SOUTHINGTON – A portion of Shuttle Meadow Road is closed Tuesday after a motorist struck a utility pole overnight. Police said…
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Monday 01/23/2023
Southington police holding DUI checkpoints this weekend, next Posted: 23 January 2023 [12:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Police this Friday will conduct the first of two checkpoints scheduled for this weekend and next. The checkpoint on…
It's business as usual at Mt. Southington this season, despite little snow Posted: 23 January 2023 [11:13 AM] SOUTHINGTON – The snow deficit so far this season doesn’t seem to be impacting winter sports enthusiasts, at least in these…
Friday 01/20/2023
Winsted man pleads guilty in fentanyl trafficking operation with ties to Bristol, Newington, Southington Posted: 20 January 2023 [12:15 PM] A fentanyl-trafficking operation run over the dark web has been tied to a number of locations throughout the area, including those…
Thursday 01/19/2023
Second-graders at Oshana Elementary get visit from Barnes Museum curator Posted: 19 January 2023 [01:07 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Barnes Museum curator Christina Volpe paid a visit to Oshana Elementary School on Tuesday, giving second-graders a hands-on look…
Wednesday 01/18/2023
One of two suspects arrested outside Westfarms Mall wanted in Berlin, Newington and Southington Posted: 18 January 2023 [11:06 AM] One of two men arrested outside of Westfarms Mall over the weekend, accused of fraudulently purchasing about $1,700 worth of merchandise,…
Tuesday 01/17/2023
Economic Forecast Breakfast provides optimistic assessment of the state, but challenges remain Posted: 17 January 2023 [11:47 AM] The Southington Chamber of Commerce hosted a panel of public and private sector experts who provided analysis of the state and…
Friday 01/13/2023
Zingarella Ristorante & Pizzeria will be closing after 11 years as popular eatery in Plantsville Posted: 13 January 2023 [10:55 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Zingarella Ristorante & Pizzeria announced it will be closing in February after 11 years as popular eatery and fixture…
Bristol man in critical condition following three-car crash in Southington Posted: 13 January 2023 [10:36 AM] SOUTHINGTON – A Bristol man is in critical condition after the car he was driving in Southington on Thursday was struck…
Thursday 01/12/2023
Southington man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting teen, restraining victim Posted: 12 January 2023 [12:37 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A Southington man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teenage victim using restraint. Matthew Amenta, 20, of 1998…
Tuesday 01/10/2023
Fiery crash backs up I-84 in Southington Tuesday morning Posted: 10 January 2023 [11:42 AM] SOUTHINGTON – A fiery crash caused a traffic buildup Tuesday morning in Southington. The accident was reported on the westbound side…
Teen missing from Southington believed to be in New Britain Posted: 10 January 2023 [10:52 AM] SOUTHINGTON – A teenager missing from Southington is believed to possibly be in New Britain. A Silver Alert was issued late…
Thursday 01/05/2023
State Rep Poulos sworn in for first term at State Capitol Posted: 05 January 2023 [11:35 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Democratic State Representative Chris Poulos was sworn in Wednesday at the State Capitol for his first term representing the…
Wednesday 12/28/2022
Meriden man seriously injured in Southington crash Posted: 28 December 2022 [05:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A Meriden man was seriously injured during a car crash in Southington on Wednesday. State police identified the victim…
Southington's Top 5 storylines for 2022 Posted: 28 December 2022 [10:20 AM] SOUTHINGTON – This year saw several town residents honored and improvement projects move forward at Southington High School and YMCA Camp…
Tuesday 12/27/2022
Waterbury man accused of having guns while under the influence in Southington, prompting SWAT response Posted: 27 December 2022 [06:50 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A man found in a vehicle, stopped in the roadway, with two guns on Friday prompted a response from…
Southington police make arrest in multiple Christmas Day commercial burglaries Posted: 27 December 2022 [06:34 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Police on Christmas arrested a man and accused him of breaking into two businesses and trying to break into…
Southington police looking to ID suspects they say stole energy drinks, diapers on Christmas Eve Posted: 27 December 2022 [11:40 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Police are looking for two suspects in a Christmas Eve theft at a local retailer. Investigators have released photos…
Friday 12/23/2022
Eversource responding to thousands of outages across state, including those in Bristol, New Britain Posted: 23 December 2022 [11:52 AM] Eversource on Friday responded to thousands of outages across the state – as heavy rains and high winds rolled through the…
Tuesday 12/13/2022
Southington police warning residents about influx of unemployment fraud Posted: 13 December 2022 [12:25 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Police are warning residents about an uptick in unemployment fraud. Police recently said that they have received an influx…
Meriden man found with stolen gun, ghost gun in Southington, police say Posted: 13 December 2022 [12:13 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A Meriden man was arrested in Southington on Monday after police say they found him with two guns that…
Saturday 12/10/2022
New Britain Tuba Christmas celebrates 8th annual show Posted: 10 December 2022 [10:10 PM] NEW BRITAIN – The eighth annual Tuba Christmas returned to Trinity-On-Main Saturday with oompahs and laughs as audiences got to sing…
Tuesday 12/06/2022
Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA getting teams together for annual Sloper Plunge Posted: 06 December 2022 [01:10 PM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA is getting teams together for its annual Sloper Plunge, which will support both camp…
Monday 12/05/2022
Teen dies in weekend Southington crash Posted: 05 December 2022 [11:19 AM] SOUTHINGTON – A local teen died in a car accident over the weekend. Police have identified the victim as Joshua Ryan…
