With no area coronavirus-associated deaths over the weekend, the number of days without a death has reached 17 days. There were…
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Monday 08/03/2020
American Savings Foundation announces Kenney scholarship winners, including nearly 50 from New Britain Posted: 03 August 2020 [02:26 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The American Savings Foundation announced the recipients of the Robert T. Kenney Scholarship Monday morning. With college students…
Southington police blotter Posted: 03 August 2020 [12:52 PM] Southington police report the following: Ryan Williams, 30, homeless, was charged July 20 with fourth degree larceny and conspiracy to commit fourth…
Friday 07/31/2020
Area cities, towns have reported zero coronavirus-associated deaths in two weeks; plus updated virus case numbers Posted: 31 July 2020 [04:42 PM] For the 14th straight day, there were no coronavirus-associated deaths among our area cities and towns as we head into the…
Southington town manager remembers 'visionary' developer Posted: 31 July 2020 [01:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington Town Manager Mark Sciota says it will be “impossible” to fill the shoes of “visionary” developer Mat Florian…
Southington police blotter Posted: 31 July 2020 [11:36 AM] Southington police report the following: James McCool, 53, of 710 Old Turnpike Road, was charged July 15 with first degree criminal trespass,…
Thursday 07/30/2020
New Britain has another increase in confirmed coronavirus cases, updates for Berlin, Newington, Southington, Plainville Posted: 30 July 2020 [04:30 PM] For the 13th straight day, there were no coronavirus-associated deaths to report among our area cities and towns, but there were…
Southington woman stole someone's identity to open Internet account, two VISA cards: police Posted: 30 July 2020 [01:15 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A Southington woman has been accused of stealing someone’s identity. Shawnya Watson, 36, allegedly opened an Internet account and…
Southington man threatened neighbor, police Posted: 30 July 2020 [11:15 AM] SOUTHINGTON - A Southington man was arrested earlier this month for allegedly threatening one of his neighbors, police said Thursday.…
Wednesday 07/29/2020
New Britain has over 40 confirmed coronavirus cases added to total; updates for Newington, Berlin, Southington, Plainville Posted: 29 July 2020 [04:58 PM] After the state added 79 coronavirus cases Wednesday, they also reported an addition of 384 back cases, resulting in a big…
Southington superintendent working hard to balance parents' concerns, craft reopening plan Posted: 29 July 2020 [04:12 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Superintendent of Schools Tim Connellan has been working hard to listen to parents’ concerns and to craft a school…
Tuesday 07/28/2020
New Britain has eighth most confirmed coronavirus cases in state; updates for Newington, Berlin, Plainville, Southington Posted: 28 July 2020 [05:00 PM] There have been no coronavirus-associated deaths reported in the area for the past 11 days, according to the latest data released…
Small power outage in Southington resolved Posted: 28 July 2020 [01:56 PM] SOUTHINGTON - A small power outage that affected part of Southington on Tuesday has been resolved. According to Eversource, nine customers…
Decision on Southington's Italian American Festival has been made Posted: 28 July 2020 [12:04 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The annual Italian American Festival, which has drawn thousands to Center Street for food and live music in past…
Monday 07/27/2020
'They're abusing the system and doing whatever they want to do': Residents shocked, angry with Eversource's new rate hikes; company says they have no choice Posted: 27 July 2020 [06:24 PM] Area residents reacted to their recent electricity bills in shock and horror, and they’re demanding change. Mid-year rate adjustments were implemented…
Southington continues renovations of park tennis courts Posted: 27 July 2020 [04:30 PM] Southington has completed the renovations of the Memorial Park tennis courts, and now the parks department will move on to Panthorn…
New Britain up again in confirmed coronavirus cases; updates for Newington, Southington, Plainville, Berlin Posted: 27 July 2020 [04:28 PM] Those currently hospitalized with coronavirus decreased by 12 since Friday, dropping the total statewide to just 59 Monday, according to data…
Area gas station prices continue to be lower than regional, state average Posted: 27 July 2020 [10:55 AM] The Hartford region continues to have the lowest average gas prices in the state, and is lower than the national average…
Friday 07/24/2020
New Britain has large increase in confirmed coronavirus cases; Newington, Southington, Plainville, Berlin all up Posted: 24 July 2020 [04:54 PM] New Britain had a large increase in coronavirus confirmed cases Friday, plus a drop in probable cases, according to the latest…
Apple Harvest Festival Road Race is still on Posted: 24 July 2020 [12:25 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Although the Apple Harvest Festival is canceled, their road race is going virtual. “Lots of great opportunities for…
Southington police blotter Posted: 24 July 2020 [11:49 AM] Southington police report the following: July 14 Stephen Rosado, 33, of 55 Tremont St., New Britain, was charged with third degree assault…
Thursday 07/23/2020
Former two-time NBA champion gets haircut at Southington barbershop Posted: 23 July 2020 [05:59 PM] SOUTHINGTON – When Trey Maestri, owner of Trey’s Barbershop in Southington, received a call Wednesday from someone named Lamar Odom asking…
Women have had more coronavirus cases, virus-associated deaths than men; plus area updates Posted: 23 July 2020 [04:41 PM] After two straight days reporting zero coronavirus-associated deaths, the state added four to that overall total Thursday, according to data released…
Wednesday 07/22/2020
Bread for Life adapting golf tournament for social distancing Posted: 22 July 2020 [05:58 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Bread for Life is adapting its golf tournament fundraiser for social distancing, encouraging supporters to begin registering and scheduling…
Connecticut Center for Universal Reflexology opens in Southington, offering treatments for body, mind and spirit Posted: 22 July 2020 [11:47 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Dr. Christine M. Thorn has opened up a new practice in town, offering a variety of holistic treatments for…
