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Bristol NAACP celebrates Black History Month with musical
by JAMILA YOUNG STAFF WRITER The Bristol NAACP held its annual Black History Month Musical on Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Bridge Community Church. Songs were sung, dances were performed, and remarks were...
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Wheeler’s outstanding artists
Frank T. Wheeler School fifth grade students, Jack Wilder and Xavier Colon, were recently recognized for outstanding achievement in art and music at the Connecticut Association of Schools Elementary...
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A day of caring at the Middle School of Plainville
Middle School of Plainville took part in a “Day of Caring” on Thursday, Feb. 13, participating in workshops that covered topics such as empathy, kindness, seeing the “sunny side,” and the power of...
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Winning the ‘arms’ race
University of Hartford Design Expo winners Johann Strasser of Plainville, second from right, and teammates Jordaine Wisdom and Ryan Douglas, were honored in January for their design on a...
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Wrestling: Carr, Reed win state titles, two advance to NE
It was a seventh place finish for Southington wrestling at the state open, but the individual accomplishments last weekend at Hillhouse High School will likely never be forgotten. The Knights alone saw...
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The wind beneath our (Dirt Style) wings: J. Timothy’s Taverne celebrates 40th...
“It’s been an incredible journey. It’s been an absolutely incredible journey,” said James Welch, who along with his partner Tim Adams, opened the popular restaurant J. Timothy’s Taverne four decades...
View ArticleStudents flex their muscles to help veterans
by JAMILA YOUNG STAFF WRITER The “Push-Ups for Patriots” fundraiser was held again at Bristol Central High School. Students, faculty, and Bristol residents went to the gym and did as many push-ups or...
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Blue Devils Unified Basketball team beats faculty at annual game
The Plainville Community Schools Unified Basketball team scored a 99-57 victory at the 4th annual Unified Basketball Team game on Thursday, Feb. 20 at Plainville High School. Each year, the Blue Devils...
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Special Olympics honors local swim coach
One resident of Plantsville will soon be honored with the Lew Perkins Coach Award by Special Olympics Connecticut for his dedication and commitment as a swim coach for SOCT for the last 28 years. John...
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Lincoln Day Dinner creates interest for scores of GOP
Members of the Republican town committees of Farmington, New Britain, and Plainville, gathered at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 574 on Saturday, Feb. 28, for the annual Lincoln Day dinner, hosted...
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A day of caring at the Middle School of Plainville
Middle School of Plainville took part in a “Day of Caring” on Thursday, Feb. 13, participating in workshops that covered topics such as empathy, kindness, seeing the “sunny side,” and the power of...
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CIAC continues to evaluate sports contests for impacts from coronavirus
CHESHIRE, Conn. – The CIAC is collaborating with the office of the Commissioner of Education (SDE) and Department of Public Health (DPH) to stay up to date on how the coronavirus is impacting...
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Camp Invention science camp returns this summer, registration underway
Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment camp program, is coming to Strong Elementary School the week of Aug. 3 to Aug. 7. A program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame...
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If robins are the first sign of spring, what do Penguins mean? Books come...
Flanders Elementary School had a surprise visitor on Friday, March 6—Green Blue, an African penguin from Mystic Aquarium. As two staff members from the penguin conservation team at the aquarium rolled...
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Former Devils star makes her first impression count
Caitlin Barker, the three-time All CCC and All-State 1,159 point scorer for the Plainville girls basketball team certainly made a great first impression in her initial season of collegiate basketball...
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Plainville budget: $63.1 million budget (2.16% increase) ready for April 28 vote
Town manager Robert Lee and Superintendent of Schools presented the collective budget total during the meeting of the town council last Monday and a public hearing followed on Thursday, March 5. Town...
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Council approves final push for Sparks St., Wheeler School projects
The town council had a busy night on Monday, March 2 because a number of local projects are coming to fruition. The town council gave final approval for a tax abatement for the Sparks Street project...
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Frank T. Wheeler Elementary School opens for business
The Plainville community was invited to explore the renovated Wheeler Elementary School on Wednesday, March 4, during an open house event at the school, located at 15 Cleveland Memorial Drive. Thomas...
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COVID 19 Update: Coronavirus prevention sparks cancellations in Southington
As the spread of the COVID-19 virus continues to stir health concerns in Connecticut, state and local officials continue to implement preventative measures to control the outbreak. In a stream of...
View ArticleChurch youth group holds hunger awareness event
by JAMILA YOUNG STAFF WRITER From last Friday to Saturday night, the Grace Baptist Church youth group participated in a 30 hour famine to promote hunger awareness. The youths spent the night at the...
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