$87.3 million school board budget proposed
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Southington School Supt. Dr. Joseph Erardi presented his proposed budget before the Board of Education during a recent budget workshop. According to the Superintendent’s...
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The Head of the Class; Knights edge Glastonbury in Class L rivalry
By John Goralski Sports Writer Fan packed into the seats alongside the beam and crowded into the spaces between mats. Spectators huddled in every open space just to catch a glimpse of the regular...
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Local charged with selling narcotics in town
A local man was arrested by the Southington Police Narcotics Enforcement Team (N.E.T.) and charged with selling narcotics. On Thursday, Jan. 23, police arr ested Michael Henderson, 34, on four warrants...
View ArticleTown set to participate in Dial-A-Ride service
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer The Southington Town Council voted unanimously last week to participate in a regional grant that will help evaluate the efficiency of the Dial-A-Ride bus service, which...
View ArticleLincoln picks up where they left off; Wildcats open 2nd semester with 2...
By John Goralski Sports Writer Wildcat shooters converted just two three pointers in the contest, so the 55-33 surge in the second half was a testament to their fundamental play. Lincoln College New...
View ArticleFood waste to energy plant is coming to DePaolo Drive
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Southington will soon lead the way in organic food waste management, due to a facility on DePaolo Drive. Under the company Supreme Industries, which is based in...
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Training Day; SHS trainers Sabia and Martin receive President’s Award for...
By John Goralski Sports Writer Laurie Martin and Alex Sabia entered the Mill Restaurant to a sea of friendly faces. They were expecting a short dinner with their boss. Instead, they were greeted by a...
View ArticleArea gymnasts to compete at XL Center this weekend
HARTFORD – One of the most prestigious and one of the biggest co-ed New England regional youth gymnastics events will be held in Connecticut as American Gymnastics of Southington will host the 21st...
View ArticleBarnes Trust gives out three grants
By Lissa Capobianco Staff Writer With the Bradley Henry Barnes & Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust embarking on a new direction for Southington, the Main Street Community Foundation awarded...
View ArticleMurillo, Maxwell win at Timberlane; Four Knights win in the medal round at...
By John Goralski Sports Writer Two Knights finished the weekend undefeated. Two more scored medals with victories in the consolation finals. One would have been able to wrestle a fifth place bout, but...
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Jamie Calli Mascia named to ‘40 under 40’
By Kaitlyln Naples Staff Writer Connecticut Magazine recently released its “40 Under 40” class of 2014, and a few locals have made the list. The list is comprised of individuals who are under the age...
View ArticleSuperintendent search begins, Smith interim
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer With the resignation of Southington School Supt. Dr. Joseph Erardi, the Board of Education has announced that Assistant Superintendent Karen Smith will serve as “interim...
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Gaining national respect; Lincoln College is climbing the rankings in the polls
By John Goralski Sports Writer Critics beware. Lincoln College men’s basketball is no laughing matter. With wins over Springfield Tech and Bunker Hill Community College, the Wildcats are surging in the...
View ArticleFifth graders take over Talcott Mountain
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer From weather patterns, to cell mutation to great white sharks, fifth graders identified as gifted and talented in the Southington school district have currently worked...
View ArticleTown prepares for another snowstorm
Town officials are already prepping for tomorrow’s storm. Beginning at midnight, the town will have all of its plow trucks out and ready. Officials will make a final decision on contractors later...
View ArticlePolice: People are posing as water department employees
The Southington Police Department is warning the public that individuals in town are posing as water department employees in an attempt to access homes. According to police, the individuals are saying...
View ArticleTown offices closed due to storm
Town offices are closed today, due to the storm. There was discussion of opening late, but ultimately officials decided to close all town offices for the day. All Southington schools are also closed...
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Best Buddies receives donation
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer The Best Buddies Club at Southington High School fosters one-to-one friendships between students with and without intellectual disabilities. From bowling and mini golf...
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Girls clinch tournament; Lady Knights still have hopes for home game
By John Goralski Sports Writer A Middletown defender managed to get her hands on the basketball, and it launched a Blue Dragon fast break in the waning minutes of the opening half. Middletown’s guard...
View ArticleSouthington Grand List increases by 1.13 percent
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Southington’s 2013 Grand List has increased overall by 1.13 percent to $3,773,777,166, according to the town’s Department of Assessors. The Grand List, which comes out...
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