Tuesday 07/21/2020
Zero coronavirus-associated deaths reported statewide; New Britain has rise in confirmed cases Posted: 21 July 2020 [05:04 PM] There were zero coronavirus-associated deaths reported statewide Tuesday and zero virus-associated deaths in the area since Friday, according to the latest…
Monday 07/20/2020
State down to 54 patients hospitalized with coronavirus; New Britain has rise in confirmed cases Posted: 20 July 2020 [04:55 PM] The state is down to just 54 patients currently hospitalized with coronavirus after another 12 was deducted from that total since…
Southington police blotter Posted: 20 July 2020 [10:50 AM] Southington Police report the following: July 10 Nicholas Correa, 22, of 27 Heritage Dr., Southington, was charged with second-degree breach of peace, second-degree…
Sunday 07/19/2020
Southington police blotter Posted: 19 July 2020 [08:41 PM] Southington police reported the following: July 10 William Jones Sr., 64, of 3 Darling St., was charged with failure to respond to…
Friday 07/17/2020
Newington has additional coronavirus-associated death; New Britain up six confirmed cases Posted: 17 July 2020 [05:28 PM] Newington had its 38th confirmed coronavirus-associated death, according to the latest data released by state health officials. The town has also…
Southington Public Library opening its doors Posted: 17 July 2020 [04:24 PM] One month after Connecticut’s second phase of reopening started, the Southington Public Library is opening its doors for limited patron access.…
Community Foundation looking to give local arts organization a financial boost Posted: 17 July 2020 [02:54 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Local arts organizations may get a financial boost from the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain if they…
Southington police blotter Posted: 17 July 2020 [01:19 PM] Southington police report the following: Wilfredo Feliciano Jr., 47, of 53 Sharon Road, Waterbury, was charged July 7 with violation of probation.…
Thursday 07/16/2020
New Britain has small increase in coronavirus confirmed cases, updates for Berlin, Newington, Southington, Plainville Posted: 16 July 2020 [04:39 PM] For the second straight day, Bristol had an additional four confirmed cases of coronavirus, bringing its totals to 607 confirmed and…
Hartford man gets more than 11 years in prison for selling drugs to Southington overdose victim Posted: 16 July 2020 [01:52 PM] BRIDGEPORT - A Hartford man has been sentenced to just over 11 years in prison for selling Fentanyl to a man…
Southington police blotter Posted: 16 July 2020 [10:41 AM] Southington police report the following: Salvatore Sanford, 69, of 2 Parkview Dr., was charged July 2 with two counts of violation…
Wednesday 07/15/2020
New Britain reports coronavirus-associated death; Hartford County has had most virus deaths in state Posted: 15 July 2020 [04:35 PM] New Britain had a coronavirus-associated death reported Wednesday, bringing the cities totals to 72 confirmed and 22 probable deaths, according to…
Tuesday 07/14/2020
Area cities, towns have no new coronavirus cases for first time since reporting began; state hospitalizations down again Posted: 14 July 2020 [05:46 PM] For the first time since coronavirus reporting began, there was not a single confirmed nor probable cases to add to our…
Automotive employee jumped into pickup truck bed to stop suspect who hit two cars, nearly struck person in Southington Posted: 14 July 2020 [12:31 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A local automotive employee jumped into the bed of a pickup truck last week in an attempt to stop…
Southington police blotter Posted: 14 July 2020 [11:44 AM] Southington police report the following: Oliver Dunham, 27, of 15 Burwell Ave., was charged June 19 with having a nuisance dog.…
Monday 07/13/2020
Southington residents weigh in on fate of Columbus statue Posted: 13 July 2020 [08:35 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Hundreds of speakers took part in a virtual public hearing Monday about the Christopher Columbus monument outside of the…
Berlin, Plainville have coronavirus-associated deaths; New Britain, Newington, Southington all up in cases
Posted: 13 July 2020 [04:49 PM] There were two area confirmed coronavirus-associated deaths since Friday, one in Berlin and one in Plainville, according to the latest data…
Motorcyclist suffers minor injuries in accident involving deer in Southington Posted: 13 July 2020 [03:40 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A motorcyclist suffered injuries Sunday night during an accident involving a deer. The operator was heading north in…
Spots still open for Southington's Camp Sloper Posted: 13 July 2020 [02:04 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Campers have returned to YMCA Camp Sloper and the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA still has space available for more to…
Friday 07/10/2020
Italian clubs back Southington resident's petition to save Christopher Columbus statue Posted: 10 July 2020 [03:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The town’s Italian clubs are backing a resident’s effort to petition to save the Christopher Columbus statue outside of…
Van Goat Artists' exhibit debuts Posted: 10 July 2020 [02:53 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington Public Library debuted its latest exhibit, “The Van Goat Artists” Friday, featuring paintings created by the goats at…
State reports 0 coronavirus-associated deaths, drop in hospitalizations; New Britain's confirmed cases drops Posted: 10 July 2020 [02:28 PM] For the second time this week, Connecticut reported zero coronavirus-associated deaths, according to data released by state health officials Friday. The…
Students from New Britain, Berlin, Plainville, Southington, Newington receive CFGNB scholarships Posted: 10 July 2020 [12:23 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Over $245,000 in scholarships were awarded to 70 students from Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, Southington, and other communities…
Thursday 07/09/2020
Southington has coronavirus-associated death; updates for New Britain, Berlin, Newington, Plainville Posted: 09 July 2020 [04:39 PM] For the second straight day, Connecticut reported five deaths from coronavirus, and for the second straight day, one of those came…
Main Street Community Foundation has awarded more than $1 million so far this year Posted: 09 July 2020 [12:40 PM] BRISTOL – The Main Street Community Foundation has awarded more than $1 million in the first six months of 2020, its…