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Two arrested in connection with Shuttle Meadow Road breaking and entering
Two residents were arrested and charged with breaking into a Shuttle Meadow Road home. Sa ndra L. Beaudoin, 21 and Guy L. Ferrelli, 22, both of Southington, surrendered to police on Wednesday, Nov. 27...
View ArticleSouthington police release Click it or Ticket results
The Southington Police Department participated in the Click It or Ticket campaign from November 26 through December 1. During this high visibility enforcement campaign officers worked not only on...
View ArticleSouthington football wins big, advances to the next round
The Southington High School Blue Knights football team won in the first round of the state playoffs tonight, beating Norwich Free Academy (NFA) 52-14. The Blue Knights will play again on Saturday.
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Home sweet home; Knights win 2 in a row at Thanksgiving, secure first round...
By John Goralski Sports Writer Cheshire runners attacked the Southington defense like a con man in a back alley shell game. They plunged up the middle clutching phantom footballs to their bellies. They...
View ArticleDePaolo announces first period honor roll
DePaolo Middle School has announced its honor roll for the first marking period. Grade 6, First Honors: Elizabeth Abrahamson, Abigail Abram, Emma Angelillo, Ryan Asido, Jordan Beaudoin, Patrick...
View ArticleKennedy announces first period honor roll
Kenendy Middle School has announced its honor roll for the first marking period. Sixth grade, first honors: Keegan Allister, Lexi Almeida, Morgan Barnum, Ryan Barretta, Jessica Bartsch, Dean Bauchiero,...
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Knights take center stage; Local trio battles in the Bronx for a Division I...
By John Goralski Sports Writer As soon as NCAA football officials announced the pairings for the Division I tournament’s opening round, Jordan Chapman’s cell phone came alive with a flurry of texts,...
View ArticleLooking to lend a hand; Community Services stocks up for holidays
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer With the holiday season and colder weather in full-swing, Southington Community Services has stocked up on gifts and donations for residents in need. Community Services...
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Knights split Powder Puff; Offense surges in Game 2; Defense anchors the series
By John Goralski Sports Writer Kayla Nati turned the corner, and burst into the open field. Then, it was off to the races… On Monday, Dec. 2, the Lady Knights concluded the annual powder puff two-game...
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Barnes decorated for the holidays
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Magic lanterns, ice skates, ferris wheels and tool chests were just a few of the Barnes’ family favorite things they received as Christmas gifts. This year the Barnes...
View ArticleFlu season: Tips on staying healthy
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Flu activity has started to increase in Connecticut, classified as geographically “sporadic,” according to the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH). As more...
View ArticleVolunteer tutors help to improve literacy in the state
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Dennis Kies of Southington knew he wanted to make a difference when he became a tutor for The Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut (LVCC), which provides...
View ArticleBlue Knights headed to the state championship game in football
Southington High School receiver Alex Jamele tied the state record for touchdowns in a single season as the fourth ranked Blue Knights beat eight ranked Ridgefield 45-0. Southington led 31-0 at the...
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Author uses book to help Wounded Warriors
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer For Southington high school teacher John “Brian” Durbin, serving in the military has become a family theme. Durbin, who goes by his middle name, “Brian,” is a retired...
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Holding their own; Wildcats keep pace in conference; stay competitive in D-I...
By John Goralski Sports Writer When the buzzer sounded at the end of regulation, it drowned out the echo from Lincoln College’s potential game-winning shot. When the buzzer sounded at the end of...
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Jo-Ann Fabrics to open in Southington
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Queen Street will soon welcome Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, making the national franchise the last business to occupy the Shop Rite Plaza. The new Jo-Anne store will...
View ArticleInclement weather may force change to championship football game
Inclement weather may change the date or time for this Saturday’s Class LL championship football game between Southington and Fairfield Prep. The game is currently scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14 at...
View ArticleDistrict implements safety precautions
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer After the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School left 20 children and six educators dead on December 14, 2012, the Southington school district implemented additional...
View ArticleConnecting the trails; Town looks to partner with Plainville
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer The Southington Town Council voted in approval Monday night to hire an engineering firm with the town of Plainville for the design of the Rails to Trails pathway, which...
View ArticleBread for Life withdraws application, still seeking a new site
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer With the ongoing search for a new home, Bread for Life has withdrawn its application with the Southington Planning and Zoning Commission in order to add more time to...
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