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Friday 07/30/2021
Southington man found with nearly $100K worth of stolen merchandise: police Posted: 30 July 2021 [02:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Southington man faces a felony charge after police found nearly $100,000 worth of stolen tools in his home,…
Southington man accused of exposing himself outside local McDonald's Posted: 30 July 2021 [11:46 AM] SOUTHINGTON -- A local man is facing a public indecency charge after allegedly exposing himself outside a Southington McDonald’s. Gary Germaine,…
D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches donates food to American Legion Post 72 Posted: 30 July 2021 [11:38 AM] SOUTHINGTON – D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches recently gave several sandwiches and bags of chips to American Legion Post 72 in recognition of…
Chris Poulos decides not to run as a petition candidate in Southington Posted: 30 July 2021 [11:13 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Town Councilor Chris Poulos has decided not to run as a petition candidate after the Democratic Town Committee decided…
Southington police blotter Posted: 30 July 2021 [08:24 AM] Southington police report the following: Michael Zimmitti, 27, of 125 Pembrocke Court, was charged July 26 with second degree breach of peace…
Thursday 07/29/2021
Two people accused of vandalizing Sandy Hook mural in Southington could avoid prosecution Posted: 29 July 2021 [04:19 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- Two people charged with vandalizing a mural in Southington that pays tribute to the victims of the Sandy Hook…
Poulos fails to receive Dem endorsement again Posted: 29 July 2021 [09:10 AM] SOUTHINGTON - Incumbent Democratic town council member Chris Poulos was not endorsed by the Southington Democratic Town Committee for a third…
Southington police blotter Posted: 29 July 2021 [08:49 AM] Southington police report the following: Anya Crooks, 18, of 55 Butler Ave., was charged July 24 with disorderly conduct. Sabrina Dibble,…
Wednesday 07/28/2021
Southington man pleads guilty to having more than 300 images of child pornography Posted: 28 July 2021 [04:25 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Southington man has pleaded guilty to a child pornography charge. Philip Graveline, 69, was found with over…
Cases against man charged in Southington shootings could be nearing conclusion Posted: 28 July 2021 [01:00 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- The cases against a local man charged in two of seven shootings reported in town in May could be…
Southington police blotter Posted: 28 July 2021 [12:37 PM] Southington police report the following: David Verchinski, 36, of 110 Wedgewood Road, was charged July 23 with violation of probation and second…
Tuesday 07/27/2021
Southington town council incumbent not nominated by party Posted: 27 July 2021 [08:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Incumbent Democratic town council member Chris Poulos was not nominated or endorsed by the Democratic Town Nominating Committee for…
Southington police still looking for suspect who abandoned vehicle while wanted on domestic charges Posted: 27 July 2021 [05:31 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Police are still looking for a man who abandoned his car after officers disabled it using stop sticks Monday.…
Men & Boys Fund now accepting grant applications from area organizations Posted: 27 July 2021 [12:58 PM] BRISTOL – The Men & Boys Fund at the Main Street Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications from area nonprofit…
Monday 07/26/2021
Southington police looking for man who eluded officers Posted: 26 July 2021 [07:29 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- Police are looking for a man who eluded officers on Monday while he was wanted in connection with domestic…
Young man killed in Southington car accident Posted: 26 July 2021 [04:07 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A young Southington man was killed in a car accident over the weekend. Police identified the victim as 23-year-old…
Fire station in Southington to undergo renovations for sprinkler system Posted: 26 July 2021 [01:25 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A fire station in town will be closed in August while it undergoes renovations. Firefighters said Station 5, located…
Here's where you can get a coronavirus vaccine in area Posted: 26 July 2021 [10:40 AM] Looking for a place to get a covid-19 vaccine? Here is where you can go: Terryville and Plymouth Walgreens Pharmacy…
Thursday 07/22/2021
Tunxis Community College Dean's List students from area Posted: 22 July 2021 [09:46 AM] Tunxis Community College Spring 2021 Dean’s List BERLIN Alejandro Arcila Valerie Braga John Casso Shavon Davis Nicholas DeLoia Evan…
Wednesday 07/21/2021
Southington's Planning and Zoning Commission expresses desire to curb marijuana dispensaries in town Posted: 21 July 2021 [04:35 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Town Planning and Zoning Commission has expressed an initial desire to curb marijuana dispensaries in town, though no…
Tuesday 07/20/2021
Southington Chamber of Commerce's Wing Fest returning for 15th year Posted: 20 July 2021 [01:40 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Chamber of Commerce’s Wing Fest is coming back for its 15th year. Barbara Coleman-Hekeler, president of the…
Lovley Development plans to construct 34 homes in Southington, preserve open space Posted: 20 July 2021 [11:57 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Lovley Development, Inc. has plans to construct 34 homes on West Street, while also taking advantage of local ordinances…
Monday 07/19/2021
Local nonprofits encouraged to apply for grants from Community Foundation Posted: 19 July 2021 [05:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Local nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for a grant up to $12,500 by the Community Foundation of…
American Legion Post 72's efforts recognized at state convention Posted: 19 July 2021 [02:07 PM] SOUTHINGTON – American Legion Post 72’s efforts were recognized at the state American Legion convention, where the post received several awards.…
Southington police blotter Posted: 19 July 2021 [09:51 AM] Southington police report the following: Heather Harrington, 44, of 20 Greeley Lane, was charged July 4 with risk of injury, first degree…
