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Friday 09/30/2022
Apple Harvest Festival gets off to a strong start Posted: 30 September 2022 [08:12 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The 53rd Annual Apple Harvest Festival got off to a strong start Friday as visitors flocked to downtown to…
New business opening on Woodland Street in New Britain Posted: 30 September 2022 [04:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Insight of New England, LLC, SURE Program, New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, and Angelo Insurance Agency will all…
Plainville PumpkinFest returns, looks to raise money Posted: 30 September 2022 [02:37 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville PumpkinFest returns for the 7th year on Oct. 22. The Festival will offer a spooky house, kids’…
Oktoberfest begins at Parkville Market Saturday Posted: 30 September 2022 [02:16 PM] HARTFORD – Parkville Market will host two weekends of Oktoberfest festivities beginning Saturday. The event will be hosted under a tented…
Jainchill & Beckert, LLC can help you when you need it most Posted: 30 September 2022 [01:27 PM] PLAINVILLE – Jainchill & Beckert, LLC, located at 144 W Main St., handles cases in Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Worker’s…
First annual Connecticut Book Festival to be held Posted: 30 September 2022 [01:18 PM] WEST HARTFORD – The Connecticut Book Festival will be held at the West Hartford Conference Center on Saturday. “Come meet authors…
ERIN STEWART: Proposed Charter revisions will ensure fair representation, healthy political discourse Posted: 30 September 2022 [12:35 PM] New Britain Mayor There are two questions encompassing the proposed changes to the city’s Charter that will appear on the Election Day…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 30 September 2022 [12:34 PM] New Britain police report the following: Sept. 25 Reaphael Dontrell Givan, 34, homeless, New Britain, interfere w/ officer/resisting Mark R. Bukowski, 31,…
Three Newington High students recognized on national level for scholastic excellence Posted: 30 September 2022 [12:33 PM] NEW BRITAIN – More than $700,000 in grant money will help make local firefighters safer while they battle blazes in the…
Three Newington High students recognized on national level for scholastic excellence Posted: 30 September 2022 [12:30 PM] NEWINGTON – Three Newington High School students were recognized nationally for scholastic excellence recently. NHS Principal Terra Tigno was proud to…
Gun owners, rights groups challenge Connecticut firearms ban Posted: 30 September 2022 [12:27 PM] HARTFORD - Citing a U.S. Supreme Court decision earlier this year, gun rights groups and firearms owners have launched another attempt to…
Newington students enjoy first-ever Color Run and Community Fun Night Posted: 30 September 2022 [12:08 PM] NEWINGTON – Families and staff had a colorful evening recently outside Martin Kellogg Middle School. Smiles, laughter and lots of fun…
Stanley Golf Course in New Britain to undergo $300K renovation Posted: 30 September 2022 [12:07 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The driving range at Stanley Golf Course is set to benefit from a $300,000 renovation, beginning soon. The…
Kyle Fasold pleads guilty to child exploitation offenses that carry minimum of 15 years in prison Posted: 30 September 2022 [11:05 AM] PLAINVILLE – Kyle Fasold is expected to serve at least 15 years in prison after taking a plea deal in federal…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 30 September 2022 [10:56 AM] New Britain police report the following: Sept. 24 Angel Luis Martinez, 32, 15 Storrs St., Hartford, ill opn mv w/o minimum insurance…
Newington police blotter Posted: 30 September 2022 [10:55 AM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 22 Tanisha Chanel Peay, 30, 50 Vine St., New Britain, fifth-degree larceny, sixth-degree larceny, $500 on…
PET OF THE WEEK: Maverick Posted: 30 September 2022 [10:54 AM] PET OF THE WEEK This week’s pet is Maverick, a one-month-old guinea pig. CHS and other shelters in the Northeast are seeing…
Southington police blotter Posted: 30 September 2022 [10:39 AM] Southington police report the following: Nicholas William Cesca, 30, of 245 Berlin Ave., Apartment 1, was charged Sept. 25 with fourth degree…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 30 September 2022 [10:39 AM] Plainville police report the following: Manuel Miguel Tlatelpa Aragon, 27, of 64 Center St., Apartment 11 was charged Sept. 21 with interfering…
Thursday 09/29/2022
Re-launched New Britain High Voltage Art Project seeking artists Posted: 29 September 2022 [03:07 PM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – Mayor Erin Stewart and the New Britain Commission on the Arts are holding a call to artists for…
Friendship Service Center in New Britain awarded $100K grant; 23 other area groups receive money as well Posted: 29 September 2022 [01:21 PM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – The Friendship Service Center was one of the 24 recipients awarded grants by The American Savings Foundation. Grants…
No. 1 Southington returns home to host Simsbury after big win Posted: 29 September 2022 [01:11 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Blue Knights went on the road in Week 3 to dethrone the Greenwich Cardinals 29-28 to take…
STUDENT CORNER: Diversity in New Britain school system Posted: 29 September 2022 [01:03 PM] New Britain is known for its diversity and inclusion as many people from all over the world immigrate to New Britain.…
New Britain pursuing trial on arson charges stemming from motor home fire Posted: 29 September 2022 [12:58 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A New Britain man accused of intentionally lighting a motor home on fire is fighting the criminal charges…
Union representing Newington town and BOE employees files nine complaints with labor board Posted: 29 September 2022 [12:41 PM] The union representing Newington town and board of education employees has filed nine complaints with the Connecticut State Board of Labor…
