For the second straight day an area town reported a death from COVID-19-associated illness, according to data released by state health…
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Thursday 07/02/2020
Southington police blotter Posted: 02 July 2020 [11:18 AM] Southington police report the following: Jeffrey Lee, 58, of 395 Dunham St., was charged June 17 with second-degree breach of peace,…
Wednesday 07/01/2020
Southington has additional COVID-19-associated death; rate of positive cases statewide low again Posted: 01 July 2020 [04:32 PM] While the state continues to see low numbers of new positive COVID-19 cases, despite high number of tests, there was one…
Southington schools in beginning stages of reopening plan Posted: 01 July 2020 [03:37 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The local school district’s strategies for reopening are in the beginning stages and evolving, Superintendent of Schools Tim Connellan…
Southington schools name top teachers of the year Posted: 01 July 2020 [11:20 AM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Public School District has announced its selections for Teacher of the Year, High School Teacher of the…
Tuesday 06/30/2020
Just .7% of COVID-19 tests reported come back positive; New Britain has rise in cases Posted: 30 June 2020 [04:38 PM] Out of 21,416 COVID-19 tests reported Tuesday, just 152 came back as positive cases, a rate of just .7 percent, according…
New Britain man charged with exposing himself in parking lot Posted: 30 June 2020 [03:38 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A New Britain man has been charged with exposing himself in Southington. Police Tuesday said Seth Hooks-Simmonds, 29, faces…
Southington police blotter Posted: 30 June 2020 [11:55 AM] Southington police report the following: Domantas Kelminskas, 21, of 534 Eddy Glover Blvd., New Britain, was charged June 14 with simple…
Monday 06/29/2020
New Britain goes over 1,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases; state hospitalizations drops under 100 Posted: 29 June 2020 [04:32 PM] New Britain eclipsed the 1,000 confirmed COVID-19 positive case mark Monday, while statewide hospitalizations dropped under 100, according to data released…
Southington's pools reopen, people line up Posted: 29 June 2020 [11:45 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Although stormy weather kept some away, Southington’s pools still saw people lining up to take a dip when they…
Friday 06/26/2020
Southington has COVID-19-associated death, updates for New Britain, Plainville, Newington, Berlin Posted: 26 June 2020 [04:50 PM] For the second straight day, Southington had a confirmed COVID-19-associated death to report, bringing the town’s totals to 26 confirmed and…
Farmers Markets alive and well in Bristol, New Britain, Southington, while other towns choose to cancel Posted: 26 June 2020 [04:19 PM] The coronavirus does not have any known impact on what grows in the ground and local farmers still have fresh produce…
B&V Jewelers creates sign to thank healthcare workers Posted: 26 June 2020 [12:26 PM] SOUTHINGTON – B&V Jewelers, despite facing hardships due to the coronavirus, has created a large sign to thank “healthcare heroes” with…
Programs serving Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, Southington receive grant money Posted: 26 June 2020 [12:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A second round of grants from the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has been approved to support…
Thursday 06/25/2020
Plainville has two, Southington one COVID-19-associated death, plus New Britain, area updates Posted: 25 June 2020 [04:54 PM] Plainville had two more COVID-19-associated confirmed deaths, while Southington had one, the only area cities or towns to add to those…
Wednesday 06/24/2020
Plainville has COVID-19-associated confirmed death; updates for New Britain, Berlin, Southington, Plainville Posted: 24 June 2020 [04:26 PM] Out of the nearly 1,200 new COVID-19 tests reported Wednesday, there were just 14 new positive cases across the entire state,…
Southington students win money toward college in Dream Big! Competition Posted: 24 June 2020 [01:58 PM] Four local students were among the winners of the Connecticut Higher Education Trust’s Dream Big! Competition and Advance Scholarship this…
'Southington Day' trip to Lake Compounce will happen, here's how to get tickets Posted: 24 June 2020 [11:54 AM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Chamber of Commerce and Lake Compounce are once again offering a “Southington Day” trip to Lake Compounce…
Tuesday 06/23/2020
Southington's Christopher Columbus statue in spotlight, with many wanting it to be removed Posted: 23 June 2020 [02:47 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Some residents are calling for the Christopher Columbus statue outside of the Southington’s Municipal Center to be taken down,…
Southington police chief says department is 'ahead of the curve' in training Posted: 23 June 2020 [11:55 AM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Town Council heard from Police Chief John Daly as he outlined the policies of the local department…
Monday 06/22/2020
Southington residents will have to restrict outside water use Posted: 22 June 2020 [02:47 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Water Department is implementing a mandatory water restriction. The department made the announcement Monday due to rising…
Taste of Southington canceled due to coronavirus Posted: 22 June 2020 [11:01 AM] The Barnes Museum SOUTHINGTON – The Barnes Museum announced it has canceled the 2020 Taste of Southington. The difficult decision was…
Southington police blotter Posted: 22 June 2020 [10:53 AM] Southington police report the following: Justin Chacho, 27, of 222 Bradley Ave., was charged June 10 with possession of less than…
Southington Drive-In to broadcast Garth Brooks concert, with hefty price tag Posted: 22 June 2020 [09:36 AM] The wait is not over for anyone longing to experience live music for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak began,…
Friday 06/19/2020
New Britain suffers 70th confirmed COVID-19-associated death, plus area updates Posted: 19 June 2020 [04:40 PM] New Britain reached 70 COVID-19-associated confirmed deaths among its residents, according to the latest data released by state health officials. The…
Southington police blotter Posted: 19 June 2020 [11:50 AM] Southington police report the following: Jacob Morrell, 22, of 24 Preli Court, was charged June 7 with possession of less than a…
