SOUTHINGTON - No injuries were reported Wednesday when a sedan left the road and crashed into a fire hydrant on Redstone…
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Tuesday 02/19/2019
Man admits to theft of laser in Southington Posted: 19 February 2019 [08:46 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Middletown man has pleaded guilty to stealing an expensive construction device from a local business. Paul Didato, 27,…
Middletown man gets year in prison for stealing construction device in Southington Posted: 19 February 2019 [05:08 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Middletown man has pleaded guilty to stealing an expensive construction device from a local business. Paul Didato, 27,…
Meriden man accused of using gang reference to threaten Southington man, parole officer in New Haven Posted: 19 February 2019 [03:45 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Meriden man has been accused of threatening a Southington resident, who works as a parole officer, by making…
Monday 02/18/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 18 February 2019 [08:58 PM] Southington police report the following: Kristen Whelan, 28, of 10 Settlers Lane, Sandy Hook, was charged Feb. 5 with two counts of…
Minor snowstorm in area, minor fire in New Britain Monday morning Posted: 18 February 2019 [08:42 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A small fire damaged ductwork at a city business Monday morning. Three engines and one ladder truck were…
Sunday 02/17/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 17 February 2019 [08:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN Tuesday, Feb. 19 Board of Education Policy Subcommittee, 5:30 p.m., Room 523, New Britain High School, 110 Mill St. Board…
Friday 02/15/2019
You gotta bee-lieve: Bridge project keeping Sign Pro busy Posted: 15 February 2019 [08:53 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The excitement was evident Friday when Mayor Erin Stewart got a sneak peek at how the city’s Beehive…
Waterbury woman pleads not guilty in Southington crash that seriously injured 2 people, including 2-year-old Posted: 15 February 2019 [03:19 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Waterbury woman has pleaded not guilty to felony charges she crashed into a tree in May, leaving two…
Thursday 02/14/2019
Wrong man was arrested as suspect in New Britain slaying Posted: 14 February 2019 [07:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A case of mistaken identity has two police departments on the defensive and a man originally taken into…
Southington police charge man in vicious attack at local restaurant Posted: 14 February 2019 [06:17 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police have charged a man in a vicious attack at a local restaurant in August. Jayson Calderon-Perez, 34, allegedly…
Terryville woman allegedly kicked Southington police officer Posted: 14 February 2019 [06:15 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Terryville woman has been accused of kicking a police officer. Police said Thursday that Megan Rossignol, 23, kicked…
Bus transportation could expand into Southington Posted: 14 February 2019 [05:23 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A recommendation to bring a bus route back to town drew backing from a representative of Southington Supports…
Wednesday 02/13/2019
Southington Town Council receives Board of Education's proposed budget Posted: 13 February 2019 [06:13 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Town Council has received a copy of the Board of Education’s proposed 2019-2020 budget for review. The budget…
Monday 02/11/2019
Southington Rotary donates $100K to playscape Posted: 11 February 2019 [08:36 PM] SOUTHINGTON- The Rotary Club is donating $100,000 toward a new playscape at Memorial Park. The announcement was made at Monday’s Town…
Sunday 02/10/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 10 February 2019 [09:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Feb. 11 Commission on Persons with Disabilities, 5 p.m., Room 305, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Arch Area…
Southington police blotter Posted: 10 February 2019 [09:14 PM] Southington police report the following: Dean Freer, 26, of 49 Willis St., Bristol, was charged Jan. 26 with disorderly conduct. Jamie…
Thursday 02/07/2019
Southington police blotter Posted: 07 February 2019 [08:09 PM] Southington police report the following: Laura A. Sullivan, 33, of 53 Minthal Drive, was charged Dec. 12 with first-degree failure to appear…
SECOND LOOK: Proposed $15 minimum wage brings mixed reactions Posted: 07 February 2019 [06:39 PM] It didn’t take long for Gov.Ned Lamont to terrify business owners across the state when he happily announced Connecticut would support and…
Wednesday 02/06/2019
Southington YMCA turns 90 in style Posted: 06 February 2019 [08:44 PM] SOUTHINGTON - YMCA staff were joined by a large crowd of community supporters Wednesday as they honored exemplary residents and celebrated…
Suspected prostitute arrested in Southington sting misses court date Posted: 06 February 2019 [08:39 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Waterbury woman arrested during a sting operation done in Southington in response to numerous complaints of prostitution at…
Waterbury woman charged in Southington prostitution investigation wanted for missing court again Posted: 06 February 2019 [05:37 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Waterbury woman arrested during a sting operation done in Southington response to numerous complaints of prostitution at local…
Tuesday 02/05/2019
ShopRite Nutmeg State Games, Connecticut Masters' Games to host Directors Club Banquet Posted: 05 February 2019 [08:16 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The ShopRite Nutmeg State Games and the Connecticut Masters’ Games will host their 25th Annual Directors Club Banquet next…
Panel to discuss human resources strategies at Southington event Posted: 05 February 2019 [07:38 PM] BRISTOL - The Staffing Management Association and the Bristol Chamber of Commerce are holding a “School to Work” panel discussion on…
HHC Southington group welcomes Dr. Jose R. Orellana Posted: 05 February 2019 [07:36 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Primary care physician Jose R. Orellana, M.D., M.B.A., has joined the Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Southington as director of…
