Southington police report the following: Anthony Dupre, 27, of 651 Lake Ave., Bristol, was charged Nov. 19 with second degree breach…
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Thursday 12/03/2020
Covid cases in local communities, state continue to rise Posted: 03 December 2020 [05:40 PM] Staff report 1192 patients are currently hospitalized with confirmed covid-19 cases, up 40 patients since Tuesday. Currently, the state has…
Wednesday 12/02/2020
Phishing scam promising covid-19 relief benefits reported in Southington Posted: 02 December 2020 [04:18 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A phishing scam claiming to offer “covid-19 relief benefits” has hit Southington. Police on Wednesday said they were made…
Meriden man arraigned on charges stemming from robberies in Southington, Newington Posted: 02 December 2020 [03:51 PM] A Meriden man was arraigned Tuesday on charges stemming from armed robberies in Southington and Newington. Andre Green, 29, did not…
Tuesday 12/01/2020
Covid cases continue to rise Posted: 01 December 2020 [05:07 PM] Staff report 1152 patients are currently hospitalized with confirmed covid-19 cases, up 54 patients since yesterday. Currently, the state has…
Monday 11/30/2020
Covid cases continue to rise in local communities Posted: 30 November 2020 [06:10 PM] 1099 patients are currently hospitalized with confirmed covid-19 cases, up 88 patients since Friday. Currently, the state has a total of 109,491…
Power outages reported in Bristol, Berlin Posted: 30 November 2020 [04:10 PM] BRISTOL -- More than 350 customers in Bristol are without power as heavy rains and wind move through the state, Eversource…
Plainville, Southington still hope to offer some holiday cheer Posted: 30 November 2020 [11:34 AM] PLAINVILLE – Covid-19 restrictions have resulted in holiday tree lighting traditions being scaled back in Plainville and Southington, but both communities…
Friday 11/27/2020
Covid cases continue to rise in state Posted: 27 November 2020 [05:45 PM] Statewide cases have reached 112,581, which include 104,793 laboratory-confirmed and 7,788 probable cases. Since Wednesday, 429 more residents have tested positive,…
Thursday 11/26/2020
Southington police blotter Posted: 26 November 2020 [12:45 PM] Southington police report the following: Shannon Keane, 22, of 30 Hempel Drive, Wolcott, was charged Nov. 12 with disorderly conduct. Jessica…
Wednesday 11/25/2020
New Britain, Newington both have two residents die from coronavirus-associated illness Posted: 25 November 2020 [06:18 PM] New Britain and Newington both had two coronavirus-associated while Bristol had one additional virus-associated death reported Wednesday, according to state health…
Southington fire department honoring one of their own, who also played Santa Claus, with toy drive to help bring joy to children Posted: 25 November 2020 [12:35 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Local firefighter Thomas Light Sr., who was known for volunteering as Santa Claus at numerous community events, has died.…
Tuesday 11/24/2020
New Britain has 30 new confirmed coronavirus cases in past day; updates for Berlin, Newington, Southington, Plainville Posted: 24 November 2020 [05:30 PM] Bristol had an additional 58 residents confirmed and another two considered probable in testing positive for coronavirus Tuesday, according to state…
YMCA Camp Sloper inducts two into its Hall of Fame Posted: 24 November 2020 [11:19 AM] SOUTHINGTON – YMCA Camp Sloper has announced Kylle Ayer and Clyde “Butch” Soccodatto as the 2020 Sloper Hall of Fame inductees.…
Monday 11/23/2020
New Britain, Newington have two coronavirus-associated deaths, Southington one; area case numbers all up Posted: 23 November 2020 [06:21 PM] There were 43 coronavirus-associated deaths statewide since Friday, with seven of those coming from the area, according to state health officials…
Friday 11/20/2020
Newington, Southington have coronavirus-associated deaths; New Britain up over 70 in new virus cases Posted: 20 November 2020 [05:09 PM] Newington and Southington both had a resident confirmed as dying from coronavirus-illness, while Bristol had one resident considered probable, according to…