New Britain Senior Center to help residents apply for assistance paying heating bills Posted: 29 September 2022 [12:24 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicted this coming winter will be “shivery and snowy” and heating oil costs are…
FBI whistleblower will speak at New Britain Public Library Posted: 29 September 2022 [12:22 PM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Public Library will host a former Branford police officer and FBI agent to share his…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 29 September 2022 [12:07 PM] New Britain police report the following: Sept. 23 Jennaha S. Ward, 38, 212 Bond St. Flr. 1, New Britain, first-degree violate cond…
Jurors must decide how much Newtown families suffering worth Posted: 29 September 2022 [12:06 PM] WATERBURY - After watching days of testimony that included the parents of slain children breaking down on the witness stand, a Connecticut…
Southington police blotter Posted: 29 September 2022 [11:44 AM] Southington police report the following: Bryan W. Deacon, 33, of 625 Queen St., Apartment 310, was charged Sept. 23 with disorderly conduct…
Plainville police blotter Posted: 29 September 2022 [11:44 AM] Plainville police report the following: Luis Rosario-Tellado, 51, of 9 Elliot Place, Hartford, was charged Sept. 23 with violation of a restraining…
Police investigating three robberies in Southington, Bristol Posted: 29 September 2022 [10:51 AM] Area police are investigating three robberies on Wednesday. Southington police early Thursday said the holdup in their town was reported at…
Wednesday 09/28/2022
New Britain Fire Department promotes 14 during annual ceremony Posted: 28 September 2022 [06:32 PM] Erica Drzewiecki @drzewieckinbh NEW BRITAIN - The City celebrated the promotions of 14 members of the New Britain Fire Department at a…
New Britain police, fire, EMS treated to lunch for Public Servants Appreciation Day Posted: 28 September 2022 [03:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The city’s emergency responders were treated to a barbecue lunch this week by the New Britain Memorial -…
New Britain man set to enter plea on murder charges in April shooting Posted: 28 September 2022 [02:16 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A New Britain man is expected to enter a plea next week on murder charges stemming from a…
Maric named UConn president Posted: 28 September 2022 [01:38 PM] Chronicle Staff Writer STORRS MANSFIELD - The University of Connecticut’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint Radenka Maric the 17th president…
Man who indicated he wanted trial in killing of hotel clerk in Berlin pleads guilty to reduced charge Posted: 28 September 2022 [01:17 PM] BERLIN - A Waterbury man who indicated earlier this year he would pursue a trial on murder and other charges in…
Two brothers going to trial in Southington Drive-In assault Posted: 28 September 2022 [12:43 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- Two brothers charged in an assault at the Southington Drive-In in 2020 that sent a man to the hospital…
Annual Trivia Bee coming to Cadillac Ranch Posted: 28 September 2022 [12:20 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Education Foundation's Fourth Annual Trivia Bee is coming to Cadillac Ranch on Oct. 26, raising money to…
Good Vibes, a free community concert for all ages, taking place Friday at Trinity-on-Main Posted: 28 September 2022 [11:44 AM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – Good Vibes, a free-for-all community concert taking place this Friday, has special meaning for Adrian Elliott, curator at…
Free Halloween Spooktacular event highlights October events at New Britain Museum of American Art Posted: 28 September 2022 [11:31 AM] Hooks_Ciara NEW BRITAIN – The New Britain Museum of American Art is continuing its fall happenings with a number of programs and…
Stefanowski defends abortion stance in first governor debate Posted: 28 September 2022 [11:30 AM] WEST HARTFORD - Lagging in public opinion polling, especially among women, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski went on the offensive Tuesday, accusing…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 28 September 2022 [10:04 AM] New Britain police report the following: Sept. 22 Angel Rodrigo Serrano-Alvarez, 26, 55 S Burritt St. Flr. 3, New Britain, reckless driving,…
Newington police blotter Posted: 28 September 2022 [10:03 AM] Newington police report the following: Sept. 21 Jonathan Thomas Kahn, 24, 400 Lloyd St., Newington, first-degree criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, vio standing…
Plainville man killed in motorcycle crash in Southington Posted: 28 September 2022 [08:41 AM] SOUTHINGTON – A Plainville man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Southington Tuesday evening. Police on Wednesday identified the victim…
Tuesday 09/27/2022
South Church Music Series in New Britain celebrating 50th year Posted: 27 September 2022 [03:56 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A season of music is set to begin later this month. That would be the South Church 2022-23…
Wolcott man accused of seriously injuring pedestrian in Southington, leaving scene Posted: 27 September 2022 [03:46 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A Wolcott man has been accused of hitting a young woman with his pickup truck in April, seriously injuring…
$100M lawsuit filed over injuries suffered in police van Posted: 27 September 2022 [02:37 PM] Lawyers for Randy Cox, a Black man who was paralyzed from the chest down in June when a police van without seat…
Windsor man gets four years in prison for fatal Southington crash Posted: 27 September 2022 [02:35 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Windsor man has been sentenced to several years in prison in connection with a fatal crash in February…