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Event to offer a Taste of Southington
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer The Barnes Museum has been gearing up for its 12th annual Taste of Southington, an event full of food, live music and a tour of the historical homestead which dates back...
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Making a run; Southington South all-stars are looking for their 3rd title
On Sunday, July 28, the Southington South All-Stars had a chance to make history, but officials waved off play when the locals fell behind by 10 runs. Newington had rallied to an 11-1 lead before play...
View ArticleConnecticut Icon competition to hold auditions on Sept. 21
The search has begun for the next Connecticut Icon. Auditions begin on Saturday, Sept. 21 at Derynoski School, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Twelve finalists will be selected. All auditions will be in A...
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Without question; Meghan McNicholas-Leggett set the standard for team players
By John Goralski Sports Writer Maybe it was because of a late season slump that former Lady Knight softball coach Joe Piazza sent his prized sophomore to the plate to bat left-handed in the 1990 Class...
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Young ladies to paint mural at Southington Library
By Ed Harris Editor A small group of young ladies has begun brainstorming a mural that will hang in the Southington Library. The mural is possible thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation of New...
View ArticleThirty-four youths arrested for underage drinking
Thirty-four youths were recently cited for underage drinking at party on Pheasant Run. At close to midnight on Friday, August 2, officers were dispatched to 46 Pheasant Run on a report of an underage...
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Man arrested on sexual assault charges
A local man was arrested on Wednesday, July 31 on an assortment of sexual assault charges. , 20, of Southington, was charged with three counts of second degree sexual assault, fourth degree sexual...
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Man arrested for allegedly stealing hangun
A local man was arrested on charges that he stole a handgun from a parked car in the Stop & Shop Parking lot. On Sunday, August 4, police arrested Artur Kasinski, 21, of Southington, after he...
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New bakery opens on Queen Street
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Simply Sweet has given Queen Street another place to eat on top of its already existing restaurants and bakeries. Located in the T.J. Maxx Plaza, Simply Sweet is a...
View ArticleKennedy announces fourt quater honor roll
Kennedy Middle School recently announced its honor roll for the fourth marking period. Sixth grade, first honors: David Ackerman, Emma Agli, Ethan Agli, Kristen Angeli, Ashley Anglis, Aparna Athreya,...
View ArticleSchools prepare for full-day kindergarten
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer With the new school year just around the corner, all eight elementary schools are ready to welcome new students to the first full-day kindergarten program. Assistant...
View ArticleLittle Leaguers rally to New England; Southington South 9-10 All-Stars win...
By John Goralski Sports Writer The Southington South Little League 9-10 All-Stars haven’t slowed down as they raced into the Eastern Region Invitational in Cranston, R.I. The locals have surged past...
View ArticleCleaning Ideal Forging; Environmental cleanup done at site
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer The former property of Ideal Forging is one step closer to redevelopment as environmental cleaning took place during the past several weeks at the abandoned property....
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Just missed; Postseason rally falls short of a state title
By John Goralski Sports Writer Two days after Southington’s Cinderella run came to an end on the Stamford baseball field, Coach Marc Verderame was found sitting by himself in the bleachers looking out...
View ArticleVolleyball event to help charities
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer What started out as a hobby for Southington residents Stephanie Johnson, Shane Quadrato, and Dan Carbone turned into an annual event that reaches out to a variety of...
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King Solomon; Brian Solomon launched a Southington wrestling dynasty
By John Goralski Sports Writer More than three decades have passed since Gary Solomon sat at the head of his kitchen table to celebrate his second state title in wrestling, and the story of that party...
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Tailor still sewing strong at the age of 75
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Since the age of seven, Southington resident Alessandro Gaudio has always had a needle and thread in his hand. By the age of 14, Alessandro, who goes by the nickname...
View ArticleChamber to host annual Pizza Fest later this month
The Southington Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring its fourth annual Pizza Fest on Thursday, August 22 at Hawk’s Landing Country Club, starting at 5:30 p.m. The event features ten area restaurants...
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Local girls lend over a dozen hands to those in need
By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer About 50 families in need walk through the doors of Southington Community Services on a daily basis to receive bags of food and other donations, according to Assistant...
View ArticlePolice aid gunshot victim found at Econo Lodge
Police responded to the Econo Lodge early Saturday after receiving a call that a victim with a gunshot wound was at the location. Police received a call from a female at the 1845 Meriden-Waterbury...
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