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Monday 11/29/2021
Santa Claus returning to Norton Park in Plainville Posted: 29 November 2021 [02:16 PM] PLAINVILLE – Town residents will once again have the chance to wave to Santa Claus Dec. 10 at Norton Park.…
Friday 11/26/2021
Hartford man accused of nearly hitting Plainville police officer with car heading to trial Posted: 26 November 2021 [05:13 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Hartford man accused of speeding through a construction site in Plainville, nearly hitting a police officer, is headed…
State police responded to nearly 3,000 calls for service over last two days Posted: 26 November 2021 [04:18 PM] State police have responded to nearly 3,000 calls for service and made 20 DUI arrests in the first two days of…
New Britain man allegedly assaulted woman outside Plainville McDonald's, leaving her with hematoma to head Posted: 26 November 2021 [01:10 PM] PLAINVILLE -- A New Britain man was arrested this week and accused of assaulting a woman outside a local McDonald’s, leaving…
Thursday 11/25/2021
New Britain, Plainville, Southington in red zone for covid infections Posted: 25 November 2021 [10:07 AM] HARTFORD - Sixty-five percent of Connecticut's 169 cities and towns are now in the red alert level, the state's highest of four…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 25 November 2021 [09:37 AM] Plainville police report the following: Usama Naseer, 22, of 124 Maplewood Terrace, Hamden, was charged Nov. 19 with probation violation. Charles W.…
Wednesday 11/24/2021
Area officials, leaders say what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving Posted: 24 November 2021 [04:08 PM] HERALD PRESS STAFF Happy Thanksgiving! As a newspaper staff, we are thankful that you continue to support us through subscribing and purchasing…
Tuesday 11/23/2021
Plainville High School student struck by car Posted: 23 November 2021 [03:55 PM] PLAINVILLE -- A local high school student was struck by a car Tuesday morning. The victim, who has not been identified,…
New director of Plainville-Southington-Middlefield Regional Health District is ready to guide communities Posted: 23 November 2021 [03:13 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Susan Bencivenga-Lonczak, the new director of the Plainville-Southington-Middlefield Regional Health District, aims to assist the communities she serves in…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 23 November 2021 [09:39 AM] Plainville police report the following: Mary A. Ripley, 38, of 62 Wayne Dr., was charged Nov. 18 with four counts of violation…
Monday 11/22/2021
Wheeler shines spotlight on National Adoption Month Posted: 22 November 2021 [01:24 PM] PLAINVILLE – With November being National Adoption Month, Wheeler Foster Care Services is bringing attention to the urgent need for both…
Plainville police seek info in copper wire thefts Posted: 22 November 2021 [10:15 AM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville police are seeking two men who took $4,800 worth of copper wire from a local Lowe's on October…
Friday 11/19/2021
Bristol man arrested for failing to answer to drug charges connected to near fatal overdose in Plainville Posted: 19 November 2021 [05:02 PM] PLAINVILLE – A Bristol man who missed court to answer to drug charges in connection with a near fatal overdose in…
Plainville Food Pantry receives donation in memory of man who died from covid-19 Posted: 19 November 2021 [02:44 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Community Food Pantry received a donation of $2,500 and 1,110 pounds of food from the Connecticut Chapter…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 19 November 2021 [10:36 AM] Plainville police report the following: Gilberto M. Rohena, 31, of 75 North St., New Britain, was charged Nov. 15 with violation of…
Thursday 11/18/2021
Plainville police blotter Posted: 18 November 2021 [08:25 AM] Plainville police report the following: Michael M. Mitchell, 27, of 2009 Dryburg Road, Scottsburg, VA, was charged Nov. 11 with second degree…
Tuesday 11/16/2021