Southington fifth grader chosen as next Kid Governor: 'If you give me an opportunity to help others, I'm totally in for it' Posted: 20 November 2020 [02:39 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Zaya Oshana Elementary School fifth grader Reese Naughton was named Kid Governor Friday morning by the CT Democracy Center,…
Southington police blotter Posted: 20 November 2020 [11:27 AM] Southington police report the following: Anthony Cahill, 28, of 252 Blakeslee St., Bristol, was charged Nov. 5 with organized retail theft, fourth…
Thursday 11/19/2020
All area cities and towns marked 'Red Alert'; Newington, Berlin have virus-associated deaths; New Britain has large increase in cases
Posted: 19 November 2020 [06:04 PM] Every single area city and town is currently marked as “Red Alert” status when it comes to coronavirus cases in the…
New Britain man charged in Southington robbery to have case heard in higher court Posted: 19 November 2020 [03:23 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A New Britain man charged in a violent robbery in Southington will have his case heard before a higher…
Wednesday 11/18/2020
New Britain has nearly 80 new confirmed coronavirus cases; Newington, Berlin, Plainville, Southington all have increases Posted: 18 November 2020 [04:36 PM] Bristol had its 72nd coronavirus-associated death among its residents and has had 80 overall, according to the latest data released by…
Southington police blotter Posted: 18 November 2020 [11:48 AM] Southington police report the following: Karon Grimes, 19, of 29 Liberty St., New Britain, was charged Nov. 4 with first degree robbery,…
Tuesday 11/17/2020
New Britain, Newington, Plainville each have coronavirus-associated deaths, area case numbers up once again Posted: 17 November 2020 [05:32 PM] New Britain closed in on reaching 2,500 residents confirmed as having tested positive for coronavirus after another 42 were added to…
Bristol woman accused by Southington police of overdosing in Wal-Mart bathroom while caring for her young children Posted: 17 November 2020 [03:37 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Bristol woman faces felony charges after police believe she overdosed on heroin in a public restroom in Southington…
Hartford man pleads guilty to burglary in Southington where homeowner discovered intruder in house Posted: 17 November 2020 [01:57 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Hartford man has pleaded guilty in a Southington burglary, during which the homeowner arrived home to find the…
Southington police blotter Posted: 17 November 2020 [11:59 AM] Southington police report the following: Suzana Barros, 28, of 103 Forster St., Hartford, was charged Oct. 28 with violation of a protective…
Monday 11/16/2020
Another big jump statewide in coronavirus cases, hospitalizations, deaths; New Britain has over 120 new cases Posted: 16 November 2020 [05:41 PM] The state’s coronavirus numbers continue to rise across all metrics, with nearly 100 new hospitalizations and over 20 new deaths since…
'The SEF Shopping Extravaganza' is coming to Southington this December Posted: 16 November 2020 [01:49 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Education Foundation and several local businesses are teaming up to provide "The SEF Shopping Extravaganza" on Dec.…
Southington police blotter Posted: 16 November 2020 [11:00 AM] Southington police report the following: Evan Toce, 18, of 343 Mount Vernon Road, was charged Oct. 22 with disorderly conduct. Jessica…
Friday 11/13/2020
Local communities continue to see rise in covid-19 cases Posted: 13 November 2020 [04:46 PM] Local communities continue to see a rise in covid-19 cases. There were 43,078 tests reported by state health officials. The state’s total…
Thursday 11/12/2020
Southington scaling back on meetings, projects continue to move forward Posted: 12 November 2020 [02:15 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington is scaling back on meetings due to the red covid-19 status, but open space acquisition and road repair…
Tuesday 11/10/2020
Community Solutions, LISA, Inc. are encouraging people to donate 'coats for clients' Posted: 10 November 2020 [05:33 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Community Solutions, Inc. and LISA, Inc. are encouraging people to donate “coats for clients” to assist youths in…
