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Monday 08/20/2018
Lincoln College closing Posted: 20 August 2018 [09:09 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Lincoln College of New England, formerly Briarwood College, has announced that it will be closing Dec. 31 and will…
Schaller Auto World donates school-safety grants to several towns Posted: 20 August 2018 [09:05 PM] BERLIN - Schools in the area are the beneficiary of grants given out by a local dealership to help increase school…
16th District candidates offer differing visions for Connecticut Posted: 20 August 2018 [08:57 PM] SOUTHINGTON - With Sen. Joe Markley running for lieutenant governor, Republican state Rep. Rob Sampson and Democrat Vicki Nardello are competing…
Newington man charged in Southington sexual assault Posted: 20 August 2018 [03:12 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Southington police have charged a Newington man in a local sexual assault. Richard Hancock, 44, has been accused of…
Lincoln College of New England to close Posted: 20 August 2018 [03:04 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Lincoln College of New England, formerly Briarwood College, has announced that it will be closing Dec. 31 and will…
Sunday 08/19/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 19 August 2018 [09:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Aug. 20 Board of Education, 6 p.m., 272 Main St. Historic Preservation Commission, 6:30 p.m., Room 202, City Hall,…
Wednesday 08/15/2018
Primary election results Posted: 15 August 2018 [08:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The Secretary of the State’s Office is reporting that all 169 cities and towns have submitted their primary…
Police looking to 'stuff a cruiser' Saturday at Target in Southington Posted: 15 August 2018 [08:42 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Police Department is asking people to help them “stuff a cruiser” Saturday at Target for their inaugural…
Monday 08/13/2018
Forum tackles issue of rising prescription drug prices Posted: 13 August 2018 [09:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Members of the health community met last week to discuss the rising cost of prescription drugs. Connecticut House Speaker…
Sumptuous feast awaits winner of Night at the Museum raffle Posted: 13 August 2018 [08:42 PM] SOUTHINGTON - How often do you get to enjoy a turn-of-the-century style dining experience in a historic home? Those interested in…
Southington police blotter Posted: 13 August 2018 [08:41 PM] Southington police report the following: Hale Chadwick, 23, of 325 Chestnut St., New Britain, was charged July 20 with possession of less…
Sunday 08/12/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 12 August 2018 [09:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Aug. 13 Board of Education, 6 p.m., 272 Main St. Tuesday, Aug. 14 Building Commission, 6 p.m., Room 305,…
Friday 08/10/2018
VR training video could be an asset to law enforcement Posted: 10 August 2018 [07:37 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Homeland Security arrived up at Lincoln College of New England Thursday morning. Fortunately, it was strictly a…
Thursday 08/09/2018
Gubernatorial hopefuls talk money issues in Southington Posted: 09 August 2018 [09:24 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Six gubernatorial candidates visited the Aqua Turf Club Thursday to talk business with potential voters. The forum, hosted by…
Southington says existing Tilcon operations affecting water supply Posted: 09 August 2018 [09:23 PM] SOUTHINGTON - An environmental firm hired by the town Water Department has determined that Tilcon’s mining operation is impacting Southington’s water…
Southington police say man had gun, ammo, drug scale in vehicle Posted: 09 August 2018 [09:17 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Bristol man was found with a handgun when he was pulled over in Southington last weekend, police said.…
Southington man, charged in elderly abuse case, now charged with violating probation Posted: 09 August 2018 [02:47 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington man accused of inadequately caring for a woman, leaving her in her own waste and without food,…
Wednesday 08/08/2018
389 receive scholarships from American Savings Foundation Posted: 08 August 2018 [09:04 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Greyshel Colon, of Meriden, recently graduated from Orville H. Platt High School. Colon grew up with a single mother…
Purse snatchings investigated in Southington Posted: 08 August 2018 [07:36 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are investigating three purse snatchings in less than two weeks, and advising residents how they can help make…
SECOND LOOK: Nine volunteer councilors control town's destiny Posted: 08 August 2018 [06:06 PM] Southington’s government is like night and day compared to other municipalities. Our growing community has relied on to the town manager…
Southington man extradited from Rhode Island for fifth protective order violation Posted: 08 August 2018 [02:26 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local man has been arrested and accused of violating a protective order - issued to protect a woman…
Tuesday 08/07/2018
Second man charged in a cult murder arraigned in New Britain court Posted: 07 August 2018 [08:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Sorek Minery, 42, of Burlington, the second man accused in a 2004 cult-related murder, stood quietly in an…
Stafford Springs man facing sex assault, risk of injury charges stemming from Southington incident Posted: 07 August 2018 [04:01 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Stafford Springs man - on probation for a sexual assault conviction - faces sexual assault and risk of…
Bristol man found with gun during Southington vehicle stop Posted: 07 August 2018 [03:26 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Bristol man was found with a handgun when he was pulled over in Southington over the weekend.…
