PLAINVILLE – Superintendent of Schools Steve LePage said the district will be initially adopting a “hybrid model” when classes resume on…
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Thursday 08/13/2020
Southington man allegedly tried throwing pregnant woman down stairs, choked her; injured officers during arrest Posted: 13 August 2020 [02:43 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A local man arrested this week has been accused of assaulting a pregnant woman and resisting police, causing minor…
AMC to offer 15-cent tickets on first day of reopening Posted: 13 August 2020 [02:32 PM] NEW YORK - AMC Theatres, the nation's largest movie theater chain, will reopen in the U.S. on Aug. 20 with retro ticket…
Inmate found strangled with covid-19 mask Posted: 13 August 2020 [01:35 PM] MONTVILLE - A 32-year-old prison inmate in Connecticut has been found strangled with a mask issued to help prevent the spread of…
Civilian review board to investigate police misconduct draft approved by council, but many want to see changes, including appointment process Posted: 13 August 2020 [12:46 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A draft for establishing a civilian review board to investigate police misconduct was approved by Common Council Wednesday…
Southington hires local firm to market town as destination spot Posted: 13 August 2020 [12:33 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Digital media company Rebel Interactive Group has begun to strategize on the most effective ways to market Southington. Rebel…
CCSU student thanks McDonald's by making short film after company helps with tuition, chain's president gives kudos Posted: 13 August 2020 [10:44 AM] Getting a four-year college degree is expensive and everyone finds their own path to covering the cost of tuition, room and…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 13 August 2020 [10:19 AM] New Britain police report the following: Aug 7 Gerardo Pagan-Colon, 41, 23 Ellis St, New Britain, possession less than 1/2 ounce cannabis,…
Ojakian to retire in January as CSCU system president Posted: 13 August 2020 [10:15 AM] HARTFORD - Mark Ojakian, the president of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system for the past five years and a veteran…
Wednesday 08/12/2020
'We were shocked': New Britain Target manager doesn't allow 'stuff the cruiser' fundraiser for children to happen, setting off social media firestorm Posted: 12 August 2020 [05:59 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Mayor Erin Stewart voiced her frustration with the New Britain Target location both via her Twitter account and…
CCSU releases blueprint to help guide reopening process, including dorm rules, mask guidelines, more Posted: 12 August 2020 [05:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN – To address the academic, social and emotional needs of the campus community, Central Connecticut State University released its…
Just 22 new coronavirus cases reported statewide, one being from New Britain Posted: 12 August 2020 [05:25 PM] There were just 22 new coronavirus cases reported statewide Wednesday and a decrease of 12 patients who were hospitalized with the…
'You're never too old or too young to give back': Plainville brother and sister raising money for veterans Posted: 12 August 2020 [04:06 PM] PLAINVILLE – Local youths Michael and Kara Ahern, who raised money for veterans last year with “Scoops for Troops,” are once…
New Britain youth business owners promote, sell products at city's farmers' market Posted: 12 August 2020 [04:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN – It was a busy day for young local business owners who were out and about selling their wares…
Eversource meets restoration goal; all but two area towns outage free Posted: 12 August 2020 [03:23 PM] Eversource met its goal Tuesday night aimed at substantially completing restorations for the massive amounts of power outages across the state…
Bristol Hospital still treating two coronavirus patients Posted: 12 August 2020 [03:19 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Hospital’s coronavirus numbers have not changed since Monday. The hospital Wednesday reported still treating two patients who…
Plainville church does wellness checks, lifts workers' spirits during power outage from storm Posted: 12 August 2020 [02:36 PM] Tropical Storm Isaias may have only lasted for a few hours in the area, but its impact is still being felt…
Police union asks judge to toss parts of police reform law Posted: 12 August 2020 [02:17 PM] HARTFORD - The Connecticut State Police Union is asking a federal judge to declare parts of the state's new police accountability law…
Newington police interrupt burglary in progress, seek information about suspects who tried to steal ATM Posted: 12 August 2020 [01:50 PM] NEWINGTON -- Police interrupted a burglary in the early morning hours Wednesday at a local gas station, where multiple suspects tried…
Connecticut election workers still counting primary ballots Posted: 12 August 2020 [01:42 PM] Local election workers on Wednesday were still counting a record number of absentee ballots from Tuesday's primary, with the outcome of numerous…
Bristol Health holds White Coats for Black Lives event, pledges to help stop racial disparities in healthcare Posted: 12 August 2020 [01:38 PM] BRISTOL – Doctors, nurses, leadership and others at Bristol Health came together early Wednesday morning to bring awareness to some of…
Tunxis Community College to open with mix of course options, including on-campus learning Posted: 12 August 2020 [11:55 AM] FARMINGTON - Tunxis Community College will hold a virtual online registration event Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 5…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 12 August 2020 [11:25 AM] New Britain police report the following: Aug 6 Todd Chappel, 47, 375 Farmington Ave, New Britain, failure to drive upon right, illegal…
Southington police blotter Posted: 12 August 2020 [11:16 AM] Southington police report the following: Matthew Lagasse, 51, of 1210 Flanders Road, was charged Aug. 3 with second degree breach of peace…
Rhode Island dropped from Connecticut's quarantine list Posted: 12 August 2020 [10:47 AM] Residents of neighboring Rhode Island no longer have to comply with a two-week quarantine rule when they enter Connecticut. The state was…
