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Friday 12/06/2019
Southington, Plantsville celebrate White Christmas Posted: 06 December 2019 [09:18 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Hundreds of people filled the streets for the fourth annual White Christmas in the Community event on Friday night.…
Thursday 12/05/2019
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Southington Posted: 05 December 2019 [08:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A pedestrian suffered non life-threatening injuries Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle. Police said the victim, who…
Southington police blotter Posted: 05 December 2019 [08:12 PM] Southington police report the following: Cristian Santiago, 24, of 22 High St., Bristol, was charged Nov. 6 with operating a motor vehicle…
Southington woman found with more than 500 baggies of heroin, nearly 50 grams of crack could avoid prison time Posted: 05 December 2019 [05:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local woman has pleaded guilty after being found in a vehicle with more than 500 baggies of heroin…
Wednesday 12/04/2019
SECOND LOOK: A Q&A on the election, football and much more Posted: 04 December 2019 [08:14 PM] What’s your opinion of the recent town election? The results were typical of Southington town elections. One party rules for several terms…
Monday 12/02/2019
Southington will be full of Christmas cheer Dec. 6 Posted: 02 December 2019 [01:01 PM] BRISTOL - From visits with Santa Claus to horse-drawn carriage rides, the fourth annual “White Christmas in the Community” event, Dec.…
Sunday 12/01/2019
Santa and spouse beat the snow to Southington Posted: 01 December 2019 [04:21 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Santa and Mrs. Claus made the long journey down from the North Pole Saturday to visit the Barnes Museum…
Thursday 11/28/2019
Santa all set for Sloper toy collection event Posted: 28 November 2019 [06:51 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Santa Claus is coming to YMCA Camp Sloper for the 10th year Dec. 14, bringing with him a whole…
Wednesday 11/27/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 27 November 2019 [06:17 PM] Southington police report the following: Omar Osario, 38, of 223 North Wall St., Meriden, was charged Nov. 16 with second-degree breach of…
Bob's Discount Furniture donates over $35K in furniture to nonprofit Posted: 27 November 2019 [05:35 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Bob’s Discount Furniture is donating over $35,000 in furniture and home décor to local nonprofit organization LISA, Inc., (Living In…
Torrington man, suspect in numerous Home Depot thefts, accused of stealing from Southington location Posted: 27 November 2019 [01:58 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Torrington man suspected to be behind thefts at numerous Home Depot stores in the area faces charges for…
Tuesday 11/26/2019
Runners hit the trails for CT Trailmixers' annual Fall Fling Sunday despite the rain Posted: 26 November 2019 [08:30 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A chilly rain did not hinder runners from completing a long distance race on the trails of Camp Sloper…
West Hartford man accused of harassing Southington resident over religious beliefs hopes to avoid prosecution Posted: 26 November 2019 [04:47 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A West Hartford man charged with harassing a Southington resident over their religious beliefs has applied for a program…
Southington Town Council opposes tolls Posted: 26 November 2019 [04:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Town Council approved a resolution stating Southington’s opposition to tolls in Connecticut at Monday’s meeting, with the council’s…
'Light the World' to help people remember loved ones who passed Posted: 26 November 2019 [04:27 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Pastor Victoria Triano will lead the “Light the World” ceremony for the second year Dec. 2 at the Southington…
Southington Police Department takes part in Click It or Ticket campaign Posted: 26 November 2019 [03:52 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Police Department will be taking part in the Click It or Ticket campaign from Nov. 25, 2019 through…
Monday 11/25/2019
Southington man accused of illegal possession of gun challenging operability of firearm Posted: 25 November 2019 [06:00 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington man who police say was found in illegal possession of a gun is challenging whether it was…
Southington police blotter Posted: 25 November 2019 [04:24 PM] Southington police report the following: Brianna Cruz, 21, of 132 Maple St., Manchester, was charged Nov. 15 with violation of a protective…
Sunday 11/24/2019
Stuffed cabbage? Kielbasa? Pierogies? Find it all at Southington's newest restaurant, Polish Plate Posted: 24 November 2019 [08:35 PM] SOUTHINGTON - From kielbasa and stuffed cabbage to potato dumplings and potato pancakes, Polish Plate served a wide variety of traditional…
Public is invited to Southington Education Foundation's big night Posted: 24 November 2019 [08:29 PM] SOUTHINGTON -The Southington Education Foundation invites the community to celebrate its grant recipients and see how the nonprofit impacts local education…
Southington police blotter Posted: 24 November 2019 [08:17 PM] Southington police report the following: Sandra Laporte, 67, of 31 John St., was charged Nov. 6 with sixth degree larceny. David…
Friday 11/22/2019
Warrant details alleged pattern of controlling, violent behavior by accused Bristol pimp toward trafficking victims Posted: 22 November 2019 [04:36 PM] Court documents supporting the arrest of a Bristol man accused of trafficking two women in 2018 show an alleged pattern of…
Thursday 11/21/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 21 November 2019 [08:24 PM] Southington police report the following: Radoslaw Maksymilian Anders, 30, of 273 Queen St., was charged Nov. 1 with second-degree threatening, disorderly conduct,…
SECOND LOOK: Tribute to Coach John Fontana, one of Southington's best Posted: 21 November 2019 [03:50 PM] John J. Fontana passed away several weeks ago. Was he an icon, a legend, a great coach, father, husband? Southington residents…