Friday 07/16/2021
UConn graduates and spring Dean's List students from Southington and Plantsville Posted: 16 July 2021 [10:05 AM] University of Connecticut Graduates from Southington and Plantsville Michael Bernard, Storrs campus Kristiana Ceta, Storrs campus Lauren Alyssa LeBlanc, Storrs campus Peyton…
Thursday 07/15/2021
Southington police blotter Posted: 15 July 2021 [09:52 AM] Southington police report the following: Marquise Holley, 31, of 350 Bristol St. Extension, Waterbury, was charged July 3 with second degree failure…
Wednesday 07/14/2021
Southington resident organizing petition to bring issue of marijuana dispensaries in town to referendum Posted: 14 July 2021 [04:42 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Resident Stacey Dolan is organizing a petition with the hopes of gathering enough signatures to bring the issue of…
47 local organizations awarded over $160K from Main Street Community Foundation Posted: 14 July 2021 [11:39 AM] BRISTOL – Main Street Community Foundation has awarded $161,830 to 47 organizations in Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, New Britain, Newington…
Bristol police officer opens new Italian coffee shop in Southington Posted: 14 July 2021 [10:10 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Lion’s Den Coffee Shop is the newest business to join the Southington Chamber of Commerce, offering authentic, European-style coffee…
Southington police blotter Posted: 14 July 2021 [09:49 AM] Southington police report the following: Arthur Petosa, 55, of 254 Main St., Terryville, was charged July 2 with probation violation. Dianna…
Tuesday 07/13/2021
Southington police blotter Posted: 13 July 2021 [09:09 AM] Southington police report the following: Alyssa Caruso, 33, of 199 Cook Hill Road, Cheshire, was charged June 30 with sixth degree larceny.…
Monday 07/12/2021
Southington man who police say assaulted officers, spit on one pleads guilty to multiple charges Posted: 12 July 2021 [01:47 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Southington man has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an incident when police say he punched multiple police…
Demand for gasoline reaches highest mark ever, pushing price at pump higher; here's lowest priced stations in area Posted: 12 July 2021 [12:29 PM] STAFF REPORT The demand for gasoline has reached a new high, according to the Energy Information Administration. Last week, there was 10…
Ammonia leak that caused shelter in place order in Southington still under investigation Posted: 12 July 2021 [10:34 AM] SOUTHINGTON – The cause of an ammonia leak that prompted a shelter in place order is still being investigated. Fire officials…
Friday 07/09/2021
MIR Smoker Club, with successful location in Southington, tries to do same with new spot in Plainville Posted: 09 July 2021 [12:16 PM] PLAINVILLE – MIR Smoker Club opened its second location in town last year, bringing with it a wide variety of tobacco…
Southington police blotter Posted: 09 July 2021 [11:58 AM] Southington police report the following: Dylan Cessario, 20, of 341 Main St., Meriden, was charged June 27 with third degree assault and…
Thursday 07/08/2021
New Southington schools superintendent has 'big goals' ahead for district Posted: 08 July 2021 [12:09 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Steve Madancy, the new superintendent of schools, says his main goal is to “help staff and students every day.”…
St. Paul's Episcopal Church establishes a 'Little Free Pantry' Posted: 08 July 2021 [12:08 PM] SOUTHINGTON – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church has established a “Little Free Pantry” at 145 Main St. People can visit at any…
Southington police blotter Posted: 08 July 2021 [10:56 AM] Southington police report the following: Alan Goralnik, 69, of 224 Westwood Dr., was charged June 15 with allowing a dog to roam…
Wednesday 07/07/2021
Communities recover from one storm, prepare for next Posted: 07 July 2021 [05:05 PM] With a Tropical Storm Elsa moving in at the end of this week, local residents got a taste Tuesday of what…
Good Samaritan killed in crash on I-84 in Southington Posted: 07 July 2021 [12:52 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- An Oakville man was killed in a car accident in Southington Tuesday evening while trying to help someone who…
United Way of Southington's new president excited to continue helping, raising more money for people in need Posted: 07 July 2021 [12:28 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Cheryl Lounsbury has been appointed the new president of United Way of Southington. Lounsbury was appointed by United Way’s…
Tuesday 07/06/2021
Road-rage incident in Southington leads to two arrests Posted: 06 July 2021 [12:24 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- Two men in their 70s face charges following an alleged road-rage incident in which police say a pedestrian was…
Friday 07/02/2021
Road work in Southington on several streets to begin next week Posted: 02 July 2021 [03:24 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- Road work scheduled to begin next week will affect a number of local roads. Police said asphalt milling, reclaiming,…
Thursday 07/01/2021
Bristol man pleads not guilty to stalking Southington woman 'in all aspects of her life' Posted: 01 July 2021 [05:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Bristol man has pleaded not guilty to stalking a woman in Southington. Matthew Newberry, 32, of 116 N.…
New Britain woman pleads not guilty in fatal Southington crash Posted: 01 July 2021 [03:36 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A New Britain woman has pleaded not guilty to charges connected to a Southington car accident that killed two…
Wednesday 06/30/2021
Southington native, former college basketball coach donates to United Way Posted: 30 June 2021 [11:47 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington native and former college basketball coach Bob Ruderman has donated 400 boys and girls basketballs, and 350 jerseys…
Tuesday 06/29/2021
28th Annual Southington Chamber Cup Classic returns this September, will have celebrity athlete guests Posted: 29 June 2021 [10:25 AM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Chamber of Commerce is once again bringing in a host of celebrity athlete guests for their 28th…