BRISTOL – With Independence Day quickly approaching, Bristol families gathered for the annual launching of fireworks at Lake Compounce Saturday in…
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Friday 07/01/2022
Fourth annual Cheryl A. Jankura Memorial Food Drive will support summer lunch program Posted: 01 July 2022 [01:00 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The fourth annual Cheryl A. Jankura Memorial Food Drive will continue to support Bread for Life's summer lunch program…
Southington man pleads guilty to role in organized retail theft ring Posted: 01 July 2022 [12:40 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington man has pleaded guilty to committing organized retail theft. Francisco Martorell, 41, struck a plea deal this…
Southington police blotter Posted: 01 July 2022 [11:21 AM] Southington police report the following: Anthony Paladino, 37, of 693 Griswold St., Glastonbury, was charged June 26 with carrying a dangerous weapon,…
Water main break closes part of Spring Street in Southington Posted: 01 July 2022 [09:53 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Police are advising motorists to avoid the area where a water main break was reported Friday morning. Police said…
Thursday 06/30/2022
New addition to Apple Harvest Festival Road Races announced Posted: 30 June 2022 [01:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Community YMCA and the Southington Chamber of Commerce are joining forces for a new addition to the…
Southington police blotter Posted: 30 June 2022 [01:22 PM] Southington police report the following: Brett Mitchell, 35, of 82 Valley View Lane, New Milford, was charged June 23 with use of…
Wednesday 06/29/2022
Southington man pleads not guilty to possession of child porn Posted: 29 June 2022 [04:29 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington man has pleaded not guilty to being in possession of child pornography. John Starrs, 53, of Blue…
The Lab @ Kraftwich offering a variety of modern, fresh takes of popular foods Posted: 29 June 2022 [10:30 AM] SOUTHINGTON – The Lab @ Kraftwich has opened in Factory Square, offering a variety of modern, fresh takes on a number…
Tuesday 06/28/2022
Southington Coffee House's unique selection has made it a popular place to drink, eat Posted: 28 June 2022 [03:12 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington Coffee House is the only cafe to sell crepes locally, said owner Denis Guay. “That kind of…
Southington votes to prohibit smoking marijuana, drinking alcohol in town parks, public properties Posted: 28 June 2022 [11:33 AM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Town Council voted Monday night to update its smoking ordinances to prohibit smoking marijuana, as well as…
Southington police blotter Posted: 28 June 2022 [11:12 AM] Southington police report the following: Angel Gonzalez, 19, of 12 N. George St., Meriden, was charged June 21 with illegal possession of…
Monday 06/27/2022
Windsor man pleads no contest to charges tied to fatal crash in Southington Posted: 27 June 2022 [01:39 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Windsor man has pleaded no contest to charges connected to a fatal crash in February 2021. Robert Perkins,…
Southington police blotter Posted: 27 June 2022 [10:46 AM] Southington police report the following: Jesse Vermeersch, 34, of 58 Bridle Path Dr., was charged June 18 with failure to comply with…
Sunday 06/26/2022
Animal advocates, classic cars come together at Southington Drive-In Posted: 26 June 2022 [04:16 PM] PLANTSVILLE – Classic cars came to the Southington Drive-In Sunday to help raise money for Best Friends for Life Animal Rescue.…
Friday 06/24/2022
Swing Fore Special Olympics tournament Saturday in Southington Posted: 24 June 2022 [03:09 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Swing Fore Special Olympics Connecticut Tournament will be held Saturday at the Southington Country Club. Carol Wilkas, a…
Southington Bread For Life creates 'Southington Honey Company' Posted: 24 June 2022 [11:00 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington Bread For Life has created the “Southington Honey Company” to give work experience opportunities for clients selling products…
'Cupcake Wars' winners enjoy serving cupcakes and more to Southington community Posted: 24 June 2022 [10:21 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Hardcore Sweet Bakery owners and former winners of Cupcake Wars, Nicole and Jeremy Braddock, are celebrating 10 years as…
Southington police blotter Posted: 24 June 2022 [10:10 AM] Southington police report the following: Richard Potvin, 18, of 16 Woodruff St., was charged June 11 with reckless burning, third degree criminal…
Thursday 06/23/2022
Man who owns, operates tow truck companies in Bristol, Plainville accused of appropriating tens of thousands of dollars through insurance fraud Posted: 23 June 2022 [02:13 PM] The owner and manager of tow truck companies in Bristol and Plainville has been charged with insurance fraud, having been accused…
Wednesday 06/22/2022
Southington Police Department looking to hire dispatchers Posted: 22 June 2022 [04:32 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The police department is looking to hire emergency dispatchers. Police said they are seeking a full-time and per diem…
Owner of Blend Health Spot in Southington lost 125 pounds, now helping others with new business Posted: 22 June 2022 [02:26 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Blend Healthy Spot will be celebrating its grand opening Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., said Melissa…
The Fresh Monkee in Southington prides itself on relationship with customers, community Posted: 22 June 2022 [11:51 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Tammy Williams, managing partner of The Fresh Monkee, said she prides herself on a positive customer service relationship.…
Southington police blotter Posted: 22 June 2022 [11:08 AM] Southington police report the following: Dennis Ronald Pipkin, 54, of 113 East Herald St., Bloomfield, was charged June 10 with second degree…
Tuesday 06/21/2022
Waterbury man accused of threatening juvenile with knife in Southington, sexually assaulting minor proceeding to trial Posted: 21 June 2022 [02:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Waterbury man who has been accused of threatening a juvenile with a knife before sexually assaulting the minor…