Thursday 06/18/2020
New Britain, Berlin, Southington, Plainville have small increases in COVID-19 confirmed cases Posted: 18 June 2020 [05:10 PM] For the second straight day, Southington had the highest increase in confirmed cases of coronavirus in the area, according to data…
Wednesday 06/17/2020
Berlin has confirmed COVID-19-associated death; updates for New Britain, Southington, Berlin, Newington Posted: 17 June 2020 [05:00 PM] Berlin had one additional resident die from a confirmed COVID-19-associated illness, according to data released by state health officials. The town…
Area bowling alley owners taking cautious approach to reopening, some waiting for less restrictions Posted: 17 June 2020 [01:54 PM] Summer is already the slowest season of the year for bowling alleys, so being given the green light to reopen Wednesday…
Hop Haus more than just a bar, offering gourmet sandwiches, dinners, along with craft beers Posted: 17 June 2020 [01:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Hop Haus Craft Beer & Restaurant is in “good shape” despite adjustments due to the coronavirus, adding pickup services…
'We've tried to get things moving as quickly as possible': Southington prepared for phase two Posted: 17 June 2020 [01:13 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Town Manager Mark Sciota is optimistic as the town works to ensure the needs of local businesses are met…
Tuesday 06/16/2020
Plainville has two additional COVID-19-associated deaths; updates for New Britain, Southington, Berlin, Newington Posted: 16 June 2020 [05:00 PM] Plainville had two additional residents die from COVID-19-associated illnesses, according to data released by state health officials. The town now has…
Monday 06/15/2020
New Britain's COVID-19 'probable' death total increases; updates for Plainville, Southington, Newington, Berlin Posted: 15 June 2020 [04:55 PM] New Britain had an increase in both confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases Monday, and also had one resident die from COVID-19-associated…
Area gas prices still cheaper than state, region average; Southington remains lowest Posted: 15 June 2020 [09:34 AM] With Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan beginning Wednesday, there likely will be more traffic on the road, and luckily…
Southington police blotter Posted: 15 June 2020 [09:25 AM] Southington police report the following: Thomas Smith, 35, of 44 Randolph Road, was charged June 7 with second degree breach of peace,…
Friday 06/12/2020
New Britain has had over 100 COVID-19-associated deaths; numbers for Southington, Newington, Berlin, Plainville Posted: 12 June 2020 [04:49 PM] There were 13 more COVID-19-associated deaths in Connecticut Friday, for a total death toll of 4,159, according to data released by…
Southington police blotter Posted: 12 June 2020 [11:01 AM] Southington police report the following: Jay Pastor, 33, of 191 Queen St., was charged June 5 with disorderly conduct. Stacie Candela,…
Thursday 06/11/2020
Posted: 11 June 2020 [04:36 PM] Those patients hospitalized with COVID-19 dropped under 250 Thursday, with another 24 being subtracted from the total, according to data released by state health officials. There are now 246 total patients hospitalized with coronavirus state wide. Locally, Bristol and…
Sign Pro will be hosting 'Wipe Out COVID' this Saturday Posted: 11 June 2020 [10:48 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Sign Pro will be hosting “Wipe Out COVID” this Saturday, a cleaning supply collection drive to benefit LISA, Inc.…
Wednesday 06/10/2020
New Britain again has increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases; updates for Newington, Berlin, Southington, Plainville Posted: 10 June 2020 [05:15 PM] New Britain continues to have the highest increases among area cities and towns, with another seven confirmed positive tests Wednesday, according…
Barnes Memorial Trust at the Main Street Community Foundation awards over $160,000 to benefit programs Posted: 10 June 2020 [01:59 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Barnes Memorial Trust at the Main Street Community Foundation has awarded more than $160,000 to benefit five programs…
Southington police blotter Posted: 10 June 2020 [11:55 AM] Southington police report the following: Donald J. Anderson, 61, of 72 Homesdale Ave., was charged June 3 with second degree breach of…
Tuesday 06/09/2020
Southington High salutatorian heading to George Washington with plans to study pre-med Posted: 09 June 2020 [08:30 PM] Earning the honor of salutatorian for Southington High School senior Zach Kohli was the end of a steady ascension of academic…
Southington High valedictorian heading to UConn to study business Posted: 09 June 2020 [08:28 PM] For Southington senior Sarah Meade, earning the top spot in her class and being named valedictorian was a reflection of hard…
New Britain goes over 1,000 total COVID-19 cases; state hospitalizations drops under 300 Posted: 09 June 2020 [04:58 PM] New Britain went over 1,000 total COVID-19 cases Tuesday, according to data released by state health officials. The city now has…
Community Foundation to hold Catalyst Giving Circle meeting virtually; focus on needs of community Posted: 09 June 2020 [03:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN – To create a safer environment amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is going…
Monday 06/08/2020
Southington Town Council condemns racism during meeting Posted: 08 June 2020 [08:01 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Town Council strongly condemned racism during their meeting Monday following the protests over the voice of George…
New Britain nears 1,000 total coronavirus cases, plus updates for Newington, Berlin, Plainville, Southington Posted: 08 June 2020 [05:41 PM] New Britain moved within two of reaching 1,000 total COVID-19 cases Monday, according to data released by state health officials. The…
Southington Community Cultural Arts' 'Dinner Under the Stars' event going virtual Posted: 08 June 2020 [12:13 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington Community Cultural Arts’ second annual “Dinner Under the Stars” is going virtual this year due to COVID-19 restrictions,…
Southington police blotter Posted: 08 June 2020 [11:33 AM] Southington police report the following: Frank Turrell, 37, of 339 Buckland St., was charged May 29 with two counts of violation of…