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Friday 12/02/2022
Five people taken to hospital following car crash in Southington involving wheel chair van from local group home Posted: 02 December 2022 [11:13 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Five people were taken to the hospital on Thursday following a two-car crash involving a wheelchair van from a…
Bristol Rotary is accepting applications for college scholarship program Posted: 02 December 2022 [11:00 AM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Rotary Club is accepting applications for its 2023 Karl J. Schwartz college scholarship program, which will award…
Thursday 12/01/2022
Democrat Chris Poulous wins 81st District election race by just one vote Posted: 01 December 2022 [02:47 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Following a recount which left him ahead by a single vote, Democrat Chris Poulos has been elected to represent…
Plainville Community Food Pantry seeking gift card donations Posted: 01 December 2022 [12:35 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Community Food Pantry is seeking gift card donations for its Secret Santa program and will be packing…
Tuesday 11/29/2022
Southington library seeking vendors for Saturday's children's craft fair Posted: 29 November 2022 [11:59 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington Public Library is seeking vendors for this Saturday’s children’s craft fair, which offers local children the chance to…
Waterbury man charged in brutal Southington assault set to appear in court next week for trial marking Posted: 29 November 2022 [11:14 AM] SOUTHINGTON - A Waterbury man who declared his intent in early 2020 to go to trial on charges tied to a…
Southington American Legion hosting last comedy night of year Posted: 29 November 2022 [11:10 AM] SOUTHINGTON – American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 will host a comedy night on Saturday, Dec. 10. The show will be held…
Southington High School's Wall of Honor accepting nominations Posted: 29 November 2022 [11:01 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington High School's Wall of Honor Committee has announced a new application deadline for nominations. The new deadline date…
Christmas event in Plantsville next week will bring multiple road closures, police say Posted: 29 November 2022 [10:45 AM] SOUTHINGTON – An annual Christmas event in town next week will cause a number of road closures, police have warned motorists.…
Southington sex offender exposed to at least 10 years in prison for having millions of pieces of child pornography Posted: 29 November 2022 [10:05 AM] A Southington man – previously convicted of having sexual contact with an 8-year-old – has now pleaded guilty to possessing millions…
Monday 11/28/2022
Southington man pleads guilty to having sexual contact with minor Posted: 28 November 2022 [12:23 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A local man has pleaded guilty to having illegal sexual contact with a minor in Southington. Alexander Bajram, 20,…
Injured hiker rescued on Crescent Lake trail in Southington Posted: 28 November 2022 [10:38 AM] SOUTHINGTON – An injured hiker was rescued from a trail near Crescent Lake on Sunday. The woman, who has not been…
Friday 11/25/2022
Southington man pleads not guilty in robbery that prompted 'secure mode' at school Posted: 25 November 2022 [12:14 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A Southington man has pleaded not guilty in a local bank robbery that prompted an elementary school to enter…
Southington police blotter Posted: 25 November 2022 [09:51 AM] Southington police report the following: Honesty Love Tirado, 19, of 15 Bay Ave. New Britain, was charged Nov. 9 with sixth degree…
Wednesday 11/23/2022
Southington police blotter Posted: 23 November 2022 [10:20 AM] Southington police report the following: Timothy Scott Johnson, 57, of 320 Bristol St., was charged Nov. 8 with interfering with an officer/resisting…
Tuesday 11/22/2022
Southington police blotter Posted: 22 November 2022 [12:20 PM] Southington police report the following: Kateemariah Williams-void, 23, of 116 Chestnut St., was charged Nov. 7 with disorderly conduct and third degree…
Monday 11/21/2022
New Britain man gets seven years in prison for violent robbery in Southington Posted: 21 November 2022 [12:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A New Britain man is expected to serve seven years in prison for his role in a violent robbery…
Two Southington children escape Cheshire car crash unharmed after incident killed one man, seriously injured another Posted: 21 November 2022 [12:13 PM] Two children from Southington escaped a five-car crash in Cheshire over the weekend relatively unharmed after the collision killed one man…
Friday 11/18/2022
Southington police blotter Posted: 18 November 2022 [12:34 PM] Southington police report the following: Kiana Melissa Carignan, 25, of 131 West Main St., was charged Nov. 2 with third degree criminal…
Wednesday 11/16/2022
Southington Education Foundation holding grant celebration Posted: 16 November 2022 [11:51 AM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Education Foundation is holding a grant celebration Dec. 7 at Hatton School. The event will be held…
Barnes Museum announces new exhibition Posted: 16 November 2022 [11:23 AM] SOUTHINGTON - The Barnes Museum has announced a new exhibition on a local civil War Captain's Christmas letters from the front,…
Southington police blotter Posted: 16 November 2022 [09:54 AM] Southington police report the following: Denny Rivera, 46, of 303 Windsor St., Ludlow, MA, was charged Oct. 30 with second degree breach…
Tuesday 11/15/2022
Medical practice, doctor with offices in Bristol, Southington agree to pay $2.6 million to resolve allegations of improper billing, illegal kickbacks Posted: 15 November 2022 [12:06 PM] A doctor with offices in Southington and Bristol has agreed to pay more than $2 million to resolve allegations that he…
Monday 11/14/2022
Southington police blotter Posted: 14 November 2022 [11:51 AM] Southington police report the following: Rayon Daley, 41, of 49 Milldale Ave., was charged Oct. 28 with second degree breach of peace.…
