All for one, one for all; Lady Knights are looking for mental toughness
By John Goralski Sports Writer The sophomores took their lumps last fall. The juniors were stretched to their limits against a tough conference schedule. The Lady Knight volleyball players had to fight...
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Grant helps St. Thomas get new technology
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer St. Thomas Catholic School recently used a $25,000 grant from the Hoffman Foundation to purchase a Smart Table to use with pre-k through third grade classes and also...
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A true team player; Pete Meade put winning before glory
By John Goralski Sports Writer For two years Pete Meade paid his dues as a backup quarterback while the Blue Knights clawed their way to .500 records. Fans were looking forward to seeing Meade behind...
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Politicians keep tradition alive at Crocodile Club Dinner
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer For 133 years now, a multitude of individuals have gathered at Lake Compounce to put aside their political differences over a traditional dinner of lamb and corn with...
View ArticleKennedy School placed on lockdown following report of a suspicious person
Kennedy Middle School has been placed on lockdown, following a report of a suspicious person in the area. Southington School Supt. Timothy Connellan said that a person, that was not a part of the...
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Southington marks 9/11 anniversary
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer Members of the community gathered for an anniversary ceremony around the 9/11 monuments between Summer and Main Street at 8:46 a.m., the time the first plane struck the...
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Cheshire woman charged with larceny following Home Depot theft
A Cheshire woman employed at the Home Depot on Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike was charged with larceny after an investigation found that she had stolen more than $18,000 from the store. On Tuesday, Sept....
View ArticleJoan Krystopa, was a lifelong resident of Southington
Joan Krystopa, 73, of Southington passed away Friday, Aug 22, after a short illness at her daughter’s home in northern California. She is survived by her daughter Robyn Bugas and her husband Jack...
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Henry Sabatella, served in the US Army during World War II
Henry Joseph , 91, of Southi-ngton, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Heaney) Sabatella. He was born in Southington on March...
View ArticleJosephine Feeney, worked at Meriden Hospital for years
Josephine M. Feeney, of Southington, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at HCC at Bradley Memorial. She was born in Southington, the daughter of the late John and Anna (Parylak) Feeney. Prior to her...
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Michael Shanley, longtime police officer
Michael James Shanley, 50, of Southington and Cedar Island, Clinton, passed away on September 6, with his ever-loving and devoted family by his side. Mike fought a most courageous and dignified battle...
View ArticleOlney Needham, served in the US Army
Olney Wendall Needham, “Hoogie” to all who knew him, died peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the age of 85 in Venice Florida. He is survived by his loving wife, Jean Ingalls Needham of 64 years....
View ArticleNew director of pupil services hired
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer Margaret Walsh was selected as the new director of Pupil Services for the Southington school system at the Board of Education meeting on Sept. 11. With over 30 years of...
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Gov. Malloy speaks at chamber’s Celebrity Breakfast
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer Gov. Dannel Malloy spoke about current issues in the state and addressed what his administration is doing to solve them at a recent Southington Chamber of Commerce...
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Not so special teams; Blue Knights survive five turnovers and two botched...
By John Goralski Sports Writer On the second play of the game, a Blue Knight interception gave Glastonbury the ball inside the 50-yard line. On Southington’s second possession, a punt from their own...
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Girls sweep; Volleyball opens with 3 victories
By John Goralski Sports Writer In the first game, Southington fought off a pesky conference opponent on the road. The next day, they avenged a loss from last season. On Friday, the girls overwhelmed...
View ArticleSouthington Police Blotter for Sept. 19
The Southington Police Department has reported the following arrests. Chelsea Battles, 21, of 1022 Pleasant St., was charged on Sept. 3 with third degree burglary, second degree criminal mischief and...
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Knights rebound; Field hockey isn’t slowed by loss
By John Goralski Sports Writer Jess Lee fed Allie Abacherli in a blitzkrieg assault in the opening minutes of the game. Just a minute and a half later, Abacherli fed Lee to give the Lady Knight field...
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STEPS annual tree planting set for Thursday, Sept. 25
The STEPS Youth Committee invites the general public to attend the dedication of its third annual tree planting on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 6:30 pm in front of the Southington Police Station at...
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Resident led group meets to save Bradley
By Lindsay Carey Staff Writer The Community Committee to Save Bradley (CCSB) held its first meeting, where leaders Rosemary Champagne and Bonnie Sica presented their plans for the committee to a room...
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