Plainville man convicted in Zen Bar assault Posted: 16 November 2021 [04:22 PM] PLAINVILLE - A local man has been convicted in an assault that police say seriously injured a man in 2018. Anthony…
Main Street Community fund awards $45K to 17 area nonprofits to improve lives of local women, girls Posted: 16 November 2021 [12:05 PM] BRISTOL – The Women & Girls Fund at the Main Street Community Foundation has awarded $45,000 in grants to 17 area…
Monday 11/15/2021
Plainville police blotter Posted: 15 November 2021 [10:01 AM] Plainville police report the following: Jimmy Denby, 25, of 472 Wintergreen Ave., Hamden, was charged Nov. 8 with first degree criminal trespass…
Friday 11/12/2021
Federal case against Kyle Fasold complicated by further medical issues, attorney says Posted: 12 November 2021 [04:00 PM] PLAINVILLE – The federal case against Kyle Fasold, who has been accused of secretly recording young girls in the locker room…
Plainville Choral Society is back for their annual holiday concert Posted: 12 November 2021 [12:13 PM] PLAINVILLE – After an 18-month hiatus due to the pandemic, The Plainville Choral Society is back and rehearsals are in full-swing…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 12 November 2021 [11:14 AM] Plainville police report the following: Javier Rosa, 36, of 137 Tremont St., Second Floor, New Britain, was charged Nov. 6 with second…
Wednesday 11/10/2021
Men & Boys Fund announces grants to four local nonprofits, including Plainville Adult and Continuing Education Posted: 10 November 2021 [12:32 PM] BRISTOL – The Men & Boys Fund at the Main Street Community Foundation has announced a total of $7,500 in grants…
Plainville Historical Society to tell story of Black Civil War soldier William Webb Posted: 10 November 2021 [11:46 AM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Historical Society will offer its first program of the year Nov. 16, which will see Kevin Johnson…
Tuesday 11/09/2021
Stavros Pizza & Restaurant rapidly becoming popular for savory and delightful pizza creations Posted: 09 November 2021 [02:58 PM] Stavros Pizza & Restaurant is a new family restaurant in town that is rapidly becoming popular for its savory and delightful…
Local 14-year-old contacted by Hershey after amusing trick-or-treat apology caught on camera Posted: 09 November 2021 [01:30 PM] PLAINVILLE – Local 14-year-old Dominic Ciriello was contacted by The Hershey Company after amusing a neighbor by apologizing on camera for…
Former police chief's family continues to honor, remember legacy Posted: 09 November 2021 [11:43 AM] PLAINVILLE – With the holidays nearing, Mark Catania and his family will be missing late former Police Chief Matt Catania dearly.…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 09 November 2021 [09:20 AM] Plainville police report the following: Jason R. Carson, 36, of 25 Midway Oval, Groton, was charged Nov. 2 with interfering/resisting arrest and…
Sunday 11/07/2021
Plainville Chamber of Commerce: Calendar features a dozen local businesses Posted: 07 November 2021 [04:46 PM] PLAINVILLE - The Plainville Chamber of Commerce is featuring 12 local businesses, selected via raffle, in the organization’s inaugural business…
Friday 11/05/2021
Southington man suspected of robbing Plainville bank before being tracked to Newington motel has case sent to higher court Posted: 05 November 2021 [04:44 PM] A Southington man who police say robbed at least one Plainville bank before he was tracked down to a Newington motel…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 05 November 2021 [10:22 AM] Plainville police report the following: Rachael R. Houstrup, 52, of 208 East St., was charged Oct. 31 with fourth degree larceny.…
Thursday 11/04/2021
Plainville's 'Halloween House' collects 982 pounds of food for local pantry Posted: 04 November 2021 [12:31 PM] PLAINVILLE – The “Halloween House” collected 982 pounds of food for the local food pantry this year, drawing a wide turnout…
Wednesday 11/03/2021