Monday 02/04/2019
Wallingford woman, found guilty of assault in Southington elementary school, gets 30 months in prison Posted: 04 February 2019 [01:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A Wallingford woman has been sentenced to more than two years in prison after being found guilty in…
Sunday 02/03/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 03 February 2019 [08:14 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Feb. 4 Commission on Aging, 1 p.m., Vermont Room, Senior Center, 55 Pearl St. Arch Area NRZ, 5:45 p.m.,…
Thursday 01/31/2019
Suspect in one Southington robbery charged with another Posted: 31 January 2019 [09:19 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Hartford man already accused of robbing a pizza delivery man in Southington has now been charged with robbing…
Posted: 31 January 2019 [06:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is looking for people to join its Catalyst Fund and help direct the fund’s 2019 grant. “The Catalyst Fund offers a unique opportunity for people to give back to their…
Comedians coming to Bristol for benefit show Posted: 31 January 2019 [06:30 PM] BRISTOL - Johnny Lampert will headline a comedy show to benefit Quota International of Bristol March 2 at the Bristol Polish…
Hartford man, already charged in pizza delivery robbery, now accused of robbing Chinese food delivery man Posted: 31 January 2019 [01:58 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Hartford man already accused of robbing a pizza delivery man in Southington has now been charged with robbing…
Wednesday 01/30/2019
Familiar face returns to his hometown Southington Y Posted: 30 January 2019 [08:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON -The Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA has hired Jay Jaronko as the new executive director of the Southington branch. CEO Mark Pooler…
Red Cross issues urgent call for blood, platelets Posted: 30 January 2019 [08:19 PM] FARMINGTON - The American Red Cross is reissuing its emergency call for blood and platelet donations, as snowstorms, frigid temperatures and the…
Children around area invited to special day at library Posted: 30 January 2019 [08:15 PM] Special to The Herald On Saturday, public libraries across Connecticut will be celebrating the eight annual Take Your Child to the Library…
Tuesday 01/29/2019
Signup for Southington's YMCA Camp Sloper starts Saturday Posted: 29 January 2019 [07:39 PM] SOUTHINGTON -Registration for YMCA Camp Sloper’s 70th year of day camp will open on Saturday, Feb. 2, with online early-bird signup.…
STEPS head, Southington council chairman to push increase in nicotine-use age Posted: 29 January 2019 [07:37 PM] SOUTHINGTON - STEPS Coalition Board President Chris Palmieri plans to introduce a proposal that would raise the legal age for tobacco,…
Dinner, dancing and more Feb. 9 at Southington YMCA Posted: 29 January 2019 [07:31 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Community YMCA is hosting a Valentine’s Dinner and Dance for families on Feb. 9.…
Sunday 01/27/2019
This week's meetings Posted: 27 January 2019 [09:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Jan. 28 2019 Water Summit, 8:30 a.m., 1000 Shuttle Meadow Ave. Historic Preservation Commission, 6:30 p.m., Room 202, City…
Southington police blotter Posted: 27 January 2019 [09:18 PM] Southington police report the following: Westly Valentin, 23, of 144 Queen St., New Britain, was charged Dec. 5 with second degree forgery,…
Friday 01/25/2019
Southington woman facing risk of injury charge denied program Posted: 25 January 2019 [05:20 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local woman charged with allowing teenagers to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana in her home has been denied…
Southington man pleads guilty to having pistol without permit, high capacity magazine Posted: 25 January 2019 [05:16 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington man who prosecutors say was assembling ghost guns and selling them over the Internet was sentenced to…
Thursday 01/24/2019
Southington hair salon offers free cuts to federal workers Posted: 24 January 2019 [08:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Salon Margo is offering free haircuts to federal workers affected by the partial government shutdown. Salon Margo was established…
New Britain woman lied to Southington police about identity, found with drugs Posted: 24 January 2019 [06:29 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Southington police Wednesday arrested a New Britain woman who lied to officers about her name after finding her with…
Man accused of using counterfeit money in Southington expected to serve year in prison Posted: 24 January 2019 [06:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON — One of two Pennsylvania men who allegedly tried to use counterfeit money at a number of businesses in Southington,…
Wednesday 01/23/2019
SECOND LOOK: Verderame hits 'home run' with Legion baseball Posted: 23 January 2019 [07:11 PM] Second Look In 1962, the Southington American Legion Post 72 had yet to form a senior baseball program. Therefore, one of Southington…
Woman pleads guilty in connection with a Southington home burglary Posted: 23 January 2019 [06:01 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Middletown woman has pleaded guilty in connection with a Southington home burglary in which about $20,000 worth of…
Man with history of extorting women accused of using ruse to defraud Plainville woman Posted: 23 January 2019 [04:41 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Rocky Hill man, who police say has a history of extorting women, has been charged with duping a…
Tuesday 01/22/2019
Early morning fire damages home in Southington; no injuries reported Posted: 22 January 2019 [09:08 PM] SOUTHINGTON - An early morning fire Tuesday left a local house uninhabitable. Firefighters arrived at the single-story house at 17 E.…
Full list of accused priests in the local area Posted: 22 January 2019 [08:31 PM] From the Archdiocese of Hartford The following list was provided by the Archdiocese of…
Southington man accused of leaving young children in car during summer looking to avoid prosecution Posted: 22 January 2019 [05:37 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington man charged with leaving two children in a car on a hot, summer day is looking to…