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Wednesday 02/24/2021
Three new coronavirus cases reported at New Britain schools Posted: 24 February 2021 [05:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN – There were three new covid-19 case that was reported by New Britain schools on Feb. 22. The district…
Newington Grand List has increase, but town assessor says it's more to do with revaluation Posted: 24 February 2021 [05:03 PM] NEWINGTON – The town’s Grand List represents a 4.45% increase over last year, attributable to the 2020 revaluation. Town Assessor Steve…
Top 10 taxpayers in Newington for 2020 Posted: 24 February 2021 [04:30 PM] Top 10 taxpayers in Newington and their total taxable assessments on the 2020 Grand List 1. Eversource/CL&P (public utility) $56,197,250 2. Mandell Properties (Data…
Date for trial in New Britain assault, gunpoint robbery remains uncertain amid covid-19 pandemic Posted: 24 February 2021 [04:20 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The attorney representing a Hartford man accused in a gunpoint robbery in New Britain said he has no…
New amphitheater named after Hartford HealthCare Posted: 24 February 2021 [04:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Hartford HealthCare, Live Nation and the city of Bridgeport announced the opening of Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater at a…
Plainville will conduct revaluation of all real estate Posted: 24 February 2021 [03:38 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Town of Plainville will conduct a revaluation of all real estate in town this year as mandated…
New Britain YWCA launching racial equity and social justice challenge; here's how to take part Posted: 24 February 2021 [12:30 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The YWCA of New Britain is launching a 21-Day Challenge for Racial Equity & Social Justice to help…
Medical examiner says office identified many covid-19 deaths in state but weren't counted Posted: 24 February 2021 [10:11 AM] Dr. James Gill, the state's chief medical examiner, told Connecticut legislators Tuesday that his investigators have “identified many deaths” that should have…
Biden administration withdraws from transgender athlete case Posted: 24 February 2021 [10:07 AM] The Biden administration has withdrawn government support for a federal lawsuit in Connecticut that seeks to ban transgender athletes from participating in…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 24 February 2021 [09:11 AM] Plainville police report the following: Chase Truax, 51, of 53 Plum Tree Road, was charged Feb. 22 with two counts of first…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 24 February 2021 [09:10 AM] New Britain police report the following: Feb. 15 Heiyel Ramos-Colon, 19, 325 King St. Apt. SFH, East Hartford, larceny second degree, larceny…
Tuesday 02/23/2021
HEALTHY LIVING: HHC program helps domestic violence victims Posted: 23 February 2021 [06:45 PM] LCSW, Clinical Manager, Outpatient Psychiatric Services at The Hospital of Central Connecticut The numbers may not show it, but domestic violence has…
Newington Rotary Club wants everyone to join Red X Day movement to raise awareness about human trafficking Posted: 23 February 2021 [05:30 PM] NEWINGTON – If you happen to be out and about this Thursday, look for a quick flicker of red on the…
Lacourciere running for at-large seat on New Britain Common Council Posted: 23 February 2021 [05:18 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Richard Lacourciere has his eyes set on an at-large council seat for New Britain Common Council and will…
New Britain has nearly 30 new coronavirus cases; Southington, Newington, Berlin, Plainville updates Posted: 23 February 2021 [05:13 PM] There were 10 virus-associated deaths statewide Tuesday, but none from the area, according to state health officials. There have been 7,572…
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Britain collects nearly 200 bags of winter wear for those in need Posted: 23 February 2021 [04:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN – In true community spirit, the Neighborhood Housing Services of New Britain collected nearly 200 bags of winter wear…
Newington's Community Gardens offers residents fun, safe way to get outdoors Posted: 23 February 2021 [04:16 PM] NEWINGTON – Apartment living can be stuffy, especially during the era of covid-19, which is all the more reason to get…
Connecticut touts real estate boom stemming from pandemic Posted: 23 February 2021 [03:57 PM] Thousands of new residents have come to Connecticut during the coronavirus pandemic with workers in New York, Boston and elsewhere look to…
Tiger Woods suffers leg injuries after California car crash Posted: 23 February 2021 [03:52 PM] AP Photo Transref: NY111 (APTOPIX_Tiger_Woods_Vehicle_Crash_47969) AP Photo Transref: NY110 (Tiger_Woods_Vehicle_Crash_41599) AP Photo Transref: NY112 (Tiger_Woods_Vehicle_Crash_75487) AP Photo Transref: NY168 (Tiger_Woods_Vehicle_Crash_76415) AP Photo…
New Britain student leaders amplifying youth voices, helping bring about positive change to city Posted: 23 February 2021 [03:48 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Amid shutdowns and social justice movements, New Britain students are stretching their leadership muscles in amplifying youth voices…
New Britain's Okay Industries leads its field in manufacturing parts, assemblies for medical field Posted: 23 February 2021 [03:32 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Okay Industries has been servicing the city for over 100 years making parts and assemblies for some of…
United Way of Southington launches charity raffle fundraiser; here's how to take part, what prizes can be won Posted: 23 February 2021 [01:54 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The United Way of Southington has launched the first in a series of planned charity raffle fundraisers, with the…
