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Sunday 02/16/2020
New Britain woman arrested after allegedly cashing neighbor's check, paying someone to endorse it Posted: 16 February 2020 [07:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A city woman with a record of larceny convictions was arrested after allegedly taking a check for $1,438…
Tae kwon do expert teaches women self-defense in Berlin Posted: 16 February 2020 [06:24 PM] BERLIN - Growing up in an abusive household led Kristen Yousef to pursue self-defense, and her teachings are now empowering other…
Chamber of Commerce members concerned about toll plan due for vote Tuesday Posted: 16 February 2020 [05:33 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Connecticut state lawmakers plan to vote Tuesday on the governor’s proposal to install truck-only tolls on state highways. This proposal…
Fun City trampoline park opens in New Brite Plaza Posted: 16 February 2020 [05:31 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Fun City Trampoline Park lived up to its name Saturday on its first day open, with dozens…
Saturday 02/15/2020
Neighborhood Housing Services' Home Buyer Workshop sees high turnout Posted: 15 February 2020 [02:47 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The free Home Buyer Workshop hosted by Neighborhood Housing Services of New Britain, Inc. saw a high…
Friday 02/14/2020
Cold snap hits region, temps dip overnight Posted: 14 February 2020 [06:37 PM] At noon Friday Gov. Ned Lamont’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol was activated and warmng centers across the state were opened to…
Emanuel Story pleads not guilty to charge connecting him to fatal hit and run accident on New Britain Road Posted: 14 February 2020 [05:50 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Emanuel Story, the son of the owner of New Britain-based Story Bothers Inc., pleaded not guilty in New…
One person evaluated by medics after rear-end accident at intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and East Main Posted: 14 February 2020 [04:39 PM] NEW BRITAIN – One person was evaluated by medics after a rear-end car accident at the intersection of Martin Luther King…
No injuries in machine fire at TOMZ Corporation in Berlin Friday afternoon Posted: 14 February 2020 [04:35 PM] BERLIN – Fire crews responded to a fire inside a milling machine at TOMZ Corporation, 47 Episcopal Road Friday afternoon. The…
'It's like WorldStarHipHop, but with a New Britain focus': After two brawls, plus other fights, New Britain High planning to meet with students to discuss issues that cause violence at school Posted: 14 February 2020 [01:04 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The Consolidated School District of New Britain teacher’s union is planning to meet with students involved in two…
Bristol Health opens new building in Southington Posted: 14 February 2020 [12:48 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Bristol Health celebrated the grand opening of its expanded location in the former Rite Aid building on Main Street…
Two new board members join Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Posted: 14 February 2020 [12:05 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Two new board members, Jerrell Hargraves and Thomas Mills, have joined the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain…
New Britain renews trash collection contract with hauler now providing the service Posted: 14 February 2020 [11:41 AM] NEW BRITAIN – CWPM will continue to provide residential trash collection, recycling and bulky waste collection for the next five years.…
Thursday 02/13/2020
Cold snap due Friday; warming centers ready Posted: 13 February 2020 [08:32 PM] HARTFORD - Gov. Ned Lamont announced that, due to single digit temperatures expected Friday night, he will be activating the state’s…
Newington superintendent of schools seeks 3.5% increase in budget Posted: 13 February 2020 [08:31 PM] NEWINGTON - Superintendent of Schools Maureen Brummett’s 2020-21 budget proposal represents a 3.5 percent increase over current spending. Brummett presented her…
Newington eager to get rolling on road project Posted: 13 February 2020 [08:27 PM] NEWINGTON - The ultimate goal of a fully funded roadway project expected to take place later this year is to improve…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 13 February 2020 [06:56 PM] New Britain police report the following: Feb. 6 Patrick Walsh, 175 Contour Dr., Cheshire, disorderly conduct, interfering with an officer, resisting arrest…
Well-traveled CCSU professor to offer program on gardens of the world in Berlin Posted: 13 February 2020 [06:55 PM] BERLIN - CCSU Emeritus Professor Richard W. Benfield will give a presentation on the world’s gardens Saturday at the Berlin-Peck Memorial…
Southington police blotter Posted: 13 February 2020 [06:38 PM] Southington police report the following: Shawn Milner, 29, of 21 Mercier Ave., Bristol, was charged Feb. 3 with two counts of probation…
Armed man arrested after scuffle with New Britain police Posted: 13 February 2020 [06:36 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A tip resulted in the arrest of an ex-convict on weapons charges, police said. New Britain police got…
Comedy show to cap off Newington Chamber of Commerce's busy February Posted: 13 February 2020 [06:34 PM] NEWINGTON - Business at the Newington Chamber of Commerce is booming, blooming and charming, with ongoing activities and events. The “14…
Tunxis hosts training session on student veterans issues Posted: 13 February 2020 [05:32 PM] FARMINGTON - Tunxis Community College recently hosted “No Wrong Door,” a day of training open to faculty and staff of all colleges…
Goat cuddling, yoga offered at Southington farm this weekend Posted: 13 February 2020 [05:30 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Bradley Mountain Farm is hosting a Goat Cuddle on Valentine’s Day weekend and the public is invited. Not into cuddling?…
Bristol Iwo Jima survivor to be honored guest at reunion in New Britain Posted: 13 February 2020 [11:42 AM] BRISTOL – Local Iwo Jima Survivor Joe Caminiti will be a guest speaker at the Iwo Jima Memorial in New Britain…
