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Linden school hosts community give back drive
Members of the Linden Street School fifth grade Community Outreach Group sponsored a “community give back” drive for three weeks, collecting personal care items and winter wear to benefit the United...
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Widespread closures to town, library, schools, business
Local officials are using state guidance to make decisions regarding the coronavirus. In response to the disease, town departments are shifting the way they work. Town Hall and Municipal Center On...
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SHS coaches resigned to CIAC cancellation
The CIAC’s announcement last week to cancel all remaining winter tournaments and events originally shocked many and left players and coaches thinking “what if?” With the wave of cancellations and...
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Child pornography incident at Plainville HS pool didn’t affect Southington teams
In Plainville, a parent volunteer with a local youth swim club is facing child pornography charges after federal investigators reported finding videos and photos of naked underage girls on his phone....
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BOE addresses arrest for locker room photos at PHS
On Monday, March 9, officials from the Plainville Police Department announced that detectives aided investigators from the Department of Homeland Security in executing a federal search and seizure...
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Devils swim to 5th at CCC South championship
The Plainville boys swim team ran into some stiff competition at the CCC South championship meet on Friday March 6. The Blue Devils swam to a 5th place showing with a team total of 96 points. Bristol...
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School officials say that learning will stay on track despite closure
Superintendent of Schools Steven LePage announced on Thursday, March 12, that Plainville Community Schools would close as of Monday, March 16, and would remain closed through Tuesday, March 31. As of...
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Bristol Tech shows off student options
An open house was held recently at the Bristol Technical Education Center. Classes at the school at 431 Minor Rd. teach students automotive, culinary, and machinery skills. The school is for students...
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Community builders’ reception April 8 at Double Tree by Hilton
The United Way of West Central Connecticut will be hosting their 18th annual Community Builders’ Reception on Wednesday, April 8, at The DoubleTree by Hilton, 42 Century Dr., at 5 p.m. Four awards will...
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Locals celebrate World Down Syndrome Day
Even though students are working from home as a safety precaution amidst the coronavirus outbreak, that didn’t stop them from participating in World Down Syndrome Day. World Down Syndrome Day was...
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Kennedy eighth grader wins essay contest
An eighth grader at John F. Kennedy Middle School is being recognized as the first place winner in Connecticut in the fall 2019 SIFMA Foundation’s InvestWrite competition. Zishan Ahmed and his teacher,...
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Schools offer take-out for ‘home schoolers’
Plainville School employees hand out breakfast and lunches to residents for their children at Plainville High School last Friday. The federal government is funding this program while schools are doing...
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Plainville officials make accommodations during virus outbreak
As the efforts to slow and control the spread of COVID-19 continue, council chairperson Katherine Pugliese requested that town staff look into options that would allow residents to observer council...
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Food distribution points for children: Schools offer take-out for home schoolers
Beginning Wednesday, March 25, children age 18 and under who live in Bristol, and are interested in picking up food will have several options for either drive up or walk up service. Bristol Eastern...
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Coach of the year: Hall-Southington ice hockey coach is an inspiration to...
Since last summer, it has been a hard-fought journey for Brian Cannon. After being diagnosed with cancer last summer and losing a leg in the process, most would have not even considered returning to...
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Commentary: It’s not just the spring season that’s affected
Since the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference’s decision to cancel winter sporting events on March 10, a lot has happened. Professional sports leagues are shut down, and Gov. Ned Lamont...
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‘Stay Safe, Stay Home’…or get off the beaten path
Gov. Ned Lamont has urged all Connecticut residents to “Stay Safe, Stay Home” to help minimize community spread of COVID-19. The state parks and forests department shared that all trails and grounds...
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Fortier announces bid for 31st senate district
Councilwoman Mary Fortier has announced her candidacy for the 31st State Senate District which includes Bristol, Plainville, Plymouth, Thomaston, and part of Harwinton. Her announcement came via phone...
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Southington Elks Club turns 75
The Southington Elks Lodge No. 1669 is celebrating 75 years of charity work in the town of Southington. With over 550 members, the organization is known locally for engaging in a variety of fundraisers...
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Learning continues during virus outbreak
As schools around the state have closed due to COVID-19, St Paul Catholic High School is making sure their students are still getting an education by introducing them to distance learning, reported a...
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