington has virus death Posted: 22 February 2021 [04:35 PM] Southington had a resident die from coronavirus-associated illness while New Britain went over 8,200 total coronavirus cases since reporting began, according…
Hartford man accused of sexually assaulting, choking Southington resident Posted: 22 February 2021 [01:45 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Hartford man was arrested Saturday for allegedly sexually assaulting and choking a Southington resident. Anthony Williams, 28, faces…
Unknown chemical found in Southington home, near dead man, prompts large response Posted: 22 February 2021 [11:36 AM] SOUTHINGTON -- A welfare check on Friday drew a large response from state and federal authorities upon the discovery of an…
Southington police blotter Posted: 22 February 2021 [11:21 AM] Southington police report the following: Michael Ogden, 47, of PO Box 8 Wauregan, CT, was charged Feb. 16 with two counts of…
Friday 02/19/2021
Snow causes no serious car accidents in area towns, police say Posted: 19 February 2021 [04:59 PM] A slow moving storm front that has lingered in the area over the past two days hasn’t dumped enough snow to…
State goes over 7,500 coronavirus-associated deaths; New Britain has nearly 30 new virus cases Posted: 19 February 2021 [04:37 PM] The state went over 7,500 coronavirus-associated deaths among residents Friday, according to state health officials. After 27 virus deaths were reported…
Southington man pleads guilty in Rockwell Park incident involving violence with police, admits to violating probation Posted: 19 February 2021 [02:31 PM] BRISTOL -- A Southington man has admitted to violating his probation for a second time -- which stems from a conviction…
Southington police blotter Posted: 19 February 2021 [12:53 PM] Southington police report the following: Aaron Szczepanik, 18, of 674 Flanders Road, was charged Feb. 10 with third degree assault and second…
Southington Town Manager proposes budget with 2.81% increase Posted: 19 February 2021 [12:12 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington Town Manager Mark Sciota has proposed a budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 which calls for a slight 2.81%…
Thursday 02/18/2021
Newington, Southington has virus-associated death; New Britain closing in on 8,200 positive cases Posted: 18 February 2021 [05:14 PM] Newington and Southington both had a resident die from coronavirus-associated illness, according to state health officials Thursday. Statewide there were 20…
Bristol man arrested in sting operation in Southington now facing federal charges, told FBI agent he began sexually exploiting family member when she was 7 Posted: 18 February 2021 [02:24 PM] A Bristol man arrested by Southington police earlier this month after meeting with a federal agent under the ruse he would…
Southington police blotter Posted: 18 February 2021 [10:39 AM] Southington police report the following: Samantha Mifflin, 49, of 32 Dear Dr., New Britain, was charged Feb. 11 with sixth degree larceny.…
Wednesday 02/17/2021
State closing in on reaching 7,500 coronavirus-associated deaths; case updates for New Britain, Berlin, Southington, Newington, Plainville Posted: 17 February 2021 [05:24 PM] The state is closing in on reaching 7,500 coronavirus-associated deaths since reporting began, according to state health officials. There was an…
Southington police blotter Posted: 17 February 2021 [12:39 PM] Southington police report the following: Alicia Ofelt, 33, of 1568 Arial Place, The Villages, FL, was charged Feb. 10 with three counts…
Tuesday 02/16/2021
Newington records 100th, Southington 85th virus-associated death since Friday; New Britain has 75 new cases Posted: 16 February 2021 [05:06 PM] Newington recorded its 100th coronavirus-associated death among residents, while Southington reached 85 deaths, according to state health officials. Newington had two…
Bristol man who worked at Southington Target accused of secretly setting up camera in employee bathroom Posted: 16 February 2021 [12:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Bristol man was arrested last week after police say he secretly set up a camera in the Southington…
Southington police blotter Posted: 16 February 2021 [12:00 PM] Southington police report the following: Matthew Amenta, 18, of 1998 Mount Vernon Road, was charged Feb. 6 with violation of a protective…
Friday 02/12/2021
New Britain, Berlin, Southington each have resident die from coronavirus; case updates for area cities, towns Posted: 12 February 2021 [04:58 PM] New Britain, Southington and Berlin each had a resident die from coronavirus-associated illness over the past day, according to state health…
'Spirit Night' fundraiser for disaster response fund happening at Chick-fil-A Posted: 12 February 2021 [04:07 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A fundraiser event hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain and Southington Community Services hopes to raise…
Southington chamber revamping program to connect businesses across the state Posted: 12 February 2021 [12:09 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Chamber of Commerce is partnering with other area chambers to revamp its Chamber in the Morning program…