Authorities: Gang member pleads guilty to role in shootings Posted: 13 February 2020 [11:18 AM] BRIDGEPORT - A member of what authorities call a violent Connecticut street gang has pleaded guilty to his role in several public…
Wednesday 02/12/2020
New Britain aldermen expected to approve 5-year trash collection deal Thursday Posted: 12 February 2020 [09:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A new contract for residential trash collection services is on the docket for the Common Council Thursday night.…
Panel at CCSU discusses best ways to talk about gun violence Posted: 12 February 2020 [07:59 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Central Connecticut State University hosted a panel Tuesday discussing the best ways to talk about gun violence.…
Berlin's Joseph F. Scheyd was a man of many achievements Posted: 12 February 2020 [06:49 PM] BERLIN - Joseph F. Scheyd, of the Joseph F. Scheyd Real Estate Agency, died last week, leaving behind a long legacy…
One-district primary for Democratic Town Committee set for March Posted: 12 February 2020 [06:21 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A primary for the Democratic Town Committee will be held on March 3 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 12 February 2020 [06:18 PM] New Britain police report the following: Feb. 5 Amor Ahmetbasic, 106 Stonegate Rd., New Britian, possession of a controlled substance, possession with…
Hartford man charged with stealing car from Southington driveway after police find fingerprints, DNA Posted: 12 February 2020 [05:45 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A Hartford man is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing a car from a Southington driveway in 2017. Dominique…
Plainville program spotlights African-American ballerina who grew up in town Posted: 12 February 2020 [05:38 PM] PLAINVILLE - In recognition of Black History Month, the Plainville Historical Society will present a program Saturday with a local African-American…
Maggie McFly's restaurant to open new location at Westfarms Mall Posted: 12 February 2020 [04:33 PM] WEST HARTFORD- Westfarms Mall will be the home to Maggie McFly’s sixth location here in the state by Fall 2020.…
Learn to read genealogical records in Polish and Russian in series of classes in Newington Posted: 12 February 2020 [02:29 PM] NEW BRITAIN - With the rise in popularity of tracing family history, the Polish Genealogical Society of Connecticut and the Northeast…
Man who reported self as active shooter in Plainville, brandishing phony gun receives probation Posted: 12 February 2020 [02:00 PM] PLAINVILLE - A New Britain man has been sentenced to probation after trying to commit suicide by cop in 2018, brandishing…
Three female Connecticut high school student-athletes sue to block participation of transgender athletes Posted: 12 February 2020 [01:42 PM] HARTFORD - The families of three female high school runners filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday seeking to block transgender athletes in Connecticut…
New Britain man pleads guilty to repeatedly sexually assaulting child Posted: 12 February 2020 [01:15 PM] HARTFORD - A New Britain man pleaded guilty to repeatedly sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl last year. Mariano Rivera, 30, pleaded guilty…
Teacher unions: Children terrified by active shooter drills Posted: 12 February 2020 [12:07 PM] HARTFORD - The nation's two largest teachers unions want schools to revise or eliminate active shooter drills, asserting Tuesday that they can…
1 man killed, 1 injured in crash while standing in bus stop enclosure, driver of car tried to flee on foot Posted: 12 February 2020 [12:02 PM] HAMDEN - One man was killed and another man was seriously injured when the bus stop enclosure they were in was struck…
Tuesday 02/11/2020
Race in the Park registration opens Friday; event set for May 9 Posted: 11 February 2020 [09:14 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Registration for the 2020 Race in the Park opens Friday. Proceeds will go to the Connecticut Breast Health…
Man sentenced to prison in New Britain shooting, sex cases Posted: 11 February 2020 [09:13 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A man charged in a shooting on Corbin Avenue and a sexual assault involving an 11-year-old girl last…
City man arrested in connection with New Britain motorcycle theft, crash Posted: 11 February 2020 [09:11 PM] NEW BRITAIN - A city man was arrested recently after allegedly stealing a motorcycle in September and getting into an accident.…
Minor injuries reported in accidents in Newington, Berlin Posted: 11 February 2020 [08:47 PM] Injuries were suffered in two accidents in area towns Tuesday, according to police. In Newington, around 4 p.m., an accident at…
New INI Sips shop in New Britain may be your cup of tea Posted: 11 February 2020 [08:45 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Mayor Erin Stewart hosted a ribbon cutting-ceremony Tuesday morning for INI Sips, a coffee and tea shop the…
Donations pour in after Southington family loses home in fire Posted: 11 February 2020 [08:44 PM] SOUTHINGTON -Following a fire that destroyed a local family’s home Sunday, the community has stepped up to assist them through donations…
New Britain police blotter Posted: 11 February 2020 [08:43 PM] New Britain police report the following: Feb. 4 Anthony Anderson, 140 Wooster St., New Britain, failure to obey stop sign, illegal operation…
No injuries in crash that closed part of West Main Street in New Britain Posted: 11 February 2020 [08:36 PM] NEW BRITAIN - No injuries were reported in a two-car accident that closed a section of West Main Street Monday night.…
Southington police blotter Posted: 11 February 2020 [08:33 PM] Southington police report the following: Karissa Pane, 29, of 500 Pleasant St., was charged Feb. 2 with second-degree breach of peace.…
Newington students moved by former NBA player Chris Herren's story Posted: 11 February 2020 [08:30 PM] NEWINGTON - A former NBA player is inspiring local teens to steer clear of the same harrowing path his life took.…