Plainville, Southington will pay tribute to veterans Wednesday Posted: 10 November 2020 [01:04 PM] American Legion Posts in Plainville and Southington will pay tribute to those who served on Veterans Day. In Plainville, a…
Southington police blotter Posted: 10 November 2020 [11:18 AM] Evan Toce, 18, of 343 Mount Vernon Road, was charged Oct. 22 with disorderly conduct. Jessica Scagliola, 39, of 343 Mount…
Monday 11/09/2020
Connecticut's covid-19 cases grow over 80,000 Posted: 09 November 2020 [04:35 PM] Bristol reports over 1000 confirmed covid-19 cases, as New Britain reports 52 new ones. Connecticut’s cases are now above 80,000 Monday.…
Thursday 11/05/2020
State moves several towns, cities to 'Red Alert' status due to high number of coronavirus cases Posted: 05 November 2020 [06:04 PM] Bristol, Plainville, Newington, Berlin, Southington and Plymouth all have been moved to Red Alert status. There are currently 112 cities…
New Britain teen charged in violent robbery in Southington Posted: 05 November 2020 [03:08 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A New Britain man has been charged in a violent robbery of two people in Southington over the summer.…
Wednesday 11/04/2020
Southington native develops,releases a new type of face mask Posted: 04 November 2020 [04:27 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington native Steve Mazurek and his cousin Tyler Varian have developed and released “WiseGuise” - a face mask that…
Southington Republicans continue to remain ahead Posted: 04 November 2020 [04:22 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington Republicans continued to remain ahead in all town races according to the Secretary of State’s website as of…
Local election results so far Posted: 04 November 2020 [02:17 PM] BRISTOL State Senator, District 31: Henri Martin (Republican Party): 13,996 Henri Martin (Independent Party): 852 Subtotal: 14,848…
Tuesday 11/03/2020
Larson declares victory in 1st Congressional District race Posted: 03 November 2020 [11:24 PM] HARTFORD - Former Vice President Biden Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump in Connecticut, where Democrats are hoping support for their party's…
Republicans lead all Southington races Posted: 03 November 2020 [10:45 PM] SOUTHINGTON – With all Southington districts reporting in, Republicans led all local races. Election night in Southington saw a packed ballot…
New Britain up nearly 100 in confirmed coronavirus cases since weekend; state hospitalizations up over 40 Posted: 03 November 2020 [07:38 PM] There was a huge increase in state residents hospitalized with coronavirus Tuesday, with an additional 41 added to a total that…
Southington police blotter Posted: 03 November 2020 [02:16 PM] Southington police report the following: Judith Freer, 57, of 298 Deerbrooke Circle, was charged Oct. 18 with disorderly conduct. Sandra Cossette,…
Monday 11/02/2020
Newington, Southington have coronavirus-associated deaths; New Britain has over 60 new covid-19 cases Posted: 02 November 2020 [04:39 PM] Newington and Southington both had a resident die from confirmed coronavirus-associated illnesses, according to the latest data released by state health…
Here are the sample election ballots for Plainville residents Posted: 02 November 2020 [12:52 PM] STAFF REPORT If you are a Plainville resident, the ballots here are what you will see when voting in this year’s…
Here are the sample election ballots for Southington residents Posted: 02 November 2020 [12:51 PM] STAFF REPORT If you are a Southington resident, the ballots here are what you will see when voting in this year’s election.…
Southington police blotter Posted: 02 November 2020 [12:25 PM] Southington police report the following: Alexis Sanchez, 36, of 284 Austin Road, Waterbury, was charged Oct. 13 with 6th degree larceny.…
Que Whiskey Kitchen to hold Turkey Drive Posted: 02 November 2020 [12:17 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Hartford Restaurant Group’s Que Whiskey Kitchen is stepping up for the second year with a drive-through Foodshare Turkey Drive…
Friday 10/30/2020
New Britain man accused of tricking 8th grader from Southington into sending inappropriate videos Posted: 30 October 2020 [06:20 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A New Britain man has been accused of misleading an 8th grader from Southington into sending inappropriate videos to…