Local scouts to help at Great Gull Island
By Vanessa Stevens On Saturday April 20, Southington’s Boy Scout Troop #32 will leave Niantic at 8 am for a work trip to Great Gull Island on Long Island, NY. The 9 mile journey, led by thirteen year...
View ArticleWalk Like MADD event to take place in town this Saturday
By Ed HarrisEditor Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will host a Walk Like MADD event originating at the town green this weekend. The walk is a 5K event that raises funds for victim services and...
View ArticleBristol man in serious condition following early morning crash
*Update April 16 The Southington Police Department was informed that Michael Carlone of Bristol, died at St. Mary’s Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on April 10....
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Blue Knight defense answers the call; Baseball rebounds from first loss with...
By John Goralski Sports Writer Charlie Lembo said that he’s never worried about a loss. That’s why he embraces such a tough regular season schedule. It’s the way his team responds to a loss that...
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Ahead of the curve; Three more wins for young Lady Knights
By John Goralski Sports Writer Rianna Susco strolled to the fence between sets and flashed a wide grin up to her coach. On Wednesday, April 10, the girls tennis team had already clinched their third...
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Swarming the goal; Keal scores 15 to lead the Lady Knights
By John Goralski Sports Writer The Lady Knight lacrosse team had the longest wait for opening day. For three weeks, they ran drills while teams kicked off the spring season. For the last seven days,...
View ArticleSchool board frustrated with demands; New teacher evaluation requirement...
By Rob Glidden Staff Writer The Board of Education recently approved a new plan for evaluating teachers as required by recent state legislation, although many members expressed frustration with the...
View ArticleStrong jumps rope to help Mill Foundation
By Rob Glidden Staff Writer Students at Strong Elementary School ended a fundraiser for The Mill Foundation for Kids with a “jumpathon,” the latest in a series of collaborations between the school and...
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Overwhelming wins; Knights are winning easily at early meets
By John Goralski Sports Writer Can it really be this easy? Are the Knights ready to rest on their laurels? Those are the very questions that Matt Shea is trying to caution against. With a 20-point...
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Plainville trail work could connect with Southington
By Kaitlyln NaplesStaff Writer Plainville is trying to get one step closer to completing one of the largest gaps in the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail, which runs from New Haven to Northampton, Mass....
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Song and dance to stop bullying
By Rob Glidden Staff Writer The music club at Derynoski Elementary School tackled the subject of bullying with song and dance, as an ensemble of about 60 kids performed the musical “Bullies Anonymous.”...
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Guest Reader Day at Derynoski Elementary School
Derynoski Elementary School held its annual Guest Reader Day last week. Various town officials, emergency personnel and other notables from around Southington participated. Photos by Tammi Naudus
View ArticlePolice seek public’s help with reported sexual assault
The Southington Police Department is looking for the public’s help to track down a man that reportedly sexually assaulted a woman. On April 19, an adult female came to the Southington Police Department...
View ArticleRun Like MADD event set for Saturday
By Ed Harris Editor Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will host a Walk Like MADD event originating at the town green this weekend. The walk is a 5K event that raises funds for victim services and...
View ArticleResidents want BOE funding restored; Town Council to vote on budget in May
By Rob Glidden Staff Writer With a few exceptions, the residents who spoke during a Town Council public hearing on this year’s budget passionately urged the officials to restore the school board’s full...
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Arts kick-off at the Governor’s house
By Rob Glidden Staff Writer Southington Community Cultural Arts (SCCA) made the case for the planned arts center at the Gura Building at the Governor’s Mansion, during a reception that updated guests...
View ArticleResidents offer opinions on charter changes
By Rob Glidden Staff Writer A public hearing on the current charter revision drew about a dozen speakers, most of them focusing on the proposed changes to the Police and Fire Commissions. The...
View ArticlePutnam celebrates 50 years serving Southington
By Margaret Waage Correspondent Spring is a welcome season for New Englanders, but it’s also a favorite for realtors. Southington’s Putnam Agency Real Estate office, is not only anticipating the spring...
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Furry co-star commuted for role
A Torrington pooch named Teddy for weeks now has made daily trips to Southington to practice for the play “Annie.” The 3-year-old mini golden doodle, owned by Patricia Zimmerman, took stage at John F....
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How safe are our student-athletes?; Staying ahead of the steroids a problem...
By John Goralski Sports Writer Southington police recently arrested a student for possession of steroids at Southington High School and, in the age of technology and tweets, it didn’t take long for the...
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