Friday 12/02/2022
Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation welcoming visitors to celebrate first night of Chanukah Posted: 02 December 2022 [11:14 AM] SOUTHINGTON – The Gishrei Shalom Jewish Congregation is welcoming visitors to celebrate the first night of Chanukah December 18 at 5…
Five people taken to hospital following car crash in Southington involving wheel chair van from local group home Posted: 02 December 2022 [11:13 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Five people were taken to the hospital on Thursday following a two-car crash involving a wheelchair van from a…
Bristol Rotary is accepting applications for college scholarship program Posted: 02 December 2022 [11:00 AM] BRISTOL – The Bristol Rotary Club is accepting applications for its 2023 Karl J. Schwartz college scholarship program, which will award…
Thursday 12/01/2022
Democrat Chris Poulous wins 81st District election race by just one vote Posted: 01 December 2022 [02:47 PM] SOUTHINGTON – Following a recount which left him ahead by a single vote, Democrat Chris Poulos has been elected to represent…
Plainville Community Food Pantry seeking gift card donations Posted: 01 December 2022 [12:35 PM] PLAINVILLE – The Plainville Community Food Pantry is seeking gift card donations for its Secret Santa program and will be packing…
Tuesday 11/29/2022
Southington library seeking vendors for Saturday's children's craft fair Posted: 29 November 2022 [11:59 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington Public Library is seeking vendors for this Saturday’s children’s craft fair, which offers local children the chance to…
Waterbury man charged in brutal Southington assault set to appear in court next week for trial marking Posted: 29 November 2022 [11:14 AM] SOUTHINGTON - A Waterbury man who declared his intent in early 2020 to go to trial on charges tied to a…
Southington American Legion hosting last comedy night of year Posted: 29 November 2022 [11:10 AM] SOUTHINGTON – American Legion Kiltonic Post 72 will host a comedy night on Saturday, Dec. 10. The show will be held…
Southington High School's Wall of Honor accepting nominations Posted: 29 November 2022 [11:01 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Southington High School's Wall of Honor Committee has announced a new application deadline for nominations. The new deadline date…
Christmas event in Plantsville next week will bring multiple road closures, police say Posted: 29 November 2022 [10:45 AM] SOUTHINGTON – An annual Christmas event in town next week will cause a number of road closures, police have warned motorists.…
Southington sex offender exposed to at least 10 years in prison for having millions of pieces of child pornography Posted: 29 November 2022 [10:05 AM] A Southington man – previously convicted of having sexual contact with an 8-year-old – has now pleaded guilty to possessing millions…
Monday 11/28/2022
Southington man pleads guilty to having sexual contact with minor Posted: 28 November 2022 [12:23 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A local man has pleaded guilty to having illegal sexual contact with a minor in Southington. Alexander Bajram, 20,…
Injured hiker rescued on Crescent Lake trail in Southington Posted: 28 November 2022 [10:38 AM] SOUTHINGTON – An injured hiker was rescued from a trail near Crescent Lake on Sunday. The woman, who has not been…
Friday 11/25/2022
Southington man pleads not guilty in robbery that prompted 'secure mode' at school Posted: 25 November 2022 [12:14 PM] SOUTHINGTON – A Southington man has pleaded not guilty in a local bank robbery that prompted an elementary school to enter…
Southington police blotter Posted: 25 November 2022 [09:51 AM] Southington police report the following: Honesty Love Tirado, 19, of 15 Bay Ave. New Britain, was charged Nov. 9 with sixth degree…
Wednesday 11/23/2022
Southington police blotter Posted: 23 November 2022 [10:20 AM] Southington police report the following: Timothy Scott Johnson, 57, of 320 Bristol St., was charged Nov. 8 with interfering with an officer/resisting…
Tuesday 11/22/2022
Southington police blotter Posted: 22 November 2022 [12:20 PM] Southington police report the following: Kateemariah Williams-void, 23, of 116 Chestnut St., was charged Nov. 7 with disorderly conduct and third degree…
Monday 11/21/2022
New Britain man gets seven years in prison for violent robbery in Southington Posted: 21 November 2022 [12:55 PM] SOUTHINGTON -- A New Britain man is expected to serve seven years in prison for his role in a violent robbery…
Two Southington children escape Cheshire car crash unharmed after incident killed one man, seriously injured another Posted: 21 November 2022 [12:13 PM] Two children from Southington escaped a five-car crash in Cheshire over the weekend relatively unharmed after the collision killed one man…
Friday 11/18/2022
Southington police blotter Posted: 18 November 2022 [12:34 PM] Southington police report the following: Kiana Melissa Carignan, 25, of 131 West Main St., was charged Nov. 2 with third degree criminal…
Wednesday 11/16/2022
Southington Education Foundation holding grant celebration Posted: 16 November 2022 [11:51 AM] SOUTHINGTON – The Southington Education Foundation is holding a grant celebration Dec. 7 at Hatton School. The event will be held…
Barnes Museum announces new exhibition Posted: 16 November 2022 [11:23 AM] SOUTHINGTON - The Barnes Museum has announced a new exhibition on a local civil War Captain's Christmas letters from the front,…
Southington police blotter Posted: 16 November 2022 [09:54 AM] Southington police report the following: Denny Rivera, 46, of 303 Windsor St., Ludlow, MA, was charged Oct. 30 with second degree breach…
Tuesday 11/15/2022
Medical practice, doctor with offices in Bristol, Southington agree to pay $2.6 million to resolve allegations of improper billing, illegal kickbacks Posted: 15 November 2022 [12:06 PM] …
Monday 11/14/2022
Southington police blotter Posted: 14 November 2022 [11:51 AM] Southington police report the following: Rayon Daley, 41, of 49 Milldale Ave., was charged Oct. 28 with second degree breach of peace.…
Community Solutions, Inc. is asking for help to provide new coats for their clients Posted: 14 November 2022 [11:21 AM] SOUTHINGTON – Community Solutions, Inc. is asking the community to help provide new coats for their clients this month. Community Solutions,…