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A delicious way to experience the world
DePaolo seventh grader Avery Martin proudly displays her Ukrainian heritage during DePaolo Middle School’s Taste of Culture, while her mother and grandfather dole out tasty treats from their homeland....
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CyberKnights announce schedule
The CyberKnights are getting ready to defend last year’s top four finish, and competition begins this weekend. This year, the game is called Steamworks and will allow human players to be on the...
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Boards address opioid problem in Southington schools
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Over the past two years, national headlines have been calling attention to a nation-wide surge in opioid use, from oxycodone to heroin and the recent rise in fentanyl. It...
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Future business leaders prepare for competition
www.DECA.org BY JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Southington High School’s DECA program is gearing up for the upcoming Connecticut state competition taking place on March 13 at the Aqua Turf, and they mean...
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Plantsville students raise almost $4K for children’s hospital
Plantsville Elementary students have some fun while raising $3,869 at their annual Fox-a-Thon for the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center. BY JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER “Drum roll please,” Plantsville...
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A picture’s worth 1,000 words when it comes to fire safety
The Southington Fire Department honored this year’s fire prevention and safety poster winners at SFD headquarters on Jan. 17. From left, former SFD chief Buddy Clark, Lillian Rathbun (5th grade...
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Property tax reduction for elderly and totally disabled
The Southington assessor’s office is accepting applications for the elderly homeowner’s program, which helps reduce property taxes. Income limits are $35,200 for single residents, and $42,900 for...
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Knights of Columbus support local school
Southington Catholic School’s annual appeal was bolstered by donations from two local Knights of Columbus groups. In a recent ceremony, the Knights of Columbus Isabella Council 15 presented a check...
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‘The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go’
Photo by John Goralski Southington Superintendent of Schools Timothy Connellan reads to a class of local students at South End Elementary School on Friday, March 3 during national “Read Across America...
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Southington schools stock Narcan
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER During the Feb. 23 meeting, Superintendent Tim Connellan told the Board of Education that school nurses are now allowed to administer Narcan, the drug that counteracts...
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Western NE engineers finish fourth at international competition
From left, PhD Fellow David Greenslade of Southington, along with teammates Zachary Kusnierz, Joshua Holley, and Adam Testa placed fourth at the ASME student design competition in November. A...
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Pure imagination, a musical romp
Bank robbers sprint across the stage at Southington High School on Friday, March 10 while the band plays on behind them. The musical skit was part of “Surround Sound VIII – Pure Imagination,” an...
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CyberKnights win Creativity Award at Waterbury competition
Dana Henry inspects the CyberKnight entry, “Knightro.” Looking on is team captain Natiya Washer and robot driver Mateusz Gaciarz. By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER The Southington High School CyberKnights...
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Cheerleaders return with a vengeance
The Southington High School cheerleaders pose for the crowd at the Compete for a Cure competition in Torrington on Feb. 4. By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Last year was the first time in Heather...
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DePaolo students champion anti-smoking campaign
DePaolo students brave the cold to create anti-smoking ads along the fences on Pleasant Street for the annual “Kick Butts” campaign. By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Curious motorist slowed for a better...
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SHS all night graduation party committee seeks volunteers
Planning is already underway for the 2017 all night graduation party at Southington High School. Officials are seeking volunteers. By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER The 2017 SHS All Night Graduation...
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The worst part about getting hit in the face by ‘pi’? It never ends…
What’s a math teacher’s favorite dessert? Pi… depending how it’s served. Kristin Hardy doesn’t hold back on Mary Beth Parent at DePaolo Middle School’s Pi Day celebration on Thursday, March 16. The...
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CyberKnights partner with Turkey
Members of the CyberKnights pose with their overseas partner from Istanbul, Turkey, The two teams have been working together via Skype and joined together at a recent competition. With an endless...
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DECA advances 4 locals to national competition
Members of the Southington contingent share notes at the March 13 DECA competition at the Aqua Turf. (Submitted photo) By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER One thousand high school DECA students from across...
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Middle schoolers ready to open the curtain for ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Student practice a dance number during a recent rehearsal. The middle school production of “Beauty and the Beast” opens on March 30. By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER It’s a tale as old as time. Dancing tea...
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