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Local volunteer firefighter charged with early June dumpster fire
A local volunteer firefighter was arrested for starting a dumpster fire in the Raya Clinic parking lot in early June. On Wednesday, August 20, , 24, of 146 South St., third floor, Bristol, surrendered...
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Continued anger over hospital plans; Healthcare officials meet with residents
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer Hartford Healthcare officials held a “Community Conversation” at Derynoski Elementary School Monday night to hear the concerns of Southington residents about the changes...
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New superintendent adjusts to position
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer New Superintendent of Schools is transitioning to Southington with a busy first week on the job. “It’s a much larger school district,” said Connellan, who was the former...
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Sometimes nice guys finish first; Ron Wyckoff selected to the NE Auto Racing...
By John Goralski Sports Writer Nobody expected much out of Ronnie Wyckoff when he slipped into the lineup at the Riverside Park Triple Crown Finale in August of 1980. After all, the Southington driver...
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Library to apply for grant that could help with renovations
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer The Southington Library was recently granted permission by the Town Council to apply for a grant that could help fund an expansion project at the library. Though the...
View ArticleTeachers prepare rooms for new school year
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer As children are picking out their new backpacks and gathering school supplies for back to school, the teachers are already back preparing for the first day. Curriculum and...
View ArticleSouthington High vo-ag student helps in Belize
By Margaret Waage Correspondent Something new is needed sometimes to appreciate the familiar things in life. Such is the case for Southington High School Vo-Ag student Sariah Dutkiewicz. Volunteerism...
View ArticleFestival hostesses inspired by the past
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer This year’s collection of Apple Harvest Festival hostesses said they always looked up to the former hostesses when they were young and hoped to one day represent...
View ArticleCommunity Services is seeking food donations
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer September is Hunger Action Month and Southington Community Services is seeking donations. “You know, everyone’s giving in December and that’s wonderful, but we need the...
View ArticlePolice investigating early morning car crash near Hightower Road
The Southington Police Department is investigating an early morning accident that saw a car rollover and collide with a utility pole. Police responded to the area of 311 Hightower Road at 4 a.m.,...
View ArticleSizing up the issues; Zoni, Natelli talk about their campaigns
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer With fall just around the corner Democratic state Rep. Dave Zoni and Republican candidate Albert Natelli are looking for ways to reach voters before November’s election...
View ArticleSchool officials looking at options for Strong School bee issue
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer A concerned parent recently addressed the Board of Education bringing a bee infestation in the field of Strong School to their attention and seeking some action to remedy...
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Kataria Classic; Blue Knight captain organizes a local charity tournament
By John Goralski Sports Writer Kunal Kataria listened to his classmates talking in excited bursts at a teammate’s graduation party last spring. The high school season had just wrapped up a few days...
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peterdominic to host fundraiser for Curtis D. Robinson Men’s Health Institute
Two years ago, Peter Gulli had to say goodbye to his best friend, business partner, and the man he looked up to more than any other. That man was his father, Dominic, who passed away after a long...
View ArticlePolice arrest Bloomfield man on having weapons in the vehicle and marijuana...
Southington Police have charged a Bloomfield man with having weapons in his vehicle and possession of marijuana after responding to a suspicious vehicle complaint. On Wednesday, August 27, police were...
View ArticleSouthington police to take part in anti-texting program
The Southington Police Department, along with the Connecticut Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office, has announced the kick-off of an Anti-Texting Enforcement Project, as part of the “U...
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Congressman Larson introduces new Social Security bill
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer Congressman John Larson recently introduced his new proposal to expand the benefits of Social Securityat the Calendar House in Southington on the 79th anniversary of the...
View ArticleFirm to produce videos promoting Southington
By Ed Harris Editor The town is partnering with a New York based company to create videos aimed at promoting the community. Over the last several months, Town Manager Garry Brumback has worked with the...
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Youth runs toy drive for hospital
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer Konner Beaudoin, 7, has developed his own desire to give back, after watching his mother engage in charitable work. “He’s been bugging me for probably six months to do...
View ArticleKennedy and Strong Schools briefly locked down following reported bank robbery
The Southington Police Department briefly placed Kennedy Middle School and Strong Elementary School in lockdown, as a precautionary measure following a reported bank robbery. The lockdown was lifted at...
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