Prosecutor to finish term of state GOP chair who resigned Posted: 23 February 2021 [12:30 PM] HARTFORD - Connecticut Republicans have chosen Sue Hatfield, a state prosecutor and vice chair of the state GOP, to finish the remainder…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 23 February 2021 [12:19 PM] New Britain police report the following: Feb. 13 Douglas Johnson, 19, 187 Overlook Ave. First Floor, New Britain, larceny fifth degree Sharell…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 23 February 2021 [12:17 PM] Plainville police report the following: Gregory C. Bolduc-JR, 37, of 1698 North Broad St., Meriden, was charged Feb. 19 with third degree…
Monday 02/22/2021
Bristol Legion, Buffalo Soldiers honor memory of fallen soldiers at Iwo Jima memorial in New Britain Posted: 22 February 2021 [08:12 PM] Members of American Legion Post 2, the Iwo Jima Survivors Association and the Buffalo Soldiers from Hartford joined together Saturday at…
Berlin planning to building new community, senior center, but plenty of questions remain Posted: 22 February 2021 [05:38 PM] BERLIN – The town is planning to build a new community and senior center sometime in the near future, but the…
New Britain launches campaign to address drivers speeding throughout neighborhoods, intersections Posted: 22 February 2021 [05:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN – After the community raised concerns about drivers speeding through neighborhoods and busy intersections, the city has launched a…
Bristol man who crashed into snowbank charged with DUI, found with gun in vehicle Posted: 22 February 2021 [05:06 PM] PLAINVILLE -- A Bristol man arrested earlier this month on a DUI charge allegedly could have struck a police officer head-on…
Newington essay contest seeks ideas from elementary, middle school students to make Connecticut better place Posted: 22 February 2021 [04:53 PM] NEWINGTON – Does your child have big ideas about making the world a better place? What about just Connecticut? State…
Connecticut adjusts vaccine rollout to age-based system Posted: 22 February 2021 [04:47 PM] A major change to Connecticut’s vaccination schedule was announced Monday, with the state continuing with a mostly age-based system to make the…
New Britain goes over 8,300 coronavirus cases after adding over 40 over weekend; Southington has virus death Posted: 22 February 2021 [04:35 PM] Southington had a resident die from coronavirus-associated illness while New Britain went over 8,200 total coronavirus cases since reporting began, according…
Fearing for son's safety during time of racial tension, New Britain mother turns to mentorship Posted: 22 February 2021 [04:15 PM] NEW BRITAIN – When protests and marches against police brutality intensified over the summer, Jasmine Moore said the fear for her…
'Berlin Bingo' aims to bring fun to residents, support for local businesses, starts Thursday Posted: 22 February 2021 [02:48 PM] BERLIN – While the pandemic has put a damper on fun in town, Berlin is looking to bring some excitement and…
Hartford man accused of sexually assaulting, choking Southington resident Posted: 22 February 2021 [01:45 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Hartford man was arrested Saturday for allegedly sexually assaulting and choking a Southington resident. Anthony Williams, 28, faces…
Study finds remote learners more likely to be left behind Posted: 22 February 2021 [01:33 PM] Connecticut high school students learning exclusively at home during the pandemic are in greater danger of failing to advance to the next…
Unknown chemical found in Southington home, near dead man, prompts large response, proves harmless Posted: 22 February 2021 [11:36 AM] SOUTHINGTON -- A welfare check on Friday drew a large response from state and federal authorities upon the discovery of an…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 22 February 2021 [11:23 AM] New Britain police report the following: Feb. 12 Zoe Gilkey, 27, 70 Grove Hill Apt. 2-O, New Britain, disorderly conduct, assault third…
Southington police blotter Posted: 22 February 2021 [11:21 AM] Southington police report the following: Michael Ogden, 47, of PO Box 8 Wauregan, CT, was charged Feb. 16 with two counts of…
Homeowners describe police pursuit that led to arrests of 5 Posted: 22 February 2021 [10:52 AM] TOLLAND - Details emerged Sunday about a wild police chase in Tolland after a state trooper was struck by a vehicle.…
Suspect arrested in June 21 fatal shooting in Meriden hotel Posted: 22 February 2021 [10:46 AM] MERIDEN - A suspect has been arrested in a fatal shooting last June in a Meriden hotel, police said. Trevor Outlaw, 33,…
Sunday 02/21/2021
Free throws no match for kids who competed in K of C contest (WITH VIDEO) Posted: 21 February 2021 [05:15 PM] BERLIN – The foul line didn’t stand a chance against basketball’s rising stars this past weekend. The Knights of Columbus Council…
Fire in Batterson Drive home leaves one person hospitalized Posted: 21 February 2021 [04:22 PM] NEW BRITAIN – An elderly woman is recovering from minor injuries after a fire tore through her home Sunday. New Britain…
SENIOR SIGNALS: What is required of an executor Posted: 21 February 2021 [03:51 PM] Attorney Being the executor of an estate is not a task to take lightly. An executor is the person responsible for managing…
Gas leak closes Glen Street Posted: 21 February 2021 [03:13 PM] BERLIN – Glen Street was closed Sunday afternoon while crews responded to a gas leak reported outside a home. Berlin Police…
Saturday 02/20/2021
Wreaths Across America kicks off 2021 fundraising efforts Posted: 20 February 2021 [02:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Planning to return bigger and better than before, Wreaths Across America is working on being fully commemorated again…
Friday 02/19/2021
'It's so incredible': New Britain's winter sledding event in Walnut Hill Park for area children a big hit Posted: 19 February 2021 [06:01 PM] NEW BRITAIN – While the city didn’t get much snow from the expected storm Friday, it did turn out to be…
Snow causes no serious car accidents in area towns, police say Posted: 19 February 2021 [04:59 PM] A slow moving storm front that has lingered in the area over the past two days hasn’t dumped enough snow to…
State goes over 7,500 coronavirus-associated deaths; New Britain has nearly 30 new virus cases Posted: 19 February 2021 [04:37 PM] The state went over 7,500 coronavirus-associated deaths among residents Friday, according to state health officials. After 27 virus deaths were reported…