Southington chamber resuming education series virtually Posted: 12 February 2021 [11:08 AM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Chamber of Commerce is resuming its Health & Wellness Wednesday education series, offering members in these fields…
Southington police blotter Posted: 12 February 2021 [11:06 AM] Southington police report the following: Vanessa Irizarry, 29, of 49 Rustic Terrace, Bristol, was charged Feb. 5 with second degree breach of…
Pedestrian seriously injured in crash on Route 229 in Southington Posted: 12 February 2021 [08:23 AM] SOUTHINGTON -- A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a van on Route 229 late Thursday. Police said Southington…
Thursday 02/11/2021
New Britain, Bristol, Southington each have resident die from coronavirus; plus area virus case updates Posted: 11 February 2021 [04:49 PM] New Britain, Bristol and Southington each had a resident die from coronavirus-associated illness over the past day, according to state health…
Man wanted in connection to fatal shooting in Pennsylvania arrested at Southington truck stop Posted: 11 February 2021 [12:47 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Pennsylvania was arrested Wednesday at a Southington truck stop.…
Top 10 taxpayers in Southington Posted: 11 February 2021 [12:39 PM] Southington Top 10 Taxpayers are as follows: 1. Connecticut Light & Power - $2,129,512.92 2. Yankee Gas Services Co. - $728,337 3.…
Southington police blotter Posted: 11 February 2021 [10:38 AM] Southington police report the following: Matthew Amenta, 18, of 1998 Mount Vernon Road, was charged Feb. 3 with violation of protective order…
Wednesday 02/10/2021
New Britain has virus-associated death, goes over 8,000 cases among residents, eighth most in state; plus area case updates Posted: 10 February 2021 [04:52 PM] New Britain had a coronavirus-associated death and also went over 8,000 in total coronavirus cases among residents, according to state health…
Southington police blotter Posted: 10 February 2021 [10:16 AM] Southington police report the following: Justin Colasante, 36, of 369 Lazy Lane, was charged Feb. 1 with violation of a protective order.…
Bristol man accused of trying to meet underage girl at Southington motel, advising undercover agent how to use 12-year-old as prostitute Posted: 10 February 2021 [09:56 AM] SOUTHINGTON – A Bristol man arrested last week by Southington police has been accused of unknowingly communicating with an FBI agent…
Tuesday 02/09/2021
New Britain nears 8,000 total coronavirus cases among residents; updates for Berlin, Newington, Southington, Plainville Posted: 09 February 2021 [05:52 PM] New Britain moved within eight of reaching 8,000 coronavirus cases among residents, according to state health officials Tuesday. The city had…
Southington police charge man in connection with 'glitch' at Santander bank that allowed individuals to fraudulently withdraw thousands throughout Connecticut Posted: 09 February 2021 [02:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A New York man has been charged with fraudulently withdrawing more than $10,000 from a Santander Bank ATM through…
Southington police blotter Posted: 09 February 2021 [09:43 AM] Southington police report the following: David Latino, 48, of 103 Sandra Lane, was charged Jan. 25 with first degree failure to appear.…
Monday 02/08/2021
New Britain has six virus-associated deaths, Newington and Southington one; covid cases all up across area Posted: 08 February 2021 [06:05 PM] New Britain had six residents die from coronavirus-associated illness over the weekend, while Newington had two and Southington and Plymouth each…
Southington reports a 6.72% increase to grand list Posted: 08 February 2021 [04:29 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Town Manager Mark Sciota has reported a 6.72% increase to the town's grand list despite the challenges of the…
Berlin resident gives out HR scholarships, including to residents of Newington and Southington Posted: 08 February 2021 [04:08 PM] BERLIN – People are her passion, and helping them is what Andy Thiede does best. The Berlin resident has served in…
Friday 02/05/2021
New Britain has virus-associated death, two dozen new cases among residents; updates for Southington, Berlin, Newington, Plainville Posted: 05 February 2021 [04:59 PM] New Britain, Bristol and Southington each had a resident die from coronavirus-associated illness, according to state health officials Friday. There were…
Tops Market in Southington reopens Friday morning following brief evacuation Posted: 05 February 2021 [12:15 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- Tops Market reopened Friday morning following a brief scare that prompted an evacuation of the store. Southington firefighters were…
Southington man accused of fighting with multiple police officers; re-arrest being sought after missed court appearance Posted: 05 February 2021 [10:58 AM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Southington man is facing a slew of felony charges after police say he fought with multiple officers. Jeffrey…