Tuesday 08/11/2020
No surprises in presidential preference primary Posted: 11 August 2020 [10:57 PM] No surprises in local unofficial results for Tuesday’s presidential preference primary. Donald Trump was the Republicans’ choice for a second…
Use of absentee ballots leads to low in-person turnout at polls for primaries Posted: 11 August 2020 [08:19 PM] Election days are often known for long lines at polling places, but that wasn’t the case locally for Tuesday’s primary election…
Bristol Hospital's coronavirus numbers remain steady Posted: 11 August 2020 [05:47 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Hospital’s coronavirus numbers went unchanged on Tuesday. The hospital is still treating two patients who have tested positive…
No coronavirus-associated deaths statewide reported; New Britain, Newington, Plainville, Southington, Berlin case updates Posted: 11 August 2020 [05:12 PM] New Britain had another three confirmed coronavirus cases, 16 since the start of the weekend, bringing its total to 1,212. The…
Area towns all but fully restored with power Posted: 11 August 2020 [04:37 PM] Area towns were nearly without a power outage on Tuesday as Eversource looked to meet its goal of having restorations completed…
Mother puts up billboard to find kidney donor for son, driver-by ends up helping to save a life Posted: 11 August 2020 [04:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN – When Mary Kozicki was seemingly out of options in finding a living donor for her son who was…
Late Bristol resident to be honored at LISA, Inc. charity golf tournament Posted: 11 August 2020 [04:03 PM] BRISTOL – Southington-based nonprofit LISA, Inc., which provides safe living environments for youths in the care of DCF and helps them…
Looking back at major events leading up to, during and after Tropical Storm Isaias tore through area Posted: 11 August 2020 [03:38 PM] Tropical Storm Isaias left hundreds of thousands of Connecticut residents without power for several days in its wake and some for…
All Plainville residents have power back, Lee says Eversource rebounded from 'unacceptable' start Posted: 11 August 2020 [03:22 PM] PLAINVILLE – Despite initial delays from Eversource, Plainville Town Manager Robert E. Lee said crews did arrive and help to clear…
Congressional candidate quits race following arrest in Wethersfield assault case Posted: 11 August 2020 [03:16 PM] A Republican candidate for Congress in Connecticut dropped out of the race Tuesday as voters were going to the polls in his…
Eastern Equine Encephalitis detected in Connecticut Posted: 11 August 2020 [03:14 PM] STONINGTON - Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been detected in a mosquito for the first time this year in Connecticut, according to the…
Former health commissioner claims discrimination in firing Posted: 11 August 2020 [02:13 PM] Connecticut's former public health commissioner is alleging that Gov. Ned Lamont fired her for “discriminatory reasons” and administration officials prohibited her from…
School supplies fundraiser, collection rescheduled to this weekend in New Britain Posted: 11 August 2020 [12:27 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A “stuff the cruiser” fundraiser that was originally planned to be held last weekend will now be held…
'This is a great summer': Area youth get chance to join workforce, earn first paycheck Posted: 11 August 2020 [10:45 AM] NEW BRITAIN – An American Savings Foundation grant allowed 30 youth to join the workforce and earn their first paychecks this…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 11 August 2020 [10:44 AM] New Britain police report the following: Aug 5 Ramon Pabon, 28, 149 Clark St, New Britain, breach of peace second degree, criminal…
Connecticut voters expected to rubber-stamp Trump, Biden Posted: 11 August 2020 [10:17 AM] Voters were expected to rubber-stamp Republican President Donald Trump and former Democratic Vice President Joe Biden in Connecticut's quiet presidential primary on…
Connecticut issues first $1,000 fines to travel violators Posted: 11 August 2020 [10:12 AM] The Connecticut Department of Public Health issued its first $1,000 fines on Monday to two individuals who Gov. Ned Lamont said failed…
Monday 08/10/2020
Southington council votes in favor of keeping Columbus statue Posted: 10 August 2020 [10:02 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Town Council voted along party lines Monday night to preserve the Christopher Columbus statue at the John Weichsel…
Southington council hears updates on power restoration, economic incentives Posted: 10 August 2020 [09:51 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Town Manager Mark Sciota remarked at Monday’s Town Council meeting that only 71 people remain without power in town…
Klingberg Family Centers awarded grant to help students prepare for futrue Posted: 10 August 2020 [05:37 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Klingberg Family Centers was awarded a grant from Berkshire Bank Foundation, Inc. to support a vocational education program…
HEALTHY LIVING: Why the summer heat is the perfect time for kidney stones to form Posted: 10 August 2020 [05:11 PM] Hartford HealthCare The summer heat can take a toll on your body, especially if you’re not hydrating properly. If that’s…
New Britain, Berlin has increase in confirmed coronavirus cases; state hospitalizations down Posted: 10 August 2020 [04:24 PM] New Britain went over 1,200 in confirmed coronavirus cases over the weekend, with an additional 13 added to its total that…
Bristol Hospital sees small decrease in coronavirus patients Posted: 10 August 2020 [04:08 PM] BRISTOL – Bristol Hospital’s coronavirus numbers dropped slightly over the weekend. The hospital Monday said it had two patients who have…
Restorations for many area towns 'substantially complete;' small percentage still without power Posted: 10 August 2020 [03:36 PM] Most area towns Monday afternoon had less than 1% still without power, while those who had not met that threshold were…
City's first set of CARES Act investments will go to facility upgrades, food pantry, eviction mediation Posted: 10 August 2020 [03:08 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Mayor Erin Stewart announced Monday a series of investments to aid in the recovery of New Britain that…