Community Solutions, Inc. is asking for help to provide new coats for their clients Posted: 14 November 2022 [11:21 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Community Solutions, Inc. is asking the community to help provide new coats for their clients this month. Community Solutions,…
Friday 11/11/2022
Southington police blotter Posted: 11 November 2022 [09:03 AM] Southington police report the following: Nazzer Abdelaziz, 30, of 817 S. Main St., was charged Oct. 27 with disorderly conduct, second degree…
Thursday 11/10/2022
Southington Genealogical Society has helped to clean up Merriman Burying Ground Posted: 10 November 2022 [03:57 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Genealogical Society has helped to clean up the Merriman Burying Ground. It has been a longstanding tradition…
Wednesday 11/09/2022
Southington police blotter Posted: 09 November 2022 [10:23 AM] Southington police report the following: Rakeem Lamont Wright, 31, of 970 S. Main St., Apartment 201, was charged Oct. 25 with second…
Republicans have won most Southington races with the 81st District going to recount Posted: 09 November 2022 [10:09 AM] SOUTHINGTON – With absentee ballots counted, Southington Republicans have won most local races, but the race for the House 81st…
Tuesday 11/08/2022
Republicans lead in Southington races Posted: 08 November 2022 [10:19 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Republican candidates led local races Tuesday night, but absentee ballots are still being counted. Republicans…
Southington police blotter Posted: 08 November 2022 [10:43 AM] Southington police report the following: Roberto Ettorre, 50, of 32 Roseleah Ave., Plainville, was charged Oct. 24 with sixth degree larceny.…
Monday 11/07/2022
Southington woman killed in Meriden car accident Posted: 07 November 2022 [12:56 PM] A Southington woman was killed after leaving her vehicle following a car crash in Meriden on Sunday. The victim has been…
Southington has several races on ballot Posted: 07 November 2022 [12:42 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Election Day will see local Republicans and Democrats face off in several races. Republican incumbent Rob…
Friday 11/04/2022
Southington Community YMCA will honor Ron, Nancy Serafino Posted: 04 November 2022 [12:03 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Community YMCA will honor Ron and Nancy Serafino, who formerly owned Serafino Pharmacy, with this year's Compass…
Thursday 11/03/2022
Southington police blotter Posted: 03 November 2022 [10:24 AM] Southington police report the following: Anita M. Bryant, 52, of 22 Twin Oaks, New Milford, was charged Oct. 20 with having a…
Wednesday 11/02/2022
Meriden man formally charged with murdering Waterbury man in Southington Posted: 02 November 2022 [02:39 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A Meriden man has formally been charged with killing a Waterbury resident in Southington. Southington police on Wednesday said…
Waterbury man stole lottery tickets from Southington convenience store, tried to commit break-in in Bristol: police Posted: 02 November 2022 [12:17 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A Waterbury man was arrested Tuesday after police say he burglarized a convenience store, stealing cash and lottery tickets,…
Elderly man from Southington missing Posted: 02 November 2022 [11:53 AM] SOUTHINGTON – An elderly man from Southington has gone missing. Francis Triano, 76, went missing sometime Wednesday morning – when state…
New Britain woman gets two years in prison for Southington crash that killed two Posted: 02 November 2022 [11:46 AM] SOUTHINGTON -- A New Britain woman was sentenced to two years in prison this week after pleading guilty to charges tied…
Tuesday 11/01/2022
Southington police blotter Posted: 01 November 2022 [10:09 AM] Southington police report the following: Clayton Keyworth, 47, of 100 Hilltop Road, Plainville, was charged Oct. 17 with second degree larceny.…
Monday 10/31/2022
Southington police make murder arrest following car crash Posted: 31 October 2022 [08:08 AM] SOUTHINGTON – A Meriden man arrested on Friday on a firearm charge – believed at that point to have a possible…
Friday 10/28/2022
No charges filed directly related to Southington homicide; suspect with 'possible connection' free from custody Posted: 28 October 2022 [01:09 PM] SOUTHINGTON – No charges have been filed directly related to a homicide in Southington early Thursday, while a man with a…
Southington man who owns, operates tow truck companies in Bristol, Plainville pleads not guilty to insurance fraud Posted: 28 October 2022 [12:23 PM] A man who owns and manages tow truck companies in Bristol and Plainville has pleaded not guilty to allegations that he…
Thursday 10/27/2022
Man's death in Southington ruled homicide Posted: 27 October 2022 [04:05 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A man’s death originally thought to be related to a car accident in Southington on Thursday has been ruled…
Silver Alert canceled for Southington man Posted: 27 October 2022 [01:30 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A 20-year-old from Southington has gone missing. State police late Wednesday issued a Silver Alert for Ralph Jose Deliz. …
Wednesday 10/26/2022
Southington man gets three years in prison for assaulting police, stealing towed car from police holding area Posted: 26 October 2022 [01:24 PM] A Southington man has been sentenced to three years in prison for arrests over multiple years in which court records say…
Cadillac Ranch will host a benefit concert for the Bristol Police Department Friday Posted: 26 October 2022 [11:00 AM] BRISTOL – Cadillac Ranch will host a benefit concert for the Bristol Police Department this Friday in the wake of two…
Tuesday 10/25/2022
Southington foster parent avoids trial, reaches plea deal on sexual assault, child pornography charges Posted: 25 October 2022 [12:33 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A local foster parent who was set for a trial on accusations he sexually assaulted a 10-year-old has struck…
Southington police arrest juveniles for firing gun in residential neighborhood, having car stolen from Bristol Posted: 25 October 2022 [10:55 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Two juveniles were arrested Sunday after police say they each fired a gun behind a residential neighborhood and were…