Knights hope to add girls golf team; School officials scramble for potential...
By John Goralski Sports Writer For years, Dan LaPorte has been focusing his efforts on youth golfers with a number of developmental leagues at Hawks Landing Country Club. For just as long, Eric Swallow...
View ArticlePolice investigating Wineland robbery
The Southington Police Department is investigating a robbery at Wineland Discount Liquors. Police were called to Wineland, located at 1543 Meriden Waterbury Road, on Thursday, Dec. 12 and were told...
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Local man arrested for allegedly selling illegal assault weapon
A Meriden Waterbury Turnpike man was arrested by state police on allegations that he illegally sold an assault weapon. On Thursday, Dec. 12, detectives assigned to the Connecticut State Police...
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Police K-9 retires, new dog set to begin work
By Ed Harris Editor Southington Police K-9 officer Damon is retiring to the home of his handler Officer Stephen Salerno after lodging almost a decade on the job. Damon, a 12-year-old German Sheppard,...
View ArticleNew owner takes over restaurant on Center Street
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Randy’s Wooster Street Pizza on Center Street now has a new owner and a new name. Frank LaRosa, a restaurant broker and specialist, recently took over ownership of...
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Lincoln snaps 3 game skid; Wildcats are closing in on 10 wins at the break
By John Goralski Sports Writer The Wildcats edged past Bristol Community College for a two-point victory on Saturday, Dec. 7 to snap a three game losing streak—their longest of the early season. With...
View ArticleRobert Phillips is new town planner
By Ed Harris Editor Southington has a new town planner. Robert Phillips, who has several years experience in the position, began last week. Phillips worked as town manager in Farmington for a few...
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New boutique raises money for missions to the West Indies;
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Patria Disla, the owner of Miracles & Beyond, Not Just Another Hair Salon, recently opened an adjourning portion of her building to house Beyond Life Boutique in...
View ArticleSouthington police investigating untimely death of a Bristol resdient
The Southington Police Department’s Detective Division is investigating the untimely death of Tabitha Perry, a 27-year-old Bristol resident. On Monday, Dec. 16, at almost 3 a.m., Southington Police...
View ArticleSouthington police investigating untimely death of a Bristol resdient
The Southington Police Department’s Detective Division is investigating the untimely death of Tabitha Perry, a 27-year-old Bristol resident. On Monday, Dec. 16, at almost 3 a.m., Southington Police...
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The winter games; Delays to football’s title game are already impacting...
By John Goralski Sports Writer When CIAC officials kicked off the football championship luncheon at the Aqua Turf on Wednesday, Dec. 11, they were already contemplating the weather. Games might be...
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Gas leaked reported at Kennedy Middle School
Emergency personnel have responded to Kennedy Middle School over reports of a gas leak. According to police, the construction crew handling the renovations at the school ruptured a gas line. Students...
View ArticleSchool district welcomes two new educators
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Southington Public Schools welcomed two new educators to the district during a Board of Education meeting last week. The Board of Education appointed Susanne Vitcavage...
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Girls are off and running; Lady Knights rally for 2 wins on opening week
By John Goralski Sports Writer With six seconds left, freshman Maggie Meehan skipped the basketball to a junior on the wing. With four seconds left, Kaitlin Paterson fed Sarah Mongillo the ball in the...
View ArticlePlanning for technology; School district continues to plan long term
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Over the past six to seven months, a group of educators and administrators of the Technology Long Term Planning Committee banded together to revolutionize the way...
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YMCA tree gives back to South Dakota
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer A crowd of families gathered together at the Southington YMCA’s 29th annual Giving Tree ceremony last week, celebrating the spirit of the holiday season while...
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Winter wonderland takes shape
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Local artist Mary DeCroce walked down Center Street recently with a sigh of relief and a sense of pride as she glanced at the ten windows of vacant buildings decorated...
View ArticleNew windows for town hall bring energy efficiency
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Southington Town Hall has now sported a new look while increasing energy efficiency. The building recently underwent a complete window renovation, which helped improve...
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Snow shovelers give back to community
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer What started out as a snow day last Tuesday for a group of children in Plantsville turned into a day of giving back. Nine-year-old Jamie Baden and her six-year-old...
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Double digits at the break; Lincoln beats Springfield Tech to secure 10th win
By John Goralski Sports Writer With four fouls, Kyre Jackson slipped between the ball and the basket and dug in his heels. There were two minutes left on the clock, but Jackson wasn’t worried about...
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