One person killed in condo fire in Plainville Posted: 03 November 2021 [10:18 AM] PLAINVILLE -- One person was killed in a condo fire early Wednesday. Firefighters around 3:11 a.m. were called to 71 Russell…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 03 November 2021 [10:09 AM] Plainville police report the following: Gilberto M. Rohena, 31, of 75 North St., New Britain, was charged Oct. 27 with violation of…
Tuesday 11/02/2021
Republicans win big in Plainville on Election Night, hold five of seven council seats Posted: 02 November 2021 [11:58 PM] PLAINVILLLE – Republicans won big in Plainville Tuesday night, with all GOP candidates being elected to both the Town Council and…
Monday 11/01/2021
Woman sentenced to probation after threatening Plainville store employee with pepper spray, weapon Posted: 01 November 2021 [03:05 PM] PLAINVILLE -- A Hartford woman has been sentenced to probation after threatening a store employee during a shoplifting incident. Crystal Davis,…
Plainville voters will be able to choose town leaders in number of municipal offices on Election Day Posted: 01 November 2021 [11:24 AM] PLAINVILLE – Plainville voters will be able to cast their votes for who will lead the town in a number of…
Sunday 10/31/2021
Plainville Chamber of Commerce: For Euro Homecare, patients are like family Posted: 31 October 2021 [07:43 PM] PLAINVILLE - When Elizabeth Darmoros moved to the United States from Poland, she was surprised to see so many older people living…
Police look to community for IDs of hit-and-run couple Posted: 31 October 2021 [05:11 PM] PLAINVILLE - Police are asking for the community’s help in identifying a couple who committed a hit and run in early…
Friday 10/29/2021
Plainville police blotter Posted: 29 October 2021 [11:39 AM] Plainville police report the following: Haley L. Flagge, 24, of 253 West St., was charged Oct. 20 with violation of a restraining…
Thursday 10/28/2021
Kapura General Contractors invites families to celebrate Halloween this Saturday Posted: 28 October 2021 [02:09 PM] PLAINVILLE – Kapura General Contractors invites families to celebrate Halloween this Saturday, Oct. 30, at a “Truck or Treat” event, which…
Wednesday 10/27/2021
Rocky Hill man who defrauded Plainville construction company sentenced to probation Posted: 27 October 2021 [04:42 PM] PLAINVILLE - A Rocky Hill man who billed his former employer, a Plainville construction company, for about $13,000 worth of fraudulent…
Pedestrian killed following car accident on East Street in Plainville Posted: 27 October 2021 [02:51 PM] PLAINVILLE -- A pedestrian was killed early Wednesday during a car accident. Police around 4:30 a.m. said East Street was closed…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 27 October 2021 [01:13 PM] Plainville police report the following: Ryan T. Riback, 20, of 34 McDonald St., was charged Oct. 19 with first degree failure to…
Manning/Sisson Memorial Fund awards first grants in support of Bristol, Plainville swim programs Posted: 27 October 2021 [12:54 PM] BRISTOL – The recently established Manning/Sisson Memorial Fund at the Main Street Community Foundation has awarded its first grants in support…
Monday 10/25/2021
Plainville woman had Oxycodone, alcohol in system when she caused serious crash in April: police Posted: 25 October 2021 [03:56 PM] PLAINVILLE -- A Plainville woman has been accused of mixing Oxycodone and alcohol before causing a head-on crash that left someone…
Plainville flower shop to celebrate 'Day of the Dead' with candlelight photo display Posted: 25 October 2021 [11:45 AM] PLAINVILLE – Good Vibes Gifts & Flowers is providing people a chance to honor their deceased loved ones Nov. 2 for…
Friday 10/22/2021
Plainville police blotter Posted: 22 October 2021 [09:18 AM] Plainville police report the following: Timothy Dixon, 32, of 100 Forestville Ave., was charged Oct. 18 with disorderly conduct and second degree…
Thursday 10/21/2021
Local homeowner decorates yard with 12-foot skeletons to celebrate Halloween, raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital Posted: 21 October 2021 [02:09 PM] PLAINVILLE – A local homeowner has decorated her yard with several 12 foot skeletons, not only to catch the eye and…