Wednesday 11/20/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 20 November 2019 [09:16 PM] Southington police report the following: Thomas McCormick, 82, of 32 Muir Terrace, was charged Oct. 29 with violation of a protective order.…
SECOND LOOK: SHS football dynasty isn't complete just yet Posted: 20 November 2019 [04:58 PM] Second Look Here’s the scenario at the Southington High football program as the team prepares for its opener Sept. 13 and then…
Tuesday 11/19/2019
Bristol man accused of trafficking two women at motels, hotels throughout Connecticut Posted: 19 November 2019 [05:33 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police have arrested a Bristol man accused of trafficking two women in 2018. Police allege Guy Fletcher, 35, acted…
Que Whiskey Kitchen in Southington is sponsoring its first Turkey Drive on Thursday Posted: 19 November 2019 [04:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON - This year Que Whiskey Kitchen, 461 Queen St., Southington, is sponsoring its first Turkey Drive benefitting FoodShare. The drive…
Monday 11/18/2019
Southington restaurants battle it out at Wing Fest Posted: 18 November 2019 [09:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Wings were flying off the trays Monday at the Southington Chamber of Commerce’s annual Wing Fest. Cadillac Ranch was…
Southington police blotter Posted: 18 November 2019 [04:29 PM] Southington police report the following: Gabriel Rodriguez, 23, of 1 Grove Court, Waterbury, was charged Oct. 25 with possession of less…
Sunday 11/17/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 17 November 2019 [08:19 PM] Southington police report the following: Dennis Dean, 49, of 335 Bilton Road, Somers, was charged Oct. 22 with third-degree sexual assault and…
Thursday 11/14/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 14 November 2019 [08:20 PM] Southington police report the following: Gerald Coons, 54, of 46 Pearl St., Meriden, was charged Oct. 17 with evading responsibility. Michel…
Wednesday 11/13/2019
Triano, Lombardi win leadership posts on Southington Town Council Posted: 13 November 2019 [07:59 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Victoria Triano has been appointed the chair of the Southington Town Council, with Tom Lombardi serving as vice chair.…
Southington Chamber of Commerce celebrates Planet Fitness' grand opening Posted: 13 November 2019 [07:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Chamber of Commerce celebrated Planet Fitness’ rebranded and remodeled gym on Queen Street Wednesday during their grand…
Prosecutors drop case against man accused of leaving harassing voicemail at Southington bank Posted: 13 November 2019 [04:24 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Prosecutors have dropped a case against a Milford man who had been charged with leaving a number of harassing…
Southington teen sentenced to nine months in prison for performing sex acts on girl against her will Posted: 13 November 2019 [03:52 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington teenager was sentenced to nine months in prison on Wednesday for performing sexual acts on a girl…
Tuesday 11/12/2019
LISA Inc. to tell public of its programs' impact on youth at open house Posted: 12 November 2019 [07:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON – LISA (Living In Safe Alternatives) Inc. invites the community to learn about its programs and see how their support…
Santa has Southington's Barnes Museum on his list for visit Posted: 12 November 2019 [07:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Santa Claus is stopping by the Barnes Museum on Nov. 30 to meet and have photographs taken with children and…
Southington woman pleads not guilty to heroin, crack cocaine charges Posted: 12 November 2019 [04:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local woman allegedly found her in a vehicle with more than 500 baggies of heroin and nearly 50…
Sunday 11/10/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 10 November 2019 [08:22 PM] Southington police report the following: Kenneth Jones, 41, of 37 Columbus St., was charged Oct. 15 with violation of a protective order.…
Southington pastor: Blessings aren't only for people Posted: 10 November 2019 [07:47 PM] SOUTHINGTON - It’s not only humans who need blessings. It’s animals too. That’s exactly what the Very Rev. Joseph Krusienski did…
Friday 11/08/2019
Image Marketing wins three awards Posted: 08 November 2019 [08:37 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Image Marketing, a full-service marketing and public relations agency based in Southington, has won three Mercury awards for its client…
Thursday 11/07/2019
Restaurants ready to bring the heat for Southington chamber's 14th Wing Fest Posted: 07 November 2019 [07:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Local restaurants will once more be stepping into the ring to see who has the top wing in town…
Polish restaurant to open in Southington Posted: 07 November 2019 [01:52 PM] SOUTHINGTON - After her daughter finished her parochial school education at Sacred Heart School, Margaret Kopacz and her husband decided to…
Wednesday 11/06/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 06 November 2019 [08:37 PM] Southington police report the following: Marcus Jones, 32, of 30 Woodland St., Hartford, was charged Oct. 12 with breach of peace.…
SECOND LOOK: Queen Street remains a staunch survivor Posted: 06 November 2019 [05:56 PM] Second Look The arrival of numerous restaurants and others with the Queen Street retail families came at an excellent time for Southington.…
LISA, Inc. honors owner of HQ Dumpsters & Recycling in Plantsville Posted: 06 November 2019 [05:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Ralph Holyst, owner of HQ Dumpsters & Recycling in Plantsville, was the recipient of the 2109 The Heart of LISA,…
Tuesday 11/05/2019
Southington Y offers exercise program for cancer survivors Posted: 05 November 2019 [11:40 PM] SOUTHINGTON -The Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA is offering a free, 12-week, small-group fitness program called Livestrong at the Y, designed for cancer survivors…
Republicans take control of Southington Town Council Posted: 05 November 2019 [10:08 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Republicans on Tuesday took back control of the Town Council in one of the more unpredictable races in recent…