Southington police investigating 3 purse snatchings in less than 2 weeks Posted: 07 August 2018 [11:12 AM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are investigating three purse snatchings in less than two weeks. Police said two of the incidents involved a…
Monday 08/06/2018
Southington man allegedly threatened gas station clerk Posted: 06 August 2018 [08:26 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington man was arrested Sunday and charged with threatening a gas station clerk and trying to break into…
Southington Police Blotter Posted: 06 August 2018 [06:54 PM] Southington Police report the following: Naysha Matos, 23, of 106 Jerome Ave., Bristol, was charged July 6 with third degree criminal mischief…
Southington Chamber of Commerce welcomes dental office to town Posted: 06 August 2018 [06:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The Southington Chamber of Commerce welcomed Elegance Dental to the community. Elegance Dental, located at 775 Queen St., moved…
Sunday 08/05/2018
This week's meetings Posted: 05 August 2018 [09:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN Today, Aug. 6 Commission on Persons with Disabilities, 5 p.m., Room 202, City Hall, 27 West Main St. Arch Area…
It's hard to be gruff with these goats around Posted: 05 August 2018 [09:09 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Ordinary activities seen in the area around Crescent Lake, yoga and hiking, are being made extraordinary with the addition…
Friday 08/03/2018
Judge denies program request in animal cruelty case Posted: 03 August 2018 [07:58 PM] SOUTHINGTON - One of two people charged in a local animal cruelty case has been denied a program that could have…
Thursday 08/02/2018
Taste of Southington is a 'great hometown event' Posted: 02 August 2018 [08:06 PM] SOUTHINGTON -Rainclouds couldn't scare away the hordes of hungry people who descended upon The Barnes Museum Thursday for the 17th…
Wednesday 08/01/2018
Rehab program proposed in larceny case for Southington woman Posted: 01 August 2018 [08:12 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A woman who is facing a felony charge after she was found in Southington inside a stolen vehicle is…
Rescheduled Taste of Southington to be held today Posted: 01 August 2018 [08:11 PM] SOUTHINGTON - The 17th Annual “Taste of Southington” at The Barnes Museum has been rescheduled to today due to rain on…
Southington police blotter Posted: 01 August 2018 [08:10 PM] Southington Police report the following: Joseph Roundtree, 41, of 85 Bentwood Drive, Waterbury, was charged June 21 with possession of less…
Update: Details emerge in gruesome murder of Southington man in 2004, two men charged Posted: 01 August 2018 [01:04 PM] PLAINVILLE - New Britain police have charged a second man in connection with the killing of a Southington man in 2004…
Tuesday 07/31/2018
Former Connecticut man charged in 14-year-old murder case of Southington man Posted: 31 July 2018 [03:24 PM] Police have charged a former Connecticut man in connection with a 14-year-old murder case. Rudy Hannon, 72, faces charges of murder…
Monday 07/30/2018
Southington Historical Society seeks donations for tag sale Posted: 30 July 2018 [06:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Historical Society is collecting donations for its annual Fall Tag Sale, which will be held Sept. 15…
Southington neighbors arrested following assault over property dispute: police Posted: 30 July 2018 [03:50 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Two local people were arrested over the weekend after police said they assaulted each other during a property dispute.…
Sunday 07/29/2018
Southington Italian fest feeds, entertains weekend crowds Posted: 29 July 2018 [09:29 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Downtown Southington looked more like Little Italy on Saturday, as the second day of the 14th annual Italian-American Festival…
This week's meetings Posted: 29 July 2018 [09:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN Tuesday, July 31 Board of Education special meeting, 6 p.m., 272 Main St. Wednesday, Aug. 1 Committee on Administration, Finance…
Friday 07/27/2018
Food is the star at the Southington Italian Festival Posted: 27 July 2018 [08:34 PM] SOUTHINGTON - With the smell of savory food spilling down Center Street and Italian Music in the air, crowds made their…
State turns down Southington condo complex's request to kill geese Posted: 27 July 2018 [12:50 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Connecticut environmental officials have denied a condominium association's request to round up and kill the Canada geese fouling the complex's…
Thursday 07/26/2018
Bradley hospital backers make presence felt at Southington council meeting Posted: 26 July 2018 [08:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON - After the Tilcon presentation at Monday’s meeting, the Town Council approved municipal improvements and heard the concerns of the…
Woman in Southington group-home incident gets special probation Posted: 26 July 2018 [08:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Waterbury woman accused of abusing a disabled woman while working at a Southington group home has been granted…
Southington police seeking help identifying theft suspects Posted: 26 July 2018 [04:57 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two theft suspects. On Wednesday, at about 3:15 p.m., police said,…
Cheshire woman, charged in Southington larceny, skips court Posted: 26 July 2018 [03:51 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Police are looking for a Cheshire woman who didn't show up to court to answer to charges she helped…
Waterbury woman, charged in Southington group home abuse incident, granted program Posted: 26 July 2018 [01:59 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Waterbury woman accused of abusing a disabled woman while working at a Southington group home has been granted…
Wednesday 07/25/2018
SECOND LOOK: Italian Festival began with 1960s memories Posted: 25 July 2018 [08:00 PM] It was the fall of 2004 during a casual sit-down conversation I enjoyed with then president of the Sons of Italy, Tom…