'Dinner Under The Stars' fundraiser returns Posted: 21 June 2022 [12:25 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington Community Cultural Arts (SoCCA) will see a fully seated table and support from several local restaurants at their…
Monday 06/20/2022
Nina's Desi Kitchen, serving Pakistani food, a big hit in community; owners looking to expand Posted: 20 June 2022 [04:26 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Nína’s Desí Kitchen is working toward developing a franchise and has documented all recipes since opening in 2020,…
Resident, firefighter injured in Southington blaze that required mutual aid from Bristol, Plainville, Berlin and other departments Posted: 20 June 2022 [01:08 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A firefighter and a local resident were injured Sunday while crews from Southington and area departments battled a building…
Southington High School Class of 2022 celebrate their accomplishments Posted: 20 June 2022 [10:41 AM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington High School Class of 2022 celebrated all their accomplishments and looked back on good memories Friday during…
Southington police blotter Posted: 20 June 2022 [10:25 AM] Southington police report the following: Ikem Abdul Johnson, 43, of 10 Halsey Road, New Britain, was charged June 10 with violation of…
Friday 06/17/2022
Southington police blotter Posted: 17 June 2022 [03:38 PM] Southington police report the following: Donald Wenzel Adamek, 59, of 78 Jubilee Dr., was charged June 4 with use of drug paraphernalia,…
Thursday 06/16/2022
Investigation into stabbing in Southington on I-84 taken over by state police Posted: 16 June 2022 [02:25 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The investigation into a stabbing on Interstate 84 over the weekend has been taken over by state police. Southington…
Two New Britain residents charged in robbery spree through multiple towns, including Southington Posted: 16 June 2022 [02:03 PM] Two New Britain residents are among three people charged in a robbery spree earlier this year. Authorities from the U.S. Attorney’s…
Southington police blotter Posted: 16 June 2022 [10:00 AM] Southington police report the following: Alisha Ayala, 29, of 450 Main St., Apt. 2., Waterbury, was charged June 1 with interfering with…
Tuesday 06/14/2022
Southington High Valedictorian Amber Kohl to study civil engineering at UConn Posted: 14 June 2022 [12:02 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington High School Class of 2022 Valedictorian Amber Kohl has a passion for dance and Spanish and plans to…
Two Hartford men charged in Southington theft initially thought to be robbery Posted: 14 June 2022 [11:57 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Two Hartford men face charges in connection with an incident last week that was initially thought to be a…
Southington High salutatorian Matthew Morgan heading to UConn Posted: 14 June 2022 [11:53 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington High School Class of 2022 Salutatorian Matthew Morgan has clear goal – continuing his studies of mechanical engineering…
Southington police blotter Posted: 14 June 2022 [10:55 AM] Southington police report the following: Marvin Terell Gaye, 23, of 123 County St., Apt. 1, New Haven, was charged May 27 with…
Monday 06/13/2022
Southington police say man was stabbed on I-84 after assailant drove erratically, possibly struck victim's car Posted: 13 June 2022 [01:09 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A man was stabbed on Sunday on Interstate 84 after a random male allegedly drove erratically near him, causing…
Saturday 06/11/2022
Second Art in Our Heart supports downtown foot traffic through crafts and arts Posted: 11 June 2022 [10:06 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The second annual Art in Our Heart returned to Central Park Saturday with a variety of handmade goods,…
Friday 06/10/2022
Plainville High School graduates forge ahead into future paths Posted: 10 June 2022 [09:36 PM] PLAINVILLE – With the school year coming to a close, Plainville High School’s Class of 2022 bid farewell to its alma…
DCF notified following missing child report in Southington: police Posted: 10 June 2022 [02:51 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The state’s Department of Children and Families has been made notified after a Silver Alert was issued early Friday…
Waterbury man charged in shooting that led to authorities to look for armed, dangerous suspect near Rogers Orchard in Southington Posted: 10 June 2022 [12:34 PM] Police have charged a Waterbury man in a shooting last June that prompted authorities to warn Southington residents to stay in…
Thursday 06/09/2022
Southington High School student making 'racking' gesture with cell phone mistaken for gun, prompted 'secure school mode' Posted: 09 June 2022 [01:12 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington High School was placed into a “secure school mode” on Thursday after a student used a cell phone…
Southington police blotter Posted: 09 June 2022 [10:03 AM] Southington police report the following: Eric Kenyatta Blalock, 34, of 137 Proctor St., Waterbury, was charged May 20 with second degree failure…
Monday 06/06/2022
Healthy lunches will be provided by Bread for Life Posted: 06 June 2022 [03:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Healthy lunches will be provided by Bread for Life at no cost for children in Southington. Starting on June…
Light Heart Wellness is bringing back its Psychic Fair and Holistic Wellness Expo Posted: 06 June 2022 [02:25 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Light Heart Wellness is bringing back its Psychic Fair and Holistic Wellness Expo this Saturday, offering people the opportunity…
Friday 06/03/2022
Bristol man facing 13 years in federal prison for trying to arrange sexual meeting with minor in Southington still faces state charges Posted: 03 June 2022 [03:07 PM] A Bristol man sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for trying last year to arrange a sexual rendezvous…
Thursday 06/02/2022
Silver Alert issued for Southington teen Posted: 02 June 2022 [03:09 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A teenager has gone missing from Southington. State police late Wednesday issued a Silver Alert for Olyvia Lynch, 15. …
Southington police blotter Posted: 02 June 2022 [11:45 AM] Noah Belkaid, 30, of 100 Bristol St., was charged May 14 with sixth degree larceny. Martin Boo, 62, of